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geo.admin WMS
Available WMS
Well over 1,000 WMS services are now available on geo.admin.ch (without sub-services and coordinate grids there are 677 of them, as of February 2021). These can be viewed up in MAP+ using the function External Maps. Unfortunately, the services are not categorized in the infinite list, so it can get quite confusing. We have tried to bring a little order to it and group the services by department, see below (German only).
Available pre cooked MAP+ configurations
WMS provided by TYDAC
Many of the services are useful, but could use a significantly better representation. Therefore we have processed the following datasets ourselves (see as well NODI Switzerland and mapplus POI):
- House numbers & addresses (weekly)
- Administrative borders (yearly)
- ZIP areas (yearly)
- Historical aerial images swisstopo (none)
- Inventory of cultural goods (none)
- Public Transport Stops, CH (every half a year)
- Location of antennas mobile network, CH (weekly)
Pre-configured services
For MAP+ we have prepared a package of almost all services (layers, maptips and legends - see below).
MAP+ geo.admin
In MAP + geo.admin we have integrated most of the WMS and some WMTS services from geo.admin (a total of 686 layers). The search function dives through the names and descriptions of the geospatial services. The application is available in four languages:
List of the WMS grouped by Department
Use maouse-over on the name to see a description.
Agroscope
| Name | WMS Layer |
| Wetness potential agricultural landplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigDas Feuchtflächenpotential wurde anhand der Prozesse Wasserakkumulation und Versickerung beurteilt. Aus dem Höhenmodell (Swissalti3d © swisstopo) wurden Reliefparameter berechnet und Ebenen und Mulden modelliert. Das Potential der Versickerung wurde von Bodenkarten abgeleitet. Wo keine detaillierten Bodenkarten vorhanden waren, wurden geologische Karten und andere Surrogate in einem Expertenmodell überlagert und gewichtet. Der Vektor-Datensatz ist auf die vorwiegend landwirtschaftlich genutzten Feldblöcke zugeschnitten.Versickerung: 4 Klassen; Wasserakkumulation: 5 Klassen. Zitat: Szerencsits, E., Prasuhn, V., Churko, G., Herzog, F., Utiger, C., Zihlmann, U. et al. (2018). Karte potenzieller Feucht-Acker-Flächen der Schweiz. Agroscope Science, 72, 67. https://www.feuchtacker.ch/ | ch.agroscope.feuchtflaechenpotential-kulturlandschaft |
ARE - Federal Office for Spatial Development
| Name | WMS Layer |
| Accessibility by PTplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAccessibility per traffic zone in public transport depending on the public transport travel times from all zones in Switzerland to the traffic zone and the number of inhabitants and jobs in the traffic zone. Source: National Passenger Traffic Model (NPVM) of DETEC. | ch.are.erreichbarkeit-oev |
| Accessibility by roadplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAccessibility per traffic zone on the road depending on the travel times from all zones in Switzerland to the traffic zone and the number of inhabitants and jobs in the traffic zone Source: National Passenger Traffic Model (NPVM) of DETEC. | ch.are.erreichbarkeit-miv |
| Alpine Conventionplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe perimeters of the Alpine Convention in Switzerland. The Alpine Convention is an international treaty between the eight Alpine countries: Germany, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Austria, Switzerland and Slovenia, plus the European Union. The aim of the treaty is to protect the Alps by means of cross-sectoral, integrated and sustainable policies. | ch.are.alpenkonvention |
| Building zones Switzerland (harm.)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe dataset "Building zones Switzerland (harmonized)" is based on the geodata on building zones available to the cantonal offices responsible for spatial planning as of 1.1.2022. The cantonal zone types were assigned to nine primary uses within the building zones in accordance with the minimum geodata model on land use planning. | ch.are.bauzonen |
| Cities and conurbations BeSAplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe list of cities and conurbations which qualify for subsidies shows which municipalities are entitled to federal subsidies within the framework of the Urban Transport programme (in accordance with Annex of the DETEC Ordinance on the Urban Transport Programme [PAVV, SR 725.116.214]). The basis for the list shows the definition of “Spaces with an urban character” from the Federal Statistical Office, FSO (2012). This includes the right to subsidies for all municipalities that are entitled to subsidies based on the definition of a conurbation from 2000. The number of adjoining communities are reduced in accordance with the definition by the Federal Statistical Office, FSO in 2012, through the use of statistical criteria. The municipalities of Sarnen and Appenzell as canton capitals are also included in the list of cities and conurbations which qualify for subsidies. Small adjustments were made with realignments and fillings in the gaps. | ch.are.agglomerationsverkehr |
| Freight traffic by rail 2012plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigVolume of goods transported (tonnes per year) on the SBB Swiss rail network and on the majority of private railways. Results from the national freight transport model of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (NGVM-DETEC). | ch.are.belastung-gueterverkehr-bahn |
| Goods traffic by road 2012plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigVolume of goods transported (tonnes per year) on the Swiss road network by heavy goods vehicles (not including traffic within municipalities). Results from the national freight transport model of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (NGVM-DETEC). | ch.are.belastung-gueterverkehr-strasse |
| Housing inventoryplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe apartment inventory map service shows the status in blue primer of the municipalities that are subject to the building regulations of the Second Housing Act (ZWG, SR 702) and are only allowed to set up second homes under strict conditions (ZWG Art. 7ff.). The Second Homes Act defines the limit of a second home proportion at 20 per cent. The Second Homes Act obliges all Swiss municipalities to create an annual apartment inventory to calculate the number of proportion of second apartments. The basis for this is the Swiss Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings. The Swiss Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings is maintained by the municipalities and evaluated by the Federal Office for Spatial Development by 31.12. The Federal Office for Spatial Development will publish the apartment inventory and number of second apartments at the end of March. Municipalities whose second apartment share in March was under or over the limit of 20 per cent will be subject to a procedure to check the second apartment share. The list of the state of proceedings (status) will be updated at the end of October. The percentages of the apartment inventory will remain unchanged until the next publication of the apartment inventories at the end of March, as the exact values do not always have to be determined in the examination procedure for the decision below or above 20 percent second home share. For more precise information, the municipalities are responsible for ongoing proceedings. The municipalities have to show the total number of apartments and first apartments in the apartment inventory, however, there is no obligation to declare first apartments, equivalent apartments or second apartments as such in the RBD. Therefore, the data from the apartment inventory regarding second apartments cannot be compared with data from other municipalities. | ch.are.wohnungsinventar-zweitwohnungsanteil |
| Landscape typology of Switzerlandplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe landscape typology of Switzerland provides a technical basis for addressing a range of questions relating to spatial effects. The landscape typology of Switzerland is primarily used for carrying out governmental tasks. For this reason, a scale of 1:100,000 was chosen. The landscape types have been selected on the basis of a range of criteria. Distinctions are made between types of landscape in the Jura, the Central Plateau and the Alps as well as landscape types which are independent from those geographical areas. | ch.are.landschaftstypen |
| Passenger traffic rail 2017plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigPassengers transported by public transport on the Swiss rail network (including tram) in 2017. Daily values for average workday traffic (AWDT) and average daily traffic (ADT) as well as values for the morning peak hour (7h-8h, MPH) and evening peak hour (17h-18h, EPH). Source: National Passenger Traffic Model (NPVM) by DETEC. | ch.are.belastung-personenverkehr-bahn |
| Passenger traffic rail 2050plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigPassengers transported by public transport on the Swiss rail network (including tram) in 2050. Daily values for average workday traffic (AWDT) and average daily traffic (ADT) as well as values for the morning peak hour (7h-8h, MPH) and evening peak hour (17h-18h, EPH). Source: Transport outlook 2050, Scenario Basis. | ch.are.belastung-personenverkehr-bahn_zukunft |
| Passenger/freight traffic road 2017plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigVehicles on the Swiss road network, divided into passenger cars (PW), delivery vehicles (LI), lorries (LW) and articulated lorries (LZ) in 2017. Daily values for average workday traffic (AWDT) and average daily traffic (ADT) as well as values for the morning peak hour (7h-8h, MPH) and evening peak hour (17h-18h, EPH). Source: National Passenger Traffic Model (NPVM) and Aggregated Method for Freight Traffic (AMG) by DETEC. | ch.are.belastung-personenverkehr-strasse |
| Passenger/freight traffic road 2050plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigVehicles on the Swiss road network, divided into passenger cars (PW), delivery vehicles (LI), lorries (LW) and articulated lorries (LZ) in 2050. Daily values for average workday traffic (AWDT) and average daily traffic (ADT) as well as values for the morning peak hour (7h-8h, MPH) and evening peak hour (17h-18h, EPH). Source: Transport outlook 2050, Scenario Basis. | ch.are.belastung-personenverkehr-strasse_zukunft |
| Public transport connection quality AREplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe public transport quality categories are an important indicator for evaluating accessibility by public transport. They are calculated using an automated process on the basis of data taken from the electronic timetables of the Swiss transport companies (GTFS). Source: opentransportdata.swiss | ch.are.gueteklassen_oev |
| Travel time to agglos by PTplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigTravel time to agglomerations and core communities outside the agglomerations by public transport. From each traffic zone, the travel time to the fastest accessible agglomeration or core municipality is determined. Source: National Passenger Transport Model (NPVM) of DETEC. | ch.are.reisezeit-agglomerationen-oev |
| Travel time to agglos by roadplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigTravel time to agglomerations and core communities outside the agglomerations on the road network. From each traffic zone, the travel time to the fastest accessible agglomeration or core municipality is determined. Source: National Passenger Transport Model (NPVM) of DETEC. | ch.are.reisezeit-agglomerationen-miv |
| Travel time to centres by PTplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigTravel time to the 6 major centres of Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano and Zurich by public transport. From each traffic zone, the travel time to the fastest accessible centre is determined. Source: National Passenger Transport Model (NPVM) of DETEC. | ch.are.reisezeit-oev |
| Travel time to centres by roadplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigTravel time to the 6 major centres of Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano and Zurich on the road network. From each traffic zone, the travel time to the fastest accessible centre is determined. Source: National Passenger Traffic Model (NPVM) of DETEC. | ch.are.reisezeit-miv |
| Typology of municipalities AREplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe typology of municipalities ARE is the result of a combination of the large regions, the agglomeration definition 2000 and the municipality typology of the Federal Office of Statistics (FSO).The typology of municipalities ARE is no longer updated. It is recommended to use the current municipality typology 2012 of the FSO. Further information: https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/querschnittsthemen/raeumliche-analysen/raeumliche-gliederungen/raeumliche-typologien.assetdetail.2543279.html | ch.are.gemeindetypen |
| Wind: federal government interestsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe wind energy concept is a concept as defined in Article 13 of the Swiss Spatial Planning Act (SPA, SR 700). The concept defines both the principal federal government interests which must be taken into account when planning wind energy plants, and the main areas with wind-power potential which must be investigated as part of cantonal structural planning. In this way, the wind energy concept increases planning reliability.The references to federal government interests in the planning of wind energy plants are based on a synthesis of the restrictions that apply with regard to noise abatement, the federal government's sectoral plans, measures to conserve the landscape, nature and cultural heritage and protect endangered species, as well as technical facilities which fall within the federal government's authority. It should be noted, however, that a lack of data means that no (comprehensive) statement can be made with regard to a number of relevant federal government interests. Further examination of these federal government interests is therefore required at the appropriate level as part of cantonal structural planning and land use planning. The content of the map does not constitute any legally binding statement. Certain elements of this content are based on information which is binding on public authorities, such as assets included in federal inventories, but the map itself is not binding on any public authority. The query function shows details of the grid cell in question. In the interests of completeness, the map and the query results must be consulted in parallel with the content of the wind energy concept and the associated explanatory report. | ch.are.windenergie-bundesinteressen |
FEDRO - Federal Roads Office
| Name | WMS Layer |
| Accidents in the annual comparisonplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigRoad traffic accidents with severe injuries or fatalities by canton in the annual comparision. | ch.astra.schwerverunfallte-kanton_jahresvergleich |
| Accidents involving a bicycleplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAnonymised visualisation and positioning of road traffic accidents with injury to persons involving at least one bicycle (incl. electric bicycles) since 2011. Information on the year, the month, the weekday, the time of the accident, the type of road, the type of accident and the category of severity is provided for road traffic accidents. | ch.astra.unfaelle-personenschaeden_fahrraeder |
| Accidents involving a motorcycleplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAnonymised visualisation and positioning of road traffic accidents with injury to persons involving at least one motorbike since 2011. Informatoon on the year, the month, the weekday, the time of the accident, the type of road, the type of accident and the category of severity is provided for road traffic accidents. | ch.astra.unfaelle-personenschaeden_motorraeder |
| Accidents involving a pedestrianplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAnonymised visualisation and positioning of of road traffic accidents with injury to persons involving at least one pedestrian since 2011. Information on the year, the month, the weekday, the time of the accident, the type of road, the type of accident and the category of severity is provided for road traffic accidents. | ch.astra.unfaelle-personenschaeden_fussgaenger |
| Accidents per inhabitantplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigRoad traffic accidents with severe injuries and fatalities per 10'000 inhabitants by canton. | ch.astra.schwerverunfallte-kanton_pro_einwohner |
| Accidents per inhabitant - Alcoholplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigRoad traffic accidents with severe injuries or fatalities and main cause alcohol per 10'000 inhabitants by canton. | ch.astra.schwerverunfallte-kanton_alkohol |
| Accidents per inhabitant - Speedingplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigRoad traffic accidents with severe injuries or fatalities and main cause speeding per 10'000 inhabitants by canton. | ch.astra.schwerverunfallte-kanton_geschwindigkeit |
| Accidents with fatalitiesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAnonymised visualisation and positioning of road traffic accidents involving at least one fatality since 2011. Information on the year, the month, the weekday, the time of the accident, the type of road, the type of accident and the category of severity is provided for road traffic accidents. | ch.astra.unfaelle-personenschaeden_getoetete |
| Accidents with personal injuryplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAnonymised visualisation and positioning of road traffic accidents with injury to persons since 2011. Information on the year, the month, the weekday, the time of the accident, the type of road, the type of accident and the category of severity is provided for road traffic accidents. | ch.astra.unfaelle-personenschaeden_alle |
| Axis of national routesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Federal Roads Office manages and maintains the axes of national routes. The roads are identified based on their axis. In addition to their planar, geometric shape, the axes have a linear definition (spatial reference system, RBBS). The axes of national routes are updated when constructional changes have been implemented or when the RBBS needs to be amended. This includes setting additional reference points (sectoral division) or updating changes of ownership. | ch.astra.nationalstrassenachsen |
| Building lines for motorwaysplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe dataset of building lines for motorways contains information about the location and authorisation status of building lines along motorways. Building lines meet the needs of road safety and living conditions, and document the requirements of any future extension to the road. | ch.astra.baulinien-nationalstrassen |
| Closures Bikeplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe dataset contains trail closures and detours on the routes of "Cycling in Switzerland" of Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein, which have been announced to SwitzerlandMobility. It complements the "Cycling in Switzerland" geodata (Non-motorised transport – Veloland Schweiz), and is managed by the Federal Roads Office FEDRO, the Federal Office of Topography swisstopo, SwitzerlandMobility and the cantons.Link to the disclaimer: https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/unterseiten/disclaimer_en.html | ch.astra.veloland-sperrungen_umleitungen |
| Closures Hiking trailsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe dataset contains trail closures and detours on the hiking trail network and the routes of "Hiking in Switzerland" of Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein, which have been announced to the Swiss Hiking Federation and their Cantonal Hiking Associations. It complements the "Hiking trails" geodata (swissTLM3D Hiking trails) and the "Hiking in Switzerland" geodata (Non-motorised transport – Wanderland Schweiz), and is managed by the Federal Roads Office FEDRO, the Federal Office of Topography swisstopo, the Swiss Hiking Federation, SwitzerlandMobility and the cantons.Link to the disclaimer: https://www.schweizer-wanderwege.ch/de/hinweis-zur-unvollstaendigkeit-der-daten | ch.astra.wanderland-sperrungen_umleitungen |
| Closures Mountain Bikeplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe dataset contains trail closures and detours on the routes of "Mountain biking in Switzerland" of Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein, which have been announced to the SwitzerlandMobility. It complements the "Mountain biking in Switzerland" geodata (Non-motorised transport – Mountainbikeland Schweiz), and is managed by the Federal Roads Office FEDRO, the Federal Office of Topography swisstopo, SwitzerlandMobility and the cantons. Link to the disclaimer: https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/unterseiten/disclaimer_en.html | ch.astra.mountainbikeland-sperrungen_umleitungen |
| Closures Skatingplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe dataset contains trail closures and detours on the routes of "Skating in Switzerland" of Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein, which have been announced to the SwitzerlandMobility. It complements the "Skating in Switzerland" geodata (Non-motorised transport – Skatingland Schweiz), and is managed by the Federal Roads Office FEDRO, the Federal Office of Topography swisstopo, SwitzerlandMobility and the cantons.Link to the disclaimer: https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/unterseiten/disclaimer_en.html | ch.astra.skatingland-sperrungen_umleitungen |
| IHR Boundariesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe boundaries form part of the inventory map, regardless of the classification (national, regional, local). On the map the boundaries mark the beginning and end of a section (of a route). The boundaries are point objects. | ch.astra.ivs-nat_abgrenzungen |
| IHR Elements of landscapeplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe elements of landscape form part of the inventory map, regardless of the classification (national, regional, local). They indicate objects such as milestones, crossroads, chapels, moorings, ferries, wells and other elements of the landscape. They are point objects without any other attributes. | ch.astra.ivs-nat_wegbegleiter |
| IHR nat.importance, no subst.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe course of historical routes of national importance is supplementary information for the federal inventory. It shows historical routes of national importance with no or little structural substance, whose layout is still identifiable (Article 2 of the ITRO). The courses represented do not form part of the national inventory. | ch.astra.ivs-nat-verlaeufe |
| IHR nationalplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe inventory of historical routes in Switzerland (IHR) contains comprehensive information about the course of the historical routes, their history, their condition and their importance in terms of the Natural Culture and Heritage Act (NCHA). The IHR consists of two parts: the federal inventory and the additional historical routes (Ordinance on the Federal Inventory of Historic Swiss Transport Routes (ITRO), Article 3). The objects of national importance with visible historic substance make up the legally protected federal inventory. Objects which are of national importance in a historical context but which have no or little structural substance are not included in the federal inventory. Numerous objects which have been designated by the cantons as being of regional or local importance also form part of the IHR but not of the federal inventory. You can find more information about the inventory via the following link: http://www.ivs.admin.ch/. The complete dataset of the inventory can be displayed in the following WebGIS application and also downloaded: http://ivs-gis.admin.ch (see Article 4 of the ITRO). | ch.astra.ivs-nat |
| IHR regional & localplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe inventory of historical routes in Switzerland (IHR) contains comprehensive information about the course of the historical routes, their history, their condition and their importance in terms of the Natural Culture and Heritage Act (NCHA). In addition to objects of national importance, which are recorded in the federal inventory (objects with visible historical substance) and as supplementary information (objects with little or no structural substance), the IHR also includes objects of regional and local importance. These objects can be identified by the cantons as being important during the cantonal legislative process, the planning process or in other appropriate ways. They can be included in the electronic publication managed by the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO), even if the cantons cannot provide a definitive designation. Until a definitive designation of this kind is supplied by the cantons, the entries are based on provisional estimates by the Swiss Confederation. The publication of these objects which have not yet been given a definitive designation by the canton in question is justified because of the importance of this for the assessment of financial aid (Article 12 of the ITRO) and interventions (Article 7 of the ITRO). | ch.astra.ivs-reg_loc |
| Inventory historical routes terrain mapplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe terrain map forms the cartographical basis of the first version of the inventory. It contains supplementary information about the objects specified in Article 3 of the Ordinance on the Federal Inventory of Historic Swiss Transport Routes (ITRO) and on the objects of regional and local importance. The terrain map will not be updated in the near future and, for this reason, is only provided as supplementary information in the electronic publication and as a separate map in the printed version (see Article 4 of the ITRO). | ch.astra.ivs-gelaendekarte |
| Main roads networkplugin-autotooltip__greenMain roads network | ch.astra.hauptstrassennetz |
| Mountainbikeland Schweizplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_big“Mountainbikeland Schweiz” from SchweizMobil comprises the national, regional and local mountainbike routes in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. This data set is published in accordance with the Geoinformation Ordinance as part of the geo data set “Cycling networks”. It is compiled in conjunction with the Federal Roads Office, FEDRO, SchweizMobil and the cantons. | ch.astra.mountainbikeland |
| SP Road infrastructureplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe road infrastructure section of the sector plan on transport (SIN) coordinates the road infrastructure which is relevant to the sectoral plan and which falls within the sphere of competence of the Swiss Confederation. | ch.astra.sachplan-infrastruktur-strasse_kraft |
| Skatingland Schweizplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_big“Skatingland Schweiz” from SchweizMobil comprises the national, regional and local skating routes in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. This data set is published in accordance with the Geoinformation Ordinance as part of the geo data set “Cycling networks”. It is compiled in conjunction with the Federal Roads Office, FEDRO, SchweizMobil and the cantons. | ch.astra.skatingland |
| Traffic counting locations - principalplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigRepresentation of the automatic traffic counting locations on Swiss roads - principal network | ch.astra.strassenverkehrszaehlung-uebergeordnet |
| Veloland Schweizplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_big“Veloland Schweiz” from SchweizMobil comprises the national, regional and local cycling routes in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. This data set is published in accordance with the Geoinformation Ordinance as part of the geo data set “Cycling networks”. It is compiled in conjunction with the Federal Roads Office, FEDRO, SchweizMobil and the cantons. | ch.astra.veloland |
| Wanderlandplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_big“Wanderland Schweiz” from SchweizMobil comprises the national, regional and local hiking and mountain walking routes and barrier-free trails in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. This data set is published in accordance with the Geoinformation Ordinance as part of the geo data set “Walking and hiking networks”. It is compiled in conjunction with the Federal Roads Office, FEDRO, the Swiss hiking routes, SchweizMobil and the cantons. | ch.astra.wanderland |
FOCP - Federal Office for Civil Protection
| Name | WMS Layer |
| PCP Inventoryplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAround 3400 objects (individual buildings, collections in museums, archives and libraries and archaeological objects) are categorised as cultural property of national importance in the 2021 edition of the Inventory. | ch.babs.kulturgueter |
FOEN - Federal Office for the Environment
| Name | WMS Layer |
| 2 km² sub catchment areasplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe data set ‹sub-basins 2 km²› is the central element of the geodata set. It is made up of a comprehensive mosaic of over 22,000 topographically defined sub-basin areas that can be quickly and simply combined with overall catchment areas in each GIS thanks to its hierarchical structure. The polygons in the overall catchment areas can be freely accessed in a separate data set. This derivative of a geo data set contains a series of already calculated figures for land cover and physical geography. The relevant overall catchment area is presented in the federal map viewer (www.map.geo.admin.ch) by clicking on the layer. Various figures in this region are also visible. | ch.bafu.wasser-teileinzugsgebiete_2 |
| 40 km² sub catchment areasplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe "40 km² catchment areas" data set is one of four possible aggregation levels for the "Topographical catchment areas of Swiss waterbodies" geodata set. It consists of a comprehensive mosaic of some 1200 topographically defined sub-catchment areas. These are, wherever possible, coordinated with the base areas of the Hydrological Map of Switzerland (HADES). | ch.bafu.wasser-teileinzugsgebiete_40 |
| Air temperature July 1961-1990plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigFor the area-wide calculation, measured values from MeteoSwiss measuring stations in the period 1961-1990 were used. From the daily temperature curve, the highest temperature is selected, which occurs at all stations in the afternoon around 3 pm due to radiation. The mean maximum value of the daily temperature curve deviates slightly from the average daily maximum of the temperature. The maximum value of the daily variation was considered to be relevant for plants because it is associated with high solar radiation. Temperatures were spatially interpolated and vertically at different altitude levels using gradients. Exposure, radiation, glacier areas and cold air pools were also taken into account. The resulting map has a spatial resolution of 25 m x 25 m. It was used for modelling altitudinal belts of forest vegetation. | ch.bafu.wald-lufttemperatur_juli_1961_1990 |
| Air temperature July 1981-2010plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe daily high of the air temperature in July in the diurnal cycle (1981-2010) (for detailed explanations see «Air temperature July 1961-1990»). The resulting map has a spatial resolution of 25 m x 25 m. It was used for modelling altitudinal belts of forest vegetation. | ch.bafu.wald-lufttemperatur_juli_1981_2010 |
| Air temperature July 2085, RCP 2.6plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMean daily temperature high in July (period 2070-2099). The temperature increase of the climate scenario was added to the map «Air temperature July 1981-2010». Among the representative concentration pathways, RCP 2.6 with the model combination DMI_HIRHAM_ECEARTH_EUR11 was selected as a projection for slight climate change (NCCS 2018; Provision of the data by Remund et al. 2020) to calculate the temperature increase in the future. The resulting map has a spatial resolution of 25 m x 25 m. It was used for modelling altitudinal belts of forest vegetation. | ch.bafu.wald-lufttemperatur_juli_2085_gering |
| Air temperature July 2085, RCP 4.5plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMean daily temperature high in July (period 2070-2099). The temperature increase of the climate scenario was added to the map «Air temperature July 1981-2010». Among the representative concentration pathways, RCP 4.5 with the model combination SMHI-RCA_MPIESM_EUR44 was selected as a projection for moderate climate change (NCCS 2018; Provision of the data by Remund et al. 2020) to calculate the temperature increase in the future. The resulting map has a spatial resolution of 25 m x 25 m. It was used for modelling altitudinal belts of forest vegetation. | ch.bafu.wald-lufttemperatur_juli_2085_maessig |
| Air temperature July 2085, RCP 8.5plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMean daily temperature high in July (period 2070-2099). The temperature increase of the climate scenario was added to the map «Air temperature July 1981-2010». Among the representative concentration pathways, RCP 8.5 with the model combination CLMCOM-CCLM5_HADGEM_EUR44 was selected as a projection for strong climate change (NCCS 2018; Provision of the data by Remund et al. 2020) to calculate the temperature increase in the future. The resulting map has a spatial resolution of 25 m x 25 m. It was used for modelling altitudinal belts of forest vegetation. | ch.bafu.wald-lufttemperatur_juli_2085_stark |
| Altitudinal zones 1975plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis map shows the altitudinal belts of forest vegetation in Switzerland for the period 1961-1990. The following altitudinal vegetation belts only occur in the southern valleys: «hyperinsubric», «collin with beech», and «lower/upper montane». To derive the map, the altitudinal vegetation belts presented in Frehner et al. (2005/2009) were quantified and refined. For this purpose, their respective upper boundaries were modelled and combined with models of the beech area and fir areas (main, secondary and relict areas) (Zischg et al. subm.). The natural upper timberline was also modelled using an analogous procedure (Könz et al. 2021). Climate parameters and geological basic information were used as a basis for modelling of the boundaries and areas. | ch.bafu.wald-vegetationshoehenstufen_1975 |
| Altitudinal zones 2085 dryplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis map shows the altitudinal vegetation belts of forest vegetation in Switzerland for the period 2070-2099 assuming a dry future climate. The following altitudinal vegetation belts only occur in the southern valleys: «mediterranean», «hyperinsubric», «colline with beech», and «lower/upper montane». The map «Modelled altitudinal vegetation belts for 1995» serves as a basis for the shift of the altitudinal vegetation belts into the future. Among the representative concentration pathways, RCP 8.5 with the model combination CLMCOM-CCLM5_HADGEM_EUR44 was selected as a «dry» model (NCCS 2018). This model projects an average warming of 4.4 °C (northern and southern Switzerland) and a reduction in precipitation of 17.0% (northern Switzerland) or 24.9% (southern Switzerland) for the months April-August, which are considered most relevant for the climate suitability of trees, compared to the period 1981-2010 (Remund 2020). The natural upper timberline was also modelled using an analogous procedure (Könz et al. 2021). --- Source: Zischg et al. (subm.) | ch.bafu.wald-vegetationshoehenstufen_2085_trocken |
| Altitudinal zones 2085 less dryplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis map shows the altitudinal vegetation belts of forest vegetation in Switzerland for the period 2070-2099 assuming a less dry future climate. The following altitudinal vegetation belts only occur in the southern valleys: «mediterranean», «hyperinsubric», «colline with beech», and «lower/upper montane». The map «Modelled altitudinal vegetation belts for 1995» serves as a basis for the shift of the altitudinal vegetation belts into the future. Among the Representative concentration pathways, RCP 4.5 with the model combination SMHI-RCA_MPIESM_EUR44 was selected as the «less dry» projection (NCCS 2018). This model projects an average warming of 1.8 °C (northern Switzerland) or 2.3 °C (southern Switzerland) and a reduction in precipitation of 4.0% (northern Switzerland) or 0.5% (southern Switzerland) for the months April-August, which are considered most relevant for the climate suitability of trees, compared to the period 1981-2010 (Remund 2020). The natural upper timberline was also modelled using an analogous procedure (Könz et al. 2021). --- Source: Zischg et al. (subm.) | ch.bafu.wald-vegetationshoehenstufen_2085_weniger_trocken |
| Ammonia Concentrationplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAmmonia can harm plants and animals and contributes to elevated nitrogen deposition. Critical levels for ammonia are established in the framework of the UNECE convention on long-range transboundary air pollution. Critical levels only apply for areas containing sensitive ecosystems. The critical level is set at 1 µg/m³ for lichens and between 2 und 4 µg/m³ for higher plants. The map shows the modelled ammonia concentration for the year 2020 in a resolution of 500m. The model is based on national ammonia emissions of which more than 90% originated from agriculture. Detailed information about the model can be found in the report Critical Loads of Nitrogen and their Exceedances. Information about the calculation of ammonia emissions is available on the website of Agrammon. Actual ammonia concentrations can deviate from the modelled grid data. Single pixels must not be used for assessing ammonia concentrations at single sites. | ch.bafu.luftreinhaltung-ammoniakkonzentration |
| Area outletsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe "Area outlets" data set is part of the "Topographical catchment areas of Swiss waterbodies" geodata set. It consists of point objects that represent the area outlets for a possible total of some 22,000 combined catchment areas. | ch.bafu.wasser-gebietsauslaesse |
| Areas of silver firplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map shows the areas of silver fir occurrence. In the main area, fir is naturally involved to a considerable extent in the stand development in the upper montane and high-montane vegetation belts. In the secondary area, its vitality is lower than in the main area. Depending on the region and ecotype, it is still involved to varying degrees in the stand build-up. In the relict area it occurs at most in small, isolated stands as relics of a formerly larger fir area.The areas of silver fir were developed for "Sustainability and success monitoring in protection forests" (Frehner et al. 2005). Detailed information is available at https://www.gebirgswald.ch/de/nais-download.html | ch.bafu.wald-tannenareale |
| Biosphere reservesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigBiosphere reserves are not only used to protect and preserve ecosystems, but also for environmental research, environmentally-friendly land use and environmental education. They are terrific showcases of human and natural history that have been designated UNESCO World Heritage sites and biospheres: silent yet eloquent examples of the great cultural achievements and natural phenomena. | ch.bafu.schutzgebiete-biosphaerenreservate |
| CLN Exceedanceplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigExcessive deposition of reactive nitrogen compounds (NO₂, NO₃⁻, HNO₃, NH₃, NH₄⁺) causes eutrophication (over-fertilisation) of sensitive ecosystems, contributes to soil acidification and can lead to elevated nitrate leaching with associated leaching of nutrients in the soil. In addition, it also leads to increased production of nitrous oxide. Methods for establishing critical loads for nitrogen are developed and applied in the framework of the UNECE convention on long-range transboundary air pollution.The map shows the exceedances of the critical loads for nitrogen for sensitive ecosystems for the year 2020 in a resolution of 1 square kilometre. Critical loads only apply for areas containing sensitive ecosystems. The inventories of the following sensitive ecosystems were used for the map: i) Raised bogs and fens from the Federal Inventories of Raised and Transitional Bogs and Fenlands; ii) Dry grasslands from the National Inventory of Dry Grasslands; iii) Various types of vegetation declared worthy of protection, from the vegetation atlas by Hegg et al. (1993); iv) Sites containing mountain hay meadows that are part of the Swiss Biodiversity Monitoring (122 sites); v) Oligotrophic alpine lakes in southern Switzerland (100 lakes); vi) National Forest Inventory sites (10331 sites) and 301 additional sites used for dynamic modelling. Sensitive ecosystems that are not included in these datasets are not considered. Detailed information about the model can be found in the report Critical Loads of Nitrogen and their Exceedances. Actual critical load exceedances can deviate from the modelled grid data. Single pixels must not be used for assessing critical load exceedances at single sites. | ch.bafu.luftreinhaltung-stickstoff_kritischer_eintrag |
| CO₂ emissions buildings (SIA 380/1)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Swiss building stock is responsible for around a quarter of CO2 emissions. Reductions in this area are key to achieving the climate targets. The map "CO2 Emissions Buildings (SIA 380/1)" can be used to estimate how much CO2 is emitted for each residential building. These CO2 emissions are calculated for standard conditions for heating and hot water requirements. For the calculation, the publicly accessible input data from the Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) of the Federal Statistical Office are used. This data is not up-to-date everywhere and does not include sufficient information on building renovations. An interactive CO₂ calculator can be used to simulate how the CO2 value changes when energy-efficient renovations are taken into account or a change of energy source is made. The data entered is not saved. You can use this tool for each building under "Object information". The information is to be understood as a rough estimate and does not represent official or binding data. The CO2 visualisation with the CO2 calculator creates transparency and shows that it is particularly important to keep the ‘GWR' data up to date. Building owners can help themselves to keep the climate and energy-relevant building data in the ‘GWR' up to date. A link under "Object information" for each building contains a description of how to report any outdated data. You can find further information at www.bafu.admin.ch/calculator-co2-buildings. | ch.bafu.klima-co2_ausstoss_gebaeude |
| Catchmentplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Federal Act of 24 January 1991 on the Protection of Water against Pollution (LPEP) and its provisions on residual flows came into force on November 1, 1992 in Kraft getreten. Under Article 80 ff LPEP, remedial measures must be taken, where possible, on existing residual flows by order of the authorities. The first step in the remedial process for cantons is to build an inventory of existing water catchments and submit it to the federal government. Cantons evaluate the indexed water catchments and decide whether and how necessary it is to take remedial actions. They record the results of their analysis and submit the report to the federal government. In order to review enforcement of the LPEP as concerns residual flows / remedial measures and provide information to the public and other interested bodies, the data on the water catchments submitted by the cantons is presented in a national residual flow map (Scale 1 : 200,000). | ch.bafu.wasser-entnahme |
| Concentration of Arsenicplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigInterpolierte Arsen-Konzentrationen (mg/kg Feinerde) in den Oberböden (0–20 cm) der Schweiz. Für die Ordinary Kriging Interpolationen (1 km x 1 km) wurden Messdaten von insgesamt 1'201 Standorten des Biodiversitätsmonitorings Schweiz, der Nationalen Bodenbeobachtung und des europäischen geochemischen Bodenatlas berücksichtigt. Die Element-Konzentrationen wurden in Königswasser Aufschlüssen (HNO₃:HCl:H₂O) von getrockneten (40°C), gesiebten (< 2 mm) und anschliessend gemahlenen Bodenproben mittels induktiv gekoppelter Plasma Massenspektrometrie analysiert. Standorte mit bekannter anthropogener Überprägung der Element-Konzentrationen (Punktquellen) wurden vorgängig ausgeschlossen. Bei den Ergebnissen des geochemischen Bodenatlas handelt es sich um eine Momentaufnahme der Element-Konzentrationen in den Oberböden der Schweiz (Probenahmezeitraum 2011–2015). Die interpolierten Karten dienen der verbesserten Visualisierung von Regionen mit erhöhten resp. tiefen Konzentrationen. Es können daraus jedoch keine parzellenscharfen Informationen oder definitive Rückschlüsse auf die Geologie, die Bioverfügbarkeit, die prozentualen Verteilung der geogenen und anthropogenen Quellen sowie die Belastung des Bodens abgeleitet werden. Zitat Publikation: J. E. Reusser, M. B. Siegenthaler, L. H. E. Winkel, D. Wächter, R. Kretzschmar, R. G. Meuli: Geochemischer Bodenatlas der Schweiz. Agroscope, Zürich, 2023. | ch.bafu.geochemischer-bodenatlas_schweiz_arsen |
| Concentration of Cadmiumplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigInterpolierte Cadmium-Konzentrationen (mg/kg Feinerde) in den Oberböden (0–20 cm) der Schweiz. Für die Ordinary Kriging Interpolationen (1 km x 1 km) wurden Messdaten von insgesamt 1'201 Standorten des Biodiversitätsmonitorings Schweiz, der Nationalen Bodenbeobachtung und des europäischen geochemischen Bodenatlas berücksichtigt. Die Element-Konzentrationen wurden in Königswasser Aufschlüssen (HNO₃:HCl:H₂O) von getrockneten (40°C), gesiebten (< 2 mm) und anschliessend gemahlenen Bodenproben mittels induktiv gekoppelter Plasma Massenspektrometrie analysiert. Standorte mit bekannter anthropogener Überprägung der Element-Konzentrationen (Punktquellen) wurden vorgängig ausgeschlossen. Bei den Ergebnissen des geochemischen Bodenatlas handelt es sich um eine Momentaufnahme der Element-Konzentrationen in den Oberböden der Schweiz (Probenahmezeitraum 2011–2015). Die interpolierten Karten dienen der verbesserten Visualisierung von Regionen mit erhöhten resp. tiefen Konzentrationen. Es können daraus jedoch keine parzellenscharfen Informationen oder definitive Rückschlüsse auf die Geologie, die Bioverfügbarkeit, die prozentualen Verteilung der geogenen und anthropogenen Quellen sowie die Belastung des Bodens abgeleitet werden. Zitat Publikation: J. E. Reusser, M. B. Siegenthaler, L. H. E. Winkel, D. Wächter, R. Kretzschmar, R. G. Meuli: Geochemischer Bodenatlas der Schweiz. Agroscope, Zürich, 2023. | ch.bafu.geochemischer-bodenatlas_schweiz_cadmium |
| Concentration of Chromiumplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigInterpolierte Chrom-Konzentrationen (mg/kg Feinerde) in den Oberböden (0–20 cm) der Schweiz. Für die Ordinary Kriging Interpolationen (1 km x 1 km) wurden Messdaten von insgesamt 1'201 Standorten des Biodiversitätsmonitorings Schweiz, der Nationalen Bodenbeobachtung und des europäischen geochemischen Bodenatlas berücksichtigt. Die Element-Konzentrationen wurden in Königswasser Aufschlüssen (HNO₃:HCl:H₂O) von getrockneten (40°C), gesiebten (< 2 mm) und anschliessend gemahlenen Bodenproben mittels induktiv gekoppelter Plasma Massenspektrometrie analysiert. Standorte mit bekannter anthropogener Überprägung der Element-Konzentrationen (Punktquellen) wurden vorgängig ausgeschlossen. Bei den Ergebnissen des geochemischen Bodenatlas handelt es sich um eine Momentaufnahme der Element-Konzentrationen in den Oberböden der Schweiz (Probenahmezeitraum 2011–2015). Die interpolierten Karten dienen der verbesserten Visualisierung von Regionen mit erhöhten resp. tiefen Konzentrationen. Es können daraus jedoch keine parzellenscharfen Informationen oder definitive Rückschlüsse auf die Geologie, die Bioverfügbarkeit, die prozentualen Verteilung der geogenen und anthropogenen Quellen sowie die Belastung des Bodens abgeleitet werden. Zitat Publikation: J. E. Reusser, M. B. Siegenthaler, L. H. E. Winkel, D. Wächter, R. Kretzschmar, R. G. Meuli: Geochemischer Bodenatlas der Schweiz. Agroscope, Zürich, 2023. | ch.bafu.geochemischer-bodenatlas_schweiz_chrom |
| Concentration of Copperplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigInterpolierte Kupfer-Konzentrationen (mg/kg Feinerde) in den Oberböden (0–20 cm) der Schweiz. Für die Ordinary Kriging Interpolationen (1 km x 1 km) wurden Messdaten von insgesamt 1'201 Standorten des Biodiversitätsmonitorings Schweiz, der Nationalen Bodenbeobachtung und des europäischen geochemischen Bodenatlas berücksichtigt. Die Element-Konzentrationen wurden in Königswasser Aufschlüssen (HNO₃:HCl:H₂O) von getrockneten (40°C), gesiebten (< 2 mm) und anschliessend gemahlenen Bodenproben mittels induktiv gekoppelter Plasma Massenspektrometrie analysiert. Standorte mit bekannter anthropogener Überprägung der Element-Konzentrationen (Punktquellen) wurden vorgängig ausgeschlossen. Bei den Ergebnissen des geochemischen Bodenatlas handelt es sich um eine Momentaufnahme der Element-Konzentrationen in den Oberböden der Schweiz (Probenahmezeitraum 2011–2015). Die interpolierten Karten dienen der verbesserten Visualisierung von Regionen mit erhöhten resp. tiefen Konzentrationen. Es können daraus jedoch keine parzellenscharfen Informationen oder definitive Rückschlüsse auf die Geologie, die Bioverfügbarkeit, die prozentualen Verteilung der geogenen und anthropogenen Quellen sowie die Belastung des Bodens abgeleitet werden. Zitat Publikation: J. E. Reusser, M. B. Siegenthaler, L. H. E. Winkel, D. Wächter, R. Kretzschmar, R. G. Meuli: Geochemischer Bodenatlas der Schweiz. Agroscope, Zürich, 202 | ch.bafu.geochemischer-bodenatlas_schweiz_kupfer |
| Concentration of Nickelplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigInterpolierte Nickel-Konzentrationen (mg/kg Feinerde) in den Oberböden (0–20 cm) der Schweiz. Für die Ordinary Kriging Interpolationen (1 km x 1 km) wurden Messdaten von insgesamt 1'201 Standorten des Biodiversitätsmonitorings Schweiz, der Nationalen Bodenbeobachtung und des europäischen geochemischen Bodenatlas berücksichtigt. Die Element-Konzentrationen wurden in Königswasser Aufschlüssen (HNO₃:HCl:H₂O) von getrockneten (40°C), gesiebten (< 2 mm) und anschliessend gemahlenen Bodenproben mittels induktiv gekoppelter Plasma Massenspektrometrie analysiert. Standorte mit bekannter anthropogener Überprägung der Element-Konzentrationen (Punktquellen) wurden vorgängig ausgeschlossen. Bei den Ergebnissen des geochemischen Bodenatlas handelt es sich um eine Momentaufnahme der Element-Konzentrationen in den Oberböden der Schweiz (Probenahmezeitraum 2011–2015). Die interpolierten Karten dienen der verbesserten Visualisierung von Regionen mit erhöhten resp. tiefen Konzentrationen. Es können daraus jedoch keine parzellenscharfen Informationen oder definitive Rückschlüsse auf die Geologie, die Bioverfügbarkeit, die prozentualen Verteilung der geogenen und anthropogenen Quellen sowie die Belastung des Bodens abgeleitet werden. Zitat Publikation: J. E. Reusser, M. B. Siegenthaler, L. H. E. Winkel, D. Wächter, R. Kretzschmar, R. G. Meuli: Geochemischer Bodenatlas der Schweiz. Agroscope, Zürich, 2023. | ch.bafu.geochemischer-bodenatlas_schweiz_nickel |
| Concentration of Uraniumplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigInterpolierte Uran-Konzentrationen (mg/kg Feinerde) in den Oberböden (0–20 cm) der Schweiz. Für die Ordinary Kriging Interpolationen (1 km x 1 km) wurden Messdaten von insgesamt 1'201 Standorten des Biodiversitätsmonitorings Schweiz, der Nationalen Bodenbeobachtung und des europäischen geochemischen Bodenatlas berücksichtigt. Die Element-Konzentrationen wurden in Königswasser Aufschlüssen (HNO₃:HCl:H₂O) von getrockneten (40°C), gesiebten (< 2 mm) und anschliessend gemahlenen Bodenproben mittels induktiv gekoppelter Plasma Massenspektrometrie analysiert. Standorte mit bekannter anthropogener Überprägung der Element-Konzentrationen (Punktquellen) wurden vorgängig ausgeschlossen. Bei den Ergebnissen des geochemischen Bodenatlas handelt es sich um eine Momentaufnahme der Element-Konzentrationen in den Oberböden der Schweiz (Probenahmezeitraum 2011–2015). Die interpolierten Karten dienen der verbesserten Visualisierung von Regionen mit erhöhten resp. tiefen Konzentrationen. Es können daraus jedoch keine parzellenscharfen Informationen oder definitive Rückschlüsse auf die Geologie, die Bioverfügbarkeit, die prozentualen Verteilung der geogenen und anthropogenen Quellen sowie die Belastung des Bodens abgeleitet werden. Zitat Publikation: J. E. Reusser, M. B. Siegenthaler, L. H. E. Winkel, D. Wächter, R. Kretzschmar, R. G. Meuli: Geochemischer Bodenatlas der Schweiz. Agroscope, Zürich, 2023. | ch.bafu.geochemischer-bodenatlas_schweiz_uran |
| Concentration of Vanadiumplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigInterpolierte Vanadium-Konzentrationen (mg/kg Feinerde) in den Oberböden (0–20 cm) der Schweiz. Für die Ordinary Kriging Interpolationen (1 km x 1 km) wurden Messdaten von insgesamt 1'201 Standorten des Biodiversitätsmonitorings Schweiz, der Nationalen Bodenbeobachtung und des europäischen geochemischen Bodenatlas berücksichtigt. Die Element-Konzentrationen wurden in Königswasser Aufschlüssen (HNO₃:HCl:H₂O) von getrockneten (40°C), gesiebten (< 2 mm) und anschliessend gemahlenen Bodenproben mittels induktiv gekoppelter Plasma Massenspektrometrie analysiert. Standorte mit bekannter anthropogener Überprägung der Element-Konzentrationen (Punktquellen) wurden vorgängig ausgeschlossen. Bei den Ergebnissen des geochemischen Bodenatlas handelt es sich um eine Momentaufnahme der Element-Konzentrationen in den Oberböden der Schweiz (Probenahmezeitraum 2011–2015). Die interpolierten Karten dienen der verbesserten Visualisierung von Regionen mit erhöhten resp. tiefen Konzentrationen. Es können daraus jedoch keine parzellenscharfen Informationen oder definitive Rückschlüsse auf die Geologie, die Bioverfügbarkeit, die prozentualen Verteilung der geogenen und anthropogenen Quellen sowie die Belastung des Bodens abgeleitet werden. Zitat Publikation: J. E. Reusser, M. B. Siegenthaler, L. H. E. Winkel, D. Wächter, R. Kretzschmar, R. G. Meuli: Geochemischer Bodenatlas der Schweiz. Agroscope, Zürich, 2023. | ch.bafu.geochemischer-bodenatlas_schweiz_vanadium |
| Concentration of Zinkplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigInterpolierte Element-Konzentrationen (mg/kg Feinerde) in den Oberböden (0–20 cm) der Schweiz. Für die Ordinary Kriging Interpolationen (1 km x 1 km) wurden Messdaten von insgesamt 1'201 Standorten des Biodiversitätsmonitorings Schweiz, der Nationalen Bodenbeobachtung und des europäischen geochemischen Bodenatlas berücksichtigt. Die Element-Konzentrationen wurden in Königswasser Aufschlüssen (HNO₃:HCl:H₂O) von getrockneten (40°C), gesiebten (< 2 mm) und anschliessend gemahlenen Bodenproben mittels induktiv gekoppelter Plasma Massenspektrometrie analysiert. Standorte mit bekannter anthropogener Überprägung der Element-Konzentrationen (Punktquellen) wurden vorgängig ausgeschlossen. Bei den Ergebnissen des geochemischen Bodenatlas handelt es sich um eine Momentaufnahme der Element-Konzentrationen in den Oberböden der Schweiz (Probenahmezeitraum 2011–2015). Die interpolierten Karten dienen der verbesserten Visualisierung von Regionen mit erhöhten resp. tiefen Konzentrationen. Es können daraus jedoch keine parzellenscharfen Informationen oder definitive Rückschlüsse auf die Geologie, die Bioverfügbarkeit, die prozentualen Verteilung der geogenen und anthropogenen Quellen sowie die Belastung des Bodens abgeleitet werden. Zitat Publikation: J. E. Reusser, M. B. Siegenthaler, L. H. E. Winkel, D. Wächter, R. Kretzschmar, R. G. Meuli: Geochemischer Bodenatlas der Schweiz. Agroscope, Zürich, 2023. | ch.bafu.geochemischer-bodenatlas_schweiz_zink |
