Cantons of Switzerland

Switzerland divided into 26 cantons and half cantons.

Each of the 26 cantons has its laws, parliaments, governments and courts. Basel, Appenzell and Unterwald bring together two semi-cantons to a cantonal square.

Cantons of Switzerland

26 Cantons of Switzerland:

Zürich

Aerial view of a European city with historical buildings, a prominent church tower, and a river flowing through the center. — Zürich

The capital is Zürich. Zürich has a population of 1,487,969. Its surface area is 1,729 square kilometers. The official language of Zürich is German.

Bern

A scenic European town with historic buildings, a church spire, a bridge, and greenery under a blue sky. — Bern

The capital is Bern. Bern has a population of 1,026,513. Its surface area is 5,960 square kilometers. The official languages of Bern are German and French.

Luzern

A scenic city with traditional European architecture, crossed by a river and bridges, set against mountains and greenery. — Lucerne

Lucerne is the capital. Luzern has a population of 403,397. The surface area is 1,494 square kilometers. The official language of Luzern is German.

Uri

A town square with a clock tower, traditional buildings, and a statue. — Altdorf

The capital is Altdorf. Uri has a population of 36,145. Its surface area is 1,077 square kilometers. The official language of Uri is German.

Schwyz

Aerial view of a lake surrounded by mountains with patches of fog and a town along the shoreline. — Schwyz

Its capital is Schwyz. Schwyz has a population of 155,863. The surface area is 908 square kilometers. The official language of Schwyz is German.

Obwalden

A vivid scene of a white church amid green fields, a town by a lake, and mountains under a partly cloudy sky. — Sarnen

The capital is Sarnen. Obwalden has a population of 37,378. Its surface area is 491 square kilometers.The official language of Obwalden is German.

Nidwalden

A panoramic view of a lush valley with a town spread out at the base of a prominent mountain, under a clear blue sky with distant snow-capped peaks. — Stans

Its capital is Stans. Nidwalden has a population of 42,556. The surface area is 276 square kilometers. The official language of Nidwalden is German.

Glarus

Aerial view of a town with dense buildings alongside a winding river, surrounded by green fields and trees. — Glarus

The capital is Glarus. Glarus has a population of 40,147. Its surface area is 685 square kilometers.The official language of Glarus is German.

Zug

A scenic view of a lakeside town with buildings reflecting on the water, backed by green hills and a clear sky. — Zug

Its capital is Zug. Zug has a population of 123,948. The surface area is 239 square kilometers.The official language of Zug is German.

Fribourg

A panoramic view of a historic city featuring traditional buildings, a large arched bridge, a river, and lush greenery under a blue sky. — Friborg

The capital is Friborg. Fribourg has a population of 311,914. Its surface area is 1,671 square kilometers. The official languages of Fribourg are French and German.

Solothurn

A snowy European town with historic buildings, reflected in calm waters under a warm, glowing dusk sky. — Solothurn

Its capital is Solothurn. Solothurn has a population of 269,441. The surface area is 790 square kilometers. The official language of Solothurn is German.

Basel-Stadt

Aerial city view with a river, a red-roofed church, many buildings, and distant hills. — Basel

Basel is the capital. The Basel-Stadt has a population of 198,249. Its surface area is 37 square kilometers. The official language of Basel-Stadt is German.

Basel-Landschaft

A European town street view with traditional buildings, a distant clock tower, a driving car, and construction fencing on the right. — Liestal

The capital is Liestal. The Basel-Landschaft has a population of 286,848. Its surface area is 518 square kilometers. The official language of Basel-Landschaft is German.

Schaffhausen

Aerial view of a river with a large waterfall in the center, surrounded by greenery and buildings in the distance. — Schaffhausen

The capital is Schaffhausen. Schaffhausen has a population of 80,769. The surface area is 298 square kilometers. The official language of Schaffhausen is German.

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

A picturesque European village featuring a church spire, homes, greenery, and snow-capped mountains under a partly cloudy sky. — Herisau

The capital is Herisau. Appenzell-Ausserrhoden has a population of 54,954. The surface area is 243 square kilometers.

Appenzell Innerrhoden

A picturesque landscape featuring a lush green valley with a small town, traditional houses, and rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky. — Appenzell

The capital is Appenzell. Appenzell Innerhoden has a population of 16,003. The surface area is 172 square kilometers.The official language of Appenzell Innerhoden is German.

St. Gallen

Aerial shot of a European city with dense buildings, a church spire, greenery, and snowy mountains in the background. — St. Gallen

Capital City is St. Gallen. It has a population of 502,552. The surface area is 2,031 square kilometers.The official language of St. Gallen is German.

Grisons

A scenic European town with traditional architecture and a church spire, surrounded by green mountains under a partly cloudy sky. — Chur

The capital is Chur. Grisons has a population of 197,550. The surface area is 7,105 square kilometers.The official languages of Grisons are German, Romansh and Italian.

Aargau

A twilight view of a snow-covered European town with traditional buildings and a prominent church tower illuminated in the background. — Aarau

The capital is Aarau. Aargau has a population of 663,462. The surface area is 1,404 square kilometers. The official language of Aargau is German.

Thurgau

Aerial view of a suburban area with houses, trees, and a sports field under a partly cloudy sky. — Frauenfeld

The capital is Frauenfeld. Thurgau has a population of 270,709. The surface area is 992 square kilometers.The official language of Thurgau is German.

Ticino

A picturesque town with historic buildings and a fortress, set in a valley with green fields and mountains under a cloudy sky. — Bellinzona

The capital is Bellinzona. Ticino has a population of 354,375. The surface area is 2,812 square kilometers. The official language of Ticino is Italian.

Vaud

Aerial view of a city featuring historical buildings, a cathedral with two spires, near water and mountains. — Lausanne

The capital is Lausanne. Vaud has a population of 784,822. The surface area is 3,212 square kilometers.The official language of Vaud is French.

Valais

A historic town with old buildings, a hilltop fortress and church, set against snowy mountains. — Sion

The capital is Sion. Valais has a population of 339,176. The surface area is 5,224 square kilometers. The official languages of Valais are French and German.

Neuchâtel

Aerial view of a coastal town with historical architecture near a large body of water. — Neuchâtel

The capital was Neuchâtel. Neuchâtel has a population of 178,567. It has an area of 802 square kilometers. The official language of Neuchâtel is French.