Blank map of Switzerland by canton
All 26 cantons of Switzerland, ready to print on A4, Letter, A3 or Tabloid, or to download as PNG and SVG. Free, no sign-up.
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Mapsfera · data Natural Earth
Switzerland on the map
Switzerland is divided into 26 cantons, covering about 41,300 km² (16,000 sq mi) as measured on the map. The largest is Grisons (7,000 km² (2,700 sq mi)) and the smallest, Basel-Stadt (40 km² (15 sq mi)): Grisons is about 175 times bigger.
The capital is Bern. The capitals version marks the capital of each canton.
What each canton borders
Bern borders the most cantons: 11 (Aargau, Fribourg, Jura, Lucerne, Neuchâtel, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Solothurn, Uri, Vaud, and Valais).
Switzerland borders France, Germany, Italy, Austria, and Liechtenstein. 8 cantons border France: Basel-Landschaft, Basel-Stadt, Geneva, Jura, Neuchâtel, Solothurn, Valais, and Vaud. 6 cantons border Germany: Aargau, Basel-Landschaft, Basel-Stadt, Schaffhausen, Thurgau, and Zürich. 3 cantons border Italy: Grisons, Ticino, and Valais. 3 cantons border Austria: Grisons, St. Gallen, and Thurgau.
Switzerland is landlocked: none of its cantons has a coastline.
Number key
Numbers follow alphabetical order, from 1 (Aargau) to 26 (Zürich). Appenzell Innerrhoden and Basel-Stadt are too small for a number on A4 but keep their number in the table. Areas are measured on the map and approximate; “Borders” counts neighboring cantons.
| No. | Canton | Capital | Area (approx.) | Borders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aargau | Aarau | 1,420 km² | 6 |
| 2 | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | Herisau | 239 km² | 2 |
| 3 | Appenzell Innerrhoden | Appenzell | 166 km² | 2 |
| 4 | Basel-Landschaft | Liestal | 548 km² | 4 |
| 5 | Basel-Stadt | Basel | 40 km² | 1 |
| 6 | Bern | Bern | 5,910 km² | 11 |
| 7 | Fribourg | Fribourg | 1,640 km² | 3 |
| 8 | Geneva | Geneva | 277 km² | 1 |
| 9 | Glarus | Glarus | 671 km² | 4 |
| 10 | Grisons | Chur | 7,000 km² | 4 |
| 11 | Jura | Delémont | 846 km² | 4 |
| 12 | Lucerne | Lucerne | 1,460 km² | 6 |
| 13 | Neuchâtel | Neuchâtel | 844 km² | 4 |
| 14 | Nidwalden | Stans | 271 km² | 5 |
| 15 | Obwalden | Sarnen | 482 km² | 4 |
| 16 | Schaffhausen | Schaffhausen | 328 km² | 2 |
| 17 | Schwyz | Schwyz | 906 km² | 7 |
| 18 | Solothurn | Solothurn | 771 km² | 4 |
| 19 | St. Gallen | St. Gallen | 2,030 km² | 7 |
| 20 | Thurgau | Frauenfeld | 941 km² | 3 |
| 21 | Ticino | Bellinzona | 2,910 km² | 3 |
| 22 | Uri | Altdorf | 1,070 km² | 8 |
| 23 | Valais | Sion | 5,290 km² | 4 |
| 24 | Vaud | Lausanne | 3,300 km² | 5 |
| 25 | Zug | Zug | 238 km² | 4 |
| 26 | Zürich | Zürich | 1,730 km² | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many cantons does Switzerland have?
26: 26 cantons.
What is the largest canton in Switzerland?
Grisons, at about 7,000 km² (2,700 sq mi). The smallest is Basel-Stadt, at about 40 km² (15 sq mi).
What is the capital of Switzerland?
Bern.
Which countries border Switzerland?
France, Germany, Italy, Austria, and Liechtenstein, according to Natural Earth borders.
Can I use it in class?
Yes, it’s free. Print it, copy it and hand it out as many times as you like. If you post it on a blog or a class website, credit “Mapsfera · data Natural Earth”.
How do I print it on US Letter paper?
Choose Letter in “Paper size” and click “Download PDF”. In the print window, pick Letter paper and 100% scale (“Actual size”). For a bigger map, choose Tabloid (11 × 17 in) or A3.
What order are the numbers in?
Alphabetical, from 1 to the last one. That makes the key easy to follow when you grade, and it’s the same key the worksheet’s answer page uses.
Sources
- Canton boundaries: Natural Earth, 1:10m, Admin 1 (public domain)
- Capitals: Natural Earth, Populated Places (public domain); missing ones from OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
- Areas, neighbors and coastlines: calculated from those boundaries (approximate)