| Continentality 1000 m 1995plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe thermal continentality in °C was calculated as the difference between the highest and lowest value of the daily variation of the temperature of the year in the period under investigation (1981-2010). The map shows the thermal continentality at 1000 m a.s.l. in the year. The resulting map has a spatial resolution of 25 m x 25 m. It was used for modelling altitudinal belts of forest vegetation. | ch.bafu.wald-kontinentalitaet_jahr_1000m_1981_2010 |
| Continentality 1000 m July 1995plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe thermal continentality in °C was calculated as the difference between the highest and lowest value of the daily variation of the temperature of July in the period under investigation (1981-2010). The map shows the thermal continentality at 1000 m a.s.l. in July. The resulting map has a spatial resolution of 25 m x 25 m. It was used for modelling altitudinal belts of forest vegetation. | ch.bafu.wald-kontinentalitaet_juli_1000m_1981_2010 |
| Cross section securing pointplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map shows the reaches of watercourses which are currently surveyed periodically under the leadership of the FOEN. They are usually surveyed every 10 years or after major floods which cause significant morphological changes. The aims of periodic surveying are to identify morphological trends (erosion, aggradation) at an early stage as well as their effects on the stability of flood protection structures or discharge capacity, to provide long-term time series on channel changes as a basis for quantifying the bed-load regime, and to provide current data for planning and risk assessment. The survey data is managed by the Risk Management section of the Hazard Prevention Division | ch.bafu.wasserbau-querprofilmarken |
| Daytime railway noiseplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map shows the daytime railway noise to which the population is exposed. The noise calculation is based on the real emissions of the year 2015. This emissions were calculated for the network of SBB, BLS, SOB, zb and RhB on the basis of traffic data and were published in the 2015 emission register. A route network of around 4000 km was taken into account in the calculations. The data is not legally binding. Binding information on noise pollution and noise abatement is provided by the federal enforcement authority, the Federal Office of Transport (FOT). | ch.bafu.laerm-bahnlaerm_tag |
| Daytime road traffic noiseplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map shows the daytime road traffic noise to which the population is exposed. The data is based on area-wide model calculations (sonBASE). Switzerland's entire road network, which was included in this calculation, covers approximately 68,000 km.Traffic data for road traffic was collected using a mobility model for 2015. The traffic data determined in this way was calibrated on the basis of approx. 1900 national and cantonal counting places with hourly fine counting values. The calculations are not legally binding. The only legally binding data relating to noise exposure and noise improvements are those issued by the responsible enforcement authorities, i.e. for motorways the Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO), and for main and other roads the relevant cantonal authorities. | ch.bafu.laerm-strassenlaerm_tag |
| Debris flow (SilvaProtect-CH)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigDebris flows are slow to fast-flowing mixtures of water and solids with a high proportion of solids (ca. 30% to 60%). Debris flows often move in several pulses and arise in mountain torrent channels and on steep talus slopes. They pose a major risk to settlement areas. This layer contains a general hazard index map of potential debris-flow areas based on the modelling of the debris flow process carried out by the SilvaProtect-CH project. The modelling of the debris flow processes does not take the affect of forests into account. | ch.bafu.silvaprotect-murgang |
| Designated wildlife areasplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigWildlife requires areas of refuge in which it will not be disturbed. In accordance with Article 7 Paragraph 4 of the Swiss Hunting Act (HuntA), designated wildlife areas are designed to prevent excessive interference due the increase in recreational activities. There are now statutory wildlife areas and reserves which are delineated through a legislative process (cantonal hunting law, municipal zone planning, etc.), as well as recommended wildlife areas and reserves. Within statutory designated wildlife areas and wildlife reserves, only permitted paths and trails marked on the map may be accessed. Prepared cross-country skiing trails, winter hiking trails and roads that are cleared or passable in winter are not shown on the map. Participants in winter sports may, of course, use these routes. In recommended wildlife areas, the permitted paths and trails are to be understood as suggestions. The status of the work currently varies significantly between cantons, which is why the dataset is incomplete. The map is updated at least once a year (at the start of winter). Please take note of the general information and changes below (e.g. perimeter adjustments), which have not yet been incorporated into the map. The campaign “Respektiere deine Grenzen” ("Respect your limits") is committed to protecting wildlife and raising public awareness of wildlife reserves. | ch.bafu.wrz-wildruhezonen_portal |
| Ecomorphology F - Structuresplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigTo enable surface waters to be fully protected, their status must be known. The Modular Stepwise Procedure provides the framework for standardized investigation and assessment of surface waters. The procedure is modular in structure and comprises surveys of hydrology, watercourse structure (ecomorphology), water chemistry and ecotoxicology, and the communities of animals, plants and microorganisms (biology).The Ecomorphology module surveys the structural characteristics of the streams and rivers in regions as a whole, e.g. cantons, regions, municipalities) (Level F). The “Structures” layer identifies weirs, floodgates, locks, fish passes and other structures in the channel. | ch.bafu.oekomorphologie-f_bauwerke |
| Ecomorphology F – Drop structuresplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigTo enable surface waters to be fully protected, their status must be known. The Modular Stepwise Procedure provides the framework for standardized investigation and assessment of surface waters. The procedure is modular in structure and comprises surveys of hydrology, watercourse structure (ecomorphology), water chemistry and ecotoxicology, and the communities of animals, plants and microorganisms (biology).The Ecomorphology module surveys the structural characteristics of the streams and rivers in regions as a whole, e.g. cantons, regions, municipalities) (Level F). The “Drop Structures” layer identifies artificial and natural disruptions to continuity according to their type (wood, rock, concrete and other). | ch.bafu.oekomorphologie-f_abstuerze |
| Ecomorphology F – River reachesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigTo enable watercourses to be fully protected, their status must be known. The Modular Stepwise Procedure provides the framework for standardised investigation and assessment of watercourses. The procedure is modular in structure and comprises surveys of hydrology, watercourse structure (ecomorphology), water chemistry and ecotoxicology, and the communities of animals, plants and microorganisms (biology). The Ecomorphology module surveys the structural characteristics of the streams and rivers in regions as a whole (e.g. cantons, regions, municipalities) (Level F). The “River Reaches” layer shows the classification of the individual watercourse reaches from natural to artificial and culverted (reference geometry VECTOR25 GWN). They are classified on the basis of the summary assessment of ecologically important features such as the nature of the banks. | ch.bafu.oekomorphologie-f_abschnitte |
| Emerald sitesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Emerald Network is a Europeanwide network that seeks to protect endangered animal and plant species and natural habitats listed in the Bern Convention. To obtain Emerald status, species and/or habitats must meet Emerald criteria under the Bern Convention. After successful consultation with the cantons, Switzerland has registered 37 sites with the Council of Europe. | ch.bafu.schutzgebiete-smaragd |
| Forest Reservesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigForest reserves are designated for the long-term protection of ecological and biological diversity in the forest. They enable the completely natural development of the forest ecosystem from both a spatial and temporal perspective (protection of processes in natural forest reserves). They also facilitate the conservation of special habitats for particular species that require targeted support (in “special forest reserves” or “reserves subject to special interventions”). Reserve perimeters can also include areas of non-forest. The authority for the establishment of forest reserves lies with the canton. They deliver data of their reserves in order to compile a national statistic. Additionally, some cantons also deliver data on forests protected through ordinance or decree (e.g. cantonal swamp forests, forests in natural parks), which are also shown. Forest reserves are defined in their protection according to the Wien Resolution 4, Appendix 2, of the Conference of the European forest ministers. This lists 3 categories of protection (1.1 no intervention, 1.2 minimal interventions, 1.3 Conservation through active management), whilst Swiss forestry uses 2 categories (natural forest reserves and special forest reserves). Special forest reserves are assigned to category 1.3, while natural forest reserves are assigned to categories 1.1 or 1.2 depending on their specific contractual arrangement. Cantonal reserves established through decree or ordinance are also categorized according to the Wien Resolution by the Canton. | ch.bafu.waldreservate |
| Forest ecoregionsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map shows the Forest Ecoregions. They differ in terms of climatic factors, forest vegetation and altitudinal vegetation belts. The southernmost tip of Ticino is considered to be similar to the Plateau region regarding climatological characteristics. The Forest Ecoregions were developed for "Sustainability and success monitoring in protection forests" (Frehner et al. 2005). Detailed information is available at https://www.gebirgswald.ch/de/nais-download.html In the regions "Northern intermediate Alps free from beech", "Continental Alps" and "Southern intermediate Alps" beech does not occur, in all other regions it occurs. | ch.bafu.wald-standortsregionen |
| Forest fire dangerplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe FOEN's forest fire danger warning contains the general daily forest fire danger based on meteorological data and the resulting forest fire indices. | ch.bafu.gefahren-waldbrand_warnung |
| Forest fire prevention measuresplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigContains the forest fire prevention measures currently in force in the cantons. | ch.bafu.gefahren-waldbrand_praeventionsmassnahmen_kantone |
| Frequency of Föhnplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map shows the average frequency (in %) of the number of Föhn hours per year. A value of e.g. 12 % means that on 44 days in the year the Föhn blows, whereby the duration of the Föhn events varies. The climate stations of MeteoSwiss in the Föhn regions were used as the basis for the calculation (different time periods). For each station the number of hours with Föhn per day was calculated. The criteria for Föhn were as follows:- Relative humidity: during the day < 50 %, at night < 55 %, - Wind speed: > 5 km/h, - Wind direction range: typical wind direction (in °) with Föhn +/- 60°. The evaluations at the stations were then interpolated into the area for the typical Föhn regions. The grey-coloured regions are not considered typical Föhn regions. The frequency of Föhn was not calculated for these regions. The resulting map has a spatial resolution of 25 m x 25 m. It was used for modelling altitudinal belts of forest vegetation. | ch.bafu.wald-foehnhaeufigkeit_jahr |
| GIN base mapplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigBase map of the Common Information Platform for Natural Hazards, produced with data from the EU Copernicus Project. It represents bodies of water, borders and the relief of the section of map being shown. | ch.bafu.gefahren-basiskarte |
| Historical earthquakesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigECOS09 is the earthquake catalogue of Switzerland and bordering regions. It integrates the following sources: - Macroseismic Earthquake Catalogue of Switzerland (MECOS 02) with events since 250 a.d. – the yearly reports of the Swiss Earthquake Commission since 1879 – earthquake locations of the instrumental networks of the Swiss Earthquake Service (SED) since 1975 – Supplemented by 12 earthquake catalogues from neighbouring countries and international agencies. This data show a selection of earthquakes in Switzerland with a minimum intensity of VI (buildings lightly damaged) from the ECOS09 catalogue. | ch.bafu.gefahren-historische_erdbeben |
| Hunting Ban Reserves AuLaVplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigUnder Art. 19 of the Off-Airport Landing Ordinance (AuLaV; SR 748.132.3), protected areas comprise national parks, raised and transition bogs, water and migratory bird reserves, fens, floodplains, federal hunting ban reserves, and mire landscapes of national importance in accordance with Art. 32h. Off-airport landings (taking off or landing, and picking up or setting down cargo or persons outside airfields) is basically prohibited for manned aircraft on protected areas. Based on the specific restrictions and conditions that apply to off-airport landings, a distinction is made in air navigation publications between 4 categories: 1. Game reserves 2. Mire landscapes 3. Floodplains 4. Other protected areas (raised and transition bogs, fens, water and migratory bird reserves, national parks). Each category of protected area is divided into two generalisation levels: in small-scale views, the protected areas are displayed for readability in generalised form and inversely proportional to area, with a lateral buffer of between 1 and 80 m. In the large-scale views, the perimeters of the protected site are displayed in the legally valid dimensions. Off-airport landings in game reserves are not permitted, subject to Art. 19 para. 3, Art. 28 and Art. 46 para. 4. Off-airport landings in order to prevent natural hazards, for forestry and agricultural purposes, for provisioning publicly-accessible cabins, and for the construction or maintenance of buildings and installations in the public interest, off-airport landings and hovering on training flights, off-airport landings on behalf of the competent cantonal authorities, and off-airport landings authorised by such authorities for the construction of maintenance of buildings and installations are permitted. For flights for other work purposes, the ban applies only from 1 November to 31 July. | ch.bafu.schutzgebiete-aulav_jagdbanngebiete |
| Lakesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigExtract from the VECTOR25 primary surfaces (lakes) from the Federal Office of Topography swisstopo) supplemented by hydrographical and water supply management values from the Federal Office for the Environment FOEN (natural lakes) and the Swiss Federal Office of Energy SFOE (reservoirs). | ch.bafu.vec25-seen |
| Landslide (SilvaProtect-CH)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigLandslides arise on open slopes independently of the presence of a water channel. They are rapidly-flowing mixtures of unconsolidated rock (usually mainly soil and vegetation) and a high proportion of water. Due to the relatively high water proportion, they move at a high speed (1 - 10 m/s) and have a correspondingly destructive effect. The area affected by the transported material is often between 10 and 100 times bigger than the often very small starting zone. This layer contains a general hazard index map of potential landslides areas based on modelling of the landslide process carried out by the SilvaProtect-CH project. The modelling of the landslide processes does not take the effect of forests into account. | ch.bafu.silvaprotect-hangmuren |
| Lothar storm damageplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe aim of the federal government’s “Lothar” storm damage inventory was to produce a complete and uniform database of total and partial damage to forests throughout Switzerland. The following criteria and conditions were defined for this purpose: Area of total damage: Destroyed forest with a maximum degree of vegetation cover of the residual stand of <= 0.2 (20%), regardless of the previous vegetation cover of the forest. Area of partial damage: Partially destroyed forest with a residual stand in the upper layer and a degree of vegetation cover between 0.2 and 0.6; areas with a degree of vegetation cover >= 0.6 no longer qualify as areas of storm damage. Examples of delimitation problems relating to areas of total and partial damage are presented in chapter 8 (red boundaries on slides), together with the corresponding solutions. Areas of forest which had a low degree of vegetation cover before the occurrence of storm damage (e.g. woodlands with loose stands) represent particularly difficult challenges in terms of aerial photo interpretation. The examples shown in chapter 7.5 served as aids for estimating degrees of cover. Minimal areas: 1 hectare per recorded area. A template (slide) for various aerial image scales was used for verifying the elimination of stands. Collective forest areas: If areas of different types of damage existed, the entire area had to exceed 1 hectare. In some cases, a partial area may be less than 1 hectare. | ch.bafu.waldschadenflaechen-lothar |
| Main river sectionplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe data set “Main river section” is part of the geo dataset “Swiss water topographical catchment areas”. The main river in a catchment area is the body of water that leaves the catchment area through the area outlet. | ch.bafu.wasser-vorfluter |
| Mirelandscapes AuLaVplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigUnder Art. 19 of the Off-Airport Landing Ordinance (AuLaV; SR 748.132.3), protected areas comprise national parks, raised and transition bogs, water and migratory bird reserves, fens, floodplains, federal hunting ban reserves, and mire landscapes of national importance in accordance with Art. 32h. Off-airport landings (taking off or landing, and picking up or setting down cargo or persons outside airfields) is basically prohibited for manned aircraft on protected areas. Based on the specific restrictions and conditions that apply to off-airport landings, a distinction is made in air navigation publications between 4 categories: 1. Game reserves 2. Mire landscapes 3. Floodplains 4. Other protected areas (raised and transition bogs, fens, water and migratory bird reserves, national parks). Each category of protected area is divided into two generalisation levels: in small-scale views, the protected areas are displayed for readability in generalised form and inversely proportional to area, with a lateral buffer of between 1 and 80 m. In the large-scale views, the perimeters of the protected site are displayed in the legally valid dimensions. Off-airport landings on mire landscapes are not permitted under Art 32 h when on non-commercial flights. | ch.bafu.schutzgebiete-aulav_moorlandschaften |
| Nighttime railway noiseplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map shows the nighttime railway noise to which the population is exposed. The noise calculation is based on the real emissions of the year 2015. This emissions were calculated for the network of SBB, BLS, SOB, zb and RhB on the basis of traffic data and were published in the 2015 emission register. A route network of around 4000 km was taken into account in the calculations. The data is not legally binding. Binding information on noise pollution and noise abatement is provided by the federal enforcement authority, the Federal Office of Transport (FOT). | ch.bafu.laerm-bahnlaerm_nacht |
| Nighttime road traffic noiseplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map shows the nighttime road traffic noise to which the population is exposed. The data is based on area-wide model calculations (sonBASE). Switzerland's entire road network, which was included in this calculation, covers approximately 68,000 km.Traffic data for road traffic was collected using a mobility model for 2015. The traffic data determined in this way was calibrated on the basis of approx. 1900 national and cantonal counting places with hourly fine counting values. The calculations are not legally binding. The only legally binding data relating to noise exposure and noise improvements are those issued by the responsible enforcement authorities, i.e. for motorways the Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO), and for main and other roads the relevant cantonal authorities. | ch.bafu.laerm-strassenlaerm_nacht |
| Nitrogen Depositionplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map shows the modelled total deposition of nitrogen for the year 2020 in a resolution of 500m as a sum of wet, dry and gaseous deposition. Nationwide deposition in 2020 amounted to a total of 59'000 tonnes of nitrogen. On average, reduced nitrogen compounds (NH₃, NH₄⁺)accounted for two thirds of the deposition. This percentage can strongly vary locally depending on the amount of wet deposition and nearby emission sources. The modelled values are based on average meteorological conditions. Detailed information about the model can be found in the report Critical Loads of Nitrogen and their Exceedances. Actual nitrogen deposition can deviate from the modelled grid data. Single pixels must not be used for assessing deposition at single sites. | ch.bafu.luftreinhaltung-stickstoffdeposition |
| Other protected areas AuLaVplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigUnder Art. 19 of the Off-Airport Landing Ordinance (AuLaV; SR 748.132.3), protected areas comprise national parks, raised and transition bogs, water and migratory bird reserves, fens, floodplains, federal hunting ban reserves, and mire landscapes of national importance in accordance with Art. 32h. Off-airport landings (taking off or landing, and picking up or setting down cargo or persons outside airfields) is basically prohibited for manned aircraft on protected areas. Based on the specific restrictions and conditions that apply to off-airport landings, a distinction is made in air navigation publications between 4 categories: 1. Game reserves 2. Mire landscapes 3. Floodplains 4. Other protected areas (raised and transition bogs, fens, water and migratory bird reserves, national parks). Each category of protected area is divided into two generalisation levels: in small-scale views, the protected areas are displayed for readability in generalised form and inversely proportional to area, with a lateral buffer of between 1 and 80 m. In the large-scale views, the perimeters of the protected site are displayed in the legally valid dimensions. Off-airport landings on other protected areas are not permitted, subject to Art. 19 para. 3 Art. 28. | ch.bafu.schutzgebiete-aulav_uebrige |
| Overbank sedimentation (SilvaProtect-CH)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigOverbank sedimentation is the deposition of solids (detritus and coarse gravel) by flowing water outside of channels, usually in the vicinity of the alluvial cones of torrents. This layer contains a general hazard index map of potential overbank sedimentation areas based on the modelling of the overbank sedimentation process carried out by the SilvaProtect-CH project.The modelling of the overbank sedimentation does not take the effect of forests into account. | ch.bafu.silvaprotect-uebersarung |
| Pollutant releases (SwissPRTR)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSwissPRTR is the publicly accessible Swiss Pollutant Release and Transfer Register. It provides information about releases of pollutants and transfers of wastes from facilities and diffuse sources. | ch.bafu.swissprtr |
| Potential permafrost distributionplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map shows the potential permafrost distribution in Switzerland based on modelling. In Switzerland, above 2400 metres the ground can be permanently frozen, depending on its geographical orientation. This phenomenon is called permafrost. Due to global warming, the altitude of the permafrost line is likely to rise in the coming decades. This may trigger rockfalls, avalanches, landslides and mudslides in the mountains. | ch.bafu.permafrost |
| Precipitation April-August 2085, RCP 2.6plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map shows the precipitation sum (in mm) for the months April to August calculated for the period 2070-2099. The precipitation anomalies of the climate scenario were added to the map «Precipitation April-August 1981-2010», derived from the standard value maps for precipitation from MeteoSwiss. Among the representative concentration pathways, RCP 2.6 with the model combination DMI_HIRHAM_ECEARTH_EUR11 was selected as a projection for slight climate change (NCCS 2018; Provision of the data by Remund et al. 2020) for the calculation of the precipitation sum in the future. The resulting map has a spatial resolution of 25 m x 25 m. It was used for modelling altitudinal belts of forest vegetation. | ch.bafu.wald-niederschlag_april_august_2085_gering |
| Precipitation April-August 2085, RCP 4.5plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map shows the precipitation sum (in mm) for the months April to August calculated for the period 2070-2099. The precipitation anomalies of the climate scenario were added to the map «Precipitation April-August 1981-2010», derived from the standard value maps for precipitation from MeteoSwiss. Among the representative concentration pathways, RCP 4.5 with the model combination SMHI-RCA_MPIESM_EUR44 was selected as a projection for moderate climate change (NCCS 2018; Provision of the data by Remund et al. 2020) for the calculation of the precipitation sum in the future. The resulting map has a spatial resolution of 25 m x 25 m. It was used for modelling altitudinal belts of forest vegetation. | ch.bafu.wald-niederschlag_april_august_2085_maessig |
| Precipitation April-August 2085, RCP 8.5plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map shows the precipitation sum (in mm) for the months April to August calculated for the period 2070-2099. The precipitation anomalies of the climate scenario were added to the map «Precipitation April-August 1981-2010», derived from the standard value maps for precipitation from MeteoSwiss. Among the representative concentration pathways, RCP 8.5 with the model combination CLMCOM-CCLM5_HADGEM_EUR44 was selected as a projection for strong climate change (NCCS 2018; Provision of the data by Remund et al. 2020) for the calculation of the precipitation sum in the future. The resulting map has a spatial resolution of 25 m x 25 m. It was used for modelling altitudinal belts of forest vegetation. | ch.bafu.wald-niederschlag_april_august_2085_stark |
| Precipitation summer 2085, RCP 2.6plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map shows the precipitation sum (in mm) for the months June to August calculated for the period 2070-2099. The precipitation anomalies of the climate scenario were added to the map «Precipitation June-August 1981-2010», derived from the standard value maps for precipitation from MeteoSwiss. Among the representative concentration pathways, RCP 2.6 with the model combination DMI_HIRHAM_ECEARTH_EUR11 was selected as a projection for slight climate change (NCCS 2018; Provision of the data by Remund et al. 2020) for the calculation of the precipitation sum in the future. The resulting map has a spatial resolution of 25 m x 25 m. It was used for modelling altitudinal belts of forest vegetation. | ch.bafu.wald-niederschlag_sommer_2085_gering |
| Precipitation summer 2085, RCP 4.5plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map shows the precipitation sum (in mm) for the months June to August calculated for the period 2070-2099. The precipitation anomalies of the climate scenario were added to the map «Precipitation June-August 1981-2010», derived from the standard value maps for precipitation from MeteoSwiss. Among the representative concentration pathways, RCP 4.5 with the model combination SMHI-RCA_MPIESM_EUR44 was selected as a projection for moderate climate change (NCCS 2018; Provision of the data by Remund et al. 2020) for the calculation of the precipitation sum in the future. The resulting map has a spatial resolution of 25 m x 25 m. It was used for modelling altitudinal belts of forest vegetation. | ch.bafu.wald-niederschlag_sommer_2085_maessig |
| Precipitation summer 2085, RCP 8.5plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map shows the precipitation sum (in mm) for the months June to August calculated for the period 2070-2099. The precipitation anomalies of the climate scenario were added to the map «Precipitation June-August 1981-2010», derived from the standard value maps for precipitation from MeteoSwiss. Among the representative concentration pathways, RCP 8.5 with the model combination CLMCOM-CCLM5_HADGEM_EUR44 was selected as a projection for strong climate change (NCCS 2018; Provision of the data by Remund et al. 2020) for the calculation of the precipitation sum in the future. The resulting map has a spatial resolution of 25 m x 25 m. It was used for modelling altitudinal belts of forest vegetation. | ch.bafu.wald-niederschlag_sommer_2085_stark |
| Protected areas MILplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe layer protected areas in the military air navigation obstacles publication1:100'000 contains the Swiss National Park, raised bogs, selected floodplains and fens, water and migrant bird reserves and Swiss game reserves. | ch.bafu.schutzgebiete-luftfahrt |
| REN dry habitatplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe National Ecological Network (REN) was developed in close collaboration with cantonal authorities for the protec-tion of nature and landscapes. It issues a technical/sciencific report that presents the Swiss landscape from an ecological perspective. It shows the divisions and connections between habitats on maps in a scale of 1:500,000 and 1:100,000 and considers not only the current situation, but also the potential of the landscape. This foreward-looking, holistic approach provides a total picture of the large ecological networks in the country. Maps of specific networks show the corresponding core and distribution areas as well as the continua and corridors of the 5 specific networks. The network situation of each specific network is illustrated in another series of maps. | ch.bafu.ren-trockenstandorte |
| REN extensive agricultural areaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe National Ecological Network (REN) was developed in close collaboration with cantonal authorities for the protection of nature and landscapes. It issues a technical/sciencific report that presents the Swiss landscape from an ecological perspective. It shows the divisions and connections between habitats on maps in a scale of 1:500,000 and 1:100,000 and considers not only the current situation, but also the potential of the landscape. This foreward-looking, holistic approach provides a total picture of the large ecological networks in the country. Maps of specific networks show the corresponding core and distribution areas as well as the continua and corridors of the 5 specific networks. The network situation of each specific network is illustrated in another series of maps. | ch.bafu.ren-extensive_landwirtschaftsgebiete |
| REN forestplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe National Ecological Network (REN) was developed in close collaboration with cantonal authorities for the protec-tion of nature and landscapes. It issues a technical/sciencific report that presents the Swiss landscape from an ecological perspective. It shows the divisions and connections between habitats on maps in a scale of 1:500,000 and 1:100,000 and considers not only the current situation, but also the potential of the landscape. This foreward-looking, holistic approach provides a total picture of the large ecological networks in the country. Maps of specific networks show the corresponding core and distribution areas as well as the continua and corridors of the 5 specific networks. The network situation of each specific network is illustrated in another series of maps. | ch.bafu.ren-wald |
| REN wetland siteplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe National Ecological Network (REN) was developed in close collaboration with cantonal authorities for the protec-tion of nature and landscapes. It issues a technical/sciencific report that presents the Swiss landscape from an ecological perspective. It shows the divisions and connections between habitats on maps in a scale of 1:500,000 and 1:100,000 and considers not only the current situation, but also the potential of the landscape. This foreward-looking, holistic approach provides a total picture of the large ecological networks in the country. Maps of specific networks show the corresponding core and distribution areas as well as the continua and corridors of the 5 specific networks. The network situation of each specific network is illustrated in another series of maps. | ch.bafu.ren-feuchtgebiete |
| Rainfall erosivity Apr.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_big Monthly rainfall erosivity maps (R-factor maps) of Switzerland with a spatial resolution of 100 m. The maps show the spatial and seasonal variability of rainfall erosivity in MJ mm ha⁻¹ h⁻¹ month⁻¹. Light shades of blue indicate a low erosive impact of rainfall and dark shades a high impact. The monthly R-factors are based on precipitation measurements from 87 automatic gauging stations with measurement intervals of 10 minutes (average measuring period of 19.5 years per station). The stations cover all agricultural zones in Switzerland. To exclude the influence of snow, temperatures are also recorded at an hourly resolution for 71 stations or are derived from the nearest station. A comparison of the 12 monthly R-factor maps shows that the summer months (June, July and August) have the highest rainfall erosivity values during the year. The Southern Alps (canton of Ticino), the mountain zones of the Northern Alps and parts of the valley zone have particularly high R-factors in this period. A proportion of 62% of Switzerland's annual rainfall erosivity is recorded between June and September. Identifying regions and periods in which rainfall with an increased erosive impact occurs enables targeted erosion control and a better understanding of the dynamics of erosion processes over the course of a year. The development of monthly rainfall erosivity maps of Switzerland is described in detail in 'Regionalization of monthly rainfall erosivity patterns in Switzerland' by Schmidt et al. (Hydrology and Earth System Sciences: 20. 2016. pp. 4359–4373). | ch.bafu.niederschlagserosivitaet-apr |
| Rainfall erosivity Aug.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_big Monthly rainfall erosivity maps (R-factor maps) of Switzerland with a spatial resolution of 100 m. The maps show the spatial and seasonal variability of rainfall erosivity in MJ mm ha⁻¹ h⁻¹ month⁻¹. Light shades of blue indicate a low erosive impact of rainfall and dark shades a high impact. The monthly R-factors are based on precipitation measurements from 87 automatic gauging stations with measurement intervals of 10 minutes (average measuring period of 19.5 years per station). The stations cover all agricultural zones in Switzerland. To exclude the influence of snow, temperatures are also recorded at an hourly resolution for 71 stations or are derived from the nearest station. A comparison of the 12 monthly R-factor maps shows that the summer months (June, July and August) have the highest rainfall erosivity values during the year. The Southern Alps (canton of Ticino), the mountain zones of the Northern Alps and parts of the valley zone have particularly high R-factors in this period. A proportion of 62% of Switzerland's annual rainfall erosivity is recorded between June and September. Identifying regions and periods in which rainfall with an increased erosive impact occurs enables targeted erosion control and a better understanding of the dynamics of erosion processes over the course of a year. The development of monthly rainfall erosivity maps of Switzerland is described in detail in 'Regionalization of monthly rainfall erosivity patterns in Switzerland' by Schmidt et al. (Hydrology and Earth System Sciences: 20. 2016. pp. 4359–4373). | ch.bafu.niederschlagserosivitaet-aug |
| Rainfall erosivity Dec.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_big Monthly rainfall erosivity maps (R-factor maps) of Switzerland with a spatial resolution of 100 m. The maps show the spatial and seasonal variability of rainfall erosivity in MJ mm ha⁻¹ h⁻¹ month⁻¹. Light shades of blue indicate a low erosive impact of rainfall and dark shades a high impact. The monthly R-factors are based on precipitation measurements from 87 automatic gauging stations with measurement intervals of 10 minutes (average measuring period of 19.5 years per station). The stations cover all agricultural zones in Switzerland. To exclude the influence of snow, temperatures are also recorded at an hourly resolution for 71 stations or are derived from the nearest station. A comparison of the 12 monthly R-factor maps shows that the summer months (June, July and August) have the highest rainfall erosivity values during the year. The Southern Alps (canton of Ticino), the mountain zones of the Northern Alps and parts of the valley zone have particularly high R-factors in this period. A proportion of 62% of Switzerland's annual rainfall erosivity is recorded between June and September. Identifying regions and periods in which rainfall with an increased erosive impact occurs enables targeted erosion control and a better understanding of the dynamics of erosion processes over the course of a year. The development of monthly rainfall erosivity maps of Switzerland is described in detail in 'Regionalization of monthly rainfall erosivity patterns in Switzerland' by Schmidt et al. (Hydrology and Earth System Sciences: 20. 2016. pp. 4359–4373). | ch.bafu.niederschlagserosivitaet-dez |
| Rainfall erosivity Feb.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_big Monthly rainfall erosivity maps (R-factor maps) of Switzerland with a spatial resolution of 100 m. The maps show the spatial and seasonal variability of rainfall erosivity in MJ mm ha⁻¹ h⁻¹ month⁻¹. Light shades of blue indicate a low erosive impact of rainfall and dark shades a high impact. The monthly R-factors are based on precipitation measurements from 87 automatic gauging stations with measurement intervals of 10 minutes (average measuring period of 19.5 years per station). The stations cover all agricultural zones in Switzerland. To exclude the influence of snow, temperatures are also recorded at an hourly resolution for 71 stations or are derived from the nearest station. A comparison of the 12 monthly R-factor maps shows that the summer months (June, July and August) have the highest rainfall erosivity values during the year. The Southern Alps (canton of Ticino), the mountain zones of the Northern Alps and parts of the valley zone have particularly high R-factors in this period. A proportion of 62% of Switzerland's annual rainfall erosivity is recorded between June and September. Identifying regions and periods in which rainfall with an increased erosive impact occurs enables targeted erosion control and a better understanding of the dynamics of erosion processes over the course of a year. The development of monthly rainfall erosivity maps of Switzerland is described in detail in 'Regionalization of monthly rainfall erosivity patterns in Switzerland' by Schmidt et al. (Hydrology and Earth System Sciences: 20. 2016. pp. 4359–4373). | ch.bafu.niederschlagserosivitaet-feb |
| Rainfall erosivity Jan.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_big Monthly rainfall erosivity maps (R-factor maps) of Switzerland with a spatial resolution of 100 m. The maps show the spatial and seasonal variability of rainfall erosivity in MJ mm ha⁻¹ h⁻¹ month⁻¹. Light shades of blue indicate a low erosive impact of rainfall and dark shades a high impact. The monthly R-factors are based on precipitation measurements from 87 automatic gauging stations with measurement intervals of 10 minutes (average measuring period of 19.5 years per station). The stations cover all agricultural zones in Switzerland. To exclude the influence of snow, temperatures are also recorded at an hourly resolution for 71 stations or are derived from the nearest station. A comparison of the 12 monthly R-factor maps shows that the summer months (June, July and August) have the highest rainfall erosivity values during the year. The Southern Alps (canton of Ticino), the mountain zones of the Northern Alps and parts of the valley zone have particularly high R-factors in this period. A proportion of 62% of Switzerland's annual rainfall erosivity is recorded between June and September. Identifying regions and periods in which rainfall with an increased erosive impact occurs enables targeted erosion control and a better understanding of the dynamics of erosion processes over the course of a year. The development of monthly rainfall erosivity maps of Switzerland is described in detail in 'Regionalization of monthly rainfall erosivity patterns in Switzerland' by Schmidt et al. (Hydrology and Earth System Sciences: 20. 2016. pp. 4359–4373). | ch.bafu.niederschlagserosivitaet-jan |
| Rainfall erosivity Julyplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_big Monthly rainfall erosivity maps (R-factor maps) of Switzerland with a spatial resolution of 100 m. The maps show the spatial and seasonal variability of rainfall erosivity in MJ mm ha⁻¹ h⁻¹ month⁻¹. Light shades of blue indicate a low erosive impact of rainfall and dark shades a high impact. The monthly R-factors are based on precipitation measurements from 87 automatic gauging stations with measurement intervals of 10 minutes (average measuring period of 19.5 years per station). The stations cover all agricultural zones in Switzerland. To exclude the influence of snow, temperatures are also recorded at an hourly resolution for 71 stations or are derived from the nearest station. A comparison of the 12 monthly R-factor maps shows that the summer months (June, July and August) have the highest rainfall erosivity values during the year. The Southern Alps (canton of Ticino), the mountain zones of the Northern Alps and parts of the valley zone have particularly high R-factors in this period. A proportion of 62% of Switzerland's annual rainfall erosivity is recorded between June and September. Identifying regions and periods in which rainfall with an increased erosive impact occurs enables targeted erosion control and a better understanding of the dynamics of erosion processes over the course of a year. The development of monthly rainfall erosivity maps of Switzerland is described in detail in 'Regionalization of monthly rainfall erosivity patterns in Switzerland' by Schmidt et al. (Hydrology and Earth System Sciences: 20. 2016. pp. 4359–4373). | ch.bafu.niederschlagserosivitaet-jul |
| Rainfall erosivity Juneplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_big Monthly rainfall erosivity maps (R-factor maps) of Switzerland with a spatial resolution of 100 m. The maps show the spatial and seasonal variability of rainfall erosivity in MJ mm ha⁻¹ h⁻¹ month⁻¹. Light shades of blue indicate a low erosive impact of rainfall and dark shades a high impact. The monthly R-factors are based on precipitation measurements from 87 automatic gauging stations with measurement intervals of 10 minutes (average measuring period of 19.5 years per station). The stations cover all agricultural zones in Switzerland. To exclude the influence of snow, temperatures are also recorded at an hourly resolution for 71 stations or are derived from the nearest station. A comparison of the 12 monthly R-factor maps shows that the summer months (June, July and August) have the highest rainfall erosivity values during the year. The Southern Alps (canton of Ticino), the mountain zones of the Northern Alps and parts of the valley zone have particularly high R-factors in this period. A proportion of 62% of Switzerland's annual rainfall erosivity is recorded between June and September. Identifying regions and periods in which rainfall with an increased erosive impact occurs enables targeted erosion control and a better understanding of the dynamics of erosion processes over the course of a year. The development of monthly rainfall erosivity maps of Switzerland is described in detail in 'Regionalization of monthly rainfall erosivity patterns in Switzerland' by Schmidt et al. (Hydrology and Earth System Sciences: 20. 2016. pp. 4359–4373). | ch.bafu.niederschlagserosivitaet-jun |
| Rainfall erosivity Mar.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_big Monthly rainfall erosivity maps (R-factor maps) of Switzerland with a spatial resolution of 100 m. The maps show the spatial and seasonal variability of rainfall erosivity in MJ mm ha⁻¹ h⁻¹ month⁻¹. Light shades of blue indicate a low erosive impact of rainfall and dark shades a high impact. The monthly R-factors are based on precipitation measurements from 87 automatic gauging stations with measurement intervals of 10 minutes (average measuring period of 19.5 years per station). The stations cover all agricultural zones in Switzerland. To exclude the influence of snow, temperatures are also recorded at an hourly resolution for 71 stations or are derived from the nearest station. A comparison of the 12 monthly R-factor maps shows that the summer months (June, July and August) have the highest rainfall erosivity values during the year. The Southern Alps (canton of Ticino), the mountain zones of the Northern Alps and parts of the valley zone have particularly high R-factors in this period. A proportion of 62% of Switzerland's annual rainfall erosivity is recorded between June and September. Identifying regions and periods in which rainfall with an increased erosive impact occurs enables targeted erosion control and a better understanding of the dynamics of erosion processes over the course of a year. The development of monthly rainfall erosivity maps of Switzerland is described in detail in 'Regionalization of monthly rainfall erosivity patterns in Switzerland' by Schmidt et al. (Hydrology and Earth System Sciences: 20. 2016. pp. 4359–4373). | ch.bafu.niederschlagserosivitaet-mrz |
| Rainfall erosivity Mayplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_big Monthly rainfall erosivity maps (R-factor maps) of Switzerland with a spatial resolution of 100 m. The maps show the spatial and seasonal variability of rainfall erosivity in MJ mm ha⁻¹ h⁻¹ month⁻¹. Light shades of blue indicate a low erosive impact of rainfall and dark shades a high impact. The monthly R-factors are based on precipitation measurements from 87 automatic gauging stations with measurement intervals of 10 minutes (average measuring period of 19.5 years per station). The stations cover all agricultural zones in Switzerland. To exclude the influence of snow, temperatures are also recorded at an hourly resolution for 71 stations or are derived from the nearest station. A comparison of the 12 monthly R-factor maps shows that the summer months (June, July and August) have the highest rainfall erosivity values during the year. The Southern Alps (canton of Ticino), the mountain zones of the Northern Alps and parts of the valley zone have particularly high R-factors in this period. A proportion of 62% of Switzerland's annual rainfall erosivity is recorded between June and September. Identifying regions and periods in which rainfall with an increased erosive impact occurs enables targeted erosion control and a better understanding of the dynamics of erosion processes over the course of a year. The development of monthly rainfall erosivity maps of Switzerland is described in detail in 'Regionalization of monthly rainfall erosivity patterns in Switzerland' by Schmidt et al. (Hydrology and Earth System Sciences: 20. 2016. pp. 4359–4373). | ch.bafu.niederschlagserosivitaet-mai |
| Rainfall erosivity Nov.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_big Monthly rainfall erosivity maps (R-factor maps) of Switzerland with a spatial resolution of 100 m. The maps show the spatial and seasonal variability of rainfall erosivity in MJ mm ha⁻¹ h⁻¹ month⁻¹. Light shades of blue indicate a low erosive impact of rainfall and dark shades a high impact. The monthly R-factors are based on precipitation measurements from 87 automatic gauging stations with measurement intervals of 10 minutes (average measuring period of 19.5 years per station). The stations cover all agricultural zones in Switzerland. To exclude the influence of snow, temperatures are also recorded at an hourly resolution for 71 stations or are derived from the nearest station. A comparison of the 12 monthly R-factor maps shows that the summer months (June, July and August) have the highest rainfall erosivity values during the year. The Southern Alps (canton of Ticino), the mountain zones of the Northern Alps and parts of the valley zone have particularly high R-factors in this period. A proportion of 62% of Switzerland's annual rainfall erosivity is recorded between June and September. Identifying regions and periods in which rainfall with an increased erosive impact occurs enables targeted erosion control and a better understanding of the dynamics of erosion processes over the course of a year. The development of monthly rainfall erosivity maps of Switzerland is described in detail in 'Regionalization of monthly rainfall erosivity patterns in Switzerland' by Schmidt et al. (Hydrology and Earth System Sciences: 20. 2016. pp. 4359–4373). | ch.bafu.niederschlagserosivitaet-nov |
| Rainfall erosivity Oct.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_big Monthly rainfall erosivity maps (R-factor maps) of Switzerland with a spatial resolution of 100 m. The maps show the spatial and seasonal variability of rainfall erosivity in MJ mm ha⁻¹ h⁻¹ month⁻¹. Light shades of blue indicate a low erosive impact of rainfall and dark shades a high impact. The monthly R-factors are based on precipitation measurements from 87 automatic gauging stations with measurement intervals of 10 minutes (average measuring period of 19.5 years per station). The stations cover all agricultural zones in Switzerland. To exclude the influence of snow, temperatures are also recorded at an hourly resolution for 71 stations or are derived from the nearest station. A comparison of the 12 monthly R-factor maps shows that the summer months (June, July and August) have the highest rainfall erosivity values during the year. The Southern Alps (canton of Ticino), the mountain zones of the Northern Alps and parts of the valley zone have particularly high R-factors in this period. A proportion of 62% of Switzerland's annual rainfall erosivity is recorded between June and September. Identifying regions and periods in which rainfall with an increased erosive impact occurs enables targeted erosion control and a better understanding of the dynamics of erosion processes over the course of a year. The development of monthly rainfall erosivity maps of Switzerland is described in detail in 'Regionalization of monthly rainfall erosivity patterns in Switzerland' by Schmidt et al. (Hydrology and Earth System Sciences: 20. 2016. pp. 4359–4373). | ch.bafu.niederschlagserosivitaet-okt |
| Rainfall erosivity Sep.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_big Monthly rainfall erosivity maps (R-factor maps) of Switzerland with a spatial resolution of 100 m. The maps show the spatial and seasonal variability of rainfall erosivity in MJ mm ha⁻¹ h⁻¹ month⁻¹. Light shades of blue indicate a low erosive impact of rainfall and dark shades a high impact. The monthly R-factors are based on precipitation measurements from 87 automatic gauging stations with measurement intervals of 10 minutes (average measuring period of 19.5 years per station). The stations cover all agricultural zones in Switzerland. To exclude the influence of snow, temperatures are also recorded at an hourly resolution for 71 stations or are derived from the nearest station. A comparison of the 12 monthly R-factor maps shows that the summer months (June, July and August) have the highest rainfall erosivity values during the year. The Southern Alps (canton of Ticino), the mountain zones of the Northern Alps and parts of the valley zone have particularly high R-factors in this period. A proportion of 62% of Switzerland's annual rainfall erosivity is recorded between June and September. Identifying regions and periods in which rainfall with an increased erosive impact occurs enables targeted erosion control and a better understanding of the dynamics of erosion processes over the course of a year. The development of monthly rainfall erosivity maps of Switzerland is described in detail in 'Regionalization of monthly rainfall erosivity patterns in Switzerland' by Schmidt et al. (Hydrology and Earth System Sciences: 20. 2016. pp. 4359–4373). | ch.bafu.niederschlagserosivitaet-sep |
| Ramsarplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigTo protect wetlands, particularly because they are habitats for waterbirds and migratory birds, an international convention was signed in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran. Switzerland ratified the so-called Ramsar Convention in 1976 and agreed to ensure the sustainable use of wetlands and grant them spe-cial protection. To date, 11 sites have been designated sites under the Ramsar Convention in 4 steps. The sixth site was expanded in 2000. These sites include sections of lake shoreline, river deltas, sections of dammed rivers, marshes, glacier forelands in the Alpine region and a bog site. | ch.bafu.schutzgebiete-ramsar |
| Rel. air humidity July, 1981-2010plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map shows the mean relative air humidity at 13:30 in July for the period 1981-2010. For the area-wide calculation the climate stations of MeteoSwiss served as support points. The relative air humidity was interpolated areally at different elevation levels and vertically using gradients. The resulting map has a spatial resolution of 25 m x 25 m. It was used for modelling altitudinal belts of forest vegetation. | ch.bafu.wald-relative_luftfeuchte_juli_1981_2010 |
| Rel. air humidity year, 1981-2010plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map shows the mean relative air humidity at 13:30 in the year for the period 1981-2010. For the area-wide calculation the climate stations of MeteoSwiss served as support points. The relative air humidity was interpolated areally at different elevation levels and vertically using gradients. The resulting map has a spatial resolution of 25 m x 25 m. It was used for modelling altitudinal belts of forest vegetation. | ch.bafu.wald-relative_luftfeuchte_jahr_1981_2010 |
| Return flowsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Federal Act of 24 January 1991 on the Protection of Water against Pollution (LPEP) and its provisions on residual flows came into force on November 1, 1992 in Kraft getreten. Under Article 80 ff LPEP, remedial measures must be taken, where possible, on existing residual flows by order of the authorities. The first step in the remedial process for cantons is to build an inventory of existing water catchments and submit it to the federal government. Cantons evaluate the indexed water catchments and decide whether and how necessary it is to take remedial actions. They record the results of their analysis and submit the report to the federal government. In order to review enforcement of the LPEP as concerns residual flows / remedial measures and provide information to the public and other interested bodies, the data on the water catchments submitted by the cantons is presented in a national residual flow map (Scale 1 : 200,000). | ch.bafu.wasser-rueckgabe |
