Which language is spoken in the canton of Ticino?
Welche Sprache spricht man im Kanton Tessin?
Correct answer: C
- A RomanshRätoromanisch
- B FrenchFranzösisch
- C ItalianItalienisch
- D GermanDeutsch
Why
Ticino lies south of the Alps, on the border with Italy. There, Italian is the only official language.
Common mistakes
- A: Romansh
- Romansh is spoken in Graubünden, not in Ticino.
Topic
Language regions and the Röstigraben
Each national language has its region. German-speaking Switzerland is in the north, the centre and the east. French-speaking Switzerland in the west is called Romandie or Welschland. In Ticino and in some southern valleys of Graubünden people speak Italian. Romansh is spoken only in parts of Graubünden.
- German
- French
- Italian
- Romansh
Map data: BFS, BAFU, swisstopo
Switzerland at a glance
The four national languages
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 286 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.