Villages & Hamlets in Switzerland map & data
There are 10,319 villages and hamlets mapped in Switzerland, spread over 26 cantons. The most are in Bern (1,772), Valais (903) and Ticino (893). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Samedan, Nendaz and Gstaad.
Villages & Hamlets by canton
| Canton | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bern | 1,772 | 17% |
| Valais | 903 | 8.8% |
| Ticino | 893 | 8.7% |
| St. Gallen | 889 | 8.6% |
| Zürich | 870 | 8.4% |
| Graubünden | 791 | 7.7% |
| Thurgau | 738 | 7.2% |
| Vaud | 665 | 6.4% |
| Luzern | 521 | 5.0% |
| Fribourg | 500 | 4.8% |
| Aargau | 403 | 3.9% |
| Jura | 179 | 1.7% |
| Solothurn | 162 | 1.6% |
| Neuchâtel | 160 | 1.6% |
| Genève | 135 | 1.3% |
| Schwyz | 125 | 1.2% |
| Appenzell Ausserrhoden | 95 | 0.9% |
| Basel-Landschaft | 86 | 0.8% |
| Uri | 82 | 0.8% |
| Glarus | 76 | 0.7% |
| Zug | 70 | 0.7% |
| Nidwalden | 58 | 0.6% |
| Schaffhausen | 54 | 0.5% |
| Obwalden | 46 | 0.4% |
| Appenzell Innerrhoden | 36 | 0.3% |
| Basel-Stadt | 3 | 0.0% |
Notable villages and hamlets in Switzerland
- SamedanGraubünden · pop. 2923 · 1721 m
- NendazValais · pop. 6005 · 1252 m
- GstaadBern · pop. 6874 · 1050 m
- EpalingesVaud · pop. 9919 · 785 m
- Châtel-Saint-DenisFribourg · pop. 6363 · 809 m
- MaurZürich · pop. 9873 · 478 m
- SpeicherAppenzell Ausserrhoden · pop. 4166 · 924 m
- RorschacherbergSt. Gallen · pop. 7685 · 570 m
- AndermattUri · pop. 1393 · 1447 m
- Lachen SZSchwyz · pop. 9529 · 408 m
- HünenbergZug · pop. 8846 · 444 m
- ZuchwilSolothurn · pop. 8743 · 433 m
- PontresinaGraubünden · pop. 2077 · 1805 m
- Saas-FeeValais · pop. 1621 · 1798 m
- SaanenBern · pop. 6871 · 1014 m
- Le Mont-sur-LausanneVaud · pop. 9272 · 702 m
- MarlyFribourg · pop. 7919 · 627 m
- FällandenZürich · pop. 8340 · 491 m
- ScuolGraubünden · pop. 4591 · 1250 m
- RandogneValais · pop. 4279 · 1220 m
- SchwarzenburgBern · pop. 6773 · 792 m
- Chavannes-près-RenensVaud · pop. 9774 · 415 m
- DüdingenFribourg · pop. 7504 · 596 m
- EmbrachZürich · pop. 9143 · 425 m
- CelerinaGraubünden · pop. 1509 · 1714 m
- MontanaValais · pop. 2386 · 1495 m
- WohlenWohlen bei Bern · Bern · pop. 8948 · 547 m
- NiederhasliZürich · pop. 9085 · 418 m
- ZuozGraubünden · pop. 1218 · 1716 m
- LensValais · pop. 3986 · 1128 m
- Saint-ImierBern · pop. 5177 · 820 m
- ZernezGraubünden · pop. 1579 · 1474 m
- NatersValais · pop. 9496 · 673 m
- TramelanBern · pop. 4419 · 900 m
- SamnaunGraubünden · pop. 755 · 1846 m
- RiederalpValais · pop. 527 · 1925 m
- LandquartGraubünden · pop. 8692 · 563 m
- Domat/EmsGraubünden · pop. 7745 · 586 m
- Sils im EngadinGraubünden · pop. 708 · 1803 m
- FlimsGraubünden · pop. 2689 · 1081 m
What's in this layer
Every village in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Villages, hamlets and small rural settlements.
Make a map of villages and hamlets in Switzerland
- Open the studio. No sign-up needed to start.
- Add the layer. Choose Switzerland and Villages & Hamlets - 10,319 locations appear at once.
- Make it yours. Colours, icons, labels, clusters or a heat map; add your own pins, images and notes; measure distances and draw radius circles.
- Share it. Copy the link or embed it on your website - it looks great on phones too.
Frequently asked questions
How many villages and hamlets are there in Switzerland?
This layer holds 10,319 villages and hamlets in Switzerland, the most of them in Bern. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of villages and hamlets in Switzerland?
Yes. Own the layer ($5 once, or every Switzerland layer with the $29 Country Pass) and export it from the studio as CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GPX, ArcGIS, QGIS, PNG or PDF.
Is it free to put villages and hamlets on my map?
Yes - every map can use 2 data layers free, and you can share or embed it. Layers you buy don't count toward that limit and work in every map you make.
What information comes with each village?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
Related map data
Your map is two minutes away
Pick a country, add the places that matter, draw on it, and share it with the world - on any device.