What Are The Largest Cities in Switzerland ?

Swiss cities are mostly located in the Swiss plateau in close proximity to ski resorts and nature. The country is blessed with bountiful plains and hilly terrain dotted with large Alpine lakes. Climate is varied with Mediterranean cool in the country’s southern tip. Warm humid summers with rainfall favoring grazing land and pastures, temperate winters in the glacial mountainous regions, and low-light winters in the lowlands. Switzerland has major transportation hubs but Zurich International Airport is one of the busiest in the country today with railway connections to Basel, Geneva, and Zurich.

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1 – Zurich

The banking capital and picturesque city of Zurich is the most populated city in the Alpine nation of Switzerland. Its population of 366,445 Swiss people enjoys the best of culture, shopping, and cuisine.

2 – Geneva

Geneva is the second most populated city with 177,500 French-speaking Swiss citizens. The city is also a banking center but most known as the center for diplomacy with many UN agencies in the city. Its architectural inventory is part of the Swiss Heritage Sites.

3 – Basel

Basel is the third most populous city in the country with 165,000 German-speaking Swiss as of 2016. Its economy is centered around banking and chemical manufacturing.

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4 – Bern

Fourth is Bern, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a population of 140,228. Its attractions are Bear Park, museums, gardens, and old town.

5 – Lausanne

The fifth is Lausanne with a population of 129,273. Its French-speaking population enjoys the city’s status as Olympic Capital since 1994 where the International Olympic Committee is based.

6 – Lucerne

Sixth is Lucerne with a population of 77,491 Swiss citizens.

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Other Major Swiss Cities

The following Swiss cities which are also on the list include St. Gallen with a population of 70,000, Lugano with its population of 68,500, Fribourg, with a population of 32,000, and Thun, with its population of 40,000.