The municipality is some  west of, and  higher than, Zürich city centre, and straddles the main road west from Zürich to Birmensdorf. The village of Uitikon lies to the north of the road, whilst Waldegg and Ringlikon lie to the south.
The municipality is positioned westward and elevated above Zürich city center, running parallel to the main road leading west from Zürich to Birmensdorf. Uitikon lies north of the road, while Waldegg and Ringlikon lie south of it.