Never get lost again with the correct map orientation
You’ve acquired a national map and are ready for your next outdoor adventure. But how do you hold the map correctly to best get your bearings in terrain? This guide explains how to align your map perfectly, ensuring you always know where to go.

Map reading is in!
Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
Division Cartography
Seftigenstrasse 264
3084 Wabern
Seftigenstrasse 264
3084 Wabern