Rüti facts for kids

Rüti is a name used for several different places, mostly in Switzerland. When you see "Rüti," it usually refers to one of these locations.

What Does Rüti Mean?

The name "Rüti" comes from an old German word that means a "clearing" or a "place where trees have been removed to make space." Many towns and villages in Switzerland were founded in areas that were once forests, so this name was quite common.

Places Named Rüti

There are a few important places in Switzerland that share the name Rüti:

• Rüti, Glarus: This is a municipality (like a town or district) in the canton of Glarus.
• Rüti, Zürich: Another municipality, this one is located in the canton of Zürich.
• Rüti bei Büren: This place is in the canton of Berne. The "bei Büren" part helps to tell it apart from other places named Rüti.
• Rüti bei Lyssach: Also in the canton of Berne, this Rüti is near Lyssach.
• Rüti bei Riggisberg: You can find this Rüti in the canton of Berne as well, close to Riggisberg.

Similar Place Names

You might also find other places in Switzerland with names that sound similar to Rüti because they come from the same old word meaning "clearing." These include:

• The municipality Rüte in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden.
• The municipality Rüthi in the canton of St. Gallen.
• The municipality Rüttenen in the canton of Solothurn.