Aesch (Basel-Landschaft) Aesch, Basel-Landschaft Aesch is a municipality in the Arlesheim district of the canton of Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland. It combines suburban settlements, local industry and rural surroundings with regio…
Agarn: Swiss municipality in the canton of Valais Agarn Agarn (Walliser German: Agaru) is a municipality in the district of Leuk, canton of Valais, Switzerland. Overview of location, language, local life, history, economy and transport…
Agno, Ticino (municipality near Lugano) Agno Agno is an Italian-speaking municipality in the Lugano district of Ticino, Switzerland, known for its lakeside setting and Lugano Airport. Overview, history, geography, transport a…
Allaman — municipality in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland Allaman Allaman is a small French-speaking municipality in the Morges district of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, best known for its medieval Château d'Allaman (1253). Rural landscape, he…
Alpnach — municipality in Obwalden, Switzerland Alpnach Alpnach is a Swiss municipality in the canton of Obwalden, near Lake Lucerne. It comprises Alpnach Dorf and Alpnachstad and is known for the Pilatus Railway, lakeshore setting and…
Altendorf, Schwyz: Overview of the Swiss municipality Altendorf, Schwyz Altendorf is a municipality in the March District of the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. This article summarizes its location, geography, history, economy, and points of interest.
Andwil: Swiss municipality in the canton of St. Gallen Andwil Andwil is a municipality in the canton of St. Gallen, northeastern Switzerland. This article summarizes its setting, local government role, history, economy, and cultural features…
Arconciel, Fribourg: French-speaking municipality in Sarine District, Switzerland Arconciel Arconciel is a French-speaking municipality in the Sarine district of Fribourg, Switzerland, combining rural landscapes and residential life with local administration and Arpitan c…
Arlesheim: Swiss municipality and district capital in Basel-Landschaft Arlesheim Arlesheim is a municipality in the canton of Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland, known for its historic center, cathedral, parks and role as the administrative seat of the Arlesheim dis…
Arni (Bern) — municipality in the canton of Bern, Switzerland Arni, Bern Arni is a small Swiss municipality in the Bern-Mittelland district of the canton of Bern. Rural in character, it combines local agriculture, community services and links to regiona…
Astano (municipality in Ticino) Astano Astano is a small Italian-speaking municipality in the Lugano district of the canton of Ticino, Switzerland, known for its rural character, traditional architecture and access to A…
Attinghausen: Municipality in the Canton of Uri, Switzerland Attinghausen Attinghausen, a mountain municipality in Canton Uri, Switzerland, spans 46.8 km² with about 1,500 residents. Explore its alpine geography, local government, economy and regional tr…
Attiswil — municipality in the canton of Bern, Switzerland Attiswil Attiswil is a German-speaking rural municipality in the Oberaargau region of the canton of Bern, Switzerland, known for agriculture, local self-government and connections to nearby…
Au, St. Gallen Au is a municipality in the Rheintal (Rhine Valley) of the canton of St. Gallen in eastern Switzerland. It is a small community with agricultural roots, local services and links ac…
Balsthal: municipality in the Thal district, canton of Solothurn, Switzerland Balsthal Balsthal is a municipality in the Thal district of the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. This entry summarizes its geography, history, economy, transport links and cultural highlig…
Bardonnex — municipality in the canton of Geneva Bardonnex Bardonnex is a French-speaking municipality in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland. It combines rural landscapes and suburban residence, lies close to the French border, and is gover…
Bäriswil, Bern: overview of the Swiss municipality Bäriswil, Bern Bäriswil is a small municipality in the Bern-Mittelland district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland. This article summarizes its geography, administration, history, community life…
Basse-Allaine — Municipality in the Canton of Jura, Switzerland Basse-Allaine Basse-Allaine is a French-speaking municipality in Porrentruy, Canton of Jura, formed in 2009 by merging Buix, Courtemaîche and Montignez; named for the Allaine River that flows th…
Bauen — municipality in the canton of Uri, Switzerland Bauen Bauen is a small lakeside municipality in the canton of Uri on Lake Lucerne, noted for its steep shoreline, traditional village character, seasonal tourism and access to mountain t…
Bedano (Ticino, Switzerland) Bedano Bedano is a municipality in the district of Lugano, in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, Switzerland. It combines a village core, residential areas, light industry and links t…
Bedigliora — municipality in Ticino, Switzerland Bedigliora Bedigliora is a small Italian‑speaking municipality in the Lugano district of Ticino, southern Switzerland, noted for its hilltop setting, traditional architecture, hiking routes a…
Belmont-sur-Yverdon — Swiss municipality in the canton of Vaud Belmont-sur-Yverdon Belmont-sur-Yverdon is a small French-speaking municipality in the Jura-Nord vaudois district of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, known for its rural character, local agriculture a…
Benken, St. Gallen (municipality) Benken, St. Gallen Benken is a municipality in the See-Gaster region of the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. It is a small German-speaking community with agricultural roots, local services, and lin…
Benken, Zürich Benken is a municipality in the district of Andelfingen in the Swiss canton of Zürich. This article summarizes its location, character, history, local life and how it is distinguis…
Beringen (Belgium and Switzerland) Beringen Beringen is the name of several towns in Western Europe, most notably a former mining municipality in Belgian Limburg and a rural municipality in the Swiss canton of Schaffhausen.
