Swiss Towns / Episode 118
Elgg
22 October 2026 · Zurich
What happened in this episode?
In episode 118, Elgg was selected by the wheel and eliminated from the Swiss Towns series. The municipality finished in place 1'993 out of 2'110 participants. After this spin, 1'992 municipalities remained in the race.
Municipality profile
Elgg lies in the canton of Zurich. It has 5'241 permanent residents and covers 24.39 km², which corresponds to around 215 residents per km².
- Canton: Zurich
- 5'241 permanent residents
- Area: 24.39 km²
Elgg gained city rights and built a compact fortified centre.
After receiving city rights in 1371, Elgg developed a square settlement protected by a ditch and palisade. Closed rows of houses and town gates reinforced its compact urban form.