How many cantons does the canton of Zurich border on?
An wie viele Kantone grenzt der Kanton Zürich?
Correct answer: C
- A 1010
- B 22
- C 66
- D 88
Why
Zurich borders on 6 cantons: Schaffhausen, Thurgau, St. Gallen, Schwyz, Zug and Aargau.
Common mistakes
- D: 8
- 8 would be too many. Glarus and Lucerne, for example, do not border on Zurich.
Topic
Coat of arms, location and neighbouring cantons
The canton of Zurich is in the north of Switzerland, in the Plateau (Mittelland). The Plateau is the flat to hilly area between the Jura and the Alps. Most people in Switzerland live here. On the map you find Zurich at the top in the middle, shifted a little to the right. In the north the canton borders on Germany; the border is partly formed by the Rhine.
- Zurich
- Schaffhausen
- Thurgau
- St. Gallen
- Schwyz
- Zug
- Aargau
- Germany
Map data: BFS, BAFU, swisstopo
Canton and municipality of Zurich
Zurich: location and cities
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 291 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.