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Published on 8 January 2024

Swiss map projections

Since its introduction in 1903, the Swiss national Survey has used the uniform map projection “Swiss Grid”. There are currently no plans to switch to UTM projection, as cited within the framework of CHTRS95 and now in use in many countries. 

Federal Office of Topography swisstopo

Division Geodesy and Federal Directorate of Cadastral Surveying
Seftigenstrasse 264
3084 Wabern