Published on 8 January 2024

National Map 1:500'000

Small scale, large overview. The precise topographical map shows the entire territory of Switzerland and its neighbouring foreign countries. It shows the complete railway network as well as freeways, highways and major roads.

Order the 1:500'000 national map as printed version

Complete rail network, all freeways and highways, all major and connecting roads. Generalized representations of settled areas and terrain. Names of important objects.

Order the 1:500'000 national map

View the 1:500'000 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 1:500'000 national map in the map.geo.admin.ch viewer

Download the 1:500'000 national map or use it as a geoservice

8 January 2024

Swiss Map Raster 500

Swiss Map Raster products encompass the entire range of digital national maps in raster format. The data is directly derived from digitally produced map bases and is georeferenced.

8 January 2024

Swiss Map Vector 500

Swiss Map Vector 500 is the Swiss national 1:500'000 scale map in vector format. It includes the railway network, all highways, semi-highways, transit and link roads, a highly simplified depiction of residential areas and terrains and the names of principal objects.

Map reading

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

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

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