Swiss Passport

What is the Swiss national anthem called?

Wie heisst die Schweizer Nationalhymne?

Correct answer: C

  1. A Swiss-SongSwiss-Song
  2. B HallelujahHallelujah
  3. C Swiss PsalmSchweizerpsalm
  4. D Swiss HitSchweizer Hit

Why

The anthem is called «Swiss Psalm» because it sounds like a religious song (psalm). It has been the official national anthem since 1981.

Common mistakes

B: Hallelujah
«Hallelujah» is a well-known religious song, but not the Swiss anthem.

Topic

Flag, anthem and Helvetia

The Swiss flag is red with a white cross in the middle. The arms of the cross are the same length and do not touch the edge. The shape is special: the national flag is square. Only a few countries have a square flag.

Switzerland at a glance
Name, symbols and National Day

Sources

Last checked: September 2026

Question 214 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.

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