In which canton is Romansh spoken?
In welchem Kanton spricht man Rätoromanisch?
Correct answer: D
- A FribourgFreiburg
- B AppenzellAppenzell
- C GlarusGlarus
- D GraubündenGraubünden
Why
Romansh is only spoken in Graubünden. The canton has three languages: German, Romansh and Italian.
Common mistakes
- A: Fribourg
- Fribourg has two languages, but they are French and German.
- B: Appenzell
- Appenzell is German-speaking; the name just sounds unusual.
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 287 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.