In this article, discover the main national and regional radio stations available in Switzerland, and use interactive maps to visualize local radio coverage and the locations of broadcasting antennas.
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Some Key Numbers About Radio in Switzerland
Radio reaches 72% of the Swiss population aged 15 and over daily, with slight variations depending on the linguistic region:
Italian-speaking Switzerland: 78% (almost 4 out of 5 people)
French-speaking Switzerland: 67% (2 out of 3 people)
German-speaking Switzerland: 73% (almost 3 out of 4 people)
These figures come from a 2024 Mediapulse study.
Currently, there are hundreds of radio stations, including local and national stations, as well as international stations accessible in border areas and via online streaming.
The Main Radio Stations in Switzerland
Here is an alphabetical list of Switzerland’s main radio stations:
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Radio 1
Radio 2Go
Radio 24
Radio 3FACHu
Radio3i
Radio 32
80er 90er Pophits
80er 90er Rockhits
B
Radio Basilisk
Radio Berner Oberland
Radio Bern RaBe
Radio Bern1
Blick Audio
BNJ FM - RTN
C
Radio Canal 3
Radio Central
Radio Central 2
Radio Chablais
Country Radio Switzerland
D
diis Radio
driftFM
E
ELLIPTICUM
Radio ERF Plus
Radio EVIVA
F
FLASHBACK FM
FLOWCAST
FM1
RadioFR. Fresh
RadioFR. Freiburg
RadioFR. Fribourg
G
Goldies
GOAT Greatest Hits Radio
Radio Grischa
GRRIF
I
IP Music
IP Music SLOW
Radio Italia
J
James FM
K
Kanal K
Kiss Collector
L
Radio Liechtenstein
Radio Lac
Radio LFM
LFM 90’S
LFM 80’S
Radio Life Channel
Radio LoRa
M
M Le Média
Magic Radio Switzerland
Radio Melody
Radio Munot
N
Radio neo1
O
One FM
One FM Rock
One FM Latino
One FM Dance
P
Radio Pilatus
Powerup Radio
R
Radio R
Radio RTR
Radio Rhône FM
Radio RFJ
Radio RJB
Radio Rottu Oberwallis
rro HITBOX
rro Swiss Melody
Rouge Latino
Rouge 90
Rouge Platine
Rouge
Rock Star
RSI Rete Uno
RSI Rete Due
RSI Rete Tre
RTS Couleur 3
RTS Espace 2
RTS Première
RTS Option Musique
S
Spoon Rock
Radio Stadtfilter
Sunradio
Sunshine Radio
Radio SRF
Radio SRF AG SO
Radio SRF BE FR VS
Radio SRF BS BL
Radio SRF GR
Radio SRF Ostschweiz
Radio SRF Zentralschweiz
Radio SRF ZH SH
Radio SRF Kultur
Radio SRF 3
Radio SRF 4 News
Radio SRF Musikwelle
Radio SRF Virus
Radio Swiss Classic
Radio Swiss Jazz
Radio Swiss Pop
T
Tamedia
Radio TOP
V
Vertical Radio
Vibration 108
Virgin Radio Switzerland
X
Radio X Basel
Z
Radio Zürisee
If you are wondering whether you can access one of the regional or local radio stations listed above, continue reading and use the interactive map below to check if the radio signal reaches your area.
Local/Regional Radio Signal Coverage Map
This map shows the coverage areas of regional and local private radio stations that have a performance mandate and participate in the license fee under Article 38 or 43 of the Swiss Federal Law on Radio and Television (LRTV).
Swiss Radio Broadcasting Antenna Map
This map displays the locations of radio broadcasting antennas, providing specific details such as:
Transmitter code
Station name
Effective radiated power (ERP) in kW
You can also click on a link to get additional information, view the frequencies used, and explore the associated radio programs.
What Changes with DAB+ Radio?
The DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting Plus) Radio service is the evolution of FM radio and brings several changes including improved sound quality and coverage as well as reduced power consumption and additional features you can take advantage of with your radio reception system.
Remember that in Switzerland, FM radio will be completely switched off by 2026, leaving room only for DAB+ and online streaming.
Now that you know the main radio stations in Switzerland, explore our related posts in our Magazine or check out other interactive maps to discover Internet, telephone, and entertainment services available in your area.
Source: The map on this page was created by the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM). The original dataset and terms of use can be found at this link on the opendata.swiss website.