What is the capital of Switzerland?
The capital of Switzerland is Bern.
- Official name
- Swiss Confederation
- Capital
- Bern
- Region
- Europe
- Subregion
- Western Europe
- Currency
- Swiss franc
- Languages
- French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
- Land neighbours
- Austria, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Germany
- Area
- 41,284 km²
- Landlocked
- Yes
- Calling code
- +41
- Internet domain
- .ch
Quick answers about Switzerland
What currency is used in Switzerland?
Switzerland uses Swiss franc.
Where is Switzerland?
Switzerland is in Western Europe, within Europe.
What languages are spoken in Switzerland?
The reference languages listed for Switzerland are French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh.
Which countries border Switzerland?
Switzerland shares listed land borders with Austria, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Germany.
Is Switzerland landlocked?
Yes. Switzerland is landlocked, which means it has no ocean coastline.
States and provinces in Switzerland
Sources and review
Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.