Canton of Zürich, Canton in northeastern Switzerland
The Canton of Zurich extends across 1,729 square kilometers of land, encompassing 12 administrative districts and 160 municipalities with German as the official language.
The territory joined the Swiss Confederation in 1351, gradually expanding its influence through strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of Winterthur from the Habsburgs in 1467.
The German dialect Züritüütsch forms the primary means of communication among residents, reflecting the linguistic heritage preserved throughout the canton's communities.
The canton maintains an extensive transportation network centered around Zurich city, featuring the nation's largest airport and principal railway connections to neighboring regions.
Nine prehistoric pile dwelling settlements along Lake Zurich received UNESCO World Heritage status, marking significant archaeological discoveries from early human settlements.
Location: Switzerland
Inception: 1351
Capital city: Zurich
Elevation above the sea: 408 m
Shares border with: Canton of Schaffhausen, Aargau, Canton of Zug, Canton of Schwyz, Thurgau, Canton St. Gallen, Baden-Württemberg
Website: https://zh.ch
GPS coordinates: 47.41306,8.65639
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:48
Rhine Falls
29.6 km
Swiss Stock Exchange
10.5 km
Zürich Hauptbahnhof
9.6 km
Letzigrund
12 km
Grossmünster
9.7 km
Platzspitz park
9.5 km
Hallenstadion
7.9 km
Zürich Zoo
7 km
Fraumünster
9.9 km
Üetliberg
14.3 km
Bollingen Tower
28.4 km
Prime Tower
10.9 km
Kunsthaus Zürich
9.5 km
Zürich Opera House
9.8 km
University Hospital Zurich
9 km
Dolder Grand
7.7 km
Hardwaldturm
4.9 km
Swiss National Museum Zurich
9.6 km
Schauspielhaus Zürich
9.4 km
St. Peter
9.9 km
Former Ittingen Charterhouse
24.8 km
Ufenau
23.7 km
Pavillon Le Corbusier
10.2 km
Lägern
21.2 km
Zurich University of the Arts
11.3 km
Former civil airport reception building
1.5 km
Rheinau Abbey
25.5 km
Swissmill Tower
10.9 kmReviews
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