Published on 8 January 2024

National Map 1:25'000

The best and most detailed topographical map for generations. It is also the most popular map series in Switzerland and shows the terrain on 247 sheets.

Order the 1:25'000 national map as printed version

The most accurate and detailed topographic map of Switzerland for hikers, alpinists, vacationers, individualists and adventurers.

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Order Summits map 1:25'000 as printed version

Each map in our collection at a scale of 1:25,000 was carefully designed and depicts well-known excursion peaks, highest cantonal peaks or impressive mountains. Thanks to their high accuracy, the maps are ideal for discovering the alpine, mountainous and hilly regions of Switzerland.

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Order Chief towns map 1:25'000 as printed version

The 27 maps at a scale of 1:25'000 provide an overview of the chief towns in Switzerland and Liechtenstein and their surroundings. The accurate topographic maps are ideal for excursions to the chief town regions, exploring the area and learning more about beautiful Switzerland.

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Order mySwissMap at a scale of 1:25'000

The familiar national maps, the official hiking map or an aerial map made to measure - with mySwissMap you can design your own personal paper map with just a few clicks. Create your own piece of Switzerland!

Order your mySwissMap at a scale of 1:25'000

View the 1:25'000 national map online

Discover the swisstopo maps and geodata conveniently on your screen. Measure distances and areas, compare current and historical aerial photos or add a drawing. You can print out the result or share it with your friends.

View the 1:25'000 national map in the map.geo.admin.ch viewer

View the 1:25'000 national map in winter representation in the map.geo.admin.ch viewer

Download the 1:25'000 national map or use it as a geoservice

Map reading

The brochure “Map reading” and the explanation of symbols provide useful information for users of the national maps and for teaching purposes.

• Conventional signs of the National Map

  PDF1.44 MB5 March 2024

• Map reading - understanding and using national maps

  PDF7.93 MB20 May 2025

You can order the brochure in paper form here: Map reading | swisstopo Online Shop