Smallest Cities in Switzerland

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Switzerland

1 Herrliberg ZH 5,025

2 Wallisellen / Wallisellen-Ost ZH 5,031

3 Greifensee ZH 5,032

4 Estavayer-le-Lac FR 5,061

5 Bad Ragaz SG 5,063

6 Interlaken BE 5,067

7 Ascona TI 5,084

8 Châtel-Saint-Denis FR 5,094

9 Uster / Ober-Uster ZH 5,100

10 Orbe VD 5,132

11 Rümlang ZH 5,144

12 Unterseen BE 5,150

13 Sumiswald BE 5,159

14 Zürich (Kreis 12) / Saatlen ZH 5,209

15 Kerns OW 5,217

16 Alpnach OW 5,218

17 Saint-Imier BE 5,220

18 Küttigen AG 5,234

19 Blonay VD 5,244

20 Urtenen BE 5,258

21 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne VD 5,270

22 Romont FR 5,276

23 Altendorf SZ 5,280

24 Goldau SZ 5,285

25 Kirchberg BE 5,335

26 Buchrain LU 5,341

27 Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) / Talacker ZH 5,375

28 Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) / Guggenbühl ZH 5,376

29 Sankt Margrethen SG 5,395

30 Diepoldsau SG 5,401

31 Basse-Nendaz VS 5,410

32 Menziken AG 5,415

33 Hergiswil NW 5,437

34 Chavannes VD 5,454

35 Villmergen AG 5,489

36 Würenlos AG 5,497

37 Heimberg BE 5,501

38 Herzogenbuchsee BE 5,522

39 Buochs NW 5,524

40 Uznach SG 5,561

41 Zürich (Kreis 8) / Mühlebach ZH 5,570

42 Savièse VS 5,575

43 Adligenswil LU 5,576

44 Pfäffikon / Pfäffikon (Dorfkern) ZH 5,595

45 Oberuzwil SG 5,616

46 Laufen BL 5,618

47 Münchwilen TG 5,623

48 Appenzell AI 5,649

49 Uetendorf BE 5,654

50 Teufen AR 5,683

51 Gelterkinden BL 5,709

52 Peseux NE 5,716

53 Les Avanchets GE 5,730

54 Stäfa ZH 5,737

55 Echallens VD 5,740

56 Massagno TI 5,774

57 Murten/Morat FR 5,800

58 Oberengstringen ZH 5,805

59 Zollikon ZH 5,812

60 Balsthal SO 5,863

61 Sissach BL 5,873

62 Biasca TI 5,885

63 Bottmingen BL 5,912

64 Fully VS 5,922

65 Collombey VS 5,926

66 Mattenbach (Kreis 7) / Deutweg ZH 5,930

67 Bex VD 5,956

68 Neuenkirch LU 5,963

69 Losone TI 6,070

70 Bolligen BE 6,086

71 Derendingen SO 6,093

72 Sargans SG 6,134

73 Horgen / Horgen (Dorfkern) ZH 6,140

74 Dietlikon / Dietlikon (Dorf) ZH 6,149

75 Frenkendorf BL 6,180

76 Malters LU 6,181

77 Zürich (Kreis 1) ZH 6,185

78 Trimbach SO 6,220

79 Untersiggenthal AG 6,344

80 Viganello TI 6,375

81 Grabs SG 6,384

82 Ruswil LU 6,432

83 Thal SG 6,433

84 Dornach SO 6,449

85 Sirnach TG 6,463

86 Muri AG 6,463

87 Kilchberg ZH 6,511

88 Blécherette VD 6,516

89 Meggen LU 6,533

90 Bremgarten AG 6,543

91 Gränichen AG 6,557

92 Buchs AG 6,599

93 Crissier VD 6,612

94 Saanen BE 6,621

95 Bagnes VS 6,626

96 Zermatt VS 6,629

97 Minusio TI 6,653

98 Ollon VD 6,665

99 Frutigen BE 6,671

100 Au SG 6,673

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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