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On this page you will find interesting information about the geography and shape of Switzerland, as well as about people and facts associated with swisstopo.
You will also find articles from our annual publication «Folio». The various contributions deal with a different focus topic each year. «Folio» is published in paper form, as a downloadable PDF and in a more detailed version for the web.
«Becoming a student again at the age of 40? My best career decision!»
After a professional reorientation, Monika Allemann now works as a specialist for information systems at swisstopo.
Preserving the legacy of Switzerland’s landscapes
During the past 175 years, swisstopo has been documenting Switzerland’s topographic development. Lea Dauwalder is well acquainted with the diversity of this historical heritage. She is responsible for the restoration and conservation of swisstopo’s map collection – a manual task that calls for a great deal of precision and attention to detail.
Focus on women
Women have been working in technical professions, geoinformatics and, namely, the field of geoinformation for a long time now. So we choose to turn our attention to the women in our federal office.
The topics ‹Geology› and ‹Geo-resources› get a new look!
The topic ‹Geology› has been given a new look and a new structure.
Wilderswil bypass
Our geodata are continuously being updated. The «Wilderswil bypass» project is now complete and the new routes are already visible on our online maps.
In search of data beneath the ground
What lies beneath the ground is still largely unknown – but it does provide a significant heat source. The Swiss Federal Office of Energy is supporting projects aimed at increasing the use of geothermal energy. At the same time, this is yielding geodata that is of great value for swisstopo.
Geodata to support digitalisation in the construction sector
The objective of the «building information modelling» method is to digitalise and network the construction sector. Geodata form a fundamental basis for this method. armasuisse Real Estate and swisstopo are implementing the project in an innovative way.
Paving the way towards a modern administration
With its digitalisation process and provision of geodata free of charge, swisstopo is paving the way towards new business models. These impulses are in line with the visions of «Digital Public Services Switzerland».
Shared mobility gaining momentum
If two or more people share the use of a vehicle, this reduces energy consumption. By coordinating data, the «sharedmobility.ch» project initiated by EnergieSchweiz simplifies car, bike and e-scooter sharing. swisstopo’s maps platform makes it easier for users to find available vehicles.
When the computer took over at swisstopo
«The future begins at every moment» is the title of an online exhibition at swisstopo, which illustrates the history of digitalisation and presents statements from «contemporary witnesses» who performed pioneering work.
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