Cave Birseck hermitage, Palaeolithic residential cave / cult place / neolithic burial

Park Palaeolithic residential cave and Neolithic burial site

The Cave Birseck site in Basel-Landschaft is an archaeological Palaeolithic cave with later Neolithic burials; visitors interested in prehistory consult local museums and site information.

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Cave Birseck hermitage, Palaeolithic residential cave / cult place / neolithic burial
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How to Get to Cave Birseck hermitage, Palaeolithic residential cave / cult place / neolithic burial #

The cave is in Basel-Landschaft; access to precise coordinates and visiting permissions is typically arranged through cantonal heritage offices or local museums. Public transit can reach nearby villages; local signage and guides manage final access.

Tips for Visiting Cave Birseck hermitage, Palaeolithic residential cave / cult place / neolithic burial #

  • Access may be restricted for conservation-check with the Basel-Landschaft heritage authorities before visiting.
  • Bring binoculars and a notebook; the site's interest is archaeological rather than scenic.
  • Do not attempt to enter any sealed or excavated areas-these are protected heritage sites.

Best Time to Visit Cave Birseck hermitage, Palaeolithic residential cave / cult place / neolithic burial #

Best visited in warmer months for access to interpretive materials and nearby museums; core archaeological areas are controlled year-round.

Late Spring-Early Autumn
May-Sep · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
Easier access and milder conditions for external site visits and interpretive trails.

Weather & Climate near Cave Birseck hermitage, Palaeolithic residential cave / cult place / neolithic burial #

Climate

Cave Birseck hermitage, Palaeolithic residential cave / cult place / neolithic burial's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1005 mm/year), wettest in June, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-19°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 24°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 19°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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