The centre of competence for the Swiss Confederation responsible for geographical reference data, for instance the description, representation and archiving of geographic spatial data.

101 datasets found

  • Hard rock aggregates: Thickness and quality of geological occurrences

    Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
    Regions and cities, Environment

    Hard rock aggregates play a central role particularly for the construction and maintenance of the Swiss railway network (railway ballast) as well as of high-performance roads. For...

    Last updated: June 18, 2024

    • SERVICE
    • HTML
    • API
    • WMS
    • WMTS
    • fsdi-federal-spatial-data-infrastructure
    • official-geodata
    • conservation-and-archiving-planning-aap---confederation
    • confederation
  • National Map 1:1 million

    Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
    Regions and cities, Environment

    The National Map 1:1 million is a small-scale topographic map giving an overview of Central Europe: Switzerland and its neighbours from Lyons to Salzburg and from Strasbourg to...

    Last updated: December 8, 2023

    • SERVICE
    • WMS
    • WMTS
    • ZIP
    • general-map
    • terrain-representation
    • national-map
    • official-geodata
    • conservation-and-archiving-planning-aap---confederation
    • traffic-network
    • border
    • relief-land
    • cartography
    • water-geographic
    • geographical-names
    • fsdi-federal-spatial-data-infrastructure
    • topography
    • map-chart
  • Slope classes over 30 degrees

    Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
    Regions and cities, Environment

    Derivate representation of the digital terrain model swissALTI3D and models from France, Italy, Austria and Germany, which allows for the identification of inclinations over 30°....

    Last updated: December 5, 2023

    • SERVICE
    • WMS
    • WMTS
    • digital-land-model
    • geographic-information-system
    • laser
    • gis-geographic-information-system
    • 3d-visualisation
    • 3d-simulation
    • lidar-light-detection-and-ranging
    • laserscanning
    • dem-digital-elevation-model
    • elevation
    • fsdi-federal-spatial-data-infrastructure
  • Declination Map of Switzerland 1:500000

    Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
    Regions and cities, Environment

    Geomagnetic maps are the result of measurements of total intensity, declination and inclination. The declination describes the angle formed between magnetic and geographic north....

    Last updated: December 31, 1979

    • SERVICE
    • WMS
    • WMTS
    • ZIP
    • API
    • geophysical-map
    • e-geoch-geoportal
    • conservation-and-archiving-planning-aap---confederation
    • official-geodata
    • geophysics
    • magnetism
    • geology
    • fsdi-federal-spatial-data-infrastructure
  • Topographical Map (Dufour Map)

    Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
    Regions and cities, Environment

    The first official map of Switzerland. First issued between 1844 and 1864, updated up to 1939. 25 sheets. Map format: 70 x 48 cm = 3360 km2. Representation of the terrain: Shaded...

    Last updated: January 1, 1843

    • SERVICE
    • WMS
    • WMTS
    • API
    • historic-map
    • individual-symbol
    • official-geodata
    • terrain-representation
    • national-map
    • conservation-and-archiving-planning-aap---confederation
    • place-name
    • rock
    • history
    • relief-land
    • province
    • nomenclature
    • geographical-names
    • fsdi-federal-spatial-data-infrastructure
    • water-geographic
    • mountain
    • topography
    • map-chart
  • Official index of cities and towns including postal codes and perimeter

    Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
    Regions and cities, Environment

    In Article 24 of the regulations governing geographic names (GeoNV), the Federal Office of Topography (swisstopo) is commissioned to establish, administer and publish the new...

    Last updated: September 1, 2024

    • SERVICE
    • WMS
    • API
    • e-geoch
    • place
    • post-code
    • official-geodata
    • cadastral-surveying
    • conservation-and-archiving-planning-aap---confederation
    • administrative-units
    • addresses
    • fsdi-federal-spatial-data-infrastructure
  • swissEO VHI: Map of the VHI

    Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
    Agriculture, fisheries, forestry and food, Regions and cities, Environment

    Map of vegetation conditions based on the VHI (Vegetation Health Index) derived from satellite data (Meteosat, Landsat 4,5,7-9, and Sentinel-2) at different spatial resolutions...

    Last updated: May 15, 2024

    • SERVICE
    • HTML
    • WMS
    • fsdi-federal-spatial-data-infrastructure
    • optical
    • surface-reflectance
    • sentinel-2
    • satellite-image
    • environmental-monitoring-facilities
  • Height control points HFP1 (National Survey)

    Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
    Regions and cities, Environment

    All spatial data is based on measurement points. It is recommended to use the so-called fixed control points for all technical works which need reliable and accurate position...

    Last updated: September 20, 2007

    • WMS
    • API
    • HTML
    • reference-frame
    • conservation-and-archiving-planning-aap---confederation
    • coordinate
    • official-geodata
    • national-survey
    • national-coordinates
    • geodesy
    • elevation
    • coordinate-reference-systems
    • fsdi-federal-spatial-data-infrastructure
  • Planimetric control Points LFP1 (National Survey)

    Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
    Regions and cities, Environment

    All spatial data is based on measurement points. It is recommended to use the so-called fixed control points for all technical works which need reliable and accurate position...

