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
swisstopo photos are images of the landscape taken from the ground, from aeroplanes or from satellites.
Aeronautical Maps
Swiss aeronautical maps with airports, airfields, airspaces, restricted and hazardous zones as well as air safety information.
General information on obtaining geodata
Most of the freely accessible geodata from swisstopo can be easily downloaded from the corresponding website.
Landscape Models
swisstopo landscape models include free data sets on objects such as buildings, traffic routes, water bodies, but also boundaries and geographical names.
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
The swisstopo elevation models describe the shape of the surface in 3D. swisstopo produces various elevation models.
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.