Beringen (Schaffhausen) — Swiss municipality overview Beringen, Switzerland Beringen is a municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland. It includes the former municipality of Guntmadingen (since 2013) and is noted for its rural landscape, local…
Berken — municipality in Oberaargau, Canton of Bern Berken Berken is a small Swiss municipality in the Oberaargau district of the canton of Bern. Rural in character, it is administered under the Swiss municipal system and connected to near…
Bernex (Geneva) — Swiss municipality Bernex, Switzerland Bernex is a French-speaking municipality in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland. It combines suburban living and rural areas, near the city of Geneva, with local government, services…
Beromünster: Municipality in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland Beromünster Beromünster is a historic municipality in the Sursee district of Lucerne, central Switzerland, known for its medieval town centre, rural character and a notable broadcasting herita…
Bettenhausen (Bern) — municipality in Oberaargau, Switzerland Bettenhausen, Switzerland Bettenhausen is a small German‑speaking municipality in the Oberaargau district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland. It absorbed Bollodingen on 1 January 2011 and combines rural cha…
Bettlach, Switzerland — municipality in Lebern district, Canton of Solothurn Bettlach, Switzerland Bettlach is a German-speaking municipality in the Lebern district of the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, transport and lo…
Bichelsee-Balterswil — Swiss municipality in Thurgau Bichelsee-Balterswil Bichelsee-Balterswil is a municipality in Münchwilen district, canton of Thurgau, Switzerland, created in 1996 by merging Bichelsee and Balterswil. The municipality includes the sm…
Binningen, Basel-Landschaft — Municipality near Basel, Switzerland Binningen, Switzerland Binningen is a municipality in the Arlesheim district of the canton Basel-Landschaft, located just south of Basel. It is a residential and commercial suburb with historic roots, pu…
Blenio — municipality in the Blenio Valley, Ticino Blenio Blenio is an Italian-speaking municipality in the Blenio Valley, canton Ticino, Switzerland. Formed in 2006 from five former municipalities, it is known for alpine scenery, rural t…
Bofflens — Municipality in the Jura-Nord vaudois, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland Bofflens Bofflens is a small French-speaking municipality in the Jura-Nord vaudois district of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, known for rural landscape, local governance, and regional cul…
Boswil — municipality in the Muri district, Canton of Aargau Boswil Boswil is a German-speaking municipality in the Muri district of the canton of Aargau, Switzerland, known for its rural landscape, local community life and regional transport links…
Böttstein municipality Böttstein Böttstein is a municipality in the Zurzach district of Aargau, Switzerland, known for its Aare valley setting, village communities, and local history.
Brot-Plamboz (municipality, Neuchâtel) Brot-Plamboz Brot-Plamboz is a small French-speaking rural municipality in the district of Le Locle, canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, known for its pastoral landscape, forestry and proximity t…
Bursinel: Municipality in Nyon District, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland Bursinel Bursinel, a small French-speaking municipality in Nyon district, canton of Vaud, Switzerland. A rural community of farms and local businesses with municipal council governance and…
Bütschwil — former municipality in Toggenburg, canton of St. Gallen Bütschwil Bütschwil was a municipality in Toggenburg, canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. On 1 January 2013 it merged with Ganterschwil to form Bütschwil-Ganterschwil. Overview of geography,…
Cartigny, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland Cartigny, Switzerland Cartigny is a small French-speaking municipality in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. This article summarizes its location, administration, history, land use, transport links and…
Castel San Pietro, Ticino — municipality in Mendrisio district Castel San Pietro Castel San Pietro is a small Italian‑speaking municipality in the Mendrisio district of the canton of Ticino, southern Switzerland, known for its hillside setting and regional ties…
Chêne-Pâquier — municipality in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland Chêne-Pâquier Chêne-Pâquier is a small French-speaking rural municipality in the Jura-Nord Vaudois district of Vaud, Switzerland, formed by the hamlets Le Chêne and Le Pâquier with an agricultur…
Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne: municipality in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne is a French-speaking suburban municipality near Lausanne in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, known for its residential character, local services and proximity…
Chessel (Vaud) — municipality in the district of Aigle Chessel Chessel is a French-speaking municipality in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, in the district of Aigle. This article covers its setting, governance, economy, transport, and communi…
Choulex — municipality in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland Choulex Choulex is a small municipality in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland. This article describes its location, geography, history, governance, economy, and notable local features for g…
Collina d'Oro — municipality in Ticino, Switzerland Collina d'Oro Collina d'Oro is a municipality above Lake Lugano in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. Formed by the merger of Agra, Gentilino and Montagnola, it later added Carabietta; noted for…
Collonge-Bellerive Collonge-Bellerive is a lakeside municipality in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland, known for its residential character, waterfront areas, green spaces and proximity to the city of…
