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.
Located west of and above Zürich's central area, the municipality stretches along a major route connecting Zürich to Birmensdorf.  Uitikon is situated north of this road, while Waldegg and Ringlikon are located south of it.