Höfe
(Höfe · Höfe)District (Bezirk) · Administrative level 6 · Schwyz
Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 12 placesThe district of Höfe spans 45 km² and contains 3 municipalities. Its estimated population of 30 000 gives a density of 671 /km² The most populous place is Pfäffikon SZ (7 222 residents). Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxMunicipalities / Gemeinden
3 municipalitiesHöfe contains 3 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Freienbach at 21 km², the smallest is Wollerau (6 km²) Freienbach has the most mapped buildings (3 715 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freienbach | 15 894 | 21 | 3 715 | 6 | - |
| Feusisberg | 7 028 | 18 | 2 092 | 5 | - |
| Wollerau | 7 078 | 6 | 1 890 | 5 | - |
Postcodes
12 postcode areasThe district of Höfe is served by 12 postcode areas covering roughly 195 km² with a total of 15 974 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Höfe begin with the digit 8 (i.e.), placing the district in this Swiss postal zone. The most built-up postcode is 8805, with approximately 1 654 buildings. The map colours each postcode area by its numerical code, with lower codes in blue/purple and higher codes in orange.
| # | Code | Name | Buildings | Population | Area km² | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | 1 654 | 6 347 | 3.58 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 1 187 | 6 873 | 6.01 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 950 | 23 651 | 5.51 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 740 | 4 228 | 9.77 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 601 | 7 024 | 3.96 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 555 | 5 441 | 11.85 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 467 | 7 158 | 8.5 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 385 | 1 137 | 7.73 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 279 | 4 416 | 10.57 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 176 | 1 468 | 3.38 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 123 | 2 928 | 11.19 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 22 | 929 | 1.34 | View → |
Höfe has 166 mapped postal facilities: 29 post offices, 135 post boxes, 2 parcel lockers. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
8 lines · 30 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Höfe's public transport network covers 188.1 km across 8 lines and 30 routes, operated by 4 operators.
Full transport detailsDensity by Municipality
actual Gemeinde bordersHover over a municipality to see exact values.
Heraldry
Coat of ArmsThe official heraldic symbols of Höfe district. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and can be downloaded in SVG and PNG formats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Höfe
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Höfe district?
Höfe does not have a separately designated main town in our data.
Which canton does Höfe belong to?
Höfe is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Schwyz, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Höfe a district or a city?
Höfe is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. Districts sit between the canton level and the municipality (Gemeinde) level and are used for administrative, judicial, and statistical purposes.
What is the population of Höfe?
Höfe district has a population of about 30 000 residents, giving a population density of 671 people per km².
How large is Höfe district?
Höfe covers a total area of 45 km² (about 17 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Höfe?
Höfe district contains 3 municipalities (Gemeinden): Freienbach, Feusisberg, Wollerau
What postal codes are used in Höfe?
Höfe has 12 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 8.
How many buildings are in Höfe?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Höfe district has 7 697 mapped buildings, a density of 172 buildings per km².