Countries that border Switzerland
Switzerland shares land borders with 5 countries: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Switzerland's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Switzerland
- CapitalBern
- RegionWestern Europe
- Land borders5
- Area41,284 km²
- Population9,082,848
- ISO codeCH
Learning Switzerland on the map
Knowing which countries border Switzerland is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Switzerland and its neighbours yourself in the country shape quiz — you guess from the outline, with distance and direction hints after every try.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries border Switzerland?
Switzerland borders 5 countries: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein.
Which countries share a border with Switzerland?
The countries bordering Switzerland are: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein.
What is the capital of Switzerland?
The capital of Switzerland is Bern.