Geodata and applications
Digital Maps
swisstopo’s digital maps are available in raster and vector formats. They form an excellent basis for digital use and further processing.
Geological Geodata
Geological maps provide information on the geological composition of the superficial strata of the terrestrial crust at scales of between 1:25,000 and 1:500,000.
Geoservices
Geoservices allow publishing and linking geographic information on the Internet. These services are used by applications to visualise or exchange data.
Images
Images of swisstopo are an instant view of the landscape, taken from the ground, airplanes or from satellites. These survey photographs allow for geometrically high precision processing.
Aeronautical Maps
Swiss aeronautical maps with airports, airfields, airspaces, restricted and hazardous zones as well as air safety information.
General information on obtaining geodata
Various options are available for downloading swisstopo geodata, depending on the data set. Large data sets are divided into spatial units for downloading. In the case of smaller data sets, the...
Landscape Models
Landscape models display objects of the landscape in a flexible vector format. They consist of thematic layers (e.g. traffic). Each layer comprises georeferential objects in a point, line or polygon...
Applications
The free swisstopo app brings the national maps of Switzerland to your smartphone. Professional software for traditional surveying, geodesy and GPS positioning.
News about geodata
In this section you will find information about updates and news concerning swisstopo's geodata.
Height Models
Height models are digital data sets which show the form of the earth's surface in 3D. Each set of X and Y coordinates shows a height (Z). Different products are available for various applications.
Official geographic directories
Here you will find the official directories of towns and cities, streets and building addresses in Switzerland. The data are public and available free of charge.