Smallest Cities in Switzerland

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Switzerland

1 Herrliberg ZH 5,025
2 Estavayer-le-Lac FR 5,061
3 Bad Ragaz SG 5,063
4 Sevelen SG 5,103
5 Glattfelden ZH 5,202
6 Seglingen ZH 5,202
7 Eglisau ZH 5,202
9 Alpnach OW 5,218
10 Saint-Imier BE 5,220
11 Romont FR 5,276
12 Goldau SZ 5,285
13 Ascona TI 5,322
14 Ronco sopra Ascona TI 5,322
15 Kirchberg BE 5,335
18 Sankt Margrethen SG 5,395
19 Diepoldsau SG 5,401
20 Basse-Nendaz VS 5,410
21 Menziken AG 5,415
22 Villmergen AG 5,489
23 Heimberg BE 5,501
24 Herzogenbuchsee BE 5,522
25 Uznach SG 5,561
26 Vandœuvres GE 5,570
27 Sennwald SG 5,592
28 Haag (Rheintal) SG 5,592
29 Laufen BL 5,618
30 Nürensdorf ZH 5,629
31 Brütten ZH 5,629
32 Tagelswangen ZH 5,629
33 Lindau ZH 5,629
34 Uetendorf BE 5,654
35 Teufen AR 5,683
36 Unterseen BE 5,708
37 Därligen BE 5,708
38 Beatenberg BE 5,708
39 Les Avanchets GE 5,730
40 Echallens VD 5,740
41 Zürich (Kreis 1) ZH 5,747
44 Massagno TI 5,774
45 Balsthal SO 5,863
46 Sissach BL 5,873
47 Biasca TI 5,885
48 Glarus GL 5,996
49 Zermatt VS 6,023
50 Täsch VS 6,023
51 Villeneuve VD 6,039
52 Losone TI 6,070
53 Appenzell AI 6,096
54 Haslen AI 6,096
55 Gonten AI 6,096
56 Gais AR 6,096
57 Bühler AR 6,096
58 Interlaken BE 6,123
59 Ringgenberg BE 6,123
60 Matten BE 6,123
61 Bönigen BE 6,123
62 Habkern BE 6,123
63 Sargans SG 6,134
64 Blonay VD 6,282
65 Untersiggenthal AG 6,344
66 Viganello TI 6,375
70 Ruswil LU 6,432
71 Muri AG 6,463
73 Sulz ZH 6,521
74 Dinhard ZH 6,521
76 Meggen LU 6,533
77 Thal SG 6,570
78 Walzenhausen AR 6,570
79 Rheineck SG 6,570
80 Oberegg AI 6,570
81 Heiden AR 6,570
82 Minusio TI 6,653
83 Frutigen BE 6,671
84 Au SG 6,673
85 Porrentruy JU 6,675
86 Windisch AG 6,689
87 Domat GR 6,817
88 Basel BS 6,831
89 Wollerau SZ 6,883
90 Siebnen SZ 7,104
91 Düdingen FR 7,155
92 Pfäffikon SZ 7,310
93 Pregassona TI 7,548
94 Naters VS 7,552
95 Chiasso TI 7,564
96 Aadorf TG 7,620
97 Marly FR 7,653
98 Oberriet SG 7,675
99 Epalinges VD 7,706
100 Schübelbach SZ 7,745

The smallest cities in Switzerland (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Herrliberg has a population of just 5,025. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,025 residents, Herrliberg is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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