| Rockfall (SilvaProtect-CH)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigRockfall and large rock avalanches are characterised by the isolated falling movement (falling, jumping, rolling) of individual rocks or boulders of up to several cubic metres in size. They can reach speeds of up to 30 m/s. The moving rocks and boulders generally come to a halt on gradients smaller than 30°. Forests can reduce the kinetic energy of the boulders significantly. This layer contains a general hazard index map of potential rockfall and large rock avalanche trajectories based on the modelling of the rockfall and large rock avalanche process carried out by the SilvaProtect-CH project. The modelling of rockfall processes does not take the effect of forests into account. | ch.bafu.silvaprotect-sturz |
| Seismic subsoil classesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe site class is a required indication to determine the seismic action for a structure according to the building code SIA 261. The maps of site classes are indicative maps and are not parcel-specific. In case of uncertainties, the site class is mapped on the safe side. The maps are primarily useful in the context of preliminary studies. When planning construction projects, the plausibility of the site class must be verified on the basis of local studies. In case of differences, the site class based on local investigations should be used. The maps of seismic site classes are prepared and updated by the cantons on their own initiative based on the methodological guidelines of the FOEN. In agreement with the cantons FOEN makes these maps available centrally. Any requests for corrections or comments must be addressed to the respective cantons, except for the city of Bern and the St-Galler Rheintal (FOEN pilot maps). * Most maps are based on the description of the site classes of the SIA 261 building code, 2003 edition. This description was adapted in 2014. Differences in the description of the site classes between the currently valid building code SIA 261:2020 and the 2003 edition must therefore be taken into account. The reference building code (SIA261:2003 or SIA 261:2020) for mapping is given in the object information. | ch.bafu.gefahren-baugrundklassen |
| Seismic zones SIA 261plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMap of seismic zones from the SIA 261 Standard “Actions on Structures” (2020). A design value is specified for the horizontal ground acceleration agd (in m/s2). This design value is required for the seismic design of load-bearing structures in accordance with the SIA standards. | ch.bafu.gefahren-gefaehrdungszonen |
| Snow avalanches (SilvaProtect-CH)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigDuring avalanche release, snow suddenly detaches in the starting zone. The detached snow mass slides very quickly along a track or rolls down the slope as a mixture of air and snow. It comes to a halt in a deposition area. This layer contains a general hazard index map of the potential avalanche release areas based on the modelling of the avalanche process carried out by the SilvaProtect-CH project. The modelling of the avalanche processes does not take the effect of forests into account. | ch.bafu.silvaprotect-lawinen |
| Spectral micro-zoningplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigPerimeters for which a spectral seismic micro-zonation study is available with links to further information. The amplification of seismic waves through the local geology is modeled in a seismic spectral micro-zoning study. Local seismic amplification functions and response spectrums are determined as a result. These response spectrums can be used to determine the earthquake loads on buildings instead of the response spectrums of standard SIA 261. | ch.bafu.gefahren-spektral |
| Structural quality bedplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigIn 1999, the ICPR Plenary Assembly invited the working group ‘Ecology’ to draft a description of the river structure and to map it on a scale of 1:100,000. The European Water Framework Directive (EC WFD) setting comparable quality targets for all EU water bodies requires an inventory and assessment of the eco-morphological characteristics of watercourses. | ch.bafu.strukturguete-hochrhein_sohle |
| Structural quality left areaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigIn 1999, the ICPR Plenary Assembly invited the working group ‘Ecology’ to draft a description of the river structure and to map it on a scale of 1:100,000. The European Water Framework Directive (EC WFD) setting comparable quality targets for all EU water bodies requires an inventory and assessment of the eco-morphological characteristics of watercourses. | ch.bafu.strukturguete-hochrhein_linkesumfeld |
| Structural quality left bankplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigIn 1999, the ICPR Plenary Assembly invited the working group ‘Ecology’ to draft a description of the river structure and to map it on a scale of 1:100,000. The European Water Framework Directive (EC WFD) setting comparable quality targets for all EU water bodies requires an inventory and assessment of the eco-morphological characteristics of watercourses. | ch.bafu.strukturguete-hochrhein_linkesufer |
| Structural quality right areaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigIn 1999, the ICPR Plenary Assembly invited the working group ‘Ecology’ to draft a description of the river structure and to map it on a scale of 1:100,000. The European Water Framework Directive (EC WFD) setting comparable quality targets for all EU water bodies requires an inventory and assessment of the eco-morphological characteristics of watercourses. | ch.bafu.strukturguete-hochrhein_rechtesumfeld |
| Strucutral quality right bankplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigIn 1999, the ICPR Plenary Assembly invited the working group ‘Ecology’ to draft a description of the river structure and to map it on a scale of 1:100,000. The European Water Framework Directive (EC WFD) setting comparable quality targets for all EU water bodies requires an inventory and assessment of the eco-morphological characteristics of watercourses. | ch.bafu.strukturguete-hochrhein_rechtesufer |
| Supplyplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Federal Act of 24 January 1991 on the Protection of Water against Pollution (LPEP) and its provisions on residual flows came into force on November 1, 1992 in Kraft getreten. Under Article 80 ff LPEP, remedial measures must be taken, where possible, on existing residual flows by order of the authorities. The first step in the remedial process for cantons is to build an inventory of existing water catchments and submit it to the federal government. Cantons evaluate the indexed water catchments and decide whether and how necessary it is to take remedial actions. They record the results of their analysis and submit the report to the federal government. In order to review enforcement of the LPEP as concerns residual flows / remedial measures and provide information to the public and other interested bodies, the data on the water catchments submitted by the cantons is presented in a national residual flow map (Scale 1 : 200,000). | ch.bafu.wasser-leitungen |
| Surveyed sectionsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map shows the reaches of watercourses which are currently surveyed periodically under the leadership of the FOEN. They are usually surveyed every 10 years or after major floods which cause significant morphological changes. The aims of periodic surveying are to identify morphological trends (erosion, aggradation) at an early stage as well as their effects on the stability of flood protection structures or discharge capacity, to provide long-term time series on channel changes as a basis for quantifying the bed-load regime, and to provide current data for planning and risk assessment. The survey data is managed by the Risk Management section of the Hazard Prevention Division. | ch.bafu.wasserbau-vermessungsstrecken |
| Swiss National Parkplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSwitzerland’s National Park was created in 1909 through private initiatives. When the Confederation took over, it was officially created on 1 August 1914. The park was expanded several times prior to 2000 and its precise border is estab-lished under park agreements between communes and the Swiss Confederation. The national park’s governing body is the Swiss National Park Public Trust headquartered in Bern. | ch.bafu.schutzgebiete-schweizerischer_nationalpark |
| Swiss Parks (Perimeter)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe dataset contains the protected area of the ‘Swiss National Park', which is protected in accordance with the National Park Act of 19 December 1980 (SR454) as well as park projects registered with the FOEN based on the Federal Act on the Protection of Nature and Cultural Heritage (NCHA), which was revised on 1 December 2007. It defines three categories of parks of national importance: national parks, regional nature parks and nature discovery parks. Depending on the status of the project involved, the park regions can apply for the ‘candidate for the development of a park' label or the protected ‘Swiss park' label for operational parks. Parks of national importance help with the protection and upgrading of outstanding natural habitats. The parks also promote the economic development of a region. | ch.bafu.schutzgebiete-paerke_nationaler_bedeutung_perimeter |
| Swiss Parks (Zones)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe dataset contains the protected area of the ‘Swiss National Park', which is protected in accordance with the National Park Act of 19 December 1980 (SR454) as well as park projects registered with the FOEN based on the Federal Act on the Protection of Nature and Cultural Heritage (NCHA), which was revised on 1 December 2007. It defines three categories of parks of national importance: national parks, regional nature parks and nature discovery parks. Depending on the status of the project involved, the park regions can apply for the ‘candidate for the development of a park' label or the protected ‘Swiss park' label for operational parks. Parks of national importance help with the protection and upgrading of outstanding natural habitats. The parks also promote the economic development of a region. | ch.bafu.schutzgebiete-paerke_nationaler_bedeutung |
| Tranquillity Areasplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigBased on the "Tranquillity Map of the Swiss Plateau" and its calculated "tranquillity" values, certain recreational areas were derived. For this purpose, areas that did not fall below a certain "tranquillity" index over at least 500 contiguous grid cells (5 km²) were selected. Using this procedure, 53 large-scale areas could be derived for the Swiss Plateau that are suitable for quiet recreation. | ch.bafu.tranquillity-gebiete |
| Tranquillity Mapplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe "Tranquillity Map of the Swiss Plateau" illustrates where areas of near-natural character and low noise pollution still exist near large settlements within the Swiss Plateau. These areas are suitable for quiet recreation. To create the map, the biogeographical region of the Central Plateau was divided into a grid of 100 x 100 m cell size. By calculating various positive and negative factors that influence the experience of tranquillity and recreation through eyes and ears respectively, a "tranquillity" value was calculated for each grid cell. | ch.bafu.tranquillity-karte |
| UNESCO World natural heritageplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (World Heritage Convention, SR 0.451.41) was signed at the UNESCO General Conference in 1972. Its objective is to conserve cultural and natural heritage sites of extraordinary universal value as components of world heritage for all humanity. By signing it, a state agrees to protect and preserve specific objects within its borders. To date, Switzerland has suggested 9 cultural and 3 natural heritage sites that UNESCO has added to its world heritage list. | ch.bafu.unesco-weltnaturerbe |
| Upper timberlineplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis map shows the natural upper timberline (excluding anthropogenic influences and without considering shrub forest) modelled for the periods 1961–1990, 1981–2010 and 2070–2099. The following representative concentration pathways (RCPs) and model combinations were used to model the future timberline: - RCP 2.6 (Paris Agreement compliance scenario), with the model combination DMI_HIRHAM_ECEARTH_EUR11 as the projection for slight climate change, - RCP 4.5 (limited mitigation scenario), with the model combination SMHI-RCA_MPIESM_EUR44 as the projection for moderate climate change, - RCP 8.5 (no mitigation scenario) with the model combination CLMCOM-CCLM5_HADGEM_EUR44 as the projection for strong climate change. The position of the upper timberline according to the digital height model (DHM25) is a function of the mean daily temperature high in July, the mean July precipitation, the mean snow-free period, the exposure, the slope and the bedrock. | ch.bafu.wald-obere_waldgrenze |
| Vivian storm damageplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigFederal government inventory of damage caused by “Vivian” in February 1990: database of areas of total damage in forests. Defined criteria and conditions: Area of total damage: Destroyed forest with a maximum vegetation cover of the residual stand of <= 0.2 (20%), regardless of the previous vegetation cover of the forest. Minimal area: 0.2 hectares per recorded area. Location characteristics: For each area of damage, the main characteristics for input were slope steepness, altitude and exposure. Input and evaluation units: The smallest input unit was area of storm damage, while the smallest evaluation unit was the political municipality. The digitised municipal boundary data of the Federal Office of Topography were adopted for the territorial allocation of these two units. | ch.bafu.waldschadenflaechen-vivian |
| Water availability for plantsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigToo little water is available to the trees more and more often:•The vegetation and soil release water into the atmosphere, even moreso the warmer and drier the air. Plants evaporate water through their leaves. Evapotranspiration is the sum of the water released into the atmosphere. •The current evapotranspiration (ETa) depends on the availability of water, i.e. on the amount of precipitation and the capacity of the soil to store rainwater. The potential evapotranspiration (ETp) is the amount of water that would be released into the atmosphere if sufficient water were available. •Below an ETa/ETp ratio of 0.8, drought is likely to affect the plant, as the stomata in the leaves are often closed and the trees limit photosynthesis. •In light and especially dark blue areas there are no disturbances to be expected. •In areas marked yellow to red, the trees can be expected to be affected by drought, especially in the wine red areas. •Trend: Return and expansion of yellow to red areas increase in the period 1981-2018. Period 1981-2018, April to August, spatial resolution 250m x 250m. Source: Remund et al. (2016). | ch.bafu.wald-wasserverfuegbarkeit_pflanzen |
| Water availability in the soilplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe trees often have less water available during the vegetation period.•The water supply during the vegetation period is decisive for the growth and vitality of the forests. The availability of water can be calculated from the difference between precipitation and potential evaporation. This is the climatic water balance. If the soil reservoir is added, the site water balance is calculated. •The site water balance is closely related to the occurrence of trees, their vitality and growth. •The tree species have different demands on the water supply. While oaks are frugal, spruce need considerably more water during the vegetation period. •Trend: Return and expansion of yellow to red areas increase in the period 1981-2018. Period 1981-2018, April to August, spatial resolution 250m x 250m. Source: Remund et al. (2016). | ch.bafu.wald-wasserverfuegbarkeit_boden |
| Wildlife reservesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigWildlife reserves are created to protect selected mammals and birds and their habitats. The 43 federal wildlife reserves listed here are based on Art. 11 of the Swiss Hunting Act. Winter sports may only be practised on marked routes. Participants in winter sports are therefore subject to the same access restrictions as those for statutory wildlife areas with designated routes. Within statutory designated wildlife areas and wildlife reserves, only permitted paths and trails marked on the map may be accessed. Prepared cross-country skiing trails, winter hiking trails and roads that are cleared or passable in winter are not shown on the map. Participants in winter sports may, of course, use these routes. Ski lifts and aerial cableways are marked in the wildlife reserves (federal game reserves). They indicate where there are infrastructures that may be used for winter sports, along with the corresponding ski slopes. Ski slopes are not shown. The campaign “Respektiere deine Grenzen” ("Respect your limits") is committed to protecting wildlife and raising public awareness of wildlife reserves. | ch.bafu.wrz-jagdbanngebiete_select |
| Windstorm Dynamic Pressure 100plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Windstorm Risk Maps show peak wind gusts and their dynamic pressure and the corresponding uncertainties. The maps provide a country-wide basis for the estimation of the regional windstorm risk, however they do not replace the Dynamic Pressure Reference (Standard SIA 261 Annex E). The windstorm risk is calculated on the basis of 83 winter storm periods between 1871 and 2011 and the 20th Century Reanalysis global data. Local influences, summer storms and thunder squalls were not taken into account in the calculations. The values specified for the peak wind gusts should not, therefore, be interpreted as absolutely accurate values and do not replace any location-specific reports. The peak wind gusts are underestimated for exposed Alpine locations (e.g. Jungfraujoch), in particular. | ch.bafu.sturm-staudruck_100 |
| Windstorm Dynamic Pressure 30plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Windstorm Risk Maps show peak wind gusts and their dynamic pressure and the corresponding uncertainties. The maps provide a country-wide basis for the estimation of the regional windstorm risk, however they do not replace the Dynamic Pressure Reference (Standard SIA 261 Annex E). The windstorm risk is calculated on the basis of 83 winter storm periods between 1871 and 2011 and the 20th Century Reanalysis global data. Local influences, summer storms and thunder squalls were not taken into account in the calculations. The values specified for the peak wind gusts should not, therefore, be interpreted as absolutely accurate values and do not replace any location-specific reports. The peak wind gusts are underestimated for exposed Alpine locations (e.g. Jungfraujoch), in particular. | ch.bafu.sturm-staudruck_30 |
| Windstorm Dynamic Pressure 300plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Windstorm Risk Maps show peak wind gusts and their dynamic pressure and the corresponding uncertainties. The maps provide a country-wide basis for the estimation of the regional windstorm risk, however they do not replace the Dynamic Pressure Reference (Standard SIA 261 Annex E). The windstorm risk is calculated on the basis of 83 winter storm periods between 1871 and 2011 and the 20th Century Reanalysis global data. Local influences, summer storms and thunder squalls were not taken into account in the calculations. The values specified for the peak wind gusts should not, therefore, be interpreted as absolutely accurate values and do not replace any location-specific reports. The peak wind gusts are underestimated for exposed Alpine locations (e.g. Jungfraujoch), in particular. | ch.bafu.sturm-staudruck_300 |
| Windstorm Dynamic Pressure 50plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Windstorm Risk Maps show peak wind gusts and their dynamic pressure and the corresponding uncertainties. The maps provide a country-wide basis for the estimation of the regional windstorm risk, however they do not replace the Dynamic Pressure Reference (Standard SIA 261 Annex E). The windstorm risk is calculated on the basis of 83 winter storm periods between 1871 and 2011 and the 20th Century Reanalysis global data. Local influences, summer storms and thunder squalls were not taken into account in the calculations. The values specified for the peak wind gusts should not, therefore, be interpreted as absolutely accurate values and do not replace any location-specific reports. The peak wind gusts are underestimated for exposed Alpine locations (e.g. Jungfraujoch), in particular. | ch.bafu.sturm-staudruck_50 |
| Windstorm Gusts 100plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Windstorm Risk Maps show peak wind gusts and their dynamic pressure and the corresponding uncertainties. The maps provide a country-wide basis for the estimation of the regional windstorm risk, however they do not replace the Dynamic Pressure Reference (Standard SIA 261 Annex E). The windstorm risk is calculated on the basis of 83 winter storm periods between 1871 and 2011 and the 20th Century Reanalysis global data. Local influences, summer storms and thunder squalls were not taken into account in the calculations. The values specified for the peak wind gusts should not, therefore, be interpreted as absolutely accurate values and do not replace any location-specific reports. The peak wind gusts are underestimated for exposed Alpine locations (e.g. Jungfraujoch), in particular. | ch.bafu.sturm-boeenspitzen_100 |
| Windstorm Gusts 30plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Windstorm Risk Maps show peak wind gusts and their dynamic pressure and the corresponding uncertainties. The maps provide a country-wide basis for the estimation of the regional windstorm risk, however they do not replace the Dynamic Pressure Reference (Standard SIA 261 Annex E). The windstorm risk is calculated on the basis of 83 winter storm periods between 1871 and 2011 and the 20th Century Reanalysis global data. Local influences, summer storms and thunder squalls were not taken into account in the calculations. The values specified for the peak wind gusts should not, therefore, be interpreted as absolutely accurate values and do not replace any location-specific reports. The peak wind gusts are underestimated for exposed Alpine locations (e.g. Jungfraujoch), in particular. | ch.bafu.sturm-boeenspitzen_30 |
| Windstorm Gusts 300plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Windstorm Risk Maps show peak wind gusts and their dynamic pressure and the corresponding uncertainties. The maps provide a country-wide basis for the estimation of the regional windstorm risk, however they do not replace the Dynamic Pressure Reference (Standard SIA 261 Annex E). The windstorm risk is calculated on the basis of 83 winter storm periods between 1871 and 2011 and the 20th Century Reanalysis global data. Local influences, summer storms and thunder squalls were not taken into account in the calculations. The values specified for the peak wind gusts should not, therefore, be interpreted as absolutely accurate values and do not replace any location-specific reports. The peak wind gusts are underestimated for exposed Alpine locations (e.g. Jungfraujoch), in particular. | ch.bafu.sturm-boeenspitzen_300 |
| Windstorm Gusts 50plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Windstorm Risk Maps show peak wind gusts and their dynamic pressure and the corresponding uncertainties. The maps provide a country-wide basis for the estimation of the regional windstorm risk, however they do not replace the Dynamic Pressure Reference (Standard SIA 261 Annex E). The windstorm risk is calculated on the basis of 83 winter storm periods between 1871 and 2011 and the 20th Century Reanalysis global data. Local influences, summer storms and thunder squalls were not taken into account in the calculations. The values specified for the peak wind gusts should not, therefore, be interpreted as absolutely accurate values and do not replace any location-specific reports. The peak wind gusts are underestimated for exposed Alpine locations (e.g. Jungfraujoch), in particular. | ch.bafu.sturm-boeenspitzen_50 |
FOEN - Water themes
| Name | WMS Layer |
| ARA - capacity (PE)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSince the 1980s, the FOEN (formerly the Swiss Agency for the Environment, Forests and Landscape) has kept a database with information about the central ARA. The underlying original maps were drawn up by the operators of wastewater treatment plants each time a plant was opened but later, when technical improvements were made, they were not updated frequently or systematically. Information about key figures on wastewater disposal comes from a 2011 survey by the Swiss Water Association and is based on the SWA’s 2006 recommendations. The percentages of wastewater in receiving watercourses at low water were estimated as part of the FOEN’s “Strategy Micropoll” project. In future, the updated SWA recommendation will form the basis for definitions of the key figures. The survey will be carried out periodically. In addition, the FOEN surveys the condition of Switzerland’s communal wastewater disposal in cantons approximately every five years. This was last done on 01/01/2011. | ch.bafu.gewaesserschutz-klaeranlagen_ausbaugroesse |
| ARA - cleaning typeplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSince the 1980s, the FOEN (formerly the Swiss Agency for the Environment, Forests and Landscape) has kept a database with information about the central ARA. The underlying original maps were drawn up by the operators of wastewater treatment plants each time a plant was opened but later, when technical improvements were made, they were not updated frequently or systematically. Information about key figures on wastewater disposal comes from a 2011 survey by the Swiss Water Association and is based on the SWA’s 2006 recommendations. The percentages of wastewater in receiving watercourses at low water were estimated as part of the FOEN’s “Strategy Micropoll” project. In future, the updated SWA recommendation will form the basis for definitions of the key figures. The survey will be carried out periodically. In addition, the FOEN surveys the condition of Switzerland’s communal wastewater disposal in cantons approximately every five years. This was last done on 01/01/2011. | ch.bafu.gewaesserschutz-klaeranlagen_reinigungstyp |
| ARA - percentage waste waterplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSince the 1980s, the FOEN (formerly the Swiss Agency for the Environment, Forests and Landscape) has kept a database with information about the central ARA. The underlying original maps were drawn up by the operators of wastewater treatment plants each time a plant was opened but later, when technical improvements were made, they were not updated frequently or systematically. Information about key figures on wastewater disposal comes from a 2011 survey by the Swiss Water Association and is based on the SWA’s 2006 recommendations. The percentages of wastewater in receiving watercourses at low water were estimated as part of the FOEN’s “Strategy Micropoll” project. In future, the updated SWA recommendation will form the basis for definitions of the key figures. The survey will be carried out periodically. In addition, the FOEN surveys the condition of Switzerland’s communal wastewater disposal in cantons approximately every five years. This was last done on 01/01/2011. | ch.bafu.gewaesserschutz-klaeranlagen_anteilq347 |
| Ammoniumplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigWithin the National Surface Water Quality Monitoring Programme (NAWA), water quality is recorded jointly by the federal and cantonal authorities at around 100 monitoring stations.The chemical water status is assessed on the basis of the ammonium concentration by the “Physicochemical Water Quality, Nutrients” method in the Modular Stepwise Procedure (www.modul-stufen-konzept.ch). Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for aquatic organisms. Most of the inorganic nitrogen present in surface waters is in the form of nitrate. Anoxic conditions can lead to the formation of nitrogen compounds reduced from nitrate, e.g. ammonium (NH4+). As the pH value of the water rises, so does the ammonium content, present as ammonia (NH3) which is toxic to fish. The ammonium concentration is indicative of the water pollution from municipal wastewater and infiltration due to drainage and leaching from agricultural land. The numerical requirement in the Waters Protection Ordinance for ammonium is 0.2 mg/l N for water temperatures above 10°C and 0.4 mg/l N for temperatures below 10°C. | ch.bafu.gewaesserschutz-chemischer_zustand_ammonium |
| Areas of flooding Aquaprotect 100plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe areas of flooding included in “Aquaprotect” take the form of a rough overview (prepared with the aid of basic methods) of areas of Switzerland that are susceptible to damage caused by occasional and very infrequent flooding. This is intended as a rough overview of the risks and hazards, and therefore does not replace the detailed risk maps ( | ch.bafu.aquaprotect_100 |
| Areas of flooding Aquaprotect 250plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe areas of flooding included in “Aquaprotect” take the form of a rough overview (prepared with the aid of basic methods) of areas of Switzerland that are susceptible to damage caused by occasional and very infrequent flooding. This is intended as a rough overview of the risks and hazards, and therefore does not replace the detailed risk maps ( | ch.bafu.aquaprotect_250 |
| Areas of flooding Aquaprotect 50plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe areas of flooding included in “Aquaprotect” take the form of a rough overview (prepared with the aid of basic methods) of areas of Switzerland that are susceptible to damage caused by occasional and very infrequent flooding. This is intended as a rough overview of the risks and hazards, and therefore does not replace the detailed risk maps ( | ch.bafu.aquaprotect_050 |
| Areas of flooding Aquaprotect 500plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe areas of flooding included in “Aquaprotect” take the form of a rough overview (prepared with the aid of basic methods) of areas of Switzerland that are susceptible to damage caused by occasional and very infrequent flooding. This is intended as a rough overview of the risks and hazards, and therefore does not replace the detailed risk maps ( | ch.bafu.aquaprotect_500 |
| Background map hydrol. dataplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigIn addition to the outline of Switzerland, the generalised background map displays a simplified, reduced watercourse network and some selected cities for improved orientation at higher zoom levels. The map is used on the FOEN’s hydrological data website (www.hydrodaten.admin.ch) to display a range of hydrological information (e.g. warning levels reached, water temperature, etc.). A generalised map is required in order to prevent masking of the hydrological point information (coloured points). | ch.bafu.hydrologie-hintergrundkarte |
| Balance areasplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe balance areas form the middle layer of the system of catchment areas that describe Switzerland’s hydrographical structure (Hydrological Atlas of Switzerland, HADES). They are usually 100-200km² in size. | ch.bafu.hydrologischer-atlas_bilanzgebiete |
| Base areasplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe base areas form the lowest layer of the system of catchment areas that describe Switzerland’s hydrographical structure (Hydrological Atlas of Switzerland, HADES). As many uniform areas as possible (30-50km²) are combined on this level due to the nature of the natural features. | ch.bafu.hydrologischer-atlas_basisgebiete |
| Basis for determining Q347plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Water Protection Act specifies how appropriate residual flows can be determined. This applies to new water withdrawals and also to existing withdrawals for which concessions have to be renewed. Anyone who withdraws water from a permanent (non-seasonal) watercourse - for power generation, irrigation or cooling purposes - requires a licence. This will only be granted if appropriate residual flows are maintained in the river- or streambed. The residual flow regulations are only applicable to new water withdrawals and to existing withdrawals when a concession expires and has to be renewed. The Q347 discharge is one of the fundamental parameters for setting minimum residual water flow. Measurements or suitable estimation methods are required to determine the Q347. The map “Grundlagen zur Bestimmung der Abflussmenge Q347” combines measured and modelled data. The modelled data represents rough estimates which can be improved by application of more advanced methods. In general, an estimate obtained in this way must be checked by performing a short-term measurement. | ch.bafu.hydrologie-q347 |
| Bathing water qualityplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAssessment of bathing water quality is carried out on the basis of cantonal water monitoring data relating to the hygienic parameters E. coli and intestinal enterococci (faecal bacteria). The EEA classification system applies to the quality assessment according to the EU Bathing Water Directive of 2006.The EEA classification can only be calculated on the basis of a series of measurements of at least four bathing seasons, with four samples per season. | ch.bafu.gewaesserschutz-badewasserqualitaet |
| Cantonal & private gauging stationsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis set of data represents the locations of hydrometric gauging stations belonging to cantons (data source: “KANTON”) and private owners (data source: “HADES”). The data was collected in 2000. The figures entered correspond to the designation in the HADES Atlas sheet 5.1.2. Further attributes of the set of data were obtained from the Atlas sheet for the table. | ch.bafu.hydrologischer-atlas_kantonale-messstationen |
| Crayfish plagueplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigProof of the crayfish plague in Switzerland: Geo-referenced locations of populations with test results. The most cataclysmic disease for the European species is the crayfish plague (cause: aphanomyces astaci; oamycetes). This fungis was brought over from the Americas to Europe in 1880 and destroyed the majority of native European crayfish stocks since the European crayfish species die from it. However, the American species can carry the fungus and infect populations of local species by excreting spores into the water. This disease emerges irregularly every once in awhile in Switzerland. | ch.bafu.fischerei-krebspest |
| Diatomsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigWithin the National Surface Water Quality Monitoring Programme (NAWA), water quality is recorded jointly by the federal and cantonal authorities at around 100 monitoring stations. The biological water status is assessed on the basis of diatom investigations by the diatom module in the Modular Step Procedure (www.modul-stufen-konzept.ch). The assessment system is linked to nutrient parameters such as ammonium, nitrite and total phosphorus. Diatoms are single-cell algae which live in both fresh and salt water and occasionally even on land. They are used as bioindicators of water quality because they occur all year round in all rivers and streams and their reaction to environmental changes is well known. | ch.bafu.gewaesserschutz-biologischer_zustand_diatomeen |
| Diffuse dissolved phosphorus inputsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigPhosphorus inputs into waters represent an undesirable pollution load. Over recent decades high inputs of dissolved phosphorus have led to eutrophication of the lakes of the central plateau. A total of some 740 tonnes of dissolved phosphorus enter Swiss waters every year from diffuse sources. Intensively used grassland on hillsides is responsible for high inputs. The dissolved phosphorus inputs into waters have been analysed by the MODIFFUS material flux model for all the diffuse input sources (arable land, permanent grassland, forest, glaciers, urban green space etc.) and their pathways (leaching, run-off, drainage, atmospheric deposition etc.). The map shows the total input for each land use category in the hectare grid, based on the 2013/18 land use statistics. Average climatic conditions are used and the reference year is2020. These modelled values are not equivalent to values measured in the waters because they do not take into account the conversion and deposition processes, both on land and in the waters themselves. The results are interpretable for hydrological or administrative units over 50 km² in size, but not for single pixels | ch.bafu.gewaesserschutz-diffuse_eintraege_phosphor |
| Diffuse total nitrogen inputsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigNitrogen inputs into waters represent an undesirable pollution load. Under the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR), Switzerland agreed to reduce the nitrogen load flowing into the Rhine from Switzerland by 50% of 1985 levels. This target has not yet been met. A total of some 48,000 tonnes of nitrogen enter Swiss waters every year from diffuse sources. Intensively farmed arable land, particularly drained areas, is responsible for high inputs. The nitrogen inputs into waters have been analysed by the MODIFFUS material flux model for all the diffuse input sources (arable land, permanent grassland, forest, glaciers, urban green space etc.) and their pathways (soil erosion, leaching, run-off, drainage, atmospheric deposition etc.). The map shows the total input for each land use category in the hectare grid, based on the 2013/18 land use statistics. Average climatic conditions are used and the reference year is 2020. These modelled values are not equivalent to values measured in the waters because they do not take into account the conversion and deposition processes, both on land and in the waters themselves. The results are interpretable for hydrological or administrative units over 50 km² in size, but not for single pixels. | ch.bafu.gewaesserschutz-diffuse_eintraege_stickstoff |
| Diffuse total phosphorus inputsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigPhosphorus inputs into waters represent an undesirable pollution load. A total of some 3,400 tonnes of total phosphorus (dissolved and particulate phosphorus) enter Swiss waters every year from diffuse sources. High inputs occur mainly through natural erosion in the Alps in the form of particulate phosphorus, which has little eutrophication effect. The calculations of phosphorus inputs through natural erosion are also subject to large uncertainties. Only 31% of diffuse total phosphorus inputs originate from agricultural land. Total phosphorus inputs into waters have been analysed by the MODIFFUS material flux model for all the diffuse input sources (arable land, permanent grassland, forest, glaciers, urban green space, etc.) and all diffuse input pathways (soil erosion, leaching, run-off, drainage, atmospheric deposition, etc.). The map shows the total input for each land use category in the hectare grid, based on the 2013/18 land use statistics. Average climatic conditions are used and the reference year is 2020. These modelled values are not equivalent to values measured in the waters because they do not take into account the conversion and deposition processes both on land and in the waters themselves. The results are interpretable for hydrological or administrative units over 50km2 in size, but not for single pixels. | ch.bafu.gewaesserschutz-diffuse_eintraege_gesamt_phosphor |
| Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigWithin the National Surface Water Quality Monitoring Programme (NAWA), water quality is recorded jointly by the federal and cantonal authorities at around 100 monitoring stations. The numerical requirement of 4 mg/l is used for the assessment in this data set. Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC) can be an indicator of anthropogenic water pollution. The DOC consists of both naturally present and man-made components. The Waters Protection Ordinance specifies a numerical requirement range for DOC of 1 to 4 mg/l C. The chemical water status is assessed on the basis of the DOC concentration by the “Physicochemical Water Quality, Nutrients” method in the Modular Stepwise Procedure (www.modul-stufen-konzept.ch). | ch.bafu.gewaesserschutz-chemischer_zustand_doc |
| Erosion risk permanent grassland Apr.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMonthly soil erosion risk maps for Swiss permanent grassland with a spatial resolution of 100m. The maps show the average soil loss in tonnes per hectare and month. Shades of green, yellow and red mean a low, average and high risk of erosion, respectively.The monthly soil erosion risk maps were calculated using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE). For this RUSLE application, the monthly dynamic of the rainfall erosivity factor (R-factor) and cover and management factor (C-factor) was considered as follows: A(month)= R(month)*K*C(month)*L*S*P where A(month) is the soil loss in tons per hectare and month and R(month) and C(month) are the monthly R-factor (MJ mm ha⁻¹ h⁻¹ month⁻¹) and C-factor (dimensionless). The other erosion factors are soil erodibility (K-factor), slope length (L-factor), slope steepness (S-factor) and support practices (P-factor). The RUSLE factors were tailored to the specific environmental conditions of Swiss permanent grassland. The P-factor was included in the calculation as a constant with value 1 due to a lack of spatial information on grazing management and its effect on soil erosion. | ch.bafu.erosion-gruenland_bodenabtrag_apr |
| Erosion risk permanent grassland Aug.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMonthly soil erosion risk maps for Swiss permanent grassland with a spatial resolution of 100m. The maps show the average soil loss in tons per hectare and month. Shades of green, yellow and red mean a low, average and high risk of erosion, respectively.The monthly soil erosion risk maps were calculated using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE). For this RUSLE application, the monthly dynamic of the rainfall erosivity factor (R-factor) and cover and management factor (C-factor) was considered as follows: A(month)= R(month)*K*C(month)*L*S*P where A(month) is the soil loss in tons per hectare and month and R(month) and C(month) are the monthly R-factor (MJ mm ha⁻¹ h⁻¹ month⁻¹) and C-factor (dimensionless). The other erosion factors are soil erodibility (K-factor), slope length (L-factor), slope steepness (S-factor) and support practices (P-factor). The RUSLE factors were tailored to the specific environmental conditions of Swiss permanent grassland. The P-factor was included in the calculation as a constant with value 1 due to a lack of spatial information on grazing management and its effect on soil erosion. | ch.bafu.erosion-gruenland_bodenabtrag_aug |
| Erosion risk permanent grassland Dec.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMonthly soil erosion risk maps for Swiss permanent grassland with a spatial resolution of 100m. The maps show the average soil loss in tons per hectare and month. Shades of green, yellow and red mean a low, average and high risk of erosion, respectively.The monthly soil erosion risk maps were calculated using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE). For this RUSLE application, the monthly dynamic of the rainfall erosivity factor (R-factor) and cover and management factor (C-factor) was considered as follows: A(month)= R(month)*K*C(month)*L*S*P where A(month) is the soil loss in tons per hectare and month and R(month) and C(month) are the monthly R-factor (MJ mm ha⁻¹ h⁻¹ month⁻¹) and C-factor (dimensionless). The other erosion factors are soil erodibility (K-factor), slope length (L-factor), slope steepness (S-factor) and support practices (P-factor). The RUSLE factors were tailored to the specific environmental conditions of Swiss permanent grassland. The P-factor was included in the calculation as a constant with value 1 due to a lack of spatial information on grazing management and its effect on soil erosion. | ch.bafu.erosion-gruenland_bodenabtrag_dez |
| Erosion risk permanent grassland Feb.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMonthly soil erosion risk maps for Swiss permanent grassland with a spatial resolution of 100m. The maps show the average soil loss in tons per hectare and month. Shades of green, yellow and red mean a low, average and high risk of erosion, respectively.The monthly soil erosion risk maps were calculated using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE). For this RUSLE application, the monthly dynamic of the rainfall erosivity factor (R-factor) and cover and management factor (C-factor) was considered as follows: A(month)= R(month)*K*C(month)*L*S*P where A(month) is the soil loss in tons per hectare and month and R(month) and C(month) are the monthly R-factor (MJ mm ha⁻¹ h⁻¹ month⁻¹) and C-factor (dimensionless). The other erosion factors are soil erodibility (K-factor), slope length (L-factor), slope steepness (S-factor) and support practices (P-factor). The RUSLE factors were tailored to the specific environmental conditions of Swiss permanent grassland. The P-factor was included in the calculation as a constant with value 1 due to a lack of spatial information on grazing management and its effect on soil erosion. | ch.bafu.erosion-gruenland_bodenabtrag_feb |
| Erosion risk permanent grassland Jan.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMonthly soil erosion risk maps for Swiss permanent grassland with a spatial resolution of 100m. The maps show the average soil loss in tons per hectare and month. Shades of green, yellow and red mean a low, average and high risk of erosion, respectively. The monthly soil erosion risk maps were calculated using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE). For this RUSLE application, the monthly dynamic of the rainfall erosivity factor (R-factor) and cover and management factor (C-factor) was considered as follows: A(month)= R(month)*K*C(month)*L*S*P where A(month) is the soil loss in tons per hectare and month and R(month) and C(month) are the monthly R-factor (MJ mm ha⁻¹ h⁻¹ month⁻¹) and C-factor (dimensionless). The other erosion factors are soil erodibility (K-factor), slope length (L-factor), slope steepness (S-factor) and support practices (P-factor). The RUSLE factors were tailored to the specific environmental conditions of Swiss permanent grassland. The P-factor was included in the calculation as a constant with value 1 due to a lack of spatial information on grazing management and its effect on soil erosion. | ch.bafu.erosion-gruenland_bodenabtrag_jan |
| Erosion risk permanent grassland Julyplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMonthly soil erosion risk maps for Swiss permanent grassland with a spatial resolution of 100m. The maps show the average soil loss in tons per hectare and month. Shades of green, yellow and red mean a low, average and high risk of erosion, respectively.The monthly soil erosion risk maps were calculated using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE). For this RUSLE application, the monthly dynamic of the rainfall erosivity factor (R-factor) and cover and management factor (C-factor) was considered as follows: A(month)= R(month)*K*C(month)*L*S*P where A(month) is the soil loss in tons per hectare and month and R(month) and C(month) are the monthly R-factor (MJ mm ha⁻¹ h⁻¹ month⁻¹) and C-factor (dimensionless). The other erosion factors are soil erodibility (K-factor), slope length (L-factor), slope steepness (S-factor) and support practices (P-factor). The RUSLE factors were tailored to the specific environmental conditions of Swiss permanent grassland. The P-factor was included in the calculation as a constant with value 1 due to a lack of spatial information on grazing management and its effect on soil erosion. | ch.bafu.erosion-gruenland_bodenabtrag_jul |
| Erosion risk permanent grassland Juneplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMonthly soil erosion risk maps for Swiss permanent grassland with a spatial resolution of 100m. The maps show the average soil loss in tons per hectare and month. Shades of green, yellow and red mean a low, average and high risk of erosion, respectively.The monthly soil erosion risk maps were calculated using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE). For this RUSLE application, the monthly dynamic of the rainfall erosivity factor (R-factor) and cover and management factor (C-factor) was considered as follows: A(month)= R(month)*K*C(month)*L*S*P where A(month) is the soil loss in tons per hectare and month and R(month) and C(month) are the monthly R-factor (MJ mm ha⁻¹ h⁻¹ month⁻¹) and C-factor (dimensionless). The other erosion factors are soil erodibility (K-factor), slope length (L-factor), slope steepness (S-factor) and support practices (P-factor). The RUSLE factors were tailored to the specific environmental conditions of Swiss permanent grassland. The P-factor was included in the calculation as a constant with value 1 due to a lack of spatial information on grazing management and its effect on soil erosion. | ch.bafu.erosion-gruenland_bodenabtrag_jun |
| Erosion risk permanent grassland Mar.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMonthly soil erosion risk maps for Swiss permanent grassland with a spatial resolution of 100m. The maps show the average soil loss in tons per hectare and month. Shades of green, yellow and red mean a low, average and high risk of erosion, respectively.The monthly soil erosion risk maps were calculated using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE). For this RUSLE application, the monthly dynamic of the rainfall erosivity factor (R-factor) and cover and management factor (C-factor) was considered as follows: A(month)= R(month)*K*C(month)*L*S*P where A(month) is the soil loss in tons per hectare and month and R(month) and C(month) are the monthly R-factor (MJ mm ha⁻¹ h⁻¹ month⁻¹) and C-factor (dimensionless). The other erosion factors are soil erodibility (K-factor), slope length (L-factor), slope steepness (S-factor) and support practices (P-factor). The RUSLE factors were tailored to the specific environmental conditions of Swiss permanent grassland. The P-factor was included in the calculation as a constant with value 1 due to a lack of spatial information on grazing management and its effect on soil erosion. | ch.bafu.erosion-gruenland_bodenabtrag_mrz |
| Erosion risk permanent grassland Mayplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMonthly soil erosion risk maps for Swiss permanent grassland with a spatial resolution of 100m. The maps show the average soil loss in tons per hectare and month. Shades of green, yellow and red mean a low, average and high risk of erosion, respectively.The monthly soil erosion risk maps were calculated using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE). For this RUSLE application, the monthly dynamic of the rainfall erosivity factor (R-factor) and cover and management factor (C-factor) was considered as follows: A(month)= R(month)*K*C(month)*L*S*P where A(month) is the soil loss in tons per hectare and month and R(month) and C(month) are the monthly R-factor (MJ mm ha⁻¹ h⁻¹ month⁻¹) and C-factor (dimensionless). The other erosion factors are soil erodibility (K-factor), slope length (L-factor), slope steepness (S-factor) and support practices (P-factor). The RUSLE factors were tailored to the specific environmental conditions of Swiss permanent grassland. The P-factor was included in the calculation as a constant with value 1 due to a lack of spatial information on grazing management and its effect on soil erosion. | ch.bafu.erosion-gruenland_bodenabtrag_mai |
| Erosion risk permanent grassland Nov.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMonthly soil erosion risk maps for Swiss permanent grassland with a spatial resolution of 100m. The maps show the average soil loss in tons per hectare and month. Shades of green, yellow and red mean a low, average and high risk of erosion, respectively.The monthly soil erosion risk maps were calculated using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE). For this RUSLE application, the monthly dynamic of the rainfall erosivity factor (R-factor) and cover and management factor (C-factor) was considered as follows: A(month)= R(month)*K*C(month)*L*S*P where A(month) is the soil loss in tons per hectare and month and R(month) and C(month) are the monthly R-factor (MJ mm ha⁻¹ h⁻¹ month⁻¹) and C-factor (dimensionless). The other erosion factors are soil erodibility (K-factor), slope length (L-factor), slope steepness (S-factor) and support practices (P-factor). The RUSLE factors were tailored to the specific environmental conditions of Swiss permanent grassland. The P-factor was included in the calculation as a constant with value 1 due to a lack of spatial information on grazing management and its effect on soil erosion. | ch.bafu.erosion-gruenland_bodenabtrag_nov |
| Erosion risk permanent grassland Oct.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMonthly soil erosion risk maps for Swiss permanent grassland with a spatial resolution of 100m. The maps show the average soil loss in tons per hectare and month. Shades of green, yellow and red mean a low, average and high risk of erosion, respectively.The monthly soil erosion risk maps were calculated using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE). For this RUSLE application, the monthly dynamic of the rainfall erosivity factor (R-factor) and cover and management factor (C-factor) was considered as follows: A(month)= R(month)*K*C(month)*L*S*P where A(month) is the soil loss in tons per hectare and month and R(month) and C(month) are the monthly R-factor (MJ mm ha⁻¹ h⁻¹ month⁻¹) and C-factor (dimensionless). The other erosion factors are soil erodibility (K-factor), slope length (L-factor), slope steepness (S-factor) and support practices (P-factor). The RUSLE factors were tailored to the specific environmental conditions of Swiss permanent grassland. The P-factor was included in the calculation as a constant with value 1 due to a lack of spatial information on grazing management and its effect on soil erosion. | ch.bafu.erosion-gruenland_bodenabtrag_okt |
| Erosion risk permanent grassland Sep.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMonthly soil erosion risk maps for Swiss permanent grassland with a spatial resolution of 100m. The maps show the average soil loss in tons per hectare and month. Shades of green, yellow and red mean a low, average and high risk of erosion, respectively.The monthly soil erosion risk maps were calculated using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE). For this RUSLE application, the monthly dynamic of the rainfall erosivity factor (R-factor) and cover and management factor (C-factor) was considered as follows: A(month)= R(month)*K*C(month)*L*S*P where A(month) is the soil loss in tons per hectare and month and R(month) and C(month) are the monthly R-factor (MJ mm ha⁻¹ h⁻¹ month⁻¹) and C-factor (dimensionless). The other erosion factors are soil erodibility (K-factor), slope length (L-factor), slope steepness (S-factor) and support practices (P-factor). The RUSLE factors were tailored to the specific environmental conditions of Swiss permanent grassland. The P-factor was included in the calculation as a constant with value 1 due to a lack of spatial information on grazing management and its effect on soil erosion. | ch.bafu.erosion-gruenland_bodenabtrag_sep |
| Fishplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigWithin the National Surface Water Quality Monitoring Programme (NAWA), water quality is recorded jointly by the federal and cantonal authorities at around 100 monitoring stations. The biological water status is assessed on the basis of fish investigations by the fish module in the Modular Step Procedure (www.modul-stufen-konzept.ch). Fish are present in almost all streams and rivers. Due to their complex and distinctive habitat requirements, they are good indicators of the morphological and hydrological water status. The mobility and migratory behaviour of many fish species also help to identify the passability and interconnectedness of the watercourses. | ch.bafu.gewaesserschutz-biologischer_zustand_fische |
| Flood alert mapplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe flood alert map shows the current flood danger level (1 to 5) for all and for the regions in relation to small and medium-sized rivers.The rivers of national interest are divided into individual stretches of river, each of which has a defined discharge gauging station. The forecast is based on a hydrological model and various weather models. Depending on how the forecasters assess and interpret the models, individual stretches of river and lakes are colour-coded by danger level. If necessary, the FOEN forecasters may request more detailed information on weather developments and the status of snow cover from MeteoSwiss and/or the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF). The FOEN also issues alerts and information when a strong increase in discharge is expected locally on small and medium-sized rivers. In such cases – especially during thunderstorms with heavy rainfall – it is not possible to predict precisely which water bodies will be affected. Therefore, the regions likely to be affected are marked on the flood alert map. For small and medium-sized rivers, there are only two possible danger levels in advance of an event: low/no danger (green) and flood danger (yellow, no indication of severity). Red is also used to indicate a very large flood in progress; this is based on current readings and is not issued in advance. | ch.bafu.hydroweb-warnkarte_national |
| Flood crest gaugeplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis set of data depicts the locations of the federal flood measuring stations, known as "Hochwassergrenzwertpegel". The data was collected in 2005; readings are no longer being taken. The stations were usually equipped with flood crest gauges, on which the maximum water level reached between readings was only read off a few times a year. | ch.bafu.hydrologie-hochwassergrenzwertpegel |
| Flood hazard levelsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map shows the current discharge at all the stations, as compared with flood hazard levels. | ch.bafu.hydroweb-messstationen_gefahren |
| Flood statisticsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigData on flood events is managed and statistically evaluated by the FOEN; the findings are made available in the form of result sheets. A systematic statistical evaluation of flood data from the discharge measurement network has been carried out since 1986. For a long time the Hydrology Division applied the "Recommendations on flood risk estimation" issued by the German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste (DVWK 1979; now DWA). From 2014 it has used a new method set. | ch.bafu.hydrologie-hochwasserstatistik |
| Grayling: distribution areaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe data on grayling populations of national im-portance includes four subproducts; the distribution area layer includes the sections of watercourses with 20 major grayling populations of national importance. The core data come from the atlas of fish and cyclostome distribution in Switzerland (Pedroli et al. 1991), cantonal catch statistics and information from the cantonal management of fisheries. | ch.bafu.fischerei-aeschen_verbreitungsgebiet |
| Graylings: core areasplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe data on grayling populations of national importance includes three subproducts; the core zones layer includes the areas of particular importance for grayling populations, based on biological and/or ecomorphological characteristics at fisheries. The core data come from the atlas of fish and cyclostome distribution in Switzerland (Pedroli et al. 1991), cantonal catch statistics and information from the cantonal management of fisheries. | ch.bafu.fischerei-aeschen_kernzonen |
| Graylings: larva habitatsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe data on grayling populations of national importance includes four subproducts; the larva habitats layer includes the areas in which larva were monitored. The core data come from the atlas of fish and cyclostome distribution in Switzerland (Pedroli et al. 1991), cantonal catch statistics and information from cantonal management of fisheries. | ch.bafu.fischerei-aeschen_larvenhabitate |
| Graylings: spawning groundsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe data on grayling populations of national importance includes four sub-products; the spawning grounds layer includes the areas in which natural reproduction occurs. The core data come from the atlas of fish and cyclostome distribution in Switzerland (Pedroli et al. 1991), cantonal catch statistics and information from the cantonal management of fisheries. | ch.bafu.fischerei-aeschen_laichplaetze |
| Groundwater bodiesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe groundwater bodies layer shows a simplified and comprehensive breakdown of hydrogeological overview units for Switzerland. The groundwater bodies here have not been developed as management units but as technical elements of environmental reports published by the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment, FOEN. They currently serve as a spatial reference when supplying national data on the state of groundwater throughout Switzerland to the European Environment Agency. The groundwater bodies were measured using a GIS and taking account of the main criteria, including river basins and the dominant aquifers as well as specific size criteria. All of the parameters applied come from datasets available across Switzerland, in particular layer 500: groundwater resources. | ch.bafu.grundwasserkoerper |
| Groundwater level/spring dischargeplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map provides an overview of the current groundwater levels and spring discharges in Switzerland compared with the expected conditions. The data is shown as below, above or equal to the long-term average for each month. The calculation is based on percentiles of the dataset for the full monitoring period (basic data in m amsl and l/min or m3/s). A figure significantly lower than the average conditions (low groundwater level or spring discharge) is reached if the current value is below the long-term 10% percentile, i.e. it is among the lowest 10% of all the data ever measured for the relevant month. A groundwater level or spring discharge between the 10% and 90% percentiles means that conditions are normal. Conversely, a figure significantly higher than the long-term average conditions (high groundwater level or spring discharge) is reached if the current value is above the 90% percentile. Source: NAQUA National Groundwater Monitoring. | ch.bafu.hydroweb-messstationen_grundwasserzustand |
| Groundwater temperatureplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map provides an overview of Switzerland's current groundwater temperatures. The calculation is based on percentiles of the dataset for the standard period 1991–2020 or, in the case of a shorter data series, the standard period 2001–2020 (basic data in °C). A figure significantly lower than the average conditions (low groundwater temperature) is reached if the current value is below the long-term 10th percentile, i.e. it is among the lowest 10% of all the data measured for the relevant month in the standard period. A groundwater temperature between the 10th and 90th percentiles means that conditions are normal. However, a figure significantly higher than the long-term average conditions (high groundwater temperature) is reached if the current value is above the 90th percentile. | ch.bafu.hydroweb-messstationen_grundwassertemperatur |
| Groundwater: Nitrateplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigNitrates are an essential food for plants. Nitrates enter into groundwater mainly through excess agricultural or mineral fertilizers. Under the Waters Protection Ordinance (WPO), nitrate concentrations in groundwater should not exceed 25 mg/l . Nitrate concentrations in Swiss groundwater are measured as part of the NAQUA National Groundwater Monitoring program. The national groundwater monitoring network includes more than 500 monitoring sites and is run by the FOEN in close collaboration with the cantons. Source: NAQUA National Groundwater Monitoring program, Federal Office of the Environment | ch.bafu.naqua-grundwasser_nitrat |
| Groundwater: VOCplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) include various organic substances, such as monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (MAH) and volatile halogenated hydrocarbons (VHH). MAHs and VHHs are used and processed as solvents, coolants or raw materials in industry and commerce. Fuels also contain VOCs. These substances can enter groundwater through production, transport and storage processes or even when they are used or removed. Under the Waters Protection Ordi-nance (WPO), concentrations of monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in groundwater should not exceed 1 micrograms/l. Concentrations of various volatile organic compounds in Swiss groundwater are recorded as part of the NAQUA National Groundwater Monitoring program. The National Groundwater Monitoring Network includes more than 500 monitoring sites and is run by the FOEN in close collaboration with the cantons.Source: NAQUA National Groundwater Monitor-ing, Federal Office of the Environment | ch.bafu.naqua-grundwasser_voc |
| HUG gauging stationsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSince 1957 the hydrology division of the FOEN has operated a network of hydrological study areas aimed at observing long-term changes in the water regime within Switzerland’s most natural catchment areas and reflecting the scope of its wide-ranging climatic regions. Therefore, it covers the natural depth of runoff for about 40 catchment areas and calculates the monthly and annual area precipitation for many of these areas as well as their annual evaporation. | ch.bafu.hydrologie-untersuchungsgebiete_stationen |
| HUG hydrological study areasplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSince 1957 the hydrology division of the FOEN has operated a network of hydrological study areas aimed at observing long-term changes in the water regime within Switzerland’s most natural catchment areas and reflecting the scope of its wide-ranging climatic regions. Therefore, it covers the natural depth of runoff for about 40 catchment areas and calculates the monthly and annual area precipitation for many of these areas as well as their annual evaporation. | ch.bafu.hydrologie-untersuchungsgebiete |
| Hydrogeological map 100plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigPublished by the Federal Office for the Environment FOEN, the specialist office of the Swiss Geological Survey responsible for hydrogeology.The hydrogeological map 1:100,000 shows the subsurface from the perspective of three disciplines: geology, hydrology and hydrogeology. The subsurface is classified according to lithological-petrographical criteria and permeability. Point and line data (springs, wells, hydraulic connections, groundwater resources, etc.) indicate the flow paths of groundwater and its exploitation at wells and tapped springs. The representation at a scale of 100,000 provides insight into the regional hydrogeological conditions. The following maps are available: 1. Bözberg/Beromünster, 1972; 2. Lake Constance, 1980; 3. Panixerpass, 1985; 4. Biel-Bienne, 1991/92; 5. Toggenburg, 1993/94; 6. Saane, 1999; 8. Vallorbe - Léman nord, 2006; 7. Basel, 2014. For North West Switzerland, a seamless vector data set of maps 4, 6, 7 and 8 was created. The data can be obtained from the FOEN (www.bafu.admin.ch Data, indicators, maps). | ch.bafu.hydrogeologische-karte_100 |
| Hydrogeological sketchplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigGroundwater is present in all subterranean rock. This map gives a hydrogeological overview of Switzerland and its various types of aquifers. Important unconsolidated aquifers are located in the unconsolidated sediments of the major river valleys on the plateau and in Alpine valleys. Fissured aquifers in are widely distributed throughout the plateau and the Alps, whereas karstified aquifers can be found in the Alps and along the Jura mountains. | ch.bafu.hydrogeologie-uebersichtskarte |
| Hydrological gauging stationsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe data show the locations of the stations in the basic monitoring network of the Hydrology Division of the FOEN. It includes all stations currently listed on the FOEN's home page. The basic monitoring network now comprises a total of 260 surface water gauging stations. In addition to lake water levels, river discharge is measured at 200 sites. 90% of all stations have automatic remote retrieval facilities. | ch.bafu.hydrologie-hydromessstationen |
| Karst catchment unitsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Karst catchment units layer consists of the unit areas from which similar groundwater flow behaviour towards the karst spring can be expected. In particular, it allows for the phenomenon typical of karst regions that a subunit of the catchment can drain in different directions according to the hydrological conditions and therefore can feed several karst systems or springs (diffluence). The information in the categories Karst regions and Karst groundwater, respectively, is based on hydrogeological 3D models (KARSYS approach). It was developed, with the support of the cantons, by the Swiss Institute for Speleology and Karst Studies SISKA and is published by the Federal Office for the Environment FOEN. | ch.bafu.karst-einzugsgebietseinheiten |
| Karst catchmentsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Karst catchments layer depicts those areas where seepage water flows into a specific spring and feeds it. Catchments can occasionally overlap, namely where sections of them drain towards different karst springs simultaneously (diffluence). The karst catchments are linked to the Karst springs: when a catchment is selected, the karst springs fed by it are highlighted. The information in the categories Karst regions and Karst groundwater, respectively, is based on hydrogeological 3D models (KARSYS approach). It was developed, with the support of the cantons, by the Swiss Institute for Speleology and Karst Studies SISKA and is published by the Federal Office for the Environment FOEN. | ch.bafu.karst-einzugsgebiete |
| Karst springs and swallow holesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Karst springs and swallow holes layer shows the main points where groundwater emerges from the karst system as well as important infiltration points. Distinctions are made between tapped and untapped as well as temporary and permanent springs. The karst springs are linked to the associated karst catchments: When a spring is selected, the catchment from which it is fed is highlighted. The information in the categories Karst regions and Karst groundwater, respectively, is based on hydrogeological 3D models (KARSYS approach). It was developed, with the support of the cantons, by the Swiss Institute for Speleology and Karst Studies SISKA and is published by the Federal Office for the Environment FOEN. | ch.bafu.karst-quellen_schwinden |
| Karst water resourcesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Karst water resources layer shows the extent of the water-saturated zone of a karstified aquifer projected to the surface. It is determined by the karst water level and therefore the elevation of the main point of emergence (spring) of that karst system. The information in the categories Karst regions and Karst groundwater, respectively, is based on hydrogeological 3D models (KARSYS approach). It was developed, with the support of the cantons, by the Swiss Institute for Speleology and Karst Studies SISKA and is published by the Federal Office for the Environment FOEN. | ch.bafu.karst-ausdehnung_grundwasservorkommen |
| Low-flow statisticsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigA wide variety of parameters may be used to describe low-flow events. The FOEN Hydrology Division's low-flow statistics are based on the recommendations of the German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste (DWA, formerly DVWK, 1982/1992). They include the annual values for the lowest mean discharge over a given number of days x (NMxQ). The parameter NMxQ is of interest in relation to planned withdrawals or releases. The data are updated annually. | ch.bafu.hydrologie-niedrigwasserstatistik |
| Macrophytesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigWithin the National Surface Water Quality Monitoring Programme (NAWA), water quality is recorded jointly by the federal and cantonal authorities at around 100 monitoring stations. The biological water status is assessed on the basis of macrophyte investigations by the Canton of Zurich method (www.gewaesserqualitaet.zh.ch/fg_methoden [only available in German]). Macrophytes (aquatic plants) such as vascular plants, mosses and algae detectable with the naked eye record the conditions prevailing in the water due to their immobility and long lifetimes. They indicate the overall environmental status, particularly the hydraulic-structural conditions in the water. | ch.bafu.gewaesserschutz-biologischer_zustand_makrophyten |
| Macrozoobenthosplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_big. Within the National Surface Water Quality Monitoring Programme (NAWA), water quality is recorded jointly by the federal and cantonal authorities at around 100 monitoring stations. The biological water status is assessed on the basis of macrozoobenthos investigations by the macrozoobenthos module in the Modular Stepwise Procedure (www.modul-stufen-konzept.ch). The outcome of anthropogenic interference in the rivers is generally assumed to be reduced biodiversity, which particularly affects some insects. The small invertebrates on the bed of a watercourse are called macrozoobenthos. A large part of the life cycle of these organisms is spent in the water, which makes them suitable bioindicators because they integrate the water status throughout their life span and because their requirements in terms of water quality and habitat are largely well known | ch.bafu.gewaesserschutz-biologischer_zustand_makrozoobenthos |
| Mean discharges in the futureplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map shows the percentage changes in summer runoff towards the end of the century (2070-2099) compared to the reference period (1981 - 2010) as calculated in the hydrological scenarios Hydro-CH2018 for a scenario without climate change mitigation (RCP8.5). Shown in each case is the median of the entire range of simulations. In summer, the hydrological scenarios show a median runoff decrease of 30-50% without climate change mitigation by the end of the century. Responsible for this decrease are reduced summer precipitation, higher evapotranspiration and the decrease of glacier and snowmelt water. In the Hydro-CH2018 project, which is a thematic area of the National Centre for Climate Services (NCCS, www.nccs.admin.ch) and is led by the FOEN, various specialized hydrological models were used depending on the research question. For this reason, it is possible that several, slightly different results are available at certain stations, e.g. Thur Andelfingen (details can be found in the synthesis report "Impacts of climate change on Swiss water bodies"). Clicking on the link in the object information will take you to the Hydrological Atlas of Switzerland, where all results for all stations, all climate scenarios and all time periods including uncertainty range can be found. | ch.bafu.mittlere-abfluesse_zukunft |
| Mean runoff (m³/s) and regimeplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigFor the entire Swiss river network natural runoff (m³/s) values (monthly and annual means) have been modeled and the flow regime types determined. «MQ-GWN-CH» constitutes a dataset for the entire medium-scale river network of Switzerland. No runoff values are given for rivers with watershed areas < 3 km²(limit of application of the underlying dataset) and ≥ 500 km²(given that in general for such cases a hydrometric station is available within a useful distance). The latter starts from the assumption that measured data are as a matter of principle to be preferred to modeled estimates. | ch.bafu.mittlere-abfluesse |
| Monitoring stations air qualityplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe National Air Pollution Monitoring Network (NABEL) monitors air quality at 16 different locations in Switzerland. The monitoring stations are spread over the entire country and measure pollution levels in different types of situations (e.g. streets in city centres, residential areas, rural sites). The NABEL air quality monitoring stations yield different results depending on the type of location. Comparisons of air quality are therefore only possible among stations covering similar location types, not among geographic areas per se. | ch.bafu.nabelstationen |
| NAQUA-QUANT Monitoring sitesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigGroundwater is the result of the percolation of rainfall and the infiltration of river water. Groundwater levels and spring discharges therefore respond – though possibly with a delay – to precipitation events and dry spells. The state and variation of groundwater and spring discharges are recorded within the framework of the QUANT module of the NAQUA National Groundwater Monitoring. The monitoring network of the QUANT module consists of some 100 monitoring sites and is operated by the FOEN in close collaboration with cantonal authorities. Source: NAQUA National Groundwater Monitoring, Federal Office for the Environment. | ch.bafu.hydroweb-messstationen_grundwasser |
| Nase spawning groundsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe data includes the coordinates of spawning grounds in Switzerland (around 100 sites) as well as the average number of breeding animals (10-year average). The FOEN conducted a nationwide nase monitoring program between 1995 and 2004 in collaboration with cantonal fishery authorities. This involved determining the reproductive potential of this highly endangered fish that is protected across Europe under the Bern Convention. | ch.bafu.fischerei-nasenlaichplaetze |
| Nitrateplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigWithin the National Surface Water Quality Monitoring Programme (NAWA), water quality is recorded jointly by the federal and cantonal authorities at around 100 monitoring stations. The chemical water status is assessed on the basis of the nitrate concentration by the “Physicochemical Water Quality, Nutrients” method in the Modular Stepwise Procedure (MSP / MSK www.modul-stufen-konzept.ch). Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for aquatic organisms and is taken up by plants mainly in the form of nitrates (NO3-). Most of the inorganic nitrogen present in surface waters is in the form of nitrate. Limitation of algae and plant growth due to low nitrate levels is the exception in Swiss waters. No negative effects on the biocoenoses in the water caused by nitrate concentrations of less than 10 mg/l N are observed. Nitrate concentrations above 1.5 mg/l N are generally indicative of runoff and leaching from agricultural land or infiltration of municipal wastewater. The numerical requirement in the Waters Protection Ordinance for nitrate in surface waters used as a source of drinking water is 5.6 mg/l. | ch.bafu.gewaesserschutz-chemischer_zustand_nitrat |
| Nitriteplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigWithin the National Surface Water Quality Monitoring Programme (NAWA), water quality is recorded jointly by the federal and cantonal authorities at around 100 monitoring stations. The chemical water status is assessed on the basis of the nitrite concentration by the “Physicochemical Water Quality, Nutrients” method in the Modular Stepwise Procedure (www.modul-stufen-konzept.ch). Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for aquatic organisms. Most of the inorganic nitrogen present in surface waters is in the form of nitrate. Anoxic conditions can lead to the formation of nitrogen compounds reduced from nitrate, e.g. nitrite (NO2-). Nitrite is highly toxic to fish, particularly salmonids. | ch.bafu.gewaesserschutz-chemischer_zustand_nitrit |
| PKD (proliferative kidney disease)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe list provides information about this disease and names the bodies of water where PKD (proliferative kidney disease) had been detected in fish. The diagnosis is based on the detection of the causative agent in histological slides (prepared at the centre for fish and wildlife medicine - Zentrum für Fisch- und Wildtiermedizin). The list reflects current knowledge on the spread of the disease. It is continuously updated. | ch.bafu.fischerei-proliferative_nierenkrankheit |
| Phosphateplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigWithin the National Surface Water Quality Monitoring Programme (NAWA), water quality is recorded jointly by the federal and cantonal authorities at around 100 monitoring stations. The chemical water status is assessed on the basis of the phosphate concentration by the “Physicochemical Water Quality, Nutrients” method in the Modular Stepwise Procedure (www.modul-stufen-konzept.ch). Orthophosphate (PO43-) represents the direct physiologically effective phosphorus component for plants and is an indicator of anthropogenic nutrient loading in surface waters. In contrast to lakes, phosphorus in rivers and streams is not normally limiting for algae and plant growth. Thus a higher phosphate concentration in a river does not represent a eutrophication risk for the watercourse, but does indicate a concentration which is incompatible with the natural state as a result of anthropogenic inputs. | ch.bafu.gewaesserschutz-chemischer_zustand_phosphat |
| REN watercourses / lakesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe National Ecological Network (REN) was developed in close collaboration with cantonal authorities for the protec-tion of nature and landscapes. It issues a technical/sciencific report that presents the Swiss landscape from an ecological perspective. It shows the divisions and connections between habitats on maps in a scale of 1:500,000 and 1:100,000 and considers not only the current situation, but also the potential of the landscape. This foreward-looking, holistic approach provides a total picture of the large ecological networks in the country. Maps of specific networks show the corresponding core and distribution areas as well as the continua and corridors of the 5 specific networks. The network situation of each specific network is illustrated in another series of maps. | ch.bafu.ren-fliessgewaesser_seen |
| River Typologyplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe typology of rivers groups the diversity of Swiss rivers according to abiotic, physiographic criteria, not considering anthropogenic impacts. They are a basis for assessment of the ecological state of rivers and represent a useful guidance for rehabilitation measures. | ch.bafu.typisierung-fliessgewaesser |
| River basinsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe river basins form the uppermost aggregation level for the "Topographical catchment areas of Swiss waterbodies" geodata set. The large areas with a surface area of usually more than 1000km² are drained by large watercourses: the Rhine, Aar, Reuss, Limmat, Thur, Rhône, Ticino, Inn, Adda and Adige. | ch.bafu.hydrologischer-atlas_flussgebiete |
| Situation of rivers and lakesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map shows the current Swissriver discharges and lake water levels compared with the monthly percentiles of the long term hourly averages (expressed in percentiles). The percentiles are calculated every month based on the "long term series" of hourly average measurements. The hourly averages from the start of measurements to date are compiled separately for each month, The percentile defines what proportion of the data is higher or lower than a specific limit. A flow at the 95% percentile means that 95% of the flows measured in the month in question are below that threshold (only 5% are above it). | ch.bafu.hydroweb-messstationen_zustand |
| Stations hydrological forecastsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map provides an overview of stations forecasted by FEWS. | ch.bafu.hydroweb-messstationen_vorhersage |
| Stocking mapplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigFor the creation of the Switzerland-wide map of riparian woody vegetation, calculations were made based on available geodata. Riparian woodland was defined as vegetation over 2.5 m in height. It was calculated for a 15 m wide riparian strip along each of the rivers and lakes (stocking in the riparian strip) and for the riparian area of the rivers (overhanging vegetation). Stocking was calculated for all open water bodies with a width of 1 m or more. The following data bases were used: - Vegetation height model from the National Forest Inventory. - Land cover from the swisstopo topographic landscape model swissTLM3D - Water network from the topographic landscape model swissTLM3D of swisstopo - Ecomorphology data from the FOEN and the cantons of St. Gallen and Zug | ch.bafu.gewaesser-uferbestockung_vegetation |
| Stocking of river banksplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigVegetation performs important functions. It provides shade for rivers, thus reducing peak water temperatures. In the context of global warming, this is increasingly important. Furthermore, reforestation reduces bank erosion and retains pollutants.The dataset shows the proportion [%] of the stocking of the two 15-metre-wide river banks. Forestation was defined as vegetation taller than 2.5 meters. It was calculated for all free-flowing rivers with a width greater than 1 meter. The vegetation height model of the National Forest Inventory served as the data basis. | ch.bafu.gewaesser-uferbestockung |
| Temperature monitoring stationsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe data set represents the locations of the stations in the water temperature monitoring network of the Hydrology Department of the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN). It includes all the existing stations. The FOEN temperature monitoring network is limited to watercourses. | ch.bafu.hydrologie-wassertemperaturmessstationen |
| Total Phosphorusplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigWithin the National Surface Water Quality Monitoring Programme (NAWA), water quality is recorded jointly by the federal and cantonal authorities at around 100 monitoring stations. The chemical water status is assessed on the basis of the total phosphorus concentration by the “Physicochemical Water Quality, Nutrients” method in the Modular Stepwise Procedure (www.modul-stufen-konzept.ch). Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for aquatic organisms. Phosphorus can enter a watercourse in a diffuse manner from agricultural land, and at specific points through wastewater infiltration and stormwater overflows, or by erosion of rock containing phosphorus due to weathering. In contrast to lakes, phosphorus in rivers and streams is not normally limiting for algae and plant growth. As inputs from natural sources are generally low, total phosphorus is primarily an indicator of anthropogenic pollution. | ch.bafu.gewaesserschutz-chemischer_zustand_phosphor_gesamt |
| Total bedload database (CH)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigA bedload transport database for surface waters throughout Switzerland. Following the devastating events of the summer of 1987, which caused major damage in many regions of Switzerland, the Operational Hydrology Working Group (GHO) proposed that a bedload transport database should be set up. The SOLID database was developed by the FOEN in collaboration with the cantonal authorities and research institutes, which provide data on the amount of material transported or deposited in sediment traps. The amounts are estimated with the aid of measuring instruments or by emptying these traps. The SOLID database comprises records from about a hundred sediment traps. | ch.bafu.feststoffe-geschiebemessnetz |
| Tracer testsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigTracer tests are one of the main techniques used in applied hydrogeology to track the movement of water. The layer displays the injection points of tracer tests that have been recorded in the InfoTracer database since 1984. InfoTracer is the FOEN’s tool for coordinating information between institutions which perform tracer tests, usually private consultancies or research institutes, and the environmental agencies of the cantons. This layer provides an overview of past tracer tests as well as information about the perimeter for new injections. Tracers are generally injected directly into groundwater, into the unsaturated zone or into surface waters which potentially interact with groundwater. In order to avoid repetition and unnecessary injection of tracers, respectively, as well as to prevent interference between different simultaneous tracer experiments InfoTracer also includes tracer test metadata (date, injection point and setting, tracer type used, institution responsible), however does not archive their results. | ch.bafu.hydrogeologie-markierversuche |
| Underground flow pathsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Underground flow paths layer indicates the probable direction taken by the groundwater in karst regions within the catchments towards the relevant spring. These interpretations are also based on the results of tracer tests to verify presumed flow patterns. The information in the categories Karst regions and Karst groundwater, respectively, is based on hydrogeological 3D models (KARSYS approach). It was developed, with the support of the cantons, by the Swiss Institute for Speleology and Karst Studies SISKA and is published by the Federal Office for the Environment FOEN. | ch.bafu.karst-unterirdische_fliesswege |
| Water monitoring stations CHplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe data set represents the monitoring stations where the water status is recorded. The cantons are responsible for water protection enforcement, as they are for other environmentally relevant aspects, and perform most of the water analyses. The Federal Government's role is limited to analyses of national relevance. The cantonal and federal data are collected in the Water Condition Database (DBGZ) held by the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN). | ch.bafu.hydrologie-gewaesserzustandsmessstationen |
| Water monitoring stations Conf.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe National River Monitoring and Survey Programme (NADUF) tracks the concentrations of substances occurring in selected Swiss watercourses. NADUF, launched in 1972, is a project run jointly by the FOEN, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) and, since 2003, the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL). | ch.bafu.hydrologie-daueruntersuchung_fliessgewaesser |
| Water network 1:2,000,000plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn extract from the VECTOR25 water network (Federal Office of Topography swisstopo) – version GW07 for the 1:2 million map displays. | ch.bafu.vec25-gewaessernetz_2000 |
| Water temperature riversplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map provides an overview of current water temperatures in Switzerland's rivers. | ch.bafu.hydroweb-messstationen_temperatur |
FOEN - Fauna Flora
| Name | WMS Layer |
| Alp. Floodplains outside Fed. Inv.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAs past of the systematic inventory of flood plains, properties that were until recently not evaluated as having national significance will also be included in the federal inventory. As a general rule, these properties have undergone a selection and evaluation process and show specific qualities that can have regional or local significance. The FOEN publishes them as properties outside the Federal Inventory so they can be assessed by the responsible specialist agencies and the interested public. | ch.bafu.auen-ausserhalb_bundesinventar_alpin |
| Alps with livestock guardian dogsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe return of large predators to Switzerland has led to the use of livestock guardian dogs on our alpine pastures. Herd guards are used to protect livestock against larger predators (e.g., wolf, bear). The Federal Office for the Environment promotes the protection of the herds with herd protection dogs under the following conditions: the dogs must be well trained and kept (see JSV Article 10 quarter). The Confederation commissioned AGRIDEA to lead the herd protection program. At present about 350 officially recognized herd protection dogs are used in Switzerland. They are stationed on alpine pastures with a high risk of danger by large predators. The majority of the dogs are used to protect sheep and goats, while some are used to protect cow herds. Pastures protected by official herd shelters are collected in this geodataset to be visualized. | ch.bafu.alpweiden-herdenschutzhunde |
| Amphibian migration conflictsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSince the mid-1950s, the number of amphibians being killed on roads has increased dramatically. Every year, hundreds of thousands of amphibians cross roads in Switzerland during their migration between land habitats and spawning grounds and are often killed on the roads if there are no protective measures in place. Not only is this a safety problem for traffic, but it is also causing massive declines in amphibian populations. Migration within populations always occurs along more or less the same migration routes. Migration is seasonal and allows temporary use of different, spatially distinct habitat types. These migration movements are essential to the survival of the populations. Info fauna karch keeps a database of conflict sites between amphibian migration and transport infrastructure. There are currently just under 2,000 known conflict sites, known as “amphibian migration sites”. Depending on the size of the amphibian population, traffic density and the possibilities on site, the protection measures included here are implemented, such as installing small animal tunnels and guiding devices, temporary amphibian fences, temporary road closures or temporary patrols. The known conflict sites of amphibian migration in Switzerland are included in this geodata set and can be visualised. | ch.bafu.amphibienwanderung-verkehrskonflikte |
| Amphibians appendix 3plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThere are currently 19 different amphibian species that live in Switzerland, and nearly all of them are included in the Red List of Threatened Species. The areas that contain wetland habitats have shrunken to less than one-tenth of their original size in the last 100 years, which is why remaining habitats must be protected. Most species prefer small still bodies of water, such as pools and ponds, for spawning. In addition to small pools and major wetland complexes, gravel and clay pits make up a large portion (approximately one-fifth of all objects) of the inventory. Due to their use, they have developed into nature-near sites that should be protected. The stationary objects are divided up into different spawning sites: Site A implies conservation sites. Site B includes narrower land habitats and buffer zones. These areas are mostly used for agriculture and forestry. Shifting spawning sites include used pits, in which the dynamic condition for conservation of future amphibian stocks should be preserved. As the fourth federal inventory under Article 18a NCHA, in 2001 the Federal Council implemented the Federal Inventory of Amphibian Spawning Sites with 701 sites. The inventory was expanded in 2003, 2007 and 2017 and now contains 929 objects. | ch.bafu.bundesinventare-amphibien_anhang4 |
| Amphibians shifting sitesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThere are currently 19 different amphibian species that live in Switzerland, and nearly all of them are included in the Red List of Threatened Species. The areas that contain wetland habitats have shrunken to less than one-tenth of their original size in the last 100 years, which is why remaining habitats must be protected. Most species prefer small still bodies of water, such as pools and ponds, for spawning. In addition to small pools and major wetland complexes, gravel and clay pits make up a large portion (approximately one-fifth of all objects) of the inventory. Due to their use, they have developed into nature-near sites that should be protected. The stationary objects are divided up into different spawning sites: Site A implies conservation sites. Site B includes narrower land habitats and buffer zones. These areas are mostly used for agriculture and forestry. Shifting spawning sites include used pits, in which the dynamic condition for conservation of future amphibian stocks should be preserved. As the fourth federal inventory under Article 18a NCHA, in 2001 the Federal Council implemented the Federal Inventory of Amphibian Spawning Sites with 701 sites. The inventory was expanded in 2003, 2007 and 2017 and now contains 929 objects. | ch.bafu.bundesinventare-amphibien_wanderobjekte |
| Amphibians stationary objectsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThere are currently 19 different amphibian species that live in Switzerland, and nearly all of them are included in the Red List of Threatened Species. The areas that contain wetland habitats have shrunken to less than one-tenth of their original size in the last 100 years, which is why remaining habitats must be protected. Most species prefer small still bodies of water, such as pools and ponds, for spawning. In addition to small pools and major wetland complexes, gravel and clay pits make up a large portion (approximately one-fifth of all objects) of the inventory. Due to their use, they have developed into nature-near sites that should be protected. The stationary objects are divided up into different spawning sites: Site A implies conservation sites. Site B includes narrower land habitats and buffer zones. These areas are mostly used for agriculture and forestry. Shifting spawning sites include used pits, in which the dynamic condition for conservation of future amphibian stocks should be preserved. As the fourth federal inventory under Article 18a NCHA, in 2001 the Federal Council implemented the Federal Inventory of Amphibian Spawning Sites with 701 sites. The inventory was expanded in 2003, 2007 and 2017 and now contains 929 objects. | ch.bafu.bundesinventare-amphibien |
| Biogeographical regionsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe basis for establishing the biogeographical regions (in 6 or 12 classes) were the homogeneous surfaces of the river basins, where relevant and adequately extensive species information from the Info Fauna, Info Flora, Swiss Ornithological Institute and Bryophyte data centres was analysed and classified by groups of similarity. The fauna data were processed based on the Wohlgemuth method (1996), with the addition of further procedures for calculating indices of dissimilarity, species matrices and tests. The majority of the analyses were carried out with the help of the R open source software. As a first step, the results were presented in six groups, and then in twelve groups as a second step. With a few exceptions, the boundaries of catchment areas were formed: In a minority of cases, topographical criteria and expert advice were used. | ch.bafu.biogeographische_regionen |
| Cantons NFIplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAccording to the geometry of the data set, Switzerland is divided into cantons. Basel Stadt and Basel-Landschaft are considered as a single unit. | ch.bafu.landesforstinventar-kantone |
| Dry grasslands (DGS)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigDry grasslands are habitats with a wide variety of species that are marked by agricultural use. In accordance with the Federal Act on Protecting Nature and Cultural Heritage, the most important areas are mapped and assessed so that greater statutory protection can be granted to them through a federal inventory. Since the end of the 19th century, the stock of dry grasslands has decreased by about 90%. At the same time, indigenous species in these habitats are increasingly under pressure: Today, nearly 40% of all plant species and 50% of all animal species that depend on dry grassland sites are included in the Red List. The Federal Inventory of dry grassland sites contains 3951 sites. | ch.bafu.bundesinventare-trockenwiesen_trockenweiden |
| Dry grasslands appendix 2plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigDry grasslands are habitats with a wide variety of species that are marked by agricultural use. In accordance with the Federal Act on Protecting Nature and Cultural Heritage, the most important areas are mapped and assessed so that greater statutory protection can be granted to them through a federal inventory. Since the end of the 19th century, the stock of dry grasslands has decreased by about 90%. At the same time, indigenous species in these habitats are increasingly under pressure: Today, nearly 40% of all plant species and 50% of all animal species that depend on dry grassland sites are included in the Red List. The Federal Inventory of dry grassland sites contains 3951 sites. | ch.bafu.bundesinventare-trockenwiesen_trockenweiden_anhang2 |
| Economic regions NFIplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSwitzerland is divided into fourteen areas according to the geometry of the data set. They represent different forest growth and economic conditions and represent a refinement of the data set of production regions. | ch.bafu.landesforstinventar-wirtschaftsregionen |
| Fensplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigFens are vestiges of earlier natural and cultural landscapes and are in sharp decline. They are home to highly-adapted symbiotic communities of plants and animals that include a large number of endangered plant and animal species. The scientific fen inventory was conducted from 1987 to 90 by a work group on behalf of the FDHA. Under Art. 18a of Article 18a of the Federal Act of 1 Juli 1966 on the Protection of Nature and Cultural Heritage (NCHA), the Federal Council designates the biotopes of national importance, assesses their situation and sets conservation objectives for them. However, this occurs only after the cantons have been heard. In 1994, the Federal Council implemented the Fen Ordinance with the federal inventory, whose first series contained 728 sites. Its second series with 364 sites followed in 1997, and the third and final series with 71 sites in 1998. Some of the sites were revised in 2001, 2004, 2007, 2017 and 2021. The inventory now contains 1333 Objects. | ch.bafu.bundesinventare-flachmoore |
| Floodplainsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigFloodplains, namely natural habitats in the flood zones of watercourses, are in decline. The scientific inventory of floodplains was commissioned by the FDHA in May 1981 and compiled by vegetation research group of the Swiss Federal Institute for Foresty (now FSL). In accordance with Article 18a of the Federal Act of 1 July 1966 on the Protec-tion of Nature and Cultural Heritage (NCHA), which came into force on 1 February 1988, the Federal Council designates biotopes of national importance, assesses their situa-tion and sets conservation objectives for them. However, this occurs after the cantons have been heard. As the second federal inventory under Article 18a NCHA, in 1992 the Federal Council implemented the Federal Inventory of Floodplains with 169 floodplain sites. It has been expanded in 2001, 2003, 2007 and 2017. Between 1995 and 1997, the Inventory of Glacier Forelands and Alpine Floodplains (IGLES), a scientific inventory, developed the bases for the first expansion. Currently 326 objects are contained in the inventory and protected by law. | ch.bafu.bundesinventare-auen |
| Floodplains - Appendix 2plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigFloodplains, namely natural habitats in the flood zones of watercourses, are in decline. The scientific inventory of floodplains was commissioned by the FDHA in May 1981 and compiled by vegetation research group of the Swiss Federal Institute for Foresty (now FSL). In accordance with Article 18a of the Federal Act of 1 July 1966 on the Protec-tion of Nature and Cultural Heritage (NCHA), which came into force on 1 February 1988, the Federal Council designates biotopes of national importance, assesses their situa-tion and sets conservation objectives for them. However, this occurs after the cantons have been heard. As the second federal inventory under Article 18a NCHA, in 1992 the Federal Council implemented the Federal Inventory of Floodplains with 169 floodplain sites. It has been expanded in 2001, 2003, 2007 and 2017. Between 1995 and 1997, the Inventory of Glacier Forelands and Alpine Floodplains (IGLES), a scientific inventory, developed the bases for the first expansion. Currently 326 objects are contained in the inventory and protected by law. | ch.bafu.bundesinventare-auen_anhang2 |
| Floodplains AuLaVplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigUnder Art. 19 of the Off-Airport Landing Ordinance (AuLaV; SR 748.132.3), protected areas comprise national parks, raised and transition bogs, water and migratory bird reserves, fens, floodplains, federal hunting ban reserves, and mire landscapes of national importance in accordance with Art. 32h. Off-airport landings (taking off or landing, and picking up or setting down cargo or persons outside airfields) is basically prohibited for manned aircraft on protected areas. Based on the specific restrictions and conditions that apply to off-airport landings, a distinction is made in air navigation publications between 4 categories: 1. Game reserves 2. Mire landscapes 3. Floodplains 4. Other protected areas (raised and transition bogs, fens, water and migratory bird reserves, national parks). Each category of protected area is divided into two generalisation levels: in small-scale views, the protected areas are displayed for readability in generalised form and inversely proportional to area, with a lateral buffer of between 1 and 80 m. In the large-scale views, the perimeters of the protected site are displayed in the legally valid dimensions. Off-airport landings on floodplains are not permitted, subject to Art. 19 para. 3 and Art. 28. Off-airport landings in order to prevent natural hazards, for the construction or maintenance of buildings and installations in the public interest, off-airport landings on behalf of the competent cantonal authorities, and off-airport landings authorised by such authorities for the construction of maintenance of buildings and installations are permitted. | ch.bafu.schutzgebiete-aulav_auen |
| Floodplains outside the federal inventaryplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigOf all the floodplains mapped throughout Switzerland, the objects which have not been included in the federal inventory have been compiled in this dataset. A distinction has been made between objects that did not meet the assessment criteria for inclusion in the federal inventory (Quality II) and potentially nationally significant objects that have not, or not yet been included in the inventory (Quality I). | ch.bafu.auen-ausserhalb_bundesinventar |
| Floodplains vegetation mapsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigIn order to give cantons the option of taking the protection of floodplains of probable national importance into their own hands as quickly as possible, the Swiss Agency for the Environment, Forests and Landscape had a version of detailed vegetation mappings drawn up for the cantons showing all the objects to be reviewed. In the same way, vegetation maps were subsequently drawn up for the majority of the objects that were enlarged after the consultation process. A large number of these objects, as well as all of those newly included in the inventory as part of the second and third update and the 2007 revision (without alpine floodplains) were mapped with the help of photogrammetric infra-red aerial photographs according to the same system. | ch.bafu.auen-vegetationskarten |
| Forest mix rate NFIplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigInformation on the degree of forest mix rate NFI is modelled using remote sensing methods. Based on the freely available Copernicus (ESA) Sentinel-1 and -2 satellite data (image stacks from previous years), the proportion of deciduous and coniferous trees is evaluated nationwide in grid cells with a spatial resolution of 10 metres. A machine learning method is used for this purpose. Interpreted polygons of aerial photographs serve as reference data for the modelling. Each raster cell carries the information on the proportion of deciduous trees. The data set refers to all stands nationwide, not only to the LFI forest area. The spatially explicit forest mix rate NFI may differ from the mix rate NFI of the terrestrial sample survey. In the terrestrial determination of the degree of mixing, the basal area ratio of deciduous and coniferous trees is used. In the case of the forest mix rate NFI based on the Sentinel-1 and -2 satellite data, the ratio of the visible tree crowns of deciduous and coniferous tree proportions is calculated. | ch.bafu.landesforstinventar-waldmischungsgrad |
| Habitat Mapplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe dataset maps Swiss habitats according to the TypoCH classification ('Lebensräume der Schweiz', Delarze et al. 2015) area-wide, to at least the second level of detail of the classification (habitat group); if possible, up to the third level of detail (habitat type). The dataset relies on the existing Switzerland-wide land cover mapping from the Swisstopo Topographic Landscape Model (TLM) to record the coarse habitat classes at level 1 of the TypoCH classification and for habitat classes at the second level that can be well identified with this information (for example, class 1. water bodies, 3. glaciers, rock, debris and scree, 9. buildings). Habitat types were then mapped at a finer level of detail (TypoCH 3rd level where possible) using a combination of different methods, in particular distribution models based on machine learning and complex rule sets both of which rely heavily on Earth observation data. In total, 84 habitat types or groups are mapped. | ch.bafu.lebensraumkarte-schweiz |
| Hunting Ban Reservesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigFederal hunting bans have existed since 1875 and served the purpose of raising the populations of chamois, red deer and roe deer as well as ibex (cloven-hoofed game), which had become rare at that time due to persecution by hunting and competition from cattle. The present situation is characterized by high and partly overshot populations of cloven-hoofed game with the resulting game damage problems on the one hand, and by the decline of sensitive species such as capercaillie, rock partridge, grey partridge and brown hare on the other. On April 1, 1988, the Federal Law on Hunting and the Protection of Wild Mammals and Birds (NHG, June 20, 1986) came into force. This also marked the beginning of the revision of the Ordinance on Banned Areas, which dates back to 1962. Today, these are aimed at regulating the populations of deer, roe deer, chamois and ibex, as well as protecting and promoting rare species and their habitats. The inventory contains 43 objects, some of which have been slightly modified since 1992. One object is added is 2023. | ch.bafu.bundesinventare-jagdbanngebiete |
| ILNMplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigArticle 5 of the Federal Act of 1 July 1966 on the Protection of Nature and Cultural Heritage (NCHA) orders the Federal Council to compile inventories of sites of national importance (federal inventories). The cantons must be heard when these inventories are enacted. The Federal Inventory of Landscapes and Natural Monuments of National Importance (ILNM) is the first federal inventory under the NCHA. The preliminary stage is the CLN Inventory (Inventory of Landscapes and Natural Monuments of National Importance), a reference whose first edition was released by private organizations in 1963 and has been periodically expanded and revised. The ILNM inventory has gradually taken legal effect. To date, the Federal Council has approved four inventory development series: the first series in 1977 with 65 sites; the second series in 1983 with 54 sites; the third series in 1996 with 33 sites and 11 revised sites; and the fourth series in 1998 with 9 sites and 15 revised sites. In the 2017 revision a surface exchange between the objects 1605 and 1606 was made. | ch.bafu.bundesinventare-bln |
| Ibex coloniesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAfter being resettled in 1906, Alpine (Capra) ibex live in colonies of varying sizes throughout the Alpine region and in the Jura mountains. Because the growth of stocks in specific colonies had negative effects on other species and vegetation, regulatory measures were taken. The regulations concerning the hunting quota for ibex stocks are based on the Federal Act of 20 June 1986 on the Hunting and Protection of Wild Mammals and Birds. The colonies are counted in accordance with the provisions on stocktaking of the Ordinance of 30 April 1990 on the Regulation of Capra Stocks, which is used in addition to stocktaking to set hunting quotas. | ch.bafu.fauna-steinbockkolonien |
| Interregional wildlife corridorplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigFirst, known wildlife corridors were recorded from existing data at the cantonal level, and potential corridors were detected by GIS and then divided into wildlife corridors of interregional, regional and local interest. Then, the main features of the interregional and regional network system were envisioned throughout Switzerland. Next, the corridors were classified as wildlife corridors of interregional or regional interest based on the importance of the axis on which they are located. The data for the connecting axes and wildlife corridors were detected and processed using GIS by the Swiss Ornithological Institute in Sempach. The corridors of interregional importance and the axes were modified 2012 by the FOEN based on the information of the cantonal hunting agencies. | ch.bafu.fauna-wildtierkorridor_national |
| Mire landscapesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMire landscapes are essentially semi-natural landscapes shaped by mires that are also home to other noteworthy natural and cultural elements. They are the last remaining habitats for various animal and plant species. The scientific mire landscape inventory was compiled from 1987 to 1990 by Hintermann & Weber AG on behalf of the FDHA. Under Art. 23b of the Federal Act of 1 July 1966 on the Protection of Nature and Cultural Heritage (NCHA), the Federal Council designates the mire landscapes of particular beauty and national importance in consideration of existing settlements and uses and assesses their situation. It also works closely with the cantons and hears the property owners concerned. In 1996, the Federal Council enacted the protection of mire landscapes provision that contained an appendix with a federal inventory of 88 sites. It was first revised in 2001 at the request of the Canton of Vaud, followed by a second revision that including the definitive entry of the Grimsel site in 2004, and two other revisions in 2007, 2015 and 2017. It counts now 89 sites. | ch.bafu.bundesinventare-moorlandschaften |
| Overland flow mapplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe areas affected by overland flow were determined using a simplified method the over entire Switzerland and Liechtenstein. They were determined by modelling without any verification in the field. The map shows areas that are potentially affected by rare to very rare events. It provides a rough overview of the hazard of overland flow. It does neither take into account flooding due to overflowing watercourses, nor due to protective structures or culverts under roads or embankments (e.g. railway embankment appear according to the DTM as dykes without vaults). This map allows - in the absence of a more detailed hazard map - a rough assessment of the hazardous overland flow. The return period of the event represented is estimated to be larger than 100 years - an event that, over a long period of observation, would appear on average once every 100 years. It cannot be ruled out that areas not affected by the hazard map may be affected. It has to be used on a scale coarser than 1: 12,500 (Liechtenstein: 1:10,000) because of the potential for misinterpretation of affected and unaffected areas respectively. The map is not legally binding. The cantons are free to use it as an indicative hazard map and publish it on their cantonal geoportals. | ch.bafu.gefaehrdungskarte-oberflaechenabfluss |
| Production regions NFIplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAccording to the geometry of the data set, Switzerland is divided into five areas, namely Jura, Central Plateau, Pre-Alps, Alps, and the southern side of the Alps. They represent different forest growth and production conditions. | ch.bafu.landesforstinventar-produktionsregionen |
| Protection forest regions NFIplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAccording to the geometry of the data set, Switzerland is divided into six areas. They represent different forest growth and protective forest conditions. | ch.bafu.landesforstinventar-schutzwaldregionen |
| Quaking bogsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe inventory of quaking bogs in Switzerland contains discovered primary quaking bogs of a specific minimum size with transition and raised bog characteristics (83 bogs). This inventory is an improved version of the inventory of raised bogs, transition mires and fens and takes better account of the smallest quaking bogs. Quaking bogs are composed of a floating mat of thickly woven peat that is saturated with water and shakes when walked on. The objects are generated by the data base by entering their centre coordinates (geographical coordinates). | ch.bafu.flora-schwingrasen |
| Raised bogsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigRaised bogs are some of the most susceptible habitats in Switzerland and are in sharp decline. Today, between 10% and 20% of the original stocks still exist. The scientific inventory of raised bogs was compiled from 1978 to 1984 by the Agricultural Division of the WSL (Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research) on behalf of Pro Natura Helvetica. Under Article 18a of the Federal Act of 1 July 1966 on the Protection of Nature and Cultural Heritage (NCHA), which came into force in 1 February 1988, the Federal Council designates the biotopes of national importance, assesses their situation and sets conservation objectives for them. However, this occurs only after the cantons have been heard. As the first federal inventory under Art. 18a NCHA, the Federal Council implemented the raised and transition bog inventory with 514 sites in 1991. It was expanded in 2003 by a second series and revised in 2007 and 2017. It now has 551 sites. | ch.bafu.bundesinventare-hochmoore |
| Raster distribution mapsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigA 4-km raster image of the distribution maps based on the grid of the country map was used as the basis for mapping biodiversity. | ch.bafu.flora-verbreitungskarten |
| Red list bryophytesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map shows the known detection data for threatened and protected mosses throughout Switzerland. Discoveries of Red List species from the categories CR (Critically Endangered), EN (Endangered), VU (Vulnerable) and RE (Extinct in Switzerland) and discoveries of all species that are protected either nationwide or on a cantonal basis by the Ordinance on the Protection of Nature and Cultural Heritage (Natur- und Heimatschutzverordnung, NHV) are included. The detection areas are situated either within a tolerance of 10 or 100 m from the exact detection locations or, if only the square kilometre cell is known, below left on its coordinate intersection. | ch.bafu.moose |
| Stream orderplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe stream order according to Strahler specifies the degree of branching of a hydrographic network. It forms the basis for morphological studies and descriptions of a watercourse. --- According to Strahler, watercourse sources are assigned a stream order of 1. If two tributaries of the same stream order join, the order increases by 1. The Rhine and the River Aare have a stream order of 9, whereas the Rhône has a stream order of 7. --- The stream order was calculated using the VECTOR25 hydrographic network. | ch.bafu.flussordnungszahlen-strahler |
| Surface model NFIplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigInformation on vegetation height is determined using remote sensing methods with active and passive sensors. LiDAR is an active sensor. An optical sensor, for example an aerial camera, is a passive sensor. LiDAR is incorporated in Switzerland on a regional, cantonal and national level. Stereo aerial photos are regularly recorded on a national level in a three year cycle. Regular 3D data sets and digital surface models (DSM) with a high resolution are created from this predictable core data from swisstopo within the framework of the National Forest Inventory (NFI). From the difference between the DSM and the digital terrain model by swisstopo (swissAlti3D), a normalised digital surface model (nDSM) is calculated. Buildings are eliminated using a combination of the ground areas of the swisstopo topographic landscape model (TLM) and spectral information from the stereo aerial photos. The end result is a model of vegetation height (vegetation height model VHM) in Switzerland. | ch.bafu.landesforstinventar-vegetationshoehenmodell_relief |
| Vegetation alpine floodplainsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigDer Biotopschutz gemäss Artikel 18a des Natur- und Heimatschutzgesetzes NHG (SR 451) hat einen wirksamen Schutz der national bedeutenden Flächen der wichtigsten Biotoptypen zum Ziel. 1992 wurde das Bundesinventar der Auengebiete von nationaler Bedeutung (Aueninventar) mit 169 Auengebieten in Kraft gesetzt. Zwischen 1995 bis 1998 wurden die Gletschervorfelder und alpinen Schwemmebenen der Schweiz inventarisiert. 2001 wurden 52 Gletschervorfelder und 14 Schwemmebenen als alpine Auen von nationaler Bedeutung in das Aueninventar integriert. In den Jahren 2003 bis 2005 wurde der Zustand der alpinen Auen des Inventars detaillierter erfasst. Der Geodatensatz dokumentiert die Rohdaten der Vegetationserhebung sowie daraus abgeleitete Merkmale für spezifische Anwendungen. | ch.bafu.bundesinventare-auen_vegetation_alpin |
| Vegetation height model NFIplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigInformation on the vegetation height is determined using remote sensing methods with active and passive sensors. LiDAR is an active sensor. An optical sensor, for example an aerial camera, is a passive sensor. LiDAR is incorporated in Switzerland on a regional, cantonal and national level. Stereo aerial photos are regularly recorded on a national level in a three year cycle. Regular 3D data sets and digital surface models (DSM) with a high resolution are created from this predictable core data from swisstopo within the framework of the National Forest Inventory (NFI). From the difference between the DSM and the digital terrain model by swisstopo (swissAlti3D), a normalised digital surface model (nDSM) is calculated. Buildings are eliminated using a combination of the ground areas of the swisstopo topographic landscape model (TLM) and spectral information from the stereo aerial photos. The end result is a model of vegetation height (vegetation height model VHM) in Switzerland. | ch.bafu.landesforstinventar-vegetationshoehenmodell |
| Water & migrant bird reservesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSwitzerland is especially important as a wintering and resting site for various migratory waterbirds. As a result, in 1974 the Federal Council signed a convention on watercourses and wetlands of international importance that was concluded in 1971 in Ramsar (Ramsar Convention). It was ratified by the Federal Parliament in 1975. An inventory of waterbird reserves of international importance was developed for Switzerland in 1976 based on earlier criteria. The Swiss Ornithological Institution in Sempach submitted the second revised version of this inventory in 1995, which included reserves of national importance. Under Article 11 of the new Federal Act of 20 June 1986 on the Hunting and Protection of Wild Mammals and Birds (HuntA), the federal government is required to exclude reserves of waterbirds and migratory birds of international importance. After being revised in 1992, 2001, 2009, 2015 and 2023, the current inventory contains the most important sites included in the inventory of the Swiss Ornithological Institute, of which 10 are of international importance and 25 are of national importance. | ch.bafu.bundesinventare-vogelreservate |
| Welten&Sutter atlasplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigFrom 1967 to 1979, Switzerland’s ferns and flowering plants were mapped as part of the work on a distribution atlas.For that purpose, the country was divided into 593 different zones, whereby distribution was determined based on topographical considerations. 350 valley, 215 mountain and 28 water zones were defined. The natural forest boundary served in most cases as the boundary between valley and mountain zones. | ch.bafu.flora-weltensutter_atlas |
| Wildlife Passagesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigIn einer ersten Phase hat das BAFU anhand der verfügbaren Daten die Wildtierpassagen auf dem Nationalstrassen- und Schienennetz erfasst. Berücksichtigt wurden Kunstbauten, die speziell gebaut, verbreitert oder umgestaltet wurden, um Wildtieren die Wanderung zu ermöglichen. Passagen für mittlere und kleine Tiere wurden nicht berücksichtigt. Die Passagen wurden nach ihrer Typologie (Über- oder Unterführungen) unterteilt. Der Layer "Wildtierpassagen" wird aktualisiert, basierend auf den Projekten, die das ASTRA im Rahmen seines Teilprogramms zur Sanierung von Wildtierkorridoren durchführt. | ch.bafu.fauna-wildtierpassagen |
| Wildlife network systemplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigFirst, known wildlife corridors were recorded from existing data at the cantonal level, and potential corridors were detected by GIS and then divided into wildlife corridors of national, regional and local interest. Then, the main features of the interregional and regional network system were envisioned throughout Switzerland. Next, the corridors were classified as wildlife corridors of interregional or regional interest based on the importance of the axis on which they are located. The data for the connecting axes and wildlife corridors were detected and processed using GIS by the Swiss Ornithological Institute in Sempach. The corridors of interregional importance and the axes were modified 2012 by the FOEN based on the information of the cantonal hunting agencies. | ch.bafu.fauna-vernetzungsachsen_national |
FOEN - Neophytes
| Name | WMS Layer |
| Abutilon theophrastiplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-chinesische_samtpappel |
| Ailanthus altissimaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-goetterbaum |
| Ambrosia artemisiifoliaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-aufrechtes_traubenkraut |
| Amorpha fruticosaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-bastardindigo |
| Artemisia verlotiorumplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-verlotscher_beifuss |
| Asclepias syriacaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-syrische_seidenpflanze |
| Bassia scopariaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-besen_radmelde |
| Buddleja davidiiplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-schmetterlingsstrauch |
| Bunias orientalisplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-glattes_zackenschoetchen |
| Cabomba carolinianaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-karolina_haarnixe |
| Cornus sericeaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-seidiger_hornstrauch |
| Crassula helmsiiplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-nadelkraut |
| Cyperus esculentusplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-essbares_zypergras |
| Echinocystis lobataplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-igelgurke |
| Elodea canadensisplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-kanadische_wasserpest |
| Elodea nuttalliiplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-nuttalls_wasserpest |
| Erigeron annuusplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-einjaehriges_berufkraut |
| Glyceria striataplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-gestreiftes_suessgras |
| Helianthus tuberosusplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-topinambur |
| Heracleum mantegazzianumplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-riesenbaerenklau |
| Hydrocotyle ranunculoidesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-grosser_wassernabel |
| Impatiens balfouriiplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-balfours_springkraut |
| Impatiens glanduliferaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-druesiges_springkraut |
| Lonicera henryiplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-henrys_geissblatt |
| Lonicera japonicaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-japanisches_geissblatt |
| Ludwigia peploidesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-portulak_heusenkraut |
| Lupinus polyphyllusplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-vielblaettrige_lupine |
| Myriophyllum aquaticumplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-brasilianisches_tausendblatt |
| N.N.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-grossbluetiges_heusenkraut |
| N.N.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-amerikanischer_stinktierkohl |
| N.N.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-mahonie |
| Parthenocissus insertaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-gewoehnliche_jungfernrebe |
| Paulownia tomentosaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-blauglockenbaum |
| Phytolacca americanaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-amerikanische_kermesbeere |
| Phytolacca esculentaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-essbare_kermesbeere |
| Polygonum polystachyumplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-vielaehriger_knoeterich |
| Prunus laurocerasusplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-kirschlorbeer |
| Prunus serotinaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-herbst_traubenkirsche |
| Pueraria lobataplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-kopoubohne |
| Reynoutria bohemicaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-bastard_staudenknoeterich |
| Reynoutria japonicaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-japanischer_staudenknoeterich |
| Reynoutria sachalinensisplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-sachalin_staudenknoeterich |
| Rhus typhinaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-essigbaum |
| Robinia pseudoacaciaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-robinie |
| Rubus armeniacusplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-armenische_brombeere |
| Sedum spuriumplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-kaukasus_fettkraut |
| Sedum stoloniferumplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-auslaeuferbildendes_fettkraut |
| Senecio inaequidensplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-suedafrikanisches_greiskraut |
| Senecio rupestrisplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-felsen_greiskraut |
| Sicyos angulatusplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-haargurke |
| Solanum carolinenseplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-carolina_nachtschatten |
| Solidago canadensisplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-kanadische_goldrute |
| Solidago giganteaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-spaetbluehende_goldrute |
| Toxicodendron radicansplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-kletternder_giftsumach |
| Trachycarpus fortuneiplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-fortunes_hanfpalme |
| Viburnum rhytidophyllumplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe set of invasive alien plants shows the maps of the potential areas of 56 alien plants species present in Switzerland as well as some invasive species present in neighboring countries with the potential to reach Switzerland. The maps are the result of model-based tool to anticipate the spread of invasive alien plants listed on the Swiss Black and Watch list. The model is using occurrence data from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), current climate data from Worldclim(1 km resolution) and occurrence data from InfoFlora combined with climate data from the WSL (100 m resolution).The maps with 100 m resolution utilize additional necessary variables including landuse and geology. | ch.bafu.neophyten-runzelblaettriger_schneeball |
FOPH - Federal Office of Public Health
| Name | WMS Layer |
| Radioactivity in the atmosphereplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigConcentration of aerosol-bound radioactivity in outdoor air at 6 stations operated by the Environmental Radioactivity Section URA of the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH). The filters of the high-volume aerosol collectors are changed weekly and then analyzed using gamma spectrometry (HPGe). The latest available measured values are shown in micro-becquerels per cubic metre (µBq/m3). | ch.bag.radioaktivitaet-atmosphaere |
| Radon mapplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe radon map indicates the probability (in %) of exceeding the reference value of the radon concentration of 300 Bq/m3 in a building. However, only a measurement can determine the radon concentration in a specific, existing building. The list of approved measuring services is available at www.ch-radon.ch. Recommendations regarding protective measures against radon in new constructions are currently being drawn up. The confidence index (high, medium, low, very low) indicates the reliability of the estimated probability. | ch.bag.radonkarte |
| TBE: Side of tick bite reportedplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigTick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is an infectious viral disease transmitted by ticks, which is subject to a statutory duty to report. This map shows in orange the communes in which at least one case of TBE was reported in the period 2012-2022. | ch.bag.zecken-fsme-faelle |
| TBE: recommendation of vaccinationplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigTick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is an infectious disease that is caused by the TBE virus and can give rise to meningitis. The disease is transmitted via bites from infected ticks. This map shows the areas where vaccination against TBE is recommended. For more details please see Bull BAG 2019; Nr. 6: 12-14. | ch.bag.zecken-fsme-impfung |
| Tick bite modelplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Federal Office of Public Health presents the updated “Tick Hazard Model” of Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. It shows the static geographical distribution of areas where ticks can establish themselves and survive in nature. The representation of the different levels of tick hazard is based on a colour scale with red zones of high tick hazard and blue zones of no tick hazard. The conditions on which the model is based correspond to early summer weather: mild and humid weather conditions with temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees Celsius and a relative humidity of 80 %. Tick bite risk is the product of tick hazard potential and exposure – where and how often people spend time outside. To get an idea of the current tick risk, the present "Tick Hazard Model" has to be combined with outdoor activity and current weather conditions. Furthermore, tick activity is subject to seasonality; it starts in early spring with temperatures starting at seven degrees Celsius, increases steadily in spring and early summer until the first summer heat. After several days with temperatures well above 30 degrees Celsius and bright sunshine, tick activity and thus the risk of tick bites collapses. In autumn, when temperatures drop, and relative humidity rises again, the chance of ticks bites increases again. If the temperature is below seven degrees Celsius, the risk of tick bites decreases because the ticks reduce their bodily functions in order to survive the winter in a dormant state. | ch.bag.zeckenstichmodell |
FOC - Federal Office of Culture
| Name | WMS Layer |
| ISOS - Photosplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites (ISOS) designates and documents the most valuable sites of national importance.Work on the ISOS began in 1973 with the development of a suitable method for cataloguing sites – the ISOS method. In 2016, the Federal Office of Culture (FOC) updated this method and adapted the presentation of the inventory in line with GIS technology. The original method (ISOS I) and the adapted method (ISOS II) are based on the same basic principles and rules. This portal presents the ISOS site records currently in use. There are two kinds of data: 1. the site records prepared using the ISOS I method, which are only available as PDFs; 2. the site records updated using the ISOS II method, which are available as PDFs and geodata. Please be aware that only the PDFs are legally valid. The geodata are for information purposes only. The level of detail increases as the scale increases. The ISOS is currently being revised and the revision is taking place in stages. This means that for a certain period of time, site records compiled using the ISOS I method and those updated using the ISOS II method will coexist on this portal. Once the revision for the whole of Switzerland has been completed, only the site records compiled using the ISOS II method will be available. This layer presents the photos for the site records updated using the ISOS II method. It is updated once a year. The information is clearest when this layer is placed over the “site records” layer. The photos can be viewed from a scale of 1: 50,000. All ISOS data (plans, texts, photos) are the intellectual property of the Swiss federal government (© FOC, Bern). For detailed information on ISOS, see www.isos.ch. | ch.bak.bundesinventar-schuetzenswerte-ortsbilder_fotos |
| ISOS - Site recordsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites (ISOS) designates and documents the most valuable sites of national importance. It makes it possible to understand the history and identity of sites and is thus an important basis for quality settlement development. Work on the ISOS began in 1973 with the development of a suitable method for cataloguing sites – the ISOS method. In 2016, the Federal Office of Culture (FOC) updated this method and adapted the presentation of the inventory in line with GIS technology. The original method (ISOS I) and the adapted method (ISOS II) are based on the same basic principles and rules. This portal presents the ISOS site records currently in use. There are two kinds of data: 1. the site records prepared using the ISOS I method, which are only available as PDFs; 2. the site records updated using the ISOS II method, which are available as PDFs and geodata. Please be aware that only the PDFs are legally valid. The geodata are for information purposes only. The level of detail increases as the scale increases. The ISOS is currently being revised and the revision is taking place in stages. This means that for a certain period of time, site records compiled using the ISOS I method and those updated using the ISOS II method will coexist on this portal. Once the revision for the whole of Switzerland has been completed, only the site records compiled using the ISOS II method will be available. This layer presents the site records of the ISOS sites. It is updated once a year. The information is clearest when this layer is placed under the “photos” layer. All ISOS data (plans, texts, photos) are the intellectual property of the Swiss federal government (© FOC, Bern). For detailed information on ISOS, see www.isos.ch. | ch.bak.bundesinventar-schuetzenswerte-ortsbilder |
| Sites for Yenish, Sinti and Romaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe collection of geodata "Sites, transit sites and places of transit for Yenish, Sinti and Roma people" contains information on the areas reserved for the transit and stationing of Yenish, Sinti and Roma, who predominantly lead a itinerant lifestyle. The establishment and management of the areas is mainly the responsibility of the cantons and municipalities. At the national level, the Federal Office of Culture is responsible. The collection is published by the Federal Office of Culture in cooperation with the Foundation "Future for Swiss Travellers" and the Federal Office for Spatial Development ARE. | ch.bak.halteplaetze-jenische_sinti_roma |
| UNESCO World cultural heritageplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (World Heritage Convention, SR 0.451.41) was signed at the UNESCO General Conference in 1972. Its objective is to conserve cultural and natural heritage sites of extraordinary universal value as components of world heritage for all humanity. By signing it, a state agrees to protect and preserve specific objects within its borders. To date, Switzerland has suggested 9 cultural and 3 natural heritage sites that UNESCO has added to its world heritage list. | ch.bak.schutzgebiete-unesco_weltkulturerbe |
OFCOM - Federal Office of Communications
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| 112 Alarm centersplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn emergency call is a call with a three digit short number of the emergency service selected by the caller: European emergency service 112; police, emergency call 117; fire, alarm center 118; Friendly Hand 143; ambulance, emergency call 144; telephone help for children and young 147. An emergency call can be done from a fixed, mobile or satellite network. The emergency call must be routed to the alarm center of the competent service according to the location and nature of the case. A region from which the emergency calls are routed to a precise alarm center is an intervention region. The map shows the intervention regions of 112 alarm centers in Switzerland for emergency calls 112 originated from a fixed, mobile and satellite network. The 112 alarm centers and corresponding routing numbers of any intervention region are identified when selecting the targeted intervention region. The 112 fixed, mobile and satellite alarm centers of the intervention region can be the same alarm center or different alarm centers. | ch.bakom.notruf-112_zentral |
| 112 Fixed networkplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn emergency call is a call with a three digit short number of the emergency service selected by the caller: European emergency service 112; police, emergency call 117; fire, alarm center 118; Friendly Hand 143; ambulance, emergency call 144; telephone help for children and young 147. An emergency call can be done from a fixed, mobile or satellite network. The emergency call must be routed to the alarm center of the competent service according to the location and nature of the case. A region from which the emergency calls are routed to a precise alarm center is an intervention region. Each intervention region has a routing number. The map shows the intervention regions of Switzerland for the emergency calls 112 originated from a fixed network. The alarm center and routing number of any intervention region are identified when selecting the targeted intervention region. | ch.bakom.notruf-112_festnetz |
| 112 Mobile networkplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn emergency call is a call with a three digit short number of the emergency service selected by the caller: European emergency service 112; police, emergency call 117; fire, alarm center 118; Friendly Hand 143; ambulance, emergency call 144; telephone help for children and young 147. An emergency call can be done from a fixed, mobile or satellite network. The emergency call must be routed to the alarm center of the competent service according to the location and nature of the case. A region from which the emergency calls are routed to a precise alarm center is an intervention region. Each intervention region has a routing number. The map shows the intervention regions of Switzerland for the emergency calls 112 originated from a mobile network. The alarm center and routing number of any intervention region are identified when selecting the targeted intervention region. | ch.bakom.notruf-112_mobilnetz |
| 112 Satellite networkplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn emergency call is a call with a three digit short number of the emergency service selected by the caller: European emergency service 112; police, emergency call 117; fire, alarm center 118; Friendly Hand 143; ambulance, emergency call 144; telephone help for children and young 147. An emergency call can be done from a fixed, mobile or satellite network. The emergency call must be routed to the alarm center of the competent service according to the location and nature of the case. A region from which the emergency calls are routed to a precise alarm center is an intervention region. Each intervention region has a routing number. The map shows the intervention regions of Switzerland for the emergency calls 112 originated from a satellite network. The alarm center and routing number of any intervention region are identified when selecting the targeted intervention region. | ch.bakom.notruf-112_satellit |
| 117 Alarm centersplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn emergency call is a call with a three digit short number of the emergency service selected by the caller: European emergency service 112; police, emergency call 117; fire, alarm center 118; Friendly Hand 143; ambulance, emergency call 144; telephone help for children and young 147. An emergency call can be done from a fixed, mobile or satellite network. The emergency call must be routed to the alarm center of the competent service according to the location and nature of the case. A region from which the emergency calls are routed to a precise alarm center is an intervention region. The map shows the intervention regions of alarm centers in Switzerland for emergency calls 117 originated from a fixed and mobile networks. The 117 alarm centers and corresponding routing numbers of any intervention region are identified when selecting the targeted intervention region. The 117 fixed and mobile alarm centers of the intervention region can be the same alarm center or different alarm centers. | ch.bakom.notruf-117_zentral |
| 117 Fixed networkplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn emergency call is a call with a three digit short number of the emergency service selected by the caller: European emergency service 112; police, emergency call 117; fire, alarm center 118; Friendly Hand 143; ambulance, emergency call 144; telephone help for children and young 147. An emergency call can be done from a fixed, mobile or satellite network. The emergency call must be routed to the alarm center of the competent service according to the location and nature of the case. A region from which the emergency calls are routed to a precise alarm center is an intervention region. Each intervention region has a routing number. The map shows the intervention regions of Switzerland for the emergency calls 117 originated from a fixed network. The alarm center and routing number of any intervention region are identified when selecting the targeted intervention region. | ch.bakom.notruf-117_festnetz |
| 117 Mobile networkplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn emergency call is a call with a three digit short number of the emergency service selected by the caller: European emergency service 112; police, emergency call 117; fire, alarm center 118; Friendly Hand 143; ambulance, emergency call 144; telephone help for children and young 147. An emergency call can be done from a fixed, mobile or satellite network. The emergency call must be routed to the alarm center of the competent service according to the location and nature of the case. A region from which the emergency calls are routed to a precise alarm center is an intervention region. Each intervention region has a routing number. The map shows the intervention regions of Switzerland for the emergency calls 117 originated from a mobile network. The alarm center and routing number of any intervention region are identified when selecting the targeted intervention region. | ch.bakom.notruf-117_mobilnetz |
| 118 Alarm centersplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn emergency call is a call with a three digit short number of the emergency service selected by the caller: European emergency service 112; police, emergency call 117; fire, alarm center 118; Friendly Hand 143; ambulance, emergency call 144; telephone help for children and young 147. An emergency call can be done from a fixed, mobile or satellite network. The emergency call must be routed to the alarm center of the competent service according to the location and nature of the case. A region from which the emergency calls are routed to a precise alarm center is an intervention region. The map shows the intervention regions of alarm centers in Switzerland for emergency calls 118 originated from a fixed and mobile networks. The 118 alarm centers and corresponding routing numbers of any intervention region are identified when selecting the targeted intervention region. The 118 fixed and mobile alarm centers of the intervention region can be the same alarm center or different alarm centers. | ch.bakom.notruf-118_zentral |
| 118 Fixed networkplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn emergency call is a call with a three digit short number of the emergency service selected by the caller: European emergency service 112; police, emergency call 117; fire, alarm center 118; Friendly Hand 143; ambulance, emergency call 144; telephone help for children and young 147. An emergency call can be done from a fixed, mobile or satellite network. The emergency call must be routed to the alarm center of the competent service according to the location and nature of the case. A region from which the emergency calls are routed to a precise alarm center is an intervention region. Each intervention region has a routing number. The map shows the intervention regions of Switzerland for the emergency calls 118 originated from a fixed network. The alarm center and routing number of any intervention region are identified when selecting the targeted intervention region. | ch.bakom.notruf-118_festnetz |
| 118 Mobile networkplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn emergency call is a call with a three digit short number of the emergency service selected by the caller: European emergency service 112; police, emergency call 117; fire, alarm center 118; Friendly Hand 143; ambulance, emergency call 144; telephone help for children and young 147. An emergency call can be done from a fixed, mobile or satellite network. The emergency call must be routed to the alarm center of the competent service according to the location and nature of the case. A region from which the emergency calls are routed to a precise alarm center is an intervention region. Each intervention region has a routing number. The map shows the intervention regions of Switzerland for the emergency calls 118 originated from a mobile network. The alarm center and routing number of any intervention region are identified when selecting the targeted intervention region. | ch.bakom.notruf-118_mobilnetz |
| 143 Alarm centersplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn emergency call is a call with a three digit short number of the emergency service selected by the caller: European emergency service 112; police, emergency call 117; fire, alarm center 118; Friendly Hand 143; ambulance, emergency call 144; telephone help for children and young 147. An emergency call can be done from a fixed, mobile or satellite network. The emergency call must be routed to the alarm center of the competent service according to the location and nature of the case. A region from which the emergency calls are routed to a precise alarm center is an intervention region. The map shows the intervention regions of alarm centers in Switzerland for emergency calls 143 originated from a fixed and mobile networks. The 143 alarm centers and corresponding routing numbers of any intervention region are identified when selecting the targeted intervention region. The 143 fixed and mobile alarm centers of the intervention region can be the same alarm center or different alarm centers. | ch.bakom.notruf-143_zentral |
| 143 Fixed networkplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn emergency call is a call with a three digit short number of the emergency service selected by the caller: European emergency service 112; police, emergency call 117; fire, alarm center 118; Friendly Hand 143; ambulance, emergency call 144; telephone help for children and young 147. An emergency call can be done from a fixed, mobile or satellite network. The emergency call must be routed to the alarm center of the competent service according to the location and nature of the case. A region from which the emergency calls are routed to a precise alarm center is an intervention region. Each intervention region has a routing number. The map shows the intervention regions of Switzerland for the emergency calls 143 originated from a fixed network. The alarm center and routing number of any intervention region are identified when selecting the targeted intervention region. | ch.bakom.notruf-143_festnetz |
| 143 Mobile networkplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn emergency call is a call with a three digit short number of the emergency service selected by the caller: European emergency service 112; police, emergency call 117; fire, alarm center 118; Friendly Hand 143; ambulance, emergency call 144; telephone help for children and young 147. An emergency call can be done from a fixed, mobile or satellite network. The emergency call must be routed to the alarm center of the competent service according to the location and nature of the case. A region from which the emergency calls are routed to a precise alarm center is an intervention region. Each intervention region has a routing number. The map shows the intervention regions of Switzerland for the emergency calls 143 originated from a mobile network. The alarm center and routing number of any intervention region are identified when selecting the targeted intervention region. | ch.bakom.notruf-143_mobilnetz |
| 144 Alarm centersplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn emergency call is a call with a three digit short number of the emergency service selected by the caller: European emergency service 112; police, emergency call 117; fire, alarm center 118; Friendly Hand 143; ambulance, emergency call 144; telephone help for children and young 147. An emergency call can be done from a fixed, mobile or satellite network. The emergency call must be routed to the alarm center of the competent service according to the location and nature of the case. A region from which the emergency calls are routed to a precise alarm center is an intervention region. The map shows the intervention regions of alarm centers in Switzerland for emergency calls 144 originated from a fixed and mobile networks. The 144 alarm centers and corresponding routing numbers of any intervention region are identified when selecting the targeted intervention region. The 144 fixed and mobile alarm centers of the intervention region can be the same alarm center or different alarm centers. | ch.bakom.notruf-144_zentral |
| 144 Fixed networkplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn emergency call is a call with a three digit short number of the emergency service selected by the caller: European emergency service 112; police, emergency call 117; fire, alarm center 118; Friendly Hand 143; ambulance, emergency call 144; telephone help for children and young 147. An emergency call can be done from a fixed, mobile or satellite network. The emergency call must be routed to the alarm center of the competent service according to the location and nature of the case. A region from which the emergency calls are routed to a precise alarm center is an intervention region. Each intervention region has a routing number. The map shows the intervention regions of Switzerland for the emergency calls 144 originated from a fixed network. The alarm center and routing number of any intervention region are identified when selecting the targeted intervention region. | ch.bakom.notruf-144_festnetz |
| 144 Mobile networkplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn emergency call is a call with a three digit short number of the emergency service selected by the caller: European emergency service 112; police, emergency call 117; fire, alarm center 118; Friendly Hand 143; ambulance, emergency call 144; telephone help for children and young 147. An emergency call can be done from a fixed, mobile or satellite network. The emergency call must be routed to the alarm center of the competent service according to the location and nature of the case. A region from which the emergency calls are routed to a precise alarm center is an intervention region. Each intervention region has a routing number. The map shows the intervention regions of Switzerland for the emergency calls 144 originated from a mobile network. The alarm center and routing number of any intervention region are identified when selecting the targeted intervention region. | ch.bakom.notruf-144_mobilnetz |
| 145 Alarm centersplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn emergency call is a call with a three digit short number of the emergency service selected by the caller: European emergency service 112; police, emergency call 117; fire, alarm center 118; Friendly Hand 143; ambulance, emergency call 144; telephone help for children and young 147. An emergency call can be done from a fixed, mobile or satellite network. The emergency call must be routed to the alarm center of the competent service according to the location and nature of the case. A region from which the emergency calls are routed to a precise alarm center is an intervention region. The map shows the intervention regions of alarm centers in Switzerland for emergency calls 145 originated from a fixed and mobile networks. The 145 alarm centers and corresponding routing numbers of any intervention region are identified when selecting the targeted intervention region. The 145 fixed and mobile alarm centers of the intervention region can be the same alarm center or different alarm centers. | ch.bakom.notruf-145_zentral |
| 145 Fixed networkplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn emergency call is a call with a three digit short number of the emergency service selected by the caller: European emergency service 112; police, emergency call 117; fire, alarm center 118; Friendly Hand 143; ambulance, emergency call 144; telephone help for children and young 147. An emergency call can be done from a fixed, mobile or satellite network. The emergency call must be routed to the alarm center of the competent service according to the location and nature of the case. A region from which the emergency calls are routed to a precise alarm center is an intervention region. Each intervention region has a routing number. The map shows the intervention regions of Switzerland for the emergency calls 145 originated from a fixed network. The alarm center and routing number of any intervention region are identified when selecting the targeted intervention region. | ch.bakom.notruf-145_festnetz |
| 145 Mobile networkplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn emergency call is a call with a three digit short number of the emergency service selected by the caller: European emergency service 112; police, emergency call 117; fire, alarm center 118; Friendly Hand 143; ambulance, emergency call 144; telephone help for children and young 147. An emergency call can be done from a fixed, mobile or satellite network. The emergency call must be routed to the alarm center of the competent service according to the location and nature of the case. A region from which the emergency calls are routed to a precise alarm center is an intervention region. Each intervention region has a routing number. The map shows the intervention regions of Switzerland for the emergency calls 145 originated from a mobile network. The alarm center and routing number of any intervention region are identified when selecting the targeted intervention region. | ch.bakom.notruf-145_mobilnetz |
| 147 Alarm centersplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn emergency call is a call with a three digit short number of the emergency service selected by the caller: European emergency service 112; police, emergency call 117; fire, alarm center 118; Friendly Hand 143; ambulance, emergency call 144; telephone help for children and young 147. An emergency call can be done from a fixed, mobile or satellite network. The emergency call must be routed to the alarm center of the competent service according to the location and nature of the case. A region from which the emergency calls are routed to a precise alarm center is an intervention region. The map shows the intervention regions of alarm centers in Switzerland for emergency calls 147 originated from a fixed and mobile network. The 147 alarm centers and corresponding routing numbers of any intervention region are identified when selecting the targeted intervention region. The 147 fixed and mobile alarm centers of the intervention region can be the same alarm center or different alarm centers. | ch.bakom.notruf-147_zentral |
| 147 Fixed networkplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn emergency call is a call with a three digit short number of the emergency service selected by the caller: European emergency service 112; police, emergency call 117; fire, alarm center 118; Friendly Hand 143; ambulance, emergency call 144; telephone help for children and young 147. An emergency call can be done from a fixed, mobile or satellite network. The emergency call must be routed to the alarm center of the competent service according to the location and nature of the case. A region from which the emergency calls are routed to a precise alarm center is an intervention region. Each intervention region has a routing number. The map shows the intervention regions of Switzerland for the emergency calls 147 originated from a fixed network. The alarm center and routing number of any intervention region are identified when selecting the targeted intervention region. | ch.bakom.notruf-147_festnetz |
| 147 Mobile networkplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn emergency call is a call with a three digit short number of the emergency service selected by the caller: European emergency service 112; police, emergency call 117; fire, alarm center 118; Friendly Hand 143; ambulance, emergency call 144; telephone help for children and young 147. An emergency call can be done from a fixed, mobile or satellite network. The emergency call must be routed to the alarm center of the competent service according to the location and nature of the case. A region from which the emergency calls are routed to a precise alarm center is an intervention region. Each intervention region has a routing number. The map shows the intervention regions of Switzerland for the emergency calls 147 originated from a mobile network. The alarm center and routing number of any intervention region are identified when selecting the targeted intervention region. | ch.bakom.notruf-147_mobilnetz |
| 2G (GSM) antenna locationsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigLocation and representation of mobile telecom antennas (GSM) with their different transmitting powers. More information 2G - GSM / EDGE availability | ch.bakom.mobil-antennenstandorte-gsm |
| 2G - GSM / EDGEplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe broadband map provides an overview of Switzerland's access to modern telecommunications networks. The coverage situation of mobile communication networks is shown in the form of statistical data per grid square (100 x 100 metres). For each cell, you can see the number of operators theoretically providing an outdoor 2G connection (on the street, in a public square, etc.). The coverage shown on the map is an compilation of the data provided by the different mobile network operators. Information on the coverage is calculated using predictive models and does not guarantee accuracy. The actual coverage situation should be determined by making enquiries with the service providers: www.salt.ch, www.sunrise.ch, www.swisscom.ch | ch.bakom.mobilnetz-2g |
| 3G - UMTS / HSPAplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe broadband map provides an overview of Switzerland's access to modern telecommunications networks. The coverage situation of mobile communication networks is shown in the form of statistical data per grid square (100 x 100 metres). For each cell, you can see the number of operators theoretically providing an outdoor 3G connection (on the street, in a public square, etc.). The coverage shown on the map is an compilation of the data provided by the different mobile network operators. Information on the coverage is calculated using predictive models and does not guarantee accuracy. The actual coverage situation should be determined by making enquiries with the service providers: www.salt.ch, www.sunrise.ch, www.swisscom.ch | ch.bakom.mobilnetz-3g |
| 3G antenna locations (UMTS)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigLocation and representation of 3G mobile telecom antennas (UMTS) with their different transmitting powers. More information 3G - UMTS / HSPA availability | ch.bakom.mobil-antennenstandorte-umts |
| 4G - LTE / LTE-Aplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe broadband map provides an overview of Switzerland's access to modern telecommunications networks. The coverage situation of mobile communication networks is shown in the form of statistical data per grid square (100 x 100 metres). For each cell, you can see the number of operators theoretically providing an outdoor 4G connection (on the street, in a public square, etc.). The coverage shown on the map is an compilation of the data provided by the different mobile network operators. Information on the coverage is calculated using predictive models and does not guarantee accuracy. The actual coverage situation should be determined by making enquiries with the service providers: www.salt.ch, www.sunrise.ch, www.swisscom.ch | ch.bakom.mobilnetz-4g |
| 4G antenna locations (LTE)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigLocation and representation of 4G mobile telecom antennas (LTE) with their different transmitting powers. More information 4G - LTE / LTE-A availability | ch.bakom.mobil-antennenstandorte-lte |