    Last updated: September 20, 2007

    • SERVICE
    • WMS
    • API
    • HTML
    • coordinate
    • reference-frame
    • national-survey
    • conservation-and-archiving-planning-aap---confederation
    • official-geodata
    • national-coordinates
    • geodesy
    • elevation
    • coordinate-reference-systems
    • fsdi-federal-spatial-data-infrastructure
  • Switzerland During the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) 1:500000

    Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
    Regions and cities, Environment

    The map (GK500-LGM) shows the maximum extent of glaciation in Switzerland at the height of the last Ice Age around 24,000 years ago. It presents the latest results of current...

    Last updated: December 31, 2009

    • SERVICE
    • WMS
    • WMTS
    • glaciology
    • e-geoch
    • glaciation
    • geology
    • fsdi-federal-spatial-data-infrastructure
  • Lithological map of Switzerland – Groups of rocks 1:500000

    Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
    Regions and cities, Environment

    The Lithological map of Switzerland – Groups of rocks 1:500,000 provides an overview of the subsurface subdivided into three groups of rocks: unconsolidated rocks, sedimentary...

    Last updated: January 1, 2000

    • SERVICE
    • WMS
    • WMTS
    • API
    • lithology
    • petrography
    • geotechnics
    • geology
    • fsdi-federal-spatial-data-infrastructure
  • Energy raw materials

    Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
    Regions and cities, Environment

    This dataset shows the locations where energy raw materials have been identified as well as the former mining sites in Switzerland. Currently, no energy raw materials are exploited...

    Last updated: October 1, 2017

    • SERVICE
    • WMS
    • API
    • mineral-industry
    • coal-mining
    • energy-resource
    • geotechnics
    • bitumen
    • natural-gas
    • mineral-extraction
    • geology
    • mineral-resources
    • fsdi-federal-spatial-data-infrastructure
  • Gypsum

    Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
    Regions and cities, Environment

    This dataset shows the extraction and production sites of gypsum in Switzerland (in operation or decommissioned). Gypsum falls under the category of industrial minerals and is used...

    Last updated: October 1, 2017

    • SERVICE
    • WMS
    • API
    • mineral-industry
    • mineral-extraction
    • geotechnics
    • geology
    • mineral-resources
    • fsdi-federal-spatial-data-infrastructure
  • Other industrial minerals

    Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
    Regions and cities, Environment

    This dataset shows the locations where industrial minerals have been identified as well as the former mining sites in Switzerland. Because of their specific chemical and/or...

    Last updated: October 1, 2017

    • SERVICE
    • WMS
    • API
    • geotechnics
    • mineral-extraction
    • mineral-industry
    • mineral-resources
    • geology
    • fsdi-federal-spatial-data-infrastructure
  • Raw materials, production and mining sites of the brickworks industry

    Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
    Regions and cities, Environment

    This dataset shows the brickwork production and mining sites in operation and decommissioned of the brickworks in Switzerland. Clay, marl and also sandstone are the most important...

    Last updated: August 29, 2019

    • SERVICE
    • WMS
    • WMTS
    • API
    • building-materials-industry
    • brick
    • geotechnics
    • production-and-industrial-facilities
    • geology
    • fsdi-federal-spatial-data-infrastructure
  • Metallic raw materials

    Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
    Regions and cities, Environment

    This dataset shows the locations where metallic raw materials (ores) have been identified as well as the former mining sites in Switzerland. Currently, no metallic raw materials...

    Last updated: October 1, 2017

    • SERVICE
    • WMS
    • API
    • geotechnics
    • ore
    • mineralisation
    • mineral-industry
    • mineral-extraction
    • geology
    • mineral-resources
    • fsdi-federal-spatial-data-infrastructure
  • Lithological map of Switzerland – Genesis 1:500000

    Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
    Regions and cities, Environment

    The Lithological map of Switzerland – Genesis 1:500,000 provides an overview of the subsurface classified according to the origin of the rocks, e.g. deposits from rivers and...

    Last updated: January 1, 2000

    • SERVICE
    • WMS
    • WMTS
    • API
    • lithology
    • petrography
    • geotechnics
    • geology
    • mineral-resources
    • fsdi-federal-spatial-data-infrastructure
  • Lithological map of Switzerland 1:500000

    Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
    Regions and cities, Environment

    The Lithological map of Switzerland 1:500,000 provides an overview of the subsurface classified according to lithological and petrographic criteria. The geometry of the polygons...

    Last updated: August 3, 2012

    • SERVICE
    • WMS
    • WMTS
    • API
    • lithology
    • petrography
    • geotechnics
    • geology
    • fsdi-federal-spatial-data-infrastructure
  • Division of Geological Vector Datasets GeoCover

    Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
    Regions and cities, Environment

    The GeoCover datasets are available according to the sheet division of the National Maps 1:25 000. The «Division GeoCover» shows the perimeter, number and name of each map sheet.

    Last updated:

    • SERVICE
    • WMS
    • ZIP
    • API
    • stone
    • geomorphology
    • geological-process
    • sedimentation-geology
    • tectonics
    • earth-science
    • geology
    • geologic-map
    • fsdi-federal-spatial-data-infrastructure
  • Salt

    Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
    Regions and cities, Environment

    This dataset shows the extraction and production sites of salt in Switzerland (in operation or decommissioned). Salt falls under the category of industrial minerals and is mainly...

    Last updated: October 1, 2017

    • SERVICE
    • WMS
    • API
    • mineral-extraction
    • mineral-industry
    • geotechnics
    • geology
    • mineral-resources
    • fsdi-federal-spatial-data-infrastructure