What is the Capital of Switzerland?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Switzerland is Bern. Switzerland is located in Western Europe, Europe, with a population of 9,082,848. The official currency is the Swiss franc and the primary language spoken is Swiss German.
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Bern at a glance
| Capital city | Bern |
|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland (Swiss Confederation) |
| Region | Western Europe, Europe |
| Largest city | Zurich |
| Country population | 9,082,848 (100th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Swiss franc (CHF) |
| Calling code | +41 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Switzerland
- Vienna, capital of Austria
- Paris, capital of France
- Rome, capital of Italy
- Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein
- Berlin, capital of Germany
Switzerland in context
- Switzerland covers 41,284 km², making it the 132nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 220 people per km² ranks 48th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Austria, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Germany.
- Switzerland is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 9,082,848 people, Switzerland holds about 4.8% of the population of Western Europe.
- That is roughly 1.1% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- With 4 official languages, Switzerland has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Switzerland is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Switzerland — FAQ
What is the capital of Switzerland?
The capital of Switzerland is Bern.
Is Bern the largest city in Switzerland?
No — while Bern is the capital, the largest city in Switzerland is Zurich.
What country is Bern in?
Bern is the capital city of Switzerland.
What continent is Bern in?
Bern, the capital of Switzerland, is located in Europe.
Is Bern the capital of Switzerland?
Yes — Bern is the capital of Switzerland (official name: Swiss Confederation).
Bern is the capital of which country?
Bern is the capital of Switzerland, in Western Europe.
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