| 5G - NRplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe broadband map provides an overview of Switzerland's access to modern telecommunications networks. The coverage situation of mobile communication networks is shown in the form of statistical data per grid square (100 x 100 metres). For each cell, you can see the number of operators theoretically providing an outdoor 5G connection (on the street, in a public square, etc.). The coverage shown on the map is an compilation of the data provided by the different mobile network operators. Information on the coverage is calculated using predictive models and does not guarantee accuracy. The actual coverage situation should be determined by making enquiries with the service providers: www.salt.ch, www.sunrise.ch, www.swisscom.ch | ch.bakom.mobilnetz-5g |
| 5G antenna locations (NR)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigLocation and representation of 5G mobile telecom antennas with their different transmitting powers. More information Verfügbarkeit 5G bald hier | ch.bakom.mobil-antennenstandorte-5g |
| Coaxial cableplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe broadband map gives an overview of the coverage of modern telecommunications networks in Switzerland. The coverage situation is shown in the form of statistical data per grid square (250 x 250 metres). The map shows the number of buildings in which access is offered over a coaxial connection (cable TV connection) (in percent of building connections according to data from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office). Representation of the coverage situation is purely indicative. The actual coverage situation should be determined by making enquiries with the service providers. In this respect see the additional information 'Number of connection providers'. | ch.bakom.anschlussart-koaxialkabel |
| Copper wireplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe broadband map gives an overview of the coverage of modern telecommunications networks in Switzerland. The coverage situation is shown in the form of statistical data per grid square (250 x 250 metres). The map shows the number of buildings in which access is offered over a copper connection (telephone line) (in percent of building connections according to data from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office). Representation of the coverage situation is purely indicative. The actual coverage situation should be determined by making enquiries with the service providers. In this respect see the additional information 'Number of connection providers'. | ch.bakom.anschlussart-kupferdraht |
| Download ≥ 10 Mbit/splugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe broadband map gives an overview of the coverage of modern telecommunications networks in Switzerland. The coverage situation is shown in the form of statistical data per grid square (250 x 250 metres). The map shows the number of buildings in which an internet download speed of 10 Mbit/s or more is offered over the fixed network (in percent of building connections according to data from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office). Representation of the coverage situation is purely indicative. The actual coverage situation should be determined by making enquiries with the service providers. In this respect see the additional information 'Number of connection providers'. | ch.bakom.downlink10 |
| Download ≥ 100 Mbit/splugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe broadband map gives an overview of the coverage of modern telecommunications networks in Switzerland. The coverage situation is shown in the form of statistical data per grid square (250 x 250 metres). The map shows the number of buildings in which an internet download speed of 100 Mbit/s or more is offered over the fixed network (in percent of building connections according to data from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office). Representation of the coverage situation is purely indicative. The actual coverage situation should be determined by making enquiries with the service providers. In this respect see the additional information 'Number of connection providers'. | ch.bakom.downlink100 |
| Download ≥ 1000 Mbit/splugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe broadband map gives an overview of the coverage of modern telecommunications networks in Switzerland. The coverage situation is shown in the form of statistical data per grid square (250 x 250 metres). The map shows the number of buildings in which an internet download speed of 1000 Mbit/s or more is offered over the fixed network (in percent of building connections according to data from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office). Representation of the coverage situation is purely indicative. The actual coverage situation should be determined by making enquiries with the service providers. In this respect see the additional information 'Number of connection providers'. | ch.bakom.downlink1000 |
| Download ≥ 30 Mbit/splugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe broadband map gives an overview of the coverage of modern telecommunications networks in Switzerland. The coverage situation is shown in the form of statistical data per grid square (250 x 250 metres). The map shows the number of buildings in which an internet download speed of 30 Mbit/s or more is offered over the fixed network (in percent of building connections according to data from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office). Representation of the coverage situation is purely indicative. The actual coverage situation should be determined by making enquiries with the service providers. In this respect see the additional information 'Number of connection providers'. | ch.bakom.downlink30 |
| Download ≥ 300 Mbit/splugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe broadband map gives an overview of the coverage of modern telecommunications networks in Switzerland. The coverage situation is shown in the form of statistical data per grid square (250 x 250 metres). The map shows the number of buildings in which an internet download speed of 300 Mbit/s or more is offered over the fixed network (in percent of building connections according to data from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office). Representation of the coverage situation is purely indicative. The actual coverage situation should be determined by making enquiries with the service providers. In this respect see the additional information 'Number of connection providers'. | ch.bakom.downlink300 |
| Download ≥ 500 Mbit/splugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe broadband map gives an overview of the coverage of modern telecommunications networks in Switzerland. The coverage situation is shown in the form of statistical data per grid square (250 x 250 metres). The map shows the number of buildings in which an internet download speed of 500 Mbit/s or more is offered over the fixed network (in percent of building connections according to data from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office). Representation of the coverage situation is purely indicative. The actual coverage situation should be determined by making enquiries with the service providers. In this respect see the additional information 'Number of connection providers'. | ch.bakom.downlink500 |
| Emergency calls by comuneplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn emergency call is a call with a three digit short number of the emergency service selected by the caller: European emergency service 112; police, emergency call 117; fire, alarm center 118; Friendly Hand 143; ambulance, emergency call 144; telephone help for children and young 147. An emergency call can be done from a fixed, mobile or satellite network. In each comune the emergency call 1XX must be routed to a precise alarm center of the competent emergency service. A routing number is assigned to each emergency call service 1XX. Some communes can be divided in different parts having different routing numbers for all or some of the emergency call services. They can also have different alarm centers. They are called special territories. This map allows to identify for each Swiss comune and for special territories the routing numbers and alarm centers for all emergency calls 1XX done over a fixed network, a mobile network or a satellite network. Special territories are identified on the map with a specific color. | ch.bakom.notruf |
| Number of service providersplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe broadband map gives an overview of the coverage of modern telecommunications networks in Switzerland. The coverage situation is shown in the form of statistical data per grid square (250 x 250 metres). The map shows the number of operators per grid square that are likely to provide services either on their own connections or via wholesale services. Clicking on a grid square will show a list of the companies. Clicking on the company name will link to the company's website. This will give information about the company's own telecom services and/or telecom services offered by partners. The list is not complete. The actual coverage situation should be determined by making enquiries with the service providers. | ch.bakom.anbieter-eigenes_festnetz |
| Optical fibre FTTB/FTTHplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe broadband map gives an overview of the coverage of modern telecommunications networks in Switzerland. The coverage situation is shown in the form of statistical data per grid square (250 x 250 metres). The map shows the number of buildings in which access is offered over an optical fibre connection (in percent of building connections according to data from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office). The optical fibre connection extends at least as far as the building (Fibre To The Building FTTB). In some cases the optical fibre connection is brought into the home/business (Fibre To The Home FTTH) via internal cabling. However, this information cannot be shown on this map. Representation of the coverage situation is purely indicative. The actual coverage situation should be determined by making enquiries with the service providers. In this respect, please see the additional information on the 'Number of connection providers' map. | ch.bakom.anschlussart-glasfaser |
| Radio and TV broadcastersplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigLocation and representation of radio and TV transmitter stations (VHF, DAB, TV, DVB-T). Indication with specification of transmitter power and stations/frequencies/channels (for radio/TV). The licensee provides information on the composition of the "ensembles" (DAB) and "bouquets" (DVB-T): SRG SSR - http://www.broadcast.ch, Tele Rätia - http://www.teleraetia.ch, Valaiscom - http://www.valaiscom.ch. | ch.bakom.radio-fernsehsender |
| Radio coverage areasplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCoverage areas of all private local/regional radio broadcasters with a performance mandate and fee-splitting in accordance with Article 38 and a performance mandate in accordance with Article 43 of the Radio and Television Act (RTVA). The corresponding technical provisions and planning foundations, plus the extent of the individual coverage areas, based on Article 38 of the Radio and Television Ordinance (RTVO), can be found in Annex 1 (Radio) and Annex 2 (Television) of the RTVO. | ch.bakom.versorgungsgebiet-ukw |
| TV coverage areasplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCoverage areas of all private local/regional television broadcasters with a performance mandate and fee-splitting in accordance with Article 38 and a performance mandate in accordance with Article 43 of the Radio and Television Act (RTVA). The corresponding technical provisions and planning foundations, plus the extent of the individual coverage areas, based on Article 38 of the Radio and Television Ordinance (RTVO), can be found in Annex 1 (Radio) and Annex 2 (Television) of the RTVO. | ch.bakom.versorgungsgebiet-tv |
| Upload ≥ 1 Mbit/splugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe broadband map gives an overview of the coverage of modern telecommunications networks in Switzerland. The coverage situation is shown in the form of statistical data per grid square (250 x 250 metres). The map shows the number of buildings in which an internet upload speed of 1 Mbit/s or more is offered over the fixed network (in percent of building connections according to data from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office). Representation of the coverage situation is purely indicative. The actual coverage situation should be determined by making enquiries with the service providers. In this respect see the additional information 'Number of connection providers'. | ch.bakom.uplink1 |
| Upload ≥ 10 Mbit/splugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe broadband map gives an overview of the coverage of modern telecommunications networks in Switzerland. The coverage situation is shown in the form of statistical data per grid square (250 x 250 metres). The map shows the number of buildings in which an internet upload speed of 10 Mbit/s or more is offered over the fixed network (in percent of building connections according to data from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office). Representation of the coverage situation is purely indicative. The actual coverage situation should be determined by making enquiries with the service providers. In this respect see the additional information 'Number of connection providers'. | ch.bakom.uplink10 |
| Upload ≥ 100 Mbit/splugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe broadband map gives an overview of the coverage of modern telecommunications networks in Switzerland. The coverage situation is shown in the form of statistical data per grid square (250 x 250 metres). The map shows the number of buildings in which an internet upload speed of 100 Mbit/s or more is offered over the fixed network (in percent of building connections according to data from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office). Representation of the coverage situation is purely indicative. The actual coverage situation should be determined by making enquiries with the service providers. In this respect see the additional information 'Number of connection providers'. | ch.bakom.uplink100 |
| Upload ≥ 1000 Mbit/splugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe broadband map gives an overview of the coverage of modern telecommunications networks in Switzerland. The coverage situation is shown in the form of statistical data per grid square (250 x 250 metres). The map shows the number of buildings in which an internet upload speed of 1000 Mbit/s or more is offered over the fixed network (in percent of building connections according to data from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office). Representation of the coverage situation is purely indicative. The actual coverage situation should be determined by making enquiries with the service providers. In this respect see the additional information 'Number of connection providers'. | ch.bakom.uplink1000 |
FOSPO - Federal ofiice of sports
| Name | WMS Layer |
| Sports facilities CSFNIplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCatalog of sports facilities of national importance.The National Sports Facilities Concept (NASAK) is a concept according to Article 13 of the Federal Law on Spatial Planning and thus a planning and coordination tool. | ch.baspo.nationales-sportanlagenkonzept |
FOT - Federal Office of Transport
| Name | WMS Layer |
| CPS public transportsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigA publicly available register of the polluted sites in the area of public transport. The register provides information about the polluted sites (in accordance with the Contaminated Sites Ordinance) which come under the enforcement responsibility of the Federal Office of Transport (FOT). These are buildings and facilities for railways, trolley bus systems, inland shipping companies and cableways with federal concessions, which are currently used mainly or completely for the business of the relevant infrastructure or transport companies. | ch.bav.kataster-belasteter-standorte-oev |
| Cableways with a federal licenceplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Federal Office of Transport (FOT) is responsible for systems licensed by the state. These are the facilities where more than eight people may be transported per vehicle or direction of travel and which are operated regularly and commercially. They are listed in this database. Cableways which do not transport passengers commercially as well as drag lifts and small cableways are the responsibility of the cantons. | ch.bav.seilbahnen-bundeskonzession |
| Public transport stopsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe basic geo-data set for public transport stops comprises public transport stops in Switzerland and additional selected geo-referenced public transport locations that are of operational or structural importance (operating points). | ch.bav.haltestellen-oev |
| Rail freight transport systemsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe concept for freight transport by rail is a concept in accordance with Art. 3 of the Swiss Goods Carriage Act (GCarA, SR 742.41) and Art. 13 of the Swiss Spatial Planning Act (SPA, SR 700). The concept defines the most important federal government interests which must be taken into account when planning rail freight traffic systems and also contains an index of the rail freight traffic systems already in place at the time the concept was adopted. These systems are displayed in this map. The contents of the map are not legally binding. When you use the query function, details of the queried system are shown. In the interests of completeness, the map and the query results must be consulted in parallel with the content of the concept for freight transport by rail and the associated explanatory report. | ch.bav.anlagen-schienengueterverkehr |
| Railway installations MAOplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigLocation and adjoining area of the railway sites according to the Ordinance on Protection against Major Accidents. The construction of new buildings or installations in the adjoining area (consultation area) can lead to a significant increase in risk. In land use plans relating partially or entirely to the adjoining area of land a coordination procedure between spatial planning and major accident authorities must be conducted. | ch.bav.betriebe-stoerfallverordnung_eisenbahnanlagen |
| Railway lines MAOplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigLocation and adjoining area of the railway network according to the Ordinance on Protection against Major Accidents. The construction of new buildings or installations in the adjoining area (consultation area) can lead to a significant increase in risk. In land use plans relating partially or entirely to the adjoining area of land a coordination procedure between spatial planning and major accident authorities must be conducted. | ch.bav.lage-stoerfallverordnung_eisenbahnanlagen |
| Railway networkplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe “railway network” basic data set depicts the network of railbound transport under federal supervision in Switzerland. It includes standard-gauge and narrow-gauge lines of railways, trams and rack railways that transport people regularly and for commercial purposes or that enable network access. It does not include sidings or sections of funicular railway (separate ropeway database), model railways, children's railways, railway tours or industrial railways. | ch.bav.schienennetz |
| Railway noise (act.) D emissionsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe authoritative railway noise pollution values are defined in the noise pollution register. Both emission and immission values are shown. The actual emissions Lr,e in [dB(A)] were measured based on the actual traffic during the day over the course of one year. | ch.bav.laermbelastung-eisenbahn_tatsaechliche_emissionen_tag |
| Railway noise (act.) N emissionsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe authoritative railway noise pollution values are defined in the noise pollution register. Both emission and immission values are shown. The actual emissions Lr,e in [dB(A)] were measured based on the actual traffic during the night over the course of one year. | ch.bav.laermbelastung-eisenbahn_tatsaechliche_emissionen_nacht |
| Railway noise (fixed) D emissionsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe authoritative railway noise pollution values are defined in the noise pollution register. Both emission and immission values are shown. The fixed emissions Lr,e in [dB(A)] form the basis for determining the permissible immissions as part of noise abatement measures or expansion projects conducted during the day. | ch.bav.laermbelastung-eisenbahn_festgelegte_emissionen_tag |
| Railway noise (fixed) N emissionsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe authoritative railway noise pollution values are defined in the noise pollution register. Both emission and immission values are shown. The fixed emissions (Lr,e) in [dB(A)] form the basis for determining the permissible immissions as part of noise abatement measures or expansion projects conducted overnight. | ch.bav.laermbelastung-eisenbahn_festgelegte_emissionen_nacht |
| Railway noise protection wallsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe authoritative railway noise pollution values are defined in the noise pollution register. The built noise protection walls lead to a reduction of immissions. Their effect is taken into account in the immissions. | ch.bav.laermbelastung-eisenbahn_laermschutzwaende |
| Railway noise, act. immissions Dplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe authoritative railway noise pollution values are defined in the noise pollution register. Both emission and immission values are shown. The actual immissions Lr,e in [dB(A)] were measured based on the actual traffic during the day over the course of one year. | ch.bav.laermbelastung-eisenbahn_effektive_immissionen_tag |
| Railway noise, act. immissions Nplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe authoritative railway noise pollution values are defined in the noise pollution register. Both emission and immission values are shown. The actual immissions Lr,e in [dB(A)] were measured based on the actual traffic during the night over the course of one year. | ch.bav.laermbelastung-eisenbahn_effektive_immissionen_nacht |
| Railway noise, perm. immissions Dplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe authoritative railway noise pollution values are defined in the noise pollution register. Both emission and immission values are shown. The permitted noise levels Lr,e in [dB(A)] were fixed by the FOT in a decision. | ch.bav.laermbelastung-eisenbahn_zulaessige_immissionen_tag |
| Railway noise, perm. immissions Nplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe authoritative railway noise pollution values are defined in the noise pollution register. Both emission and immission values are shown. The permitted noise levels Lr,e in [dB(A)] were fixed by the FOT in a decision. | ch.bav.laermbelastung-eisenbahn_zulaessige_immissionen_nacht |
| SP Underground freight transportplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigIn the sectoral plan for transport, part underground freight transport (SUG), the suitable areas for the Cargo sous terrain project are designated. | ch.bav.sachplan-unterirdischer-guetertransport_kraft |
| SP navigation infrastructure sectionplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe rail infrastructure section of the sector plan on transport (SIS) coordinates the navigation infrastructure which is relevant to the sectoral plan and which falls within the sphere of competence of the Swiss Confederation. | ch.bav.sachplan-infrastruktur-schifffahrt_kraft |
| SP rail infrastructureplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Rail Infrastructure Section of the Sectoral plan on Transport (SIS) coordinates the rail infrastructure which is relevant to the sectoral plan and which falls within the sphere of competence of the Swiss Confederation. | ch.bav.sachplan-infrastruktur-schiene_kraft |
| SUG Consultationplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent or past consultations of the cantons and communes as well as information and participation of the population in accordance with Art. 19 RPV of the Sectoral Plan for transport, part underground freight transport (SUG) | ch.bav.sachplan-unterirdischer-guetertransport_anhoerung |
FOCA - Federal Office of Civil Aviation
| Name | WMS Layer |
| Aerodrome obstacles < 25 / 60 mplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe layer contains safety-relevant obstacles in the vicinity of aerodromes which are lower than 25 meters in non-built-up areas and less than 60 meters in built-up areas. These are obstacles which are located in a safety zone and/or penetrate an obstacle limitation surface, or have been designated as relevant for flight operations for other reasons. | ch.bazl.luftfahrthindernis-klein |
| Aerodromes + Heliportsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAerodromes are facilities defined in the Sectoral aviation infrastructure plan as intended for aircraft take-off and landing. The official list of aerodromes and heliports authorized by the FOCA has been published under point AD 1.3 of the Swiss Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP). The conditions for using the facilities are part of Swiss aviation publications and may be obtained from the AIP and VFR Manual. Please note: This is not an official aeronautical data publication. The information provided does not necessarily reflect the latest operational data. | ch.bazl.flugplaetze-heliports |
| Aeronautical Chart ICAOplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe official Aeronautical Chart ICAO 1:500'000 of Switzerland is published in cooperation with skyguide. The chart includes airports and airfields, classified air space, restricted and hazardous areas as well as air navigation obstacles. The printed chart is available folded. There are air traffic control information and an index of airport radio frequencies included in this product. The map is normally annually revised. The pixel chart is delivered as a georeferenced TIF-file (raster format). The chart content is available either as a colour combination or seperated in 3 thematic colour layers (basic map, airspace/air traffic control information, air navigation obstacles/transmission lines), in a resolution of 254 dpi. | ch.bazl.luftfahrtkarten-icao |
| Air navigation obstaclesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAir navigation obstacle data are data on the obstacles defined in Article 2 letter k of the Ordinance of 23 November 1994 on Aviation Infrastructure (VIL, SR 748.131.1). Air navigation obstacles are structures and installations (such as antennas, buildings, cables, cranes, cableways, power lines, wind turbines) and vegetation that can hamper, endanger or prevent the operation of aircraft or of air navigation systems. The data are gathered as part of the authorisation requirement under Article 63 VIL, and the registration requirement under Art. 65a VIL. With the exception of vegetation, the present data set includes all permanent and temporary air navigation obstacles with a height of 25 meters or more outside built-up areas (or 40 meters or more in the case of mobile cranes), and in built-up areas, obstacles with a height of 60 meters or more. Safety-relevant obstacles in the vicinity of airfields below 25 / 60 meters are shown in the layer "Aerodrome obstacles < 25 / 60 m". | ch.bazl.luftfahrthindernis |
| Airspaces - CTAplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigBased on Article 40, Federal Civil Aviation Act (SR 748.0) and Article 2, paragraph 1, Ordinance on Air Navigation Services (SR 748.132.1), the FOCA is reponsible for defining the airspace structure and classes. Other information, e.g. airspace class, conditions for use, plus further details relating to the depicted airspaces, may be obtained from the applicable official publication (AIP).The Swiss airspace consists of the Control areas (CTA) Zurich / Geneva and a flight information region (FIR), with separation line Central Plateau-Jura / Alps. | ch.bazl.luftraeume-kontrollbezirke |
| Airspaces - CTRplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigBased on Article 40, Federal Civil Aviation Act (SR 748.0) and Article 2, paragraph 1, Ordinance on Air Navigation Services (SR 748.132.1), the FOCA is reponsible for defining the airspace structure and classes.Control zones in accordance with the publication date of the most recent ICAO Chart. Other information, e.g. airspace class, conditions for use, plus further details relating to the depicted airspaces, may be obtained from the applicable official publication (AIP and ICAO Chart). Airspace delimitation is indicated in feet / flight level (FL). | ch.bazl.luftraeume-kontrollzonen |
| Airspaces - FIRplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigBased on Article 40, Federal Civil Aviation Act (SR 748.0) and Article 2, paragraph 1, Ordinance on Air Navigation Services (SR 748.132.1), the FOCA is reponsible for defining the airspace structure and classes. Other information, e.g. airspace class, conditions for use, plus further details relating to the depicted airspaces, may be obtained from the applicable official publication (AIP).The Swiss airspace consists of the Control areas (CTA) Zurich / Geneva and a flight information region (FIR), with separation line Central Plateau-Jura / Alps. | ch.bazl.luftraeume-fluginformationsgebiet |
| Airspaces - FIZplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigBased on Article 40, Federal Civil Aviation Act (SR 748.0) and Article 2, paragraph 1, Ordinance on Air Navigation Services (SR 748.132.1), the FOCA is reponsible for defining the airspace structure and classes.Flight information zones in accordance with the publication date of the most recent ICAO Chart. Other information, e.g. airspace class, conditions for use, plus further details relating to the depicted airspaces, may be obtained from the applicable official publication (AIP and ICAO Chart). Airspace delimitation is indicated in feet / flight level (FL). | ch.bazl.luftraeume-fluginformationszonen |
| Built-up areas VILplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigIn Swiss civil aviation legislation, the term "built-up areas" refers to the definition of areas, in both quantitative terms and with respect to aviation criteria, that is applied in Articles 63 and 65a of the Federal Ordinance of 23 November 1994 on Civil Aviation Infrastructure (SR 748.131.1). A licensing requirement in built-up and non-built-up areas applies for objects with a height of 100 metres or more (or 60 metres or more for high-voltage power lines, wind turbines turbines, slacklines), as well as for the penetration of an obstacle-free zone or a security zone. A registration requirement applies for objects with a height of 60 metres or more in a built-up area, and a height of 25 metres or more in a non-built-up area (or in the case of mobile cranes, a height of 40 metres or more). Owners are required to notify the FOCA in advance of the construction or alteration of such buildings and installations or temporary objects. This vector dataset for Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein is automatically generated from the building plans incorporated in "swissTLM3D" – the Swiss 3D topographic landscape model produced by the Federal Office of Topography (swisstopo) – and is periodically updated. | ch.bazl.bebaute-gebiete_luftfahrtrecht |
| CCS civil aerodromesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigPublic register of contaminated sites within the perimeter of civil aerodromes. This includes information about the location, type and quantity of waste, the period of deposition, as well as conducted studies and measures. The following types of sites can be distinguished: operating site, accident site and deposition site. | ch.bazl.kataster-belasteter-standorte-zivilflugplaetze |
| Glider Chartplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Glider Map 1:300'000 is published in cooperation with skyguide. The map includes airports and airfields, classified air space, restricted and hazardous areas as well as air navigation obstacles and additional information for gliding. The printed map is available folded. There are air traffic control information and specific information for gliders included in this product. An additional map contains the section TMA Genève, scale 1:300'000. The thematic map content is normally annually updated. The pixel map is delivered as a georeferenced TIF-file (raster format). The map content is available either as a colour combination or seperated in 3 thematic colour layers (basic map, airspace/air traffic control information, air navigation obstacles), in a resolution of 254 dpi. | ch.bazl.segelflugkarte |
| Hospital landing sitesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigLanding sites at hospitals and other landing sites that are strictly reserved for assistance services, namely rescue and recovery. | ch.bazl.spitallandeplaetze |
| Latest changes of obstaclesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigRepresentation of the new air navigation obstacles, which have been activated during the last 56 days. This timeframe covers maximum two cycles of 28 days, which represents the standard for regular updates of aeronautical information publications (AIRAC). The newly activated air navigation obstacles are updated daily. | ch.bazl.luftfahrthindernis-aenderungen |
| Mountain landing sitesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMountain landing sites are landing fields that are located outside an aerodrome at over 1100 m altitude and that have no infrastructure. They are used for instruction and training purposes, and to transport tourists. The authoritative list of mountain landing sites approved by the FOCA with specific additional information is published in the Swiss aeronautical publication in the VFR Manual under AGA 3-3-1. Use of mountain landing sites by fixed-wing aircraft: only if the site is suitable. Use of mountain landing sites by helicopters: outlanding may take place within a reasonable distance, i.e. within a radius of up to 400 m from the point determined by the coordinates within the limits of the topographical description (Swiss Federal Council decision of 7 May 1980). Please note: This is not an official aeronautical data publication. The information provided does not necessarily reflect the latest operational data. | ch.bazl.gebirgslandeplaetze |
| Noise exp. 1st night hourplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigFor aerodromes at which certain noise levels occur, the Swiss environmental legislation (SR 814.41) stipulates that exposure curves have to be produced and reported. This procedure involves the depiction of noise exposure curves in the noise pollution cadastre, which merely takes the form of an inventory of the noise situation and does not have a direct legal impact on the involved real estate owners. Aerodrome operators use this instrument in order to develop action plans to prevent excessive noise exposure, whereas the relevant authorities use it in order to adapt their spatial planning. Noise levels are depicted on topographic maps in the form of curves, which indicate the exposure resulting from the average operation of aircraft during the applicable night-time period. These curves are produced from calculations based on actual or predicted aircraft movements and the known noise emissions of the various types of aircraft. | ch.bazl.laermbelastungskataster-zivilflugplaetze_erste-nachtstunde |
| Noise exp. 2nd night hourplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigFor aerodromes at which certain noise levels occur, the Swiss environmental legislation (SR 814.41) stipulates that exposure curves have to be produced and reported. This procedure involves the depiction of noise exposure curves in the noise pollution cadastre, which merely takes the form of an inventory of the noise situation and does not have a direct legal impact on the involved real estate owners. Aerodrome operators use this instrument in order to develop action plans to prevent excessive noise exposure, whereas the relevant authorities use it in order to adapt their spatial planning. Noise levels are depicted on topographic maps in the form of curves, which indicate the exposure resulting from the average operation of aircraft during the applicable night-time period. These curves are produced from calculations based on actual or predicted aircraft movements and the known noise emissions of the various types of aircraft. | ch.bazl.laermbelastungskataster-zivilflugplaetze_zweite-nachtstunde |
| Noise exp. helicopters Lmaxplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigFor aerodromes at which certain noise levels occur, the Swiss environmental legislation (SR 814.41) stipulates that exposure curves have to be produced and reported. This procedure involves the depiction of noise exposure curves in the noise pollution cadastre, which merely takes the form of an inventory of the noise situation and does not have a direct legal impact on the involved real estate owners. Operators of helicopter airfields use this instrument in order to develop action plans to prevent excessive noise exposure, whereas the relevant authorities use it in order to adapt their spatial planning. Noise levels are depicted on topographic maps in the form of curves. In the case of helicopter airfields, in addition the exposure level in Lr, these curves also indicate the degree of exposure to the average maximum noise level. The noise exposure curves are produced from calculations based on actual or predicted helicopter movements and the known noise emissions of the various types of helicopter. | ch.bazl.laermbelastungskataster-zivilflugplaetze_helikopter-maximalpegel |
| Noise exp. helicopters Lrplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigFor aerodromes at which certain noise levels occur, the Swiss environmental legislation (SR 814.41) stipulates that exposure curves have to be produced and reported. This procedure involves the depiction of noise exposure curves in the noise pollution cadastre, which merely takes the form of an inventory and does not have a direct legal impact on the involved real estate owners. Operators of helicopter airfields use this instrument in order to develop action plans to prevent excessive noise exposure, whereas the relevant authorities use it in order to adapt their spatial planning. Noise levels are depicted on topographic maps in the form of curves, which indicate the average daily exposure during an average peak day. These curves are produced from calculations based on actual or predicted helicopter movements and the known noise emissions of the various types of helicopter. | ch.bazl.laermbelastungskataster-zivilflugplaetze_helikopter |
| Noise exp. last night hourplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigFor aerodromes at which certain noise levels occur, the Swiss environmental legislation (SR 814.41) stipulates that exposure curves have to be produced and reported. This procedure involves the depiction of noise exposure curves in the noise pollution cadastre, which merely takes the form of an inventory of the noise situation and does not have a direct legal impact on the involved real estate owners. Aerodrome operators use this instrument in order to develop action plans to prevent excessive noise exposure, whereas the relevant authorities use it in order to adapt their spatial planning. Noise levels are depicted on topographic maps in the form of curves, which indicate the exposure resulting from the average operation of aircraft during the applicable night-time period. These curves are produced from calculations based on actual or predicted aircraft movements and the known noise emissions of the various types of aircraft. | ch.bazl.laermbelastungskataster-zivilflugplaetze_letzte-nachtstunde |
| Noise exp. light / large aircraftsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigFor aerodromes at which certain noise levels occur, the Swiss environmental legislation (SR 814.41) stipulates that exposure curves have to be produced and reported. This procedure involves the depiction of noise exposure curves in the noise pollution cadastre, which merely takes the form of an inventory of the noise situation and does not have a direct legal impact on the involved real estate owners. Aerodrome operators use this instrument in order to develop action plans to prevent excessive noise exposure, whereas the relevant authorities use it in order to adapt their spatial planning. Noise levels are depicted on topographic maps in the form of curves. These curves indicate the average daily exposure, and in case of small aircraft operations the average daily exposure during an average peak day. Noise exposure curves are produced from calculations based on actual or predicted aircraft movements and the known noise emissions of the various types of aircraft. | ch.bazl.laermbelastungskataster-zivilflugplaetze_klein-grossflugzeuge |
| Noise exp. light aircraftsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigFor aerodromes at which certain noise levels occur, the Swiss environmental legislation (SR 814.41) stipulates that exposure curves have to be produced and reported. This procedure involves the depiction of noise exposure curves in the noise pollution cadastre, which merely takes the form of an inventory of the noise situation and does not have a direct legal impact on the involved real estate owners. Aerodrome operators use this instrument in order to develop action plans to prevent excessive noise exposure, whereas the relevant authorities use it in order to adapt their spatial planning. Noise levels are depicted on topographic maps in the form of curves, which indicate the average daily exposure during an average peak day. These curves are produced from calculations based on actual or predicted aircraft movements and the known noise emissions of the various types of aircraft. | ch.bazl.laermbelastungskataster-zivilflugplaetze_kleinluftfahrzeuge |
| Noise exp. milit. aerodr. (tot.)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigFor aerodromes at which certain noise levels occur, the Swiss environmental legislation (SR 814.41) stipulates that exposure curves have to be produced and reported. This procedure involves the depiction of noise exposure curves in the noise pollution cadastre, which merely takes the form of an inventory of the noise situation and does not have a direct legal impact on the involved real estate owners. Aerodrome operators use this instrument in order to develop action plans to prevent excessive noise exposure, whereas the relevant authorities use it in order to adapt their spatial planning. Noise levels are depicted on topographic maps in the form of curves. These curves indicate the average daily exposure, and in case of small aircraft operations the average daily exposure during an average peak day. Noise exposure curves are produced from calculations based on actual or predicted aircraft movements and the known noise emissions of the various types of aircraft. | ch.bazl.laermbelastungskataster-zivilflugplaetze_militaer-gesamt |
| Perimeter of limitation surfacesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigUnder Art. 63 of the Ordinance of 23 November 1994 on Aviation Infrastructure (AvIO; SR 748.131.1), FOCA authorisation is required if buildings, installations or plants penetrate a surface that forms part of an Obstacle Limitation Surface map or a safety zone plan. Obstacle Limitation Surfaces delimit a perimeter of airspace around aerodromes which must generally be kept free of obstacles in order to ensure air safety. These geodata cover all 2D-perimeters of safety zone plans currently in force or available for public inspection (GeoIV ID 108), as well as approved civil Obstacle Limitation Surface maps (GeoIV ID 106) and warning zones for military (GeoIV ID 201) or planned civil Obstacle Limitation Surface maps. | ch.bazl.hindernisbegrenzungsflaechen-perimeter |
| Protected areas Liechtenstein AuLaVplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigProtected areas as defined in the Nature Conservation Act (Naturschutzgesetz; NSchG), and other protected areas in which off-airport landing is prohibited. This dataset contains a compilation of the following legally protected areas in accordance with Art. 4 of the Ordinance of 18 October 2016 on take-offs and landings outside of airports (Aussenlandeverordnung; AuLaV) a) protected landscapes (Art. 18, NSchG); b) nature reserves (Art. 19, NSchG); c) flora conservation areas (Art. 21, NSchG); d) low-nutrition meadows (Art. 22, NSchG); e) rest areas (Art. 23, NSchG). The dataset also lists highly sensitive areas as specified by the government (in accordance with Art. 4, para. 2, AuLaV). These include areas which contain protected objects, protected habitats or protected assets in accordance with the Naturschutzgesetz, as well as major wildlife corridors. | ch.bazl.schutzgebiete-aulav_liechtenstein |
| Reserved zones airportsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigDesignated area in which the land must be kept free for future airport installations. Plot-specific representation with a line on a large-scale plan. Constructional changes that contradict this purpose are not permitted. Limited effect of five years maximum, with a potential extension of up to three years. Legal basis (CAA Art. 37n Para. 1): “By virtue of its office or at the request of the airport owner, the canton or the local authority, the Federal Office can specify project planning zones for designated areas in order to keep land free for future airport installations ...” | ch.bazl.projektierungszonen-flughafenanlagen |
| Restrictions for dronesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigA UAS geographical zone is a portion of airspace designated by the competent authority in which the operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) is permitted, restricted or forbidden in order to take account of the risks to safety, privacy and personal data protection, security or the environment that are associated with UAS operations. According to Articles 27 and 28 of the DETEC Ordinance on Special Category Aircraft (OSCA), the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles in the defined UAS areas is prohibited. Exceptions may be granted by the competent authorities (Art. 29 OSCA). Likewise, the cantons may, on the basis of Article 34 OSCA, issue regulations for unmanned aerial vehicles with a weight of less than 25kg to reduce the impact on to the environment and the risk to persons and property on the ground. | ch.bazl.einschraenkungen-drohnen |
| SORA Ground Riskplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigEuropean unmanned aircraft regulation (EU) 2019/947 Article 11 requires a SORA (Specific Operational Risk Assessment) to be performed for flights which fit into the Specific category of UAS. One part of this risk assessment is to assess the risk to overflown uninvolved people and this map is tailored for the use in this risk assessment methodology. The map is an estimate of the average distribution of population density based on the Global Human Settlement Layer (GHSL) dataset by European Commission, Inhabitants (STATPOP) and Employment (STATENT) statistics from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO). The data should be used as a guideline, meaning that discrepancies can be argued accordingly by the applicant in the SORA risk assessment. For cross-border harmonization the European data is used as a baseline which is supplemented with FSO statistics where there are gaps of missing data. Therefor this includes also estimates for areas used for commercial and industrial purposes. The extent of the map is anywhere the Federal Office of Civil Aviation has authority to grant UAS authorizations which is within Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Further, the data extends 5 km beyond the Swiss border into the surrounding countries to allow a proper fly-away risk assesment of flights very close to the borders. | ch.bazl.intrinsisches-bodenrisiko_sora |
| SP Aviation infrastructureplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe sectoral plan on transport, aviation infrastructure section (SIL) is the federal planning and coordination tool for the civil aviation. Therein the goals and objectives for the infrastructure of Switzerland's civil aviation are bindingly established for authorities. Concerning the individual aerodromes it determines the purpose, the claimed area, the broad use, the exploitation and the conditions for operation. It also represents the impact on space and the environment (Verordnung über die Infrastruktur der Luftfahrt VIL Art. 3a). Thus, the SIL is the basis for approval of the construction and operation of all infrastructure of civil aviation: national airports, regional aerodromes, co-use civil- military aerodromes, airfields, heliports, mountain landing sites and air traffic control systems.The SIL consists of two parts: the concept of the general goals and objectives, and an object part, with the specific requirements for each facility. | ch.bazl.sachplan-infrastruktur-luftfahrt_kraft |
| Safety zone planplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigFor each airport, a security zone is to be established, which protects the airspace from obstacles. The FOCA will decide in each case whether a safety zone is necessary for air navigation equipment and flight paths. Authoritative for the establishment of safety zones is the cadastre of obstacle limitation surfaces. The safety zones are represented in a zone map, where the location and height of property restrictions are shown. The approved security zone plans are binding upon publication in the cantonal publications and constitute a public property restriction. | ch.bazl.sicherheitszonenplan |
| Sanctuaries for silence a. natureplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSanctuaries for silence and nature are areas of defined dimensions where antrophogenic (man-made) noise sources have been suppressed to a minimum level. The aim of such sanctuaries is a preservation of the diversity of natural sounds and silence for human recreation. Sanctuaries for silence and nature are depicted as "Zones to be avoided" on aeronautical charts and shall be avoided or overflown by motorised aircraft considerably above the minimum flight altitudes according to the Ordinance on the Rules of the Air/ORA, (art. 44) and by the shortest possible flight path. | ch.bazl.landschaftsruhezonen |
SFOE - Swiss Federal Office of Energy
| Name | WMS Layer |
| 2000-Watt Sitesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe 2000-Watt Sites label is used for certifying residential areas that are able to demonstrate a sustainable use of resources for the construction, operation and renovation of buildings, and the mobility associated with their operation. The certificate is structured on the basis of the Energy City label in combination with the Swiss Engineers and Architects Association’s Energy Efficiency Path for Buildings. For a housing development project, an application for a certificate may already be submitted at an early stage, and the label will then be issued after an assessment has been made of the project objectives and the binding agreement governing compliance with the specified objectives. A certificate for a housing development can be issued until such time as more than 50 percent of the building surface area has been handed over for the specified new purpose. This therefore means that the development has to demonstrably meet the criteria attached to the new certificate when in operation. The label is based on an assessment of the management system, communication and cooperation, the construction of the building and its operation, supply and disposal, as well as mobility. | ch.bfe.energiestaedte-2000watt-areale |
| Abandonment of hydropowerplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigProtected areas under the terms of the Ordinance of 25 October 1995 on Compensation for Losses due to the Use of Hydraulic Power (CLHPO), based on contractual regulations between the Swiss Confederation, the canton and the affected municipalities. The ordinance includes detailed provisions concerning the conditions that justify a claim for compensation payments because of the abandonment of the use of hydropower for the purpose of maintaining nationally important landscapes. These payments are linked to contractually agreed protection objectives and are made annually. In order to monitor the contractual relationships, the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) carries out regular assessments of the success of the measures. Nine applications have so far been approved in the cantons of Wallis and Graubünden and contracts have been signed: Baltschiedertal (VS), Bietschbach-Jolibach (VS), Binntal (VS), Gredetschtal (VS), Greina (GR), Laggintal (VS), Oberaletsch (VS), Val Frisal (GR), Vallon de Réchy (VS). | ch.bfe.abgeltung-wasserkraftnutzung |
| Areas with wind-power potentialplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe wind energy concept is a concept in accordance with Art. 13 of the Swiss Spatial Planning Act (SPA, SR 700). The concept defines both the principal federal government interests which must be taken into account when planning wind energy plants and the main areas with wind-power potential which must be investigated as part of cantonal structural planning. In this way, the wind energy concept increases planning reliability. The Swiss federal government has identified the main areas with wind-power potential, taking into account the high wind energy yields (basic data from the Wind Atlas of Switzerland, www.windatlas.ch), the principal federal government interests and sufficient spatial concentration. The rough analysis, which is subject to some uncertainty, does not take account of any cantonal or municipal interests and does not permit any assertions to be made about the specific feasibility of wind energy plants. The cartographical representation of the areas with potential should not therefore be seen as a positive plan by the federal government or as competition to structural plan entries that have already been approved; neither does it make any assertions beyond a 1:50,000 scale. The cantons are responsible for identifying suitable areas for wind energy use and the associated balancing of interests appropriate to the relevant levels. The geodata from the main areas with potential are not officially binding but are primarily to be considered as the federal government's basis for cantons which do not yet have any structural plans in place for wind energy or which want to adapt their structural plans accordingly. In the interests of completeness, the map must be consulted in parallel with the content of the wind energy concept and the associated explanatory report. | ch.bfe.windenergie-potenzialgebiete |
| Biogas plantsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigBiogas plants convert organic matter into gas through a fermentation process. The resulting gas mixture is composed mainly of energy-rich methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2). Electricity, heat and fuel can be obtained from biogas.Switzerland has more than 100 biogas plants. The biogas produced in our country comes exclusively from waste and residues from households, the food industry or agriculture. This energy is therefore sustainable, renewable and CO2 neutral. Biogas can be used directly in a cogeneration plant to produce electricity and heat. It can also be purified into biomethane before being injected into the natural gas network. Biomethane can in turn be used to produce electricity, heat or fuel. The geodata of biogas plants provide information on the current status of biogas plants in Switzerland. Currently, the data is based solely on the list of recipients of feed-in remuneration at cost. The ultimate aim is to be able to show all biogas installations operating in Switzerland, whether they produce electricity and heat on site or feed biogas into the natural gas grid.This information is intended for the general public and is unofficial and non-binding. | ch.bfe.biogasanlagen |
| COMO projectsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Coordination Office for Sustainable Mobility (COMO) is the central contact and coordination point and the first contact point at federal level in matters of sustainable mobility. It supports innovative projects with a financial contribution and, as a knowledge platform, provides information on completed and ongoing projects.Six federal offices are responsible for COMO: the Federal Office of Spatial Planning (ARE), the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO), the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN), the Federal Office of Transport (FOT), the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) and the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE). The map provides an overview of all projects supported by COMO. | ch.bfe.komo-projekte |
| Charging points for electric carsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigElectric mobility is a key technology for more sustainable mobility and is one way of achieving ambitious energy and climate policy goals. Electric engines are efficient, and using electricity means that renewable energies can also be used. recharge-my-car.ch shows where charging points for electric vehicles are available in real time. Currently the website displays the charging points offered by the largest charging networks. The SFOE invites other providers of public charging stations for electric vehicles to participate. Further information and list of connected charging networks: https://github.com/SFOE/ichtankestrom_Documentation | ch.bfe.ladestellen-elektromobilitaet |
| Consultationplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent or past consultations of the cantons and communes as well as information and participation of the population in accordance with Art. 19 RPV of the Electricity Transmission Lines sectoral plan. | ch.bfe.sachplan-uebertragungsleitungen_anhoerung |
| Damplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe dataset contains fundamental information about dams in Switzerland which come under the direct supervision of the Swiss Confederation. This includes data concerning the construction and purpose of the dams and their most important geometrical and spatial parameters and designations. | ch.bfe.stauanlagen-bundesaufsicht |
| Electrical installationsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe electricity grid is the point of connection between producers and consumers of electrical energy. Via the grid, electricity is transported, transformed (from a higher to lower voltage and vice versa) and distributed. As the link between production and consumption, the electricity grid is a key element in ensuring the security of electricity supply. The term electrical installations refers to all components of an electricity network that serve to transmit electrical current, such as lines, substations and transformer stations. The geodatabase dataset 'Electrical installations with a nominal voltage exceeding 36kV' contains a geographical overview of the electrical installations of the extra-high and high-voltage grid in Switzerland. Some plant operators have not yet provided data, so the overview is not yet complete. | ch.bfe.elektrische-anlagen_ueber_36 |
| Electricity lines sectoral planplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSectoral planning is the federal government's overlying planning and coordination tool for implementing its spatial planning duties. Projects concerning the construction and expansion of high-voltage power lines at the 220/380 kV level which have a significant spatial and environmental impact normally have to be specified in the Transmission Lines sectoral plan. | ch.bfe.sachplan-uebertragungsleitungen_kraft |
| Electricity production plantsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn electricity production plant is a technical facility for generating electricity. It is in the public interest to have a spatial overview of all electricity production plants in Switzerland. In particular, the expansion of production plants that produce electricity from renewable energy should be presented transparently. The ratio of plants producing electricity from renewable energy to plants producing electricity from non-renewable energy can also be shown. A distinction is made between hydropower, photovoltaics, wind energy, biomass, geothermal energy, nuclear energy, oil, natural gas and coal. This database contains all electricity production plants that are registered in the Swiss proof of origin system and includes all plants with an output exceeding 30 kilovolt-amperes (kVA), as well as small plants (more than 2 kilowatts) that have been voluntarily registered to display proof of origin. The database also includes plants that are subsidised by a feed-in rate, a one-off payment, additional cost financing or an investment contribution (pursuant to Art. 19 and 24; EnA). Only electricity production plants that are in operation are included. | ch.bfe.elektrizitaetsproduktionsanlagen |
| Energy advice servicesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThere is a wide variety of public energy advice services available in Switzerland. They offer impartial advice (neutral relative to products and companies) to the public in general and are financed by the public sector. Depending on the canton, public energy advice services are organised either by the canton or by the region. Some towns and municipalities also provide their own local services for questions about energy. The technical core competence and thematic priorities of the various advice services lie in the sectors Buildings and Building Technology, Electrical Devices and Lighting, and Mobility. They offer different types of free and reasonably priced advice for various customers groups, such as private individuals, companies and municipalities. You can find an overview of the advice offered by public energy advice services and of the SwissEnergy Infoline (state advisory service) at www.energieschweiz.ch/beratung. The sponsoring organisation (cantonal, regional or municipal sponsorship indicated by the colour of the symbol) for each energy advice service and the catchment area (affiliated municipalities, indicated by the surface colour) are shown on the map. By mouse click you can find the complete contact details with the names of management and the website address and you are also informed about the main focus of the advice and the customer groups catered for. | ch.bfe.energieberatungsstellen |
| Energy citiesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Energy City label is used for certifying municipalities that develop and implement a sustainable energy policy. Municipalities that have been awarded this label promote renewable energy and ecological mobility, and focus on the efficient use of resources. In order to qualify for the label, a municipality must have realised or adopted at least 50 percent of its scope for action in the area of energy policy. Here the calculation is based on the Energy Cities catalogue. The European Energy Award®GOLD is the highest level of certification. This label is awarded to municipalities that have implemented at least 75 percent of the measures listed in the catalogue at the time of certification. Municipalities that qualify for this award demonstrate the highest level of commitment towards a sustainable energy future. The label is based on an assessment of municipal energy policy in the areas of development and spatial planning, municipal buildings and installations, supply and disposal, mobility, internal organisation, communication and cooperation. | ch.bfe.energiestaedte |
| Heat/cooling demand: industryplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigIn strategic planning, heat demand is used to identify large connected areas that may be appropriate for a thermal network. Areas with a heat density of at least 700 MWh/a per hectare are considered suitable. As well as heat density, heat must be supplied at a specific temperature. Some industries require process heat at a very high temperature (sometimes 1,000°C or more), and this cannot be generated by a thermal network. Heat demand from industry has therefore been recorded in a separate data set. The data are based on the Federal Statistical Office's 2013 Statistics on Company Structures (not available in English) and the Federal Office of Energy's figures in the annual report ‘Energy consumption in the industry and services sector'. On the hectare grid, heat demand is represented as heat density shown on a colour scale. The information is provided for the general public and is not official or legally binding. | ch.bfe.fernwaerme-nachfrage_industrie |
| Heat/cooling demand: resid./comm.plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe demand for heat and cooling is a key element in the strategic planning of thermal networks. Building a thermal network is only viable if sufficient sales turnover can be generated from heat and/or cooling. In strategic planning, heat demand is used to identify large connected areas that may be appropriate for a thermal network. Areas with a heat density of at least 700 MWh/a per hectare are considered suitable. As well as heat density, heat must be supplied at a specific temperature. Some industries require process heat at a very high temperature (sometimes 1,000°C or more), and this cannot be generated by a thermal network. Heat demand from industry has therefore been recorded in a separate data set. Of most interest for thermal networks is the heat demand from residential and commercial buildings, since the vast majority of such buildings can be served at low temperatures ranging from around 12°C to maximum 90°C. The data are based on the Federal Statistical Office's 2014 Buildings and Dwellings Statistics and 2013 Statistics on Company Structures (not available in English), and the Federal Office of Energy's figures in the annual report ‘Energy consumption in the industry and services sector'. On the hectare grid, heat demand is represented as heat density shown on a colour scale. The information is provided for the general public and is not official or legally binding. | ch.bfe.fernwaerme-nachfrage_wohn_dienstleistungsgebaeude |
| Heating advice for small buildingsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigA ‘renewable heating' advice service is available to building owners who have oil, gas or electric heating and who wish to find out which renewable low-carbon heat source is most appropriate to heat their building. An advisor visits the client (property owner) to discuss the building's energy requirements, location-specific factors and the owner's wishes. The advisor takes these factors into account and gives the owner a checklist setting out recommendations for optimising the current heating system. On the basis of the checklist, the client can get appropriate quotes for a new system and set about switching to renewables. This database contains all the trained advisors in the ‘renewable heating' programme who meet the quality criteria. | ch.bfe.erneuerbarheizen |
| Heating advice large apartmentsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigA ‘renewable heating' advice service is available to building owners who have oil, gas or electric heating and who wish to find out which renewable low-carbon heat source is most appropriate to heat their building. An advisor visits the client (property owner/property agent/condominium owners) to discuss the building's energy requirements, location-specific factors and the owner's wishes. The advisor takes these factors into account and gives the owner/ condominium owners a checklist setting out recommendations for optimising the current heating system. On the basis of the checklist, the client can compare options, get appropriate quotes for a new system and set about switching to renewables. This database contains all the trained advisors in the ‘renewable heating' programme who meet the quality criteria. | ch.bfe.erneuerbarheizen-mehrfamilienhaeuser |
| Hydropower statisticsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe "Statistics on hydropower plants" (WASTA) contain data concerning the Swiss hydropower plants with an output of at least 300 kW. This includes technical data relating to aspects such as power output and expected production levels. | ch.bfe.statistik-wasserkraftanlagen |
| Icing Frequencyplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigIn Switzerland, the mountain regions (Jura, Alps and Alpine foothills) are the most suitable regions for exploiting wind energy potential. But here, the air temperature during the winter months is frequently below 0° C for lengthy periods, and this can cause measuring instruments and rotor blades to ice up. Icing influences the planning and operation of a wind power plant in a variety of ways: ice formation on the rotor blades interferes with their aerodynamics and results in production losses. The additional weight and imbalance associated with ice formation also burden the structural elements of a wind turbine. For safety reasons (ice fall-off), and in view of the additional burden placed on their components, wind turbines have to be turned off when they ice up. Ice formation on a wind turbine’s measuring instruments can also give rise to faulty operation. Calculations of icing frequency are based on comprehensive data relating to cloud water, temperature and wind obtained from analyses of the MeteoSwiss COSMO-2 weather forecasting model. The icing model calculates the ice load on a cylindrical, freely rotating structure. The icing frequency is depicted on a 2.2-kilometre raster and has been verified on the basis of measurements carried out at IMIS stations in the Alps and readings recorded in the Jura range. The map depicts the frequency of meteorological icing at a height of 100 metres above the ground for the period from August 2007 to July 2009. The 10-year average is around 5 percent lower. The frequency data are based on calculations made with the aid of models, and they indicate where icing can occur in Switzerland. However, the data cannot be regarded as absolutely precise for a given location, because deviations can occur in confined spaces such as those frequently encountered in the central Alps. The frequency of icing is higher in exposed areas and lower in protected areas than the levels shown on the map. The map depicts meteorological icing, while the periods of measured icing tend to be longer on average. To assess the icing conditions at a specific location, measurement on site is thus essential. | ch.bfe.meteorologische-vereisung |
| Minergieplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSince 1998 Minergie is the Swiss building label standing for comfort, efficiency and value conservation. The trade mark is mutually supported by the economy, the Swiss Cantons and the Swiss Federation and is protected against misuse. The main aim is to reach a high comfort of living and working for building users, in new as well as in modernized older buildings. In doing so the combination of a high-quality building shell with systematic air renewal plays a special role.Furthermore, Minergie buildings distinguish themselves with a very low energy demand and a maximal share of renewable energies. The required level of building quality is quantified by its specific energy consumption per square meter of energy consumption area (Energy Reference Area ERA). The three established building labels Minergie, Minergie-P and Minergie-A ensure highest quality and efficiency already during the planning phase. The label Minergie for very low energy buildings addresses itself to building owners and planners with above average demands to quality, comfort and energy. Minergie-P indicates lowest energy buildings and meet highest demands to quality, comfort and energy. Particularly because of an outstanding building shell. Minergie-A combines highest demands to quality and comfort with maximum energetic independence, due to big photovoltaic systems, batteries and load management. The three building labels are supplemented with three freely combinable supplement products: ECO considers the topics health and construction ecology. MQS Construction addresses itself to building owners and planners that want to assure the ambitious requirements during the construction phase are actually met. MQS operation optimizes the utilization of the building equipment and appliances and thereby guarantees maximum comfort. In Switzerland, currently more than 39,600 buildings have been granted the Minergie certificate, more than 3,600 buildings have been certified as Minergie-P buildings and more than 550 buildings have been granted the Minergie-A certificate. | ch.bfe.minergiegebaeude |
| Non-woody biomass for energyplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigBiomass is a renewable resource for energy which can be transformed into several forms of energy: heat, electricity, biogas or liquid fuels. Non-woody types of biomass were investigated using methodically comparable approaches: manure, agricultural crop by-products, the organic part of household garbage, green waste, the organic residues from industrial waste and sewage sludge. Within the implementation of the energy strategy 2050 the Swiss government foresees a massive increase in the share of renewable energy. The Swiss Competence Center for Energy Research (SCCER) Biosweet (Biomass for Swiss Energy Future) seeks solutions to the technical, social and political challenges posed by the Energy Transition with regard to biomass. The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL quantified and localised the potential of important biomass resources in Switzerland, particularly with regard to their sustainable availability. The results are useful as a basis for identifying promising biomass-use pathways and the best sites for their implementation. Data (https://www.envidat.ch/dataset/swiss-biomass-potentials) and a detailed report are available online (https://www.dora.lib4ri.ch/wsl/islandora/object/wsl%3A13277/datastream/PDF/Thees-2017-Biomassepotenziale_der_Schweiz_f%C3%BCr_die-%28published_version%29.pdf). This map shows the sustainable potential of non-woody biomass for bioenergy (maximum amount of nationally produced non-woody biomass that could be used, after deducting any ecological, economic, legal and political constraints) in Switzerland at the municipality level in primary energy (maximum amount of energy available in a resource without conversion) in terajoules. | ch.bfe.biomasse-nicht-verholzt |
| Nuclear Power Plantsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigNuclear power plants are facilities for the commercial generation of electrical power from controlled nuclear fission. The four Swiss nuclear power plants have a total output of 3.2 GW. Their annual availability is around 90%. The Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) plays an essential role in enforcing the legislation on nuclear power. The Swiss Federal Nuclear Safety Inspectorate (ENSI), an independent body constituted under public law, is responsible for supervising the safety and security of Swiss nuclear power plants. Operating licences for nuclear power plants in Switzerland are awarded for an unlimited period. The plants can be operated for as long as their safety is guaranteed. If the requirements for the safe operation of a nuclear power plant can no longer be met, the operating licence can be withdrawn at any time. If the decommissioning criteria specified in the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) Ordinance on the Methodology and Standards for the Verification of the Criteria for the Provisional Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants are fulfilled, the licence holder must decommission the plant immediately. | ch.bfe.kernkraftwerke |
| Pilot and demonstration projectsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigWith its Pilot and Demonstration programme the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) promotes the development and testing of new technologies, solutions and concepts relating to the economical and ecological use of energy, the transmission and storage of energy and the use of renewable forms of energy. The Pilot and Demonstration programme acts as an interface between research and the market. Its main aim is to help increase the status of development of new technologies so that they can ultimately be brought onto the market.This dataset contains current pilot and demonstration projects supported by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy. | ch.bfe.energieforschung |
| Pipeline consultation areasplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Ordinance on Protection against Major Accidents (MAO, SR 814.012) is designed to protect the public and the environment from serious damage resulting from major accidents. It regulates the safety measures that must be implemented by the owners of transport routes, businesses and pipeline systems and the authorities' control and assessment procedures. The enforcement authority (Swiss Federal Office of Energy SFOE) publishes details of the geographical location of pipeline systems governed by the MAO and of the adjoining area (consultation area) (Art. 20 para. 1 MAO) defined by the enforcement authority; this area must be taken into account in decisions on land use. Data is kept on all pipeline systems defined in the Pipelines Ordinance of 2 February 2000 which meet the criteria specified in Annex 1.3 (PipeO, SR 746.11). Data is also kept on the areas adjoining the pipeline installations (consultation areas). The consultation area measures 300 metres on either side of the pipeline if the pressure in the pipeline is 67.5 bar or above and if the diameter of the pipeline is 24 inches or more. Otherwise, the consultation area measures 100 metres on either side of the pipeline. The data is not offered for download. | ch.bfe.rohrleitungen-konsultationsbereiche |
| Potential heat recovery from WWTPsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigWastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) treat and purify wastewater. Wastewater is water that has been polluted through activities such as cooking, doing laundry or showering and then transported through a sewer system. The average temperature of wastewater is between 10 and 20 °C. A heat pump can recover this heat in order for it to be used as a heat source in a district heating network. The map shows the heat potential of WWTPs in Switzerland. The heat potential is estimated with the number of connected residents. These figures are to be understood as a guideline and should therefore not be used as a definitive basis for planning. | ch.bfe.fernwaerme-angebot |
| Potential heat use of water bodiesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigLakes and rivers provide a great yet largely untapped source of thermal energy. In Switzerland, this renewable source of energy source could be used for heating (heat extraction) and cooling (heat discharge), since many cities are located close to lakes and rivers and the technology is well established. The potential of Switzerland's largest lakes and rivers for heat extraction and heat discharge was estimated using simple assumptions. Water body-specific characteristics were only partially taken into account. The potentials are to be understood as a reference point, and should therefore not be used as a definitive basis for planning. The assessment was carried out by Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology of the ETH Domain, and financed by the Federal Office for the Environment. This dataset indicates the potential of Switzerland's larger lakes and rivers for heat extraction and heat discharge. | ch.bfe.waermepotential-gewaesser |
| SP Deep Geol. Repositoriesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMost of the radioactive waste in Switzerland comes from the country's five nuclear power plants, though a certain amount is also produced in the healthcare sector, in industry and from research. Radioactive waste has to be stored safely and away from people and the environment for an extremely long time. According to the current state of knowledge, storage in rock layers deep under the ground is the safest solution.In view of this, the Federal Nuclear Energy Act calls for the construction of deep geological repositories for the storage of radioactive waste. The search for suitable sites is being carried out within the framework of the “deep geological repository” sectoral plan in three stages. At the end of stage three the Federal Council is to decide on a site for the storage of low and intermediate level radioactive waste, plus a separate site for high-level radioactive waste, or a single site suitable for all waste categories (general licence). The geodata contain the proposed geological sites for low and intermediate level, respectively high-level radioactive waste, together with the sites for housing the installations on the surface in accordance with the current status of coordination of the concept. | ch.bfe.sachplan-geologie-tiefenlager |
| Solar energy: suitability of façadesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe sun's energy that reaches the Earth's surface can be used, via two proven forms of solar technology – photovoltaics (electric current) and solar thermal energy (heat) – to generate renewable energy. Solar power has considerable potential: by 2050, around 20 per cent of the present demand for electricity could be generated using photovoltaics. Solar heat is an interesting option thanks to various types of standardised installation for warm water and heating support. The suitability map shows how well-suited individual façades are to using solar energy and what yield would be possible. To determine this, the course of the sun over the year is simulated and the solar radiation that reaches each façade calculated. The specified surface equals the entire surface of the façade and does not involve a reduction due to windows or similar. Radiation data from the Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology MeteoSchweiz and 3D building data from the Federal Office of Topography swisstopo (product swissBUILDINGS3D 2.0) was used in these calculations. From 2023 onwards, updated data bases will be used to calculate the solar potential. With each annual update, a part of Switzerland is updated with the new data basis. The model documentation contains an overview of the areas that have already been updated. In addition, the module efficiency of photovoltaic systems was increased from 17% to 20% for the whole of Switzerland from 1.1.2023. | ch.bfe.solarenergie-eignung-fassaden |
| Solar energy: suitability of roofsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSolar energy that reaches the earth's surface can be utilised with the aid of the two established solar technologies, photovoltaics (electricity) and solar thermal energy, for the production of renewable energy. The potential of solar electricity is considerable: by 2050, around 20 percent of the current level of electricity demand could be met through the use of photovoltaics. Solar thermal energy is an attractive option for the production of hot water and heat thanks to the existence of standardised systems. From the suitability map the degree of suitability of a particular roof for the use of solar energy can be deduced, as well as the anticipated yield. The calculations are based on a simulation of the path of the sun throughout the year, and the amount of sunlight that falls on each roof surface. From 2023 onwards, updated data bases will be used to calculate the solar potential. With each annual update, a part of Switzerland is updated with the new data basis. The model documentation contains an overview of the areas that have already been updated. In addition, the module efficiency of photovoltaic systems was increased from 17% to 20% for the whole of Switzerland from 1.1.2023. | ch.bfe.solarenergie-eignung-daecher |
| Thermal networksplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThermal networks – including district heating-, local heating- or district cooling networks – are systems that provide a number of separate buildings with thermal energy. They supply heat to customers through pipelines that carry water or steam. As well as district heating networks there are also district cooling networks – which is why the more general term ‘thermal networks' is now used. The energy supplied by thermal networks does not necessarily come from renewable sources, but these systems are often characterised by their low CO2 emissions, for example when based on heat recovered from waste incineration . District heating is an excellent way of making use of waste heat or renewable energies and is therefore becoming increasingly important. District heating is defined as a system that provides customers with heat that is generated in a central plant and supplied through pipes in the form of hot water or steam; the performance of individual systems varies widely, from less than 100 kW to over 1 GW. The supply of heat to one group of recipients only is not regarded as district heating. The geodata on thermal networks document the district heating networks currently operating in Switzerland, and are based entirely on information provided by the network operators. The data are unofficial, are not legally binding, and are provided simply as information for the public. | ch.bfe.thermische-netze |
| Waste incineration plantsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigWaste incineration is the burning of combustible waste components to reduce the volume of the waste while using the energy it contains.In 2017, Switzerland had 30 municipal waste incineration plants each with a capacity of between 30,000 and 230,000 tonnes per year. About four million tonnes of combustible waste from Switzerland and abroad is incinerated to generate thermal energy in municipal incinerators. The heat generated during combustion is used to produce electricity, operate district heating networks or as process heat in industrial plants. In 2017, the 30 municipal incinerators produced a record amount of energy totalling 4,036 gigawatt hours (GWh) of heat and 2,338 GWh of electricity. They thus contribute around 2.5 percent of Switzerland's total energy requirements and just under 4 percent of the country's overall electricity production. The geodata document the current volume of recycled waste and the amount of energy generated and supplied. All information is based on the data provided by the plant operators. The information is for the general public and does not constitute official information or legally binding statements. | ch.bfe.kehrichtverbrennungsanlagen |
| Water power potentialplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe geodata product ‘Potential of small hydropower plants in Switzerland' is the result of a GIS-based analysis carried out in 2012 as part of the research project 102835 ‘Survey of Switzerland's small hy-dropower plant potential'. This calculated the theoretical hydroelectric potential of all natural water-courses in Switzerland. As only part of the theoretical potential can actually be used for electricity generation when technical, ecological, economic and legal aspects are taken into account, it is im-portant to interpret the statements on theoretical potential correctly. Both the geodata model documentation and the research project final report should be consulted. | ch.bfe.kleinwasserkraftpotentiale |
| Wind energy plantsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigWind energy plants utilise the kinetic energy of airflow to rotate turbine blades. The mechanical energy that is produced in this way is then converted by a generator into electricity.The first wind energy facility in Switzerland was put into operation in 1986 near Soolhof Farm (Langenbruck, canton of Baselland) and had an output of 28 kilowatts. In 2013, a total of 34 wind power plants produced around 85 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity. The largest wind park is on Mont Crosin in the Bernese Jura near St Imier: this facility comprises 16 wind turbines with a total output of 23.6 megawatts. Other large facilities are in operation in Rhonetal (canton of Valais), near Entlebuch (canton of Lucerne) and on the Gütsch (above Andermatt, canton of Uri). There is still a great deal of potential for wind energy in Switzerland. The goal is to increase the annual production of electricity from wind energy plants to around 600 GWh by 2020 and 4,000 GWh by 2050. Suitable locations for wind parks exist in the Jura range, as well as in the Alps and the western region of the central plateau. The “Wind energy plants” geodata document the current situation regarding wind energy facilities in Switzerland. All data are based on information provided by the power plant operators and are intended to function as information material for the general public. They do not take the form of official information and are not legally binding. | ch.bfe.windenergieanlagen |
| Wind speed 100 metres above groundplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Wind Atlas of Switzerland describes the wind conditions at five different heights above the ground: 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 metres. The data are based on a nation-wide modelling system with a horizontal grid width of 100 metres. The modelled average annual wind speed is depicted in the atlas at each grid point. The classification of wind speeds into categories can be approximated with the aid of Weibull parameters A (scale parameter) and k (shape parameter). It is not possible to directly derive the average wind speed from the Weibull parameters because the result is only an approximation to wind distribution and this cannot be adequately reflected for each location. The wind rose shows the relative frequency of the modelled wind directions. The averaged wind speeds and corresponding Weibull parameters are visible for each sector. The calculation of wind speeds and directions is based on long-term measurements that have been incorporated into the models. Because the measurement points are not available everywhere throughout the country at a suitable density, and inaccuracies can occur in the modelling of wind flows in complex terrain, the results are subject to uncertainties. These range from +/- 0.5 metres per second in the Jura range, +/- 0.7 metres per second in the central plain and +/- 0.5 metres per second in the pre-Alps, to +/- 1.3 metres per second in the Alps. For maps at heights of more than 100 metres above the ground, significantly fewer measurements are available for modelling purposes, and this leads to increased uncertainties in the results. The data have to be regarded as rough estimates of the wind conditions. To assess the wind conditions at a specific location, measurement on site is therefore essential. | ch.bfe.windenergie-geschwindigkeit_h100 |
| Wind speed 125 metres above groundplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Wind Atlas of Switzerland describes the wind conditions at five different heights above the ground: 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 metres. The data are based on a nation-wide modelling system with a horizontal grid width of 100 metres. The modelled average annual wind speed is depicted in the atlas at each grid point. The classification of wind speeds into categories can be approximated with the aid of Weibull parameters A (scale parameter) and k (shape parameter). It is not possible to directly derive the average wind speed from the Weibull parameters because the result is only an approximation to wind distribution and this cannot be adequately reflected for each location. The wind rose shows the relative frequency of the modelled wind directions. The averaged wind speeds and corresponding Weibull parameters are visible for each sector. The calculation of wind speeds and directions is based on long-term measurements that have been incorporated into the models. Because the measurement points are not available everywhere throughout the country at a suitable density, and inaccuracies can occur in the modelling of wind flows in complex terrain, the results are subject to uncertainties. These range from +/- 0.5 metres per second in the Jura range, +/- 0.7 metres per second in the central plain and +/- 0.5 metres per second in the pre-Alps, to +/- 1.3 metres per second in the Alps. For maps at heights of more than 100 metres above the ground, significantly fewer measurements are available for modelling purposes, and this leads to increased uncertainties in the results. The data have to be regarded as rough estimates of the wind conditions. To assess the wind conditions at a specific location, measurement on site is therefore essential. | ch.bfe.windenergie-geschwindigkeit_h125 |
| Wind speed 150 metres above groundplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Wind Atlas of Switzerland describes the wind conditions at five different heights above the ground: 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 metres. The data are based on a nation-wide modelling system with a horizontal grid width of 100 metres. The modelled average annual wind speed is depicted in the atlas at each grid point. The classification of wind speeds into categories can be approximated with the aid of Weibull parameters A (scale parameter) and k (shape parameter). It is not possible to directly derive the average wind speed from the Weibull parameters because the result is only an approximation to wind distribution and this cannot be adequately reflected for each location. The wind rose shows the relative frequency of the modelled wind directions. The averaged wind speeds and corresponding Weibull parameters are visible for each sector. The calculation of wind speeds and directions is based on long-term measurements that have been incorporated into the models. Because the measurement points are not available everywhere throughout the country at a suitable density, and inaccuracies can occur in the modelling of wind flows in complex terrain, the results are subject to uncertainties. These range from +/- 0.5 metres per second in the Jura range, +/- 0.7 metres per second in the central plain and +/- 0.5 metres per second in the pre-Alps, to +/- 1.3 metres per second in the Alps. For maps at heights of more than 100 metres above the ground, significantly fewer measurements are available for modelling purposes, and this leads to increased uncertainties in the results. The data have to be regarded as rough estimates of the wind conditions. To assess the wind conditions at a specific location, measurement on site is therefore essential. | ch.bfe.windenergie-geschwindigkeit_h150 |
| Wind speed 50 metres above groundplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Wind Atlas of Switzerland describes the wind conditions at five different heights above the ground: 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 metres. The data are based on a nation-wide modelling system with a horizontal grid width of 100 metres. The modelled average annual wind speed is depicted in the atlas at each grid point. The classification of wind speeds into categories can be approximated with the aid of Weibull parameters A (scale parameter) and k (shape parameter). It is not possible to directly derive the average wind speed from the Weibull parameters because the result is only an approximation to wind distribution and this cannot be adequately reflected for each location. The wind rose shows the relative frequency of the modelled wind directions. The averaged wind speeds and corresponding Weibull parameters are visible for each sector. The calculation of wind speeds and directions is based on long-term measurements that have been incorporated into the models. Because the measurement points are not available everywhere throughout the country at a suitable density, and inaccuracies can occur in the modelling of wind flows in complex terrain, the results are subject to uncertainties. These range from +/- 0.5 metres per second in the Jura range, +/- 0.7 metres per second in the central plain and +/- 0.5 metres per second in the pre-Alps, to +/- 1.3 metres per second in the Alps. For maps at heights of more than 100 metres above the ground, significantly fewer measurements are available for modelling purposes, and this leads to increased uncertainties in the results. The data have to be regarded as rough estimates of the wind conditions. To assess the wind conditions at a specific location, measurement on site is therefore essential. | ch.bfe.windenergie-geschwindigkeit_h50 |
| Wind speed 75 metres above groundplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Wind Atlas of Switzerland describes the wind conditions at five different heights above the ground: 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 metres. The data are based on a nation-wide modelling system with a horizontal grid width of 100 metres. The modelled average annual wind speed is depicted in the atlas at each grid point. The classification of wind speeds into categories can be approximated with the aid of Weibull parameters A (scale parameter) and k (shape parameter). It is not possible to directly derive the average wind speed from the Weibull parameters because the result is only an approximation to wind distribution and this cannot be adequately reflected for each location. The wind rose shows the relative frequency of the modelled wind directions. The averaged wind speeds and corresponding Weibull parameters are visible for each sector. The calculation of wind speeds and directions is based on long-term measurements that have been incorporated into the models. Because the measurement points are not available everywhere throughout the country at a suitable density, and inaccuracies can occur in the modelling of wind flows in complex terrain, the results are subject to uncertainties. These range from +/- 0.5 metres per second in the Jura range, +/- 0.7 metres per second in the central plain and +/- 0.5 metres per second in the pre-Alps, to +/- 1.3 metres per second in the Alps. For maps at heights of more than 100 metres above the ground, significantly fewer measurements are available for modelling purposes, and this leads to increased uncertainties in the results. The data have to be regarded as rough estimates of the wind conditions. To assess the wind conditions at a specific location, measurement on site is therefore essential. | ch.bfe.windenergie-geschwindigkeit_h75 |
| Woody biomass for energyplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigBiomass is a renewable resource for energy which can be transformed into several forms of energy: heat, electricity, biogas or liquid fuels. Woody types of biomass were investigated using methodically comparable approaches: forest wood, wood from landscape maintenance, waste wood and industrial wood residues. Within the implementation of the energy strategy 2050 the Swiss government foresees a massive increase in the share of renewable energy. The Swiss Competence Center for Energy Research (SCCER) Biosweet (Biomass for Swiss Energy Future) seeks solutions to the technical, social and political challenges posed by the Energy Transition with regard to biomass. The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL quantified and localised the potential of important biomass resources in Switzerland, particularly with regard to their sustainable availability. The results are useful as a basis for identifying promising biomass-use pathways and the best sites for their implementation. Data (https://www.envidat.ch/dataset/swiss-biomass-potentials) and a detailed report are available online (https://www.dora.lib4ri.ch/wsl/islandora/object/wsl%3A13277/datastream/PDF/Thees-2017-Biomassepotenziale_der_Schweiz_f%C3%BCr_die-%28published_version%29.pdf). This map shows the sustainable potential of woody biomass for bioenergy (maximum amount of nationally produced woody biomass that could be used, after deducting any ecological, economic, legal and political constraints) in Switzerland at the municipality level in primary energy (maximum amount of energy available in a resource without conversion) in terajoules. | ch.bfe.biomasse-verholzt |
FSO - Federal Statistical Office
| Name | WMS Layer |
| Accessibility of pharmaciesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMeasuring the distance to services for each inhabited hectare in Switzerland provides a wide range of statistical information on access to goods, services and recreation areas.Sufficient access to basic goods and services needed in everyday life, as well as access to places of retreat such as lakeshores or forests, are of great importance for the quality of life. The calculation of accessibility to these services is a method to measure this phenomenon. Accessibility is operationalised by the distance travelled on the road network between the place of residence and the location of the nearest service provider or the nearest recreation area. The places of residence are not considered individually, but are aggregated by inhabited hectares. | ch.bfs.erreichbarkeit-apotheken |
| Accessibility of restaurantsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMeasuring the distance to services for each inhabited hectare in Switzerland provides a wide range of statistical information on access to goods, services and recreation areas.Sufficient access to basic goods and services needed in everyday life, as well as access to places of retreat such as lakeshores or forests, are of great importance for the quality of life. The calculation of accessibility to these services is a method to measure this phenomenon. Accessibility is operationalised by the distance travelled on the road network between the place of residence and the location of the nearest service provider or the nearest recreation area. The places of residence are not considered individually, but are aggregated by inhabited hectares. | ch.bfs.erreichbarkeit-restaurants |
| Administrative borders G1, agglomerationsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAdministrative borders which have a low level of detail are often needed for thematic maps and representations on a small scale. The digital boundaries of Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein, which are updated annually by the Federal Office of Topography, are often too detailed for this purpose. Therefore, GEOSTAT provides digital boundaries for communes, districts, cantons, regions, lakes of more than 5 km2 surface as well as national boundaries at different levels of generalisation. In addition to the administrative boundaries, boundaries on the area with urban character (agglomerations including associated communes of neighbouring countries and core municipalities outside agglomerations) are included as well.The generalisation level G1 is most appropriate for cartographic visualisations at a scale between 1:300'000 and 1:600'000. | ch.bfs.generalisierte-grenzen_agglomerationen_g1 |
| Administrative borders G2, agglomerationsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAdministrative borders which have a low level of detail are often needed for thematic maps and representations on a small scale. The digital boundaries of Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein, which are updated annually by the Federal Office of Topography, are often too detailed for this purpose. Therefore, GEOSTAT provides digital boundaries for communes, districts, cantons, regions, lakes of more than 5 km2 surface as well as national boundaries at different levels of generalisation. In addition to the administrative boundaries, boundaries on the area with urban character (agglomerations including associated communes of neighbouring countries and core municipalities outside agglomerations) are included as well.The generalisation level G2 is most appropriate for cartographic visualisations at a scale between 1:700'000 and 1:1'500'000. | ch.bfs.generalisierte-grenzen_agglomerationen_g2 |
| Buildingsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSince 1990, the residential buildings recorded in federal national censuses have been given coordinates. Since 2010, the Buildings and Dwellings statistic (BDS) replaces the buildings and dwellings survey that used to take place every 10 years as part of the population census (PC). The BDS is annually updated, mainly based on the Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings (RBD). It provides information on the structure of the whole buildings and dwellings stock and on the population's living conditions (e.g. occupation density per room or dwelling, floor space per person). | ch.bfs.volkszaehlung-gebaeudestatistik_gebaeude |
| Documentation of landscape changeplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Swiss land use statistics not only generate statistical data, but they also document landscape changes. During the work on the land use statistics 2004/09 and 2013/18 aerial image were documented, georeferenced and recorded according to a separate nomenclature. These illustrate the landscape change in Switzerland over 33 years with four and over 24 years with three aerial views. The Federal Statistical Office is now making over 1500 image comparisons available to the general public on the Administration's Geoportal.With the 1979/85, 1992/97, 2004/09 and 2013/18 surveys, Switzerland's land use statistics provide results on the condition of and changes in settlement areas, forests, woodland, farmland, meadows, pastures, waters, glaciers and many other uses. They convey the changing picture of the mosaic of land cover and land use conditions throughout Switzerland, including its regional and local geographical differentiation. | ch.bfs.landschaftswandel |
| Dwellingsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSince 1990, the residential buildings recorded in federal national censuses have been given coordinates. Since 2010, the Buildings and Dwellings statistic (BDS) replaces the buildings and dwellings survey that used to take place every 10 years as part of the population census (PC). The BDS is annually updated, mainly based on the Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings (RBD). It provides information on the structure of the whole buildings and dwellings stock and on the population's living conditions (e.g. occupation density per room or dwelling, floor space per person). | ch.bfs.volkszaehlung-gebaeudestatistik_wohnungen |
| Employment (FTE)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSince 1995, coordinates have been allocated to all establishments recorded in federal business censuses. After each census, detailed information of businesses locations and full-time and part-time employment in all economic sectors according to NOGA (General Classification of Economic Activities) are aggregated in hectares and published as geodata.Since 2011 the business census is replaced by the structural business statistics (STATENT), an annual full survey of business and economic information taken from the registers of the OASI administration (Swiss social insurance system). STATENT provides important information about the structure of the Swiss economy (e.g. number of enterprises, number of workforce), delivering a general overview over the economic landscape of Switzerland. The employment in full-time equivalents (FTE) is the result of the conversion of the entire labour volume performed by all economically full-time and part-time active persons, normally measured in working hours, to full time employees. | ch.bfs.betriebszaehlungen-beschaeftigte_vollzeitaequivalente |
| Enterprisesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSince 1995, coordinates have been allocated to all establishments recorded in federal business censuses. After each census, detailed information of businesses locations and full-time and part-time employment in all economic sectors according to NOGA (General Classification of Economic Activities) are aggregated in hectares and published as geodata.Since 2011 the business census is replaced by the structural business statistics (STATENT), an annual full survey of business and economic information taken from the registers of the OASI administration (Swiss social insurance system). STATENT provides important information about the structure of the Swiss economy (e.g. number of enterprises, number of workforce), delivering a general overview over the economic landscape of Switzerland. | ch.bfs.betriebszaehlungen-arbeitsstaetten |
| Land use statistics coverplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigLand cover data in 27 basic and 6 main categories, obtained by visual interpretation of sample points from a regular 100-metre grid on three-dimensional, digital aerial photographs. Land use and land coverage are surveyed separately, making two items of information available for each sample point, which could be evaluated individually and in almost any combination. | ch.bfs.arealstatistik-bodenbedeckung |
| Land use statistics standardplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigLand use data in 72 basic categories, 17 and 27 classes and 4 main categories, obtained by visual interpretation of sample points from a regular 100-metre grid on three-dimensional, digital aerial photographs. Land use and land coverage are surveyed separately since 1979, making two items of information available for each sample point, which could be evaluated individually (as "pure" use and coverage) and in almost any combination. The 2004 standard nomenclature (NOAS04) includes 72 combined basic categories of this kind. | ch.bfs.arealstatistik |
| Mixture of forests 1990/1992plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigIn 1996, as part of the project "Forest differentiation using digital satellite imagery", two datasets covering the whole of Switzerland were created on the basis of Landsat TM satellite images, which divide the forests into coniferous, mixed coniferous, mixed deciduous and deciduous categories. The aim of this project was, on the one hand, to help to develop reliable experience and knowledge of digital remote sensing and of using satellite data for statistical purposes and, on the other hand, to add a statistically verified and geographically differentiated distinction between deciduous, mixed and coniferous forests to the Swiss land use statistics. After the satellite images used had been geographically and radiometrically corrected, the first step involved distinguishing between forest and non-forest areas. After this the forest was divided into four mixture ratios. | ch.bfs.arealstatistik-waldmischungsgrad |
| Population (residents)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSince 1990, the residential buildings recorded in federal national censuses have been given coordinates. Since 2010, the census is annually updated based on the exploitation of the registers of inhabitants of cantons and communes which is complemented by sample surveys. The Population and Households Statistics (STATPOP) provides key figures on the size, structure (age, sex, civil status, nationality, etc.), development and spatial distribution of the population as well as information on the number and size of households. | ch.bfs.volkszaehlung-bevoelkerungsstatistik_einwohner |
| RBD: building statusplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings (RegBL) was created on the basis of information from the 2000 population census for statistical purposes.The RDB has established itself as the standard national information system for buildings, not least thanks to the total revision of his ordinance, which came into force on July 1, 2017. The RDB contains information on construction projects, buildings, dwellings, entrances, and streets. Level A data are public and can be used without restriction. The data layer "RDB: building status" graphically illustrates the status of buildings and their entrance number(s). | ch.bfs.gebaeude_wohnungs_register |
| RBD: energy/heat source heatingplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings (RBD) was created on the basis of information from the 2000 population census for statistical purposes.The RBD has established itself as the standard national information system for buildings, not least thanks to the total revision of his ordinance, which came into force on July 1, 2017. The RBD contains information on construction projects, buildings, dwellings, entrances, and streets. Level A data are public and can be used without restriction. The data layer "RBD: energy/heat source of the heating system" shows graphically (color) the energy/heat source of the most powerful heating system and the relative update date (shape). | ch.bfs.gebaeude_wohnungs_register_waermequelle_heizung |
FOAG - Federal Office for Agriculture
| Name | WMS Layer |
| Agricultural zones boundariesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe official geodatabase of the agricultural zones and regions consists of six agricultural production zones and the summer pasture region and forms the agricultural production register. The register records difficult production and living conditions, which must be taken adequately into consideration in the application of the Agriculture Act. The legal basis can be found in Article 4 of the Agriculture Act (SR 910.1) and in the Ordinance on the agricultural production register and the definition of zones (SR 912.1). Various measures relating to the Agriculture Act are based on the division into zones. For example, some of the direct payments to the agricultural industry differ depending on the zone. | ch.blw.landwirtschaftliche-zonengrenzen |
| Alpine productsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigUm die Bezeichnung „Alpprodukt“ (z.B. Alpkäse) verwenden zu können, müssen die Rohstoffe aus dem Sömmerungsgebiet stammen und auch dort verarbeitet werden. Die Verarbeitung folgender Produkte darf auch ausserhalb des Sömmerungsgebiets stattfinden: genussfertige Milch; genussfertiger Rahm; Reifung der Käse sowie die Schlachtung und Zerlegung der Tiere. Die Bezeichnung „Alp“ darf auch in der Kennzeichnung eines aus mehreren Zutaten zusammengesetzten Lebensmittels verwendet werden, auch wenn das Lebensmittel selbst die Anforderungen für die Verwendung der Bezeichnung „Alp“ nicht erfüllt. Die Bezeichnung „Alp“ darf sich ausschliesslich auf die betreffenden Zutaten beziehen (z.B. „Jogurt aus Alpmilch“) (SR 910.19). | ch.blw.alpprodukte |
| Aptitude: Crop typesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigOn the soil suitability map, each mapping unit has a code consisting of an uppercase letter and a number. The letters stand for 25 different physiographical units. The numbers represent different elements of the landscape, categorised by bedrock, slope and gradient. Each mapping unit also corresponds to one or more soil types. There are 144 mapping units in total. They are grouped together into 18 different coloured categories on the map from the perspective of soil suitability. Agricultural criteria have primarily been used for this classification. | ch.blw.bodeneignung-kulturtyp |
| Aptitude: Croplandplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigOn the soil suitability map, each mapping unit has a code consisting of an uppercase letter and a number. The letters stand for 25 different physiographical units. The numbers represent different elements of the landscape, categorised by bedrock, slope and gradient. Each mapping unit also corresponds to one or more soil types. There are 144 mapping units in total. They are grouped together into 18 different coloured categories on the map from the perspective of soil suitability. Agricultural criteria have primarily been used for this classification. | ch.blw.bodeneignung-kulturland |
| Cheeseplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe register of designations of origin (PDO) and geographical indications (PGI) allows the region names and traditional designations of agricultural products to be protected (with the exception of wine), where the quality and the main characteristics of the products are determined by their geographical origin. If a name is protected, it can only be used by producers in the specified geographical region, who must comply with a detailed requirements specification. The purpose of protecting certain designations of agricultural products is to prevent consumers from being exposed to fraud and, in the interests of farmers, to stop unfair competition relating to the use of the designations. The rules in this area allow for the mutual recognition of quality products by Switzerland and the European Union. There are four categories: cheese, meat products, products of plant origin and spirits. The register of designations of origin currently contains around 30 different products and new ones are frequently being added. | ch.blw.ursprungsbezeichnungen-kaese |
| Climate - catch cropplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe four sheets of the map, which has a scale of 1:200,000, show an overall evaluation of the climatic conditions and restrictions for agriculture, broken down into 20 categories. The map aims to highlight the significant differences in the cultivation options available in the individual regions. | ch.blw.klimaeignung-zwischenfruchtbau |
| Climate - cereal cropplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe four sheets of the map, which has a scale of 1:200,000, show an overall evaluation of the climatic conditions and restrictions for agriculture, broken down into 20 categories. The map aims to highlight the significant differences in the cultivation options available in the individual regions. | ch.blw.klimaeignung-getreidebau |
| Climate - corn grainplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe four sheets of the map, which has a scale of 1:200,000, show an overall evaluation of the climatic conditions and restrictions for agriculture, broken down into 20 categories. The map aims to highlight the significant differences in the cultivation options available in the individual regions. | ch.blw.klimaeignung-koernermais |
| Climate - cultivated landplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe four sheets of the map, which has a scale of 1:200,000, show an overall evaluation of the climatic conditions and restrictions for agriculture, broken down into 20 categories. The map aims to highlight the significant differences in the cultivation options available in the individual regions. | ch.blw.klimaeignung-kulturland |
| Climate - forage cropplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe four sheets of the map, which has a scale of 1:200,000, show an overall evaluation of the climatic conditions and restrictions for agriculture, broken down into 20 categories. The map aims to highlight the significant differences in the cultivation options available in the individual regions. | ch.blw.klimaeignung-futterbau |
| Climate - overviewplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe four sheets of the map, which has a scale of 1:200,000, show an overall evaluation of the climatic conditions and restrictions for agriculture, broken down into 20 categories. The map aims to highlight the significant differences in the cultivation options available in the individual regions. | ch.blw.klimaeignung-typ |
| Climate - potatoesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe four sheets of the map, which has a scale of 1:200,000, show an overall evaluation of the climatic conditions and restrictions for agriculture, broken down into 20 categories. The map aims to highlight the significant differences in the cultivation options available in the individual regions. | ch.blw.klimaeignung-kartoffeln |
| Climate - special cropsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe four sheets of the map, which has a scale of 1:200,000, show an overall evaluation of the climatic conditions and restrictions for agriculture, broken down into 20 categories. The map aims to highlight the significant differences in the cultivation options available in the individual regions. | ch.blw.klimaeignung-spezialkulturen |
| Confectioneryplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe register of designations of origin (PDO) and geographical indications (PGI) allows the region names and traditional designations of agricultural products to be protected (with the exception of wine), where the quality and the main characteristics of the products are determined by their geographical origin. If a name is protected, it can only be used by producers in the specified geographical region, who must comply with a detailed requirements specification. The purpose of protecting certain designations of agricultural products is to prevent consumers from being exposed to fraud and, in the interests of farmers, to stop unfair competition relating to the use of the designations. The rules in this area allow for the mutual recognition of quality products by Switzerland and the European Union. There are four categories: cheese, meat products, products of plant origin and spirits. The register of designations of origin currently contains around 30 different products and new ones are frequently being added. | ch.blw.ursprungsbezeichnungen-konditoreiwaren |
| Demand for irrigationplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigLong-term 33% quantile of relative evapotranspiration (ratio of current to potential evapotranspiration ET/ETp) for agriculturally productive areas of Switzerland. Calculation for the growing seasons of the period 1980-2006 in a 500m x 500m grid. | ch.blw.bewaesserungsbeduerftigkeit |
| Erosion risk crop qualitativeplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigErosion risk map for arable land – qualitative classification (Federal Office for Agriculture)Erosion risk map for arable land in Switzerland in a 2x2-metre grid based on SwissALTI3D and cantonal surface-area data on arable land (status 2021). The map shows the potential qualitative erosion risk. The overall rating is allocated to one of three risk levels (no risk; risk; high risk) without taking account of soil use or management method. The long-term mean soil erosion is calculated on the basis of the universal soil loss equation (USLE). | ch.blw.erosion |
| Erosion risk crop quantitativeplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigErosion risk map for arable land, with average soil erosion in tonnes /(ha*year) (Federal Office for Agriculture)Erosion risk map for arable land in Switzerland in a 2x2-metre grid based on SwissALTI3D and cantonal surface-area data on arable land (status 2021). The map shows the long-term average potential soil erosion in tonnes per hectare and year, calculated on the basis of bare fallow (erosion which theoretically could occur if the soil were permanently bare). Shades of green, yellow and red mean a slight, average and high risk of erosion, respectively. The values calculated in the model are consistently much higher than in actual fact (by around a factor of 10), since soil tillage and management (C-factor) were excluded and incorporated in the calculation as a constant with the value of 1. Calculating the erosion risk with multiple-flow algorithms allows us to illustrate the structure of the terrain in great detail – e.g. the shape of basins or of steep transverse slopes – and hence e.g. also to identify the risk of thalweg erosion. This is shown in detail in the flow-path map (which see). Field blocks (see field-block map) constitute the basis of the spatial calculation. | ch.blw.erosion-quantitativ |
| Field block mapplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigField blocks are coherent, agriculturally productive areas surrounded by relatively stable external boundaries that can be identified in the field (e.g. forest, roads, built-up areas, bodies of water, ditches). The topographic landscape model TLM3D forms the basis for their calculation. A field block therefore constitutes a closed hydrological catchment area in which all of the pixels can be hydrologically connected, and can thus have an influence on one another in terms of erosion. Other field blocks or areas outside of a field block cannot influence water flows or erosion within a field block in the model. The inflow of water from outside is therefore not possible in the model. The minimum size of a field block is set at 2500 square metres. The best way for the responsible authorities to monitor erosion on arable land is to inspect field blocks in the priority regions. The erosion risk must be recalculated if the size of the field block changes, e.g. if new tracks are built or hedges are planted or removed. | ch.blw.feldblockkarte |
| Flow-path mapplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe flow-path map shows the new calculated flow paths for surface runoff (L-factor of the universal soil loss equation or of the erosion risk map) on the agriculturally productive areas within the field blocks. The flow paths are based on theSwissALTI3D terrain model and multiple-flow algorithms. They illustrate the areas where the topography would cause the water to collect and run off. The darker the colour, the greater the possible runoff levels, and hence also the erosion risk. This map does a good job of illustrating the erosion risk for linear erosion in slope depressions (thalweg erosion) and possible damage outside of the field block (off-site damage), e.g. on roads and in bodies of water. | ch.blw.erosion-fliesswegkarte |
| Hanglagen Abschwemmungplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigDer Datensatz Hanglagen Abschwemmung dient dazu, die Flächen zu bestimmen, auf welchen Massnahmen gegen Abschwemmung zu ergreifen sind. Die Massnahmen gegen Abschwemmung richten sich nach dem ÖLN gemäss DZV Anhang 1 Ziffer 6.1a.4 und nach den Weisungen der Zulassungsstelle Pflanzenschutzmittel des Bundesamtes für Lebensmittelsicherheit und Veterinärwese betreffend die Massnahmen zur Reduktion der Risiken bei der Anwendung von Pflanzenschutzmitteln. Der Datensatz wurde gesamtschweizerisch einheitlich berechnet. Die Produktion beruht auf dem digitalen Höhenmodell DHM25 (Maschenweite 25m) von swisstopo. Folgende Hangneigungsklassen wurden unterschieden: <=2 Prozent; >2 Prozent. | ch.blw.hanglagen-abschwemmung |
| Hillside and steep slopes situationplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigIn order to take the difficult production and living conditions in agriculture adequately into consideration, slope subsidies have been established for areas eligible for direct payments. A slopes dataset has been created for general direct payments (GeoIV 152.1; DSO Art. 43) and a dataset for vineyards on slopes for viticulture payments (GeoIV 152.2; DSO Art. 45). There are different categories of slope gradient. The slopes dataset is part of the data used to calculate the agricultural direct payments on the basis of a geographic information system (GIS). Standardised calculations have been produced for the whole of Switzerland. The production is based on the "SwissAlti3D" terrain model from swisstopo. A distinction is made between the following slope gradient categories: <18; 18-35; 35-50; >50 percent. Sloping areas less than 100 square metres in size were not taken into consideration. | ch.blw.hang_steillagen |
| Milchmarktregionenplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigRegionen der Marktbeobachtung Milch und Milchprodukte, auf dessen Basis die regionalen Produzentenpreise Milch publiziert werden. Die Regionen sind wie folgt definiert: Region I: Genf, Waadt, Freiburg, Neuenburg, Jura und Teile des französischsprachigen Gebiets des Kantons Bern (Verwaltungskreis Berner Jura). Region II: Bern (ausser Verwaltungskreis Berner Jura), Luzern, Unterwalden (Obwalden, Nidwalden), Uri, Zug und ein Teil des Kantons Schwyz (Bezirke Schwyz, Gersau und Küssnacht). Region III: Baselland und Basel-Stadt, Aargau und Solothurn. Region IV: Zürich, Schaffhausen, Thurgau, Appenzell (Innerrhoden und Ausserrhoden), St. Gallen, ein Teil des Kantons Schwyz (Bezirke Einsiedeln, March und Höfe), Glarus, Graubünden. Region V: Wallis und Tessin. | ch.blw.milchmarktregionen |
| Mountain productsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigUm die Bezeichnung „Bergprodukt“ (z.B. Bergkäse) verwenden zu können, müssen die Rohstoffe aus dem Berggebiet oder dem Sömmerungsgebiet stammen und in einer Gemeinde verarbeitet werden, die ganz oder teilweise im Berg- oder im Sömmerungsgebiet liegt.Die Verarbeitung folgender Produkte darf auch ausserhalb des Berg- und Sömmerungsgebiets stattfinden: genussfertige Milch; genussfertiger Rahm; Reifung der Käse sowie die Schlachtung und Zerlegung der Tiere. Die Bezeichnung „Berg“ darf auch in der Kennzeichnung eines aus mehreren Zutaten zusammengesetzten Lebensmit-tels verwendet werden, auch wenn das Lebensmittel selbst die Anforderungen für die Verwendung der Bezeichnung „Berg“ nicht erfüllt. Die Bezeichnung „Berg“ darf sich ausschliesslich auf die betreffenden Zutaten beziehen (z.B. „Jogurt aus Bergmilch“). (SR 910.19) | ch.blw.bergprodukte |
| Nutrient storage capacityplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigIn a similar way to water storage capacity, the aim is to specify how many equivalents of cations can be stored in the soil. The stored milliequivalents of cations were converted on the basis of a column of soil with a surface area of 1cm2 and a height corresponding to the physiological root penetration depth. This gave the milliequivalents (mEq) of cations per cm2. (Details: Soil suitability map of Switzerland, March 1980). | ch.blw.bodeneignung-naehrstoffspeichervermoegen |
| Permeabilityplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigPermeability is measured using saturated soil core samples in the laboratory. Observations in the field highlighted a relationship between precipitation, permeability and morphological features. The least permeable soil horizon of the top 50 cm was evaluated. (Details: Soil suitability map of Switzerland, March 1980). | ch.blw.bodeneignung-wasserdurchlaessigkeit |
| Plant productsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe register of designations of origin (PDO) and geographical indications (PGI) allows the region names and traditional designations of agricultural products to be protected (with the exception of wine), where the quality and the main characteristics of the products are determined by their geographical origin. If a name is protected, it can only be used by producers in the specified geographical region, who must comply with a detailed requirements specification. The purpose of protecting certain designations of agricultural products is to prevent consumers from being exposed to fraud and, in the interests of farmers, to stop unfair competition relating to the use of the designations. The rules in this area allow for the mutual recognition of quality products by Switzerland and the European Union. There are four categories: cheese, meat products, products of plant origin and spirits. The register of designations of origin currently contains around 30 different products and new ones are frequently being added. | ch.blw.ursprungsbezeichnungen-pflanzen |
| Rainfallplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe four sheets of the map, which has a scale of 1:200,000, show an overall evaluation of the climatic conditions and restrictions for agriculture, broken down into 20 categories. The map aims to highlight the significant differences in the cultivation options available in the individual regions. | ch.blw.niederschlagshaushalt |
| Root penetration depthplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigDepth of soil that can be penetrated by roots (general thick and fine roots; roots that penetrate into clefts or crevices are not included). (Details: Soil suitability map of Switzerland, March 1980.) | ch.blw.bodeneignung-gruendigkeit |
| Spiritsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe register of designations of origin (PDO) and geographical indications (PGI) allows the region names and traditional designations of agricultural products to be protected (with the exception of wine), where the quality and the main characteristics of the products are determined by their geographical origin. If a name is protected, it can only be used by producers in the specified geographical region, who must comply with a detailed requirements specification. The purpose of protecting certain designations of agricultural products is to prevent consumers from being exposed to fraud and, in the interests of farmers, to stop unfair competition relating to the use of the designations. The rules in this area allow for the mutual recognition of quality products by Switzerland and the European Union. There are four categories: cheese, meat products, products of plant origin and spirits. The register of designations of origin currently contains around 30 different products and new ones are frequently being added. | ch.blw.ursprungsbezeichnungen-spirituosen |
| Stone contentplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe stone content refers to the individual mineral components of the soil which are larger than 2 mm (sieve residue). In most cases the top 50 cm of the soil was evaluated. (Details: Soil suitability map of Switzerland, March 1980). | ch.blw.bodeneignung-skelettgehalt |
| Viticulture in steep areasplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigIn order to take the difficult production and living conditions in agriculture into adequate consideration, slope subsidies have been established for areas eligible for direct payments. A slopes dataset has been created for general direct payments (GeoIV 152.1; DSO Art. 43) and a dataset for vineyards on slopes for viticulture payments (GeoIV 152.2; DSO Art. 45). There are different categories of slope gradient. The vineyards on slopes dataset is part of the data used to calculate the agricultural direct payments on the basis of a geographic information system (GIS). Standardised calculations have been produced for the whole of Switzerland. The production is based on the "SwissAlti3D" terrain model from swisstopo. A distinction is made between the following slope gradient categories: <30; 30-50; >50 percent. Sloping areas less than 100 square metres in size were not taken into consideration. | ch.blw.steil_terrassenlagen_rebbau |
| Water connectionplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe potential water connection map shows areas in a worst case scenario (permanent fallow land, no buffer strips or construction measures) where, if the land is not cultivated in a suitable way, there is a significant risk of sediment input into bodies of water. Therefore, it helps with the targeted planning of measures to protect the bodies of water. The model for identifying the connection between bodies of water and agricultural areas that are at potential risk of erosion is based on the erosion risk map 2. The water connection model allows the probability of a connection to a body of water to be calculated for every cell in the grid on the erosion risk map 2. In order to move from potential to actual water connections, information is needed about the use of the areas that are at risk and about possible measures to reduce runoff. This information must be obtained in the field. | ch.blw.gewaesseranschlusskarte |
| Water connection extendedplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigA map has also been created as a supplement to the water connection map which distinguishes between direct and indirect connections. Areas with a direct connection to a body of water are located next to it or connected to it by means of temporary ditches or drains. Surface runoff can also reach the body of water indirectly via manholes and gullies in the road drainage system. This information enables more targeted measures to be planned to counteract sediment input into bodies of water. There are six categories of probability of a connection between agricultural land and bodies of water. | ch.blw.gewaesseranschlusskarte-direkt |
| Water storage capacityplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe term refers to water which is retained in the soil by tension forces and can easily be taken up by plants (soil moisture tension 0.1 - 1 Atm). Estimates show that there is likely to be 1 mm of easily available water (soil moisture tension 0.1 - 1 Atm) for each 1 cm of physiological root penetration depth. The physiological root penetration depth is determined by the entire layer that can be penetrated by roots, with deductions for stones and large cavities in sand and gravel soils, together with deductions for compact structures and soil horizons with a low oxygen content. (Details: Soil suitability map of Switzerland, March 1980). | ch.blw.bodeneignung-wasserspeichervermoegen |
| Waterloggingplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigIf external water (runoff from slopes and groundwater) is present in the soil as well as precipitation, this is described as external waterlogging. (Details: Soil suitability map of Switzerland, March 1980). | ch.blw.bodeneignung-vernaessung |
| meat productsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe register of designations of origin (PDO) and geographical indications (PGI) allows the region names and traditional designations of agricultural products to be protected (with the exception of wine), where the quality and the main characteristics of the products are determined by their geographical origin. If a name is protected, it can only be used by producers in the specified geographical region, who must comply with a detailed requirements specification. The purpose of protecting certain designations of agricultural products is to prevent consumers from being exposed to fraud and, in the interests of farmers, to stop unfair competition relating to the use of the designations. The rules in this area allow for the mutual recognition of quality products by Switzerland and the European Union. There are four categories: cheese, meat products, products of plant origin and spirits. The register of designations of origin currently contains around 30 different products and new ones are frequently being added. | ch.blw.ursprungsbezeichnungen-fleisch |
ENSI - Swiss Federal Nuclear Safety Inspectorate
| Name | WMS Layer |
| Plans for Emergency protectionplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe zone plans for emergency planning in the vicinity of nuclear facilities show the breakdown of the municipalities close to the nuclear facilities into zones 1 and 2. The Swiss Federal Nuclear Safety Inspectorate (ENSI) creates and maintains the zone plans in accordance with Article 3, Paragraph 4 of the Emergency Protection Ordinance (SR 732.33). Zone 1 is the area around a nuclear facility where there can be a risk to the population in the event of a serious incident, which means that protective measures must be taken immediately. Zone 2 is connected to zone 1 and consists of the area where there can be a risk to the population in the event of a serious incident, which means that protective measures must be taken. It is divided into risk sectors. The remainder of Switzerland is categorised as zone 3. A separate PSI/ZWILAG risk zone has been established for the federal interim storage facility at PSI-Ost and the ZWILAG interim storage facility in Würenlingen. | ch.ensi.zonenplan-notfallschutz-kernanlagen |
Coordinate grids
| Name | WMS Layer |
| Coordinate grid CH1903+/LV95plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCoordinate grid CH1903+/LV95: Global and local terrestrial reference frames are realizations of reference systems in the form of coordinate sets for terrestrial points resulting from the network adjustment of geodetic observations. | org.epsg.grid_2056 |
| Coordinate grid CH1903/LV03plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCoordinate grid CH1903/LV03: Global and local terrestrial reference frames are realizations of reference systems in the form of coordinate sets for terrestrial points resulting from the network adjustment of geodetic observations. | org.epsg.grid_21781 |
| Coordinate grid WGS84plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCoordinate grid WGS84: Global and local terrestrial reference frames are realizations of reference systems in the form of coordinate sets for terrestrial points resulting from the network adjustment of geodetic observations. | org.epsg.grid_4326 |
| Name | WMS Layer |
| CadastralWebMapplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe basis is a representation service (web map service) created using data from the federal AV-Geoportal. However, the service does not provide the full data from the official cadastral survey. | ch.kantone.cadastralwebmap-farbe |
Meteo Switzerland
| Name | WMS Layer |
| Atmosphere stationsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMeteoSwiss monitors the atmosphere and measures its properties and composition. To do so, it uses various instruments and methods, including radio soundings, remote sensing devices, aircraft measurements and satellites. This allows for total concentrations and profiles to be measured on the basis of various parameters (temperature, humidity, wind, aerosols, ozone) and thus also for the vertical dimension to be shown. The requirements relating to the collection of meteorological measurement data are derived from the Federal Law on Meteorology and Climatology (MetG). MeteoSwiss creates monitoring concepts which take account of the requirements of other Federal Offices. These concepts define which parameters are measured and for what purpose, as well as where the measurements are taken and using what system. | ch.meteoschweiz.messnetz-atmosphaere |
| Automatic Weather Stationsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, comprises about 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. The monitoring network is supplemented by 140 automatic precipitation stations. Together, these 300 stations form the basis for the creation of reliable local weather forecasts as well as severe weather and flood warnings. | ch.meteoschweiz.messnetz-automatisch |
| Climate monitoring stationsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Swiss National Basic Climatological Network (Swiss NBCN) connects the major ground-based stations within the MeteoSwiss monitoring network. It consists of 29 climate monitoring stations and 46 precipitation stations. The measurement series available in digital form for temperature, precipitation and hours of sunshine date back, in some cases, to the mid-nineteenth century. | ch.meteoschweiz.messnetz-klima |
| Climate scenarios indoor climateplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigBased on the CH2018 climate change scenarios, physically consistent data on temperature, humidity, wind, and radiation were calculated at 45 stations on an hourly basis. These represent typical years (called Design Reference Years) and warm summers for the future. The data are available for the periods 2020-2049 and 2045-2074 for a number of greenhouse gas emission scenarios. Supplementing the climate data from SIA 2028, they provide an important basis for generating building simulations and were financed and compiled in joint projects by MeteoSwiss, the Building Department of the Canton of Zurich, FOEN, SIA, and HSLU. | ch.meteoschweiz.klimaszenarien-raumklima |
| Dew point, 10 minplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Dew point, 10 min [°C]. Data is updated every 10 minutes. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-taupunkt-10min |
| Foehn index, 10 minplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Foehn index, 10 min [index]. The foehn index is only available for the stations shown, and is updated every 10 minutes. Foehn wind is recorded only if it is present at the station and is then measured. The indicated values are only partially checked, and some may be missing. The display includes 3 levels: 0 = No foehn; 1 = Foehn mixed air; 2 = Foehn. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-foehn-10min |
| Fresh snow, 1 dayplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Fresh snow, 1 day [cm]. Data is updated every 10 minutes. The data refers to the period 7:00 a.m. (previous day) to 7:00 a.m. (today) and the change of day takes place at 8:00 a.m. each day. The data set contains all manual snow monitoring stations from MeteoSwiss. In addition to its automatic precipitation measurements, MeteoSwiss also operates a manual precipitation monitoring network with 280 stations measuring snow and rainfall. Measurements are taken here once a day at 7 am and transmitted to MeteoSwiss via SMS. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-neuschnee-1d |
| Fresh snow, 2 daysplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Fresh snow, 2 days [cm]. Data is updated every 10 minutes. The data refers to the period 7:00 a.m. (previous day) to 7:00 a.m. (today) and the change of day takes place at 8:00 a.m. each day. The data set contains all manual snow monitoring stations from MeteoSwiss. In addition to its automatic precipitation measurements, MeteoSwiss also operates a manual precipitation monitoring network with 280 stations measuring snow and rainfall. Measurements are taken here once a day at 7 am and transmitted to MeteoSwiss via SMS. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-neuschnee-2d |
| Fresh snow, 3 daysplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Fresh snow, 3 days [cm]. Data is updated every 10 minutes. The data refers to the period 7:00 a.m. (previous day) to 7:00 a.m. (today) and the change of day takes place at 8:00 a.m. each day. The data set contains all manual snow monitoring stations from MeteoSwiss. In addition to its automatic precipitation measurements, MeteoSwiss also operates a manual precipitation monitoring network with 280 stations measuring snow and rainfall. Measurements are taken here once a day at 7 am and transmitted to MeteoSwiss via SMS. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-neuschnee-3d |
| Geopotential height 700 hPa, 10 minplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Geopotential height 700 hPa, 10 min [gpm]. Data is updated every 10 minutes. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-luftdruck-700hpa-flaeche-10min |
| Geopotential height 850 hPa, 10 minplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Geopotential height 850 hPa, 10 min [gpm]. Data is updated every 10 minutes. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-luftdruck-850hpa-flaeche-10min |
| Global radiation, 1 dplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Global radiation, 1 d [W/m2]. Data is updated every hour. The data refers to the calendar day period and the change of day takes place at 8:00 a.m. each day. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-globalstrahlung-1d |
| Global radiation, 10 minplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Global radiation, 10 min [W/m2]. Data is updated every 10 minutes. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-globalstrahlung-10min |
| Hail hazard (size), 10 yearsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe hail hazard maps show statistically estimated return values of the hailstone size LEHA-100 for the 10-year return period. LEHA-100 describes the largest hailstone size to be expected on a reference area of 100 m2. It is derived from the radar algorithm MESHS, which is the size of the maximum expected hailstone per square kilometre (radar data from MeteoSwiss for 2002 to 2020).The new hail hazard maps represent the hailstone size as a function of the return period T. They describe the hailstone size that is exceeded under current climate conditions, per reference area, with a probability of 1/T per year. Thus, the map for 50 years shows which hail size is to be exceeded on the long term on average once in 50 years or with a probability of 2% per year. These maps provide an updated basis for assessing the local hail hazard. The map of hail zones in Annex G1 of the standard SIA 261/1 (2020) remains valid. MESHS: Maximum Expected Severe Hail Size is defined as the maximum expected hail size per square kilometre. This means that most of the hail stones in this area of one square kilometre are smaller. LEHA: Largest Expected Hail on a reference Area is a mathematical derivation from the hail size MESHS, which refers to an area of one square kilometre. LEHA describes the largest expected hail size that can be expected on a smaller reference area. In extreme cases, a hail stone of size MESHS can occur on the smaller reference area, but this will rarely happen. DOI: https://doi.org/10.18751/Climate/Griddata/CHHC/1.0 | ch.meteoschweiz.hagelgefaehrdung-korngroesse_10_jahre |
| Hail hazard (size), 100 yearsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe hail hazard maps show statistically estimated return values of the hailstone size LEHA-100 for the 100-year return period. LEHA-100 describes the largest hailstone size to be expected on a reference area of 100 m2. It is derived from the radar algorithm MESHS, which is the size of the maximum expected hailstone per square kilometre (radar data from MeteoSwiss for 2002 to 2020).The new hail hazard maps represent the hailstone size as a function of the return period T. They describe the hailstone size that is exceeded under current climate conditions, per reference area, with a probability of 1/T per year. Thus, the map for 50 years shows which hail size is to be exceeded on the long term on average once in 50 years or with a probability of 2% per year. These maps provide an updated basis for assessing the local hail hazard. The map of hail zones in Annex G1 of the standard SIA 261/1 (2020) remains valid. MESHS: Maximum Expected Severe Hail Size is defined as the maximum expected hail size per square kilometre. This means that most of the hail stones in this area of one square kilometre are smaller. LEHA: Largest Expected Hail on a reference Area is a mathematical derivation from the hail size MESHS, which refers to an area of one square kilometre. LEHA describes the largest expected hail size that can be expected on a smaller reference area. In extreme cases, a hail stone of size MESHS can occur on the smaller reference area, but this will rarely happen. DOI: https://doi.org/10.18751/Climate/Griddata/CHHC/1.0 | ch.meteoschweiz.hagelgefaehrdung-korngroesse_100_jahre |
| Hail hazard (size), 20 yearsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe hail hazard maps show statistically estimated return values of the hailstone size LEHA-100 for the 20-year return period. LEHA-100 describes the largest hailstone size to be expected on a reference area of 100 m2. It is derived from the radar algorithm MESHS, which is the size of the maximum expected hailstone per square kilometre (radar data from MeteoSwiss for 2002 to 2020).The new hail hazard maps represent the hailstone size as a function of the return period T. They describe the hailstone size that is exceeded under current climate conditions, per reference area, with a probability of 1/T per year. Thus, the map for 50 years shows which hail size is to be exceeded on the long term on average once in 50 years or with a probability of 2% per year. These maps provide an updated basis for assessing the local hail hazard. The map of hail zones in Annex G1 of the standard SIA 261/1 (2020) remains valid. MESHS: Maximum Expected Severe Hail Size is defined as the maximum expected hail size per square kilometre. This means that most of the hail stones in this area of one square kilometre are smaller. LEHA: Largest Expected Hail on a reference Area is a mathematical derivation from the hail size MESHS, which refers to an area of one square kilometre. LEHA describes the largest expected hail size that can be expected on a smaller reference area. In extreme cases, a hail stone of size MESHS can occur on the smaller reference area, but this will rarely happen. DOI: https://doi.org/10.18751/Climate/Griddata/CHHC/1.0 | ch.meteoschweiz.hagelgefaehrdung-korngroesse_20_jahre |
| Hail hazard (size), 50 yearsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe hail hazard maps show statistically estimated return values of the hailstone size LEHA-100 for the 50-year return period. LEHA-100 describes the largest hailstone size to be expected on a reference area of 100 m2. It is derived from the radar algorithm MESHS, which is the size of the maximum expected hailstone per square kilometre (radar data from MeteoSwiss for 2002 to 2020).The new hail hazard maps represent the hailstone size as a function of the return period T. They describe the hailstone size that is exceeded under current climate conditions, per reference area, with a probability of 1/T per year. Thus, the map for 50 years shows which hail size is to be exceeded on the long term on average once in 50 years or with a probability of 2% per year. These maps provide an updated basis for assessing the local hail hazard. The map of hail zones in Annex G1 of the standard SIA 261/1 (2020) remains valid. MESHS: Maximum Expected Severe Hail Size is defined as the maximum expected hail size per square kilometre. This means that most of the hail stones in this area of one square kilometre are smaller. LEHA: Largest Expected Hail on a reference Area is a mathematical derivation from the hail size MESHS, which refers to an area of one square kilometre. LEHA describes the largest expected hail size that can be expected on a smaller reference area. In extreme cases, a hail stone of size MESHS can occur on the smaller reference area, but this will rarely happen. DOI: https://doi.org/10.18751/Climate/Griddata/CHHC/1.0 | ch.meteoschweiz.hagelgefaehrdung-korngroesse_50_jahre |
| Humidity, 10 minplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Humidity, 10 min [%]. Data is updated every 10 minutes. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-luftfeuchtigkeit-10min |
| Manual precipitation stationsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigIn addition to its automatic precipitation measurements, MeteoSwiss also operates a manual precipitation monitoring network. Measurements are taken here once a day and transmitted to MeteoSwiss via SMS. The network comprises over 270 locations (230 stations measure rainfall and snowfall, and 40 stations measure snowfall only). Due to their long-series measurements, they are of great climatological significance. In mountainous areas that are difficult to access, around 60 totalisers are used which record the volume of precipitation for an entire year. | ch.meteoschweiz.messnetz-manuell |
| MeteoSwiss partner stationsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMeteoSwiss works closely with specialist cantonal departments and other institutions which operate their own monitoring networks. This allows for gaps in MeteoSwiss's own network to be filled and increases the precision of forecasts and warnings. The quality of all monitoring stations is checked by an independent body. | ch.meteoschweiz.messnetz-partner |
| Observations for aviationplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMeteoSwiss is responsible for flight safety from a meteorological perspective and makes an important contribution to aviation safety with its meteorological readings. The high volume of air traffic today would be unthinkable without precise knowledge of the current weather situation. To ensure that planes are able to take off, MeteoSwiss employees monitor the weather conditions at the airports in Zurich and Geneva around the clock. As well as visual observations, which still remain important, a range of specific measuring devices is used. These include ceilometers for determining cloud layers, transmissometers for measuring visibility, and various sensors for determining the current weather. In addition to the international airports in Geneva and Kloten, these instruments are also used at regional airports. The information collected by these instruments is used to create reports for pilots and air traffic control. | ch.meteoschweiz.messnetz-flugwetter |
| Phenological observationsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Swiss phenology network consists of 170 stations. Some 26 different plant species are observed in order to describe the vegetation development. On the basis of this information, it is possible to investigate the impact of climate change on the vegetation. | ch.meteoschweiz.messnetz-phaenologie |
| Pollen Alder, 1 hplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMeasurement values Alder, hourly average pollen concentration [pollen per cubic meter of air]. Data is updated every hour. The data set contains all stations of the automatic national pollen monitoring network. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-pollen-erle-1h |
| Pollen Ash, 1 hplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMeasurement values Ash, hourly average pollen concentration [pollen per cubic meter of air]. Data is updated every hour. The data set contains all stations of the automatic national pollen monitoring network. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-pollen-esche-1h |
| Pollen Beech, 1 hplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMeasurement values Beech, hourly average pollen concentration [pollen per cubic meter of air]. Data is updated every hour. The data set contains all stations of the automatic national pollen monitoring network. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-pollen-buche-1h |
| Pollen Birch, 1 hplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMeasurement values Birch, hourly average pollen concentration [pollen per cubic meter of air]. Data is updated every hour. The data set contains all stations of the automatic national pollen monitoring network. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-pollen-birke-1h |
| Pollen Grasses, 1 hplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMeasurement values Grasses, hourly average pollen concentration [pollen per cubic meter of air]. Data is updated every hour. The data set contains all stations of the automatic national pollen monitoring network. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-pollen-graeser-1h |
| Pollen Hazel, 1 hplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMeasurement values Hazel, hourly average pollen concentration [pollen per cubic meter of air]. Data is updated every hour. The data set contains all stations of the automatic national pollen monitoring network. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-pollen-hasel-1h |
| Pollen Oak, 1 hplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMeasurement values Oak, hourly average pollen concentration [pollen per cubic meter of air]. Data is updated every hour. The data set contains all stations of the automatic national pollen monitoring network. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-pollen-eiche-1h |
| Pollen stationsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigMeteoSwiss operates the national pollen monitoring network. This consists of automatic and manual monitoring stations which cover Switzerland's most important climatic and vegetation regions. Additional monitoring stations are operated in order to monitor levels of ragweed pollen. The measurements recorded by the respective pollen traps provide valuable information for those who suffer from allergies. | ch.meteoschweiz.messnetz-pollen |
| Precipitation 1961-1990 (climate normals)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSpatial analysis of monthly and yearly averages of precipitation over the norm period 1961-1990.Source: MeteoSwiss | ch.meteoschweiz.klimanormwerte-niederschlag_1961_1990 |
| Precipitation 1991-2020 (climate normals)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSpatial analysis of monthly and yearly averages of precipitation over the norm period 1981-2010.Source: MeteoSwiss | ch.meteoschweiz.klimanormwerte-niederschlag_aktuelle_periode |
| Precipitation, 1 day totalplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Precipitation, 1 day total [mm]. Data is updated every 10 minutes. The data refers to the period 7:00 a.m. (previous day) to 7:00 a.m. (today) and the change of day takes place at 8:00 a.m. each day. The data set contains all automatic and manual stations of the MeteoSwiss precipitation network. SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, comprises about 300 automatic precipitation stations. In addition to its automatic precipitation measurements, MeteoSwiss also operates a manual precipitation monitoring network with 280 stations measuring snow and rainfall. Measurements are taken here once a day at 7 am and transmitted to MeteoSwiss via SMS. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-niederschlag-1d |
| Precipitation, 1 h totalplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Precipitation, 1 h total [mm]. Data is updated every 10 minutes. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. The monitoring network is supplemented by around 140 automatic precipitation stations which enlarge the SwissMetNet to a total of 300 weather stations. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-niederschlag-1h |
| Precipitation, 10 min totalplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Precipitation, 10 min total [mm]. Data is updated every 10 minutes. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. The monitoring network is supplemented by around 140 automatic precipitation stations which enlarge the SwissMetNet to a total of 300 weather stations. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-niederschlag-10min |
| Precipitation, 24 h totalplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Precipitation, 24 h total [mm]. Data is updated every hour. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. The monitoring network is supplemented by around 140 automatic precipitation stations which enlarge the SwissMetNet to a total of 300 weather stations. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-niederschlag-24h |
| Precipitation, 48 h totalplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Precipitation, 48 h total [mm]. Data is updated every hour. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. The monitoring network is supplemented by around 140 automatic precipitation stations which enlarge the SwissMetNet to a total of 300 weather stations. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-niederschlag-48h |
| Precipitation, 72 h totalplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Precipitation, 72 h total [mm]. Data is updated every hour. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. The monitoring network is supplemented by around 140 automatic precipitation stations which enlarge the SwissMetNet to a total of 300 weather stations. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-niederschlag-72h |
| Pressure QFE, 10 minplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Pressure QFE, 10 min [hPa]. Data is updated every 10 minutes. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-luftdruck-qfe-10min |
| Pressure change, 3 hplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Pressure change, 3 h [hPa]. Data is updated every hour. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-luftdruck-differenz-3h |
| Pressure reduced QFF, 10 minplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Pressure reduced QFF, 10 min [hPa]. Data is updated every 10 minutes. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-luftdruck-qff-10min |
| Pressure reduced QNH, 10 minplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Pressure reduced QNH, 10 min [hPa]. Data is updated every 10 minutes. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-luftdruck-qnh-10min |
| Snow depth, 1 dayplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Snow depth [cm], manual recording. The data refers to the period 7:00 a.m. (previous day) to 7:00 a.m. (today) and the change of day takes place at 8:00 a.m. each day. The data set contains all manual snow monitoring stations from MeteoSwiss. In addition to its automatic precipitation measurements, MeteoSwiss also operates a manual precipitation monitoring network with 280 stations measuring snow and rainfall. Measurements are taken here once a day at 7 am and transmitted to MeteoSwiss via SMS. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-gesamtschnee-1d |
| Sunshine duration 1961-1990 (normes climatologiques)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSpatial analysis of monthly and yearly averages of relative sunshine duration over the norm period 1961-1990.Source: MeteoSwiss | ch.meteoschweiz.klimanormwerte-sonnenscheindauer_1961_1990 |
| Sunshine duration 1991-2020 (normes climatologiques)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSpatial analysis of monthly and yearly averages of relative sunshine duration over the norm period 1991-2020.Source: MeteoSwiss | ch.meteoschweiz.klimanormwerte-sonnenscheindauer_aktuelle_periode |
| Sunshine duration todayplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Sunshine duration today [min]. Data is updated every 10 minutes. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-sonnenscheindauer-kumuliert-10min |
| Sunshine duration yesterdayplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Sunshine duration yesterday [min]. Data is updated every hour. The data refers to the calendar day period and the change of day takes place at 8:00 a.m. each day. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-sonnenscheindauer-relativ-1d |
| Sunshine duration, 10 minplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Sunshine duration, 10 min [min]. Data is updated every 10 minutes. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-sonnenscheindauer-10min |
| Temperature 1961-1990 (climate normals)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSpatial analysis of monthly and yearly averages of temperature over the norm period 1961-1990.Source: MeteoSwiss | ch.meteoschweiz.klimanormwerte-temperatur_1961_1990 |
| Temperature 1991-2020 (climate normals)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSpatial analysis of monthly and yearly averages of temperature over the norm period 1991-2020.Source: MeteoSwiss | ch.meteoschweiz.klimanormwerte-temperatur_aktuelle_periode |
| Temperature 2 m, 10 minplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Temperature 2 m, 10 min [°C]. Data is updated every 10 minutes. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-lufttemperatur-10min |
| Temperature 2 m, max. todayplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Temperature 2 m, max. today [°C]. Data is updated every 10 minutes. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-lufttemperatur-24h-max-1h |
| Temperature 2 m, min. todayplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Temperature 2 m, min. today [°C]. Data is updated every 10 minutes. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-lufttemperatur-24h-min-1h |
| Visual observationsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe information on current weather events is supplemented by visual human observations. The atmospheric conditions around the observation site are described in detail. Visual observations provide a detailed description of the atmospheric conditions around the observation site. Meteorological observers make visual observations and take readings from measurement instruments between three and eight times per day every day of the year. This information is then transmitted to MeteoSwiss online. The reports are encrypted using internationally valid code and are made available worldwide. | ch.meteoschweiz.messnetz-beobachtungen |
| Weather camerasplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigIn order to obtain information on the current weather conditions along Switzerland's main flight paths, MeteoSwiss operates a camera network with around 35 weather cameras (webcams). The cameras primarily serve to monitor the weather along the main flight paths. The angle and location of the cameras are set specifically for the purpose of monitoring weather conditions, and provide an insight into the terrain and mountain passes that are key for air traffic. The cameras save a panoramic image every ten minutes. During twilight hours, an infrared filter is employed to make optimum use of the remaining light. This also ensures the generation of high-quality black and white panoramic images in low-light conditions and makes it easier for meteorologists to monitor the aviation weather and provide forecasts on a continuous basis. | ch.meteoschweiz.messnetz-webcams |
| Wind gust 1 s, 10 minplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Wind gust 1 s, 10 min [km/h]. Data is updated every 10 minutes. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-wind-boeenspitze-kmh-10min |
| Wind gust 1 s, max. 6 hplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Wind gust 1 s, max. 6 h [km/h]. Data is updated every hour. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-wind-boeenspitze-kmh-6h |
| Wind speed, 10 minplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent measurement values of Wind speed, 10 min [km/h]. Data is updated every 10 minutes. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. | ch.meteoschweiz.messwerte-windgeschwindigkeit-kmh-10min |
Nagra
| Name | WMS Layer |
| Aeromagnetic Aargau 1100 m 100plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe overall magnetisation of a rock consists of induced magnetisation caused by the Earth's magnetic field and of remanent magnetisation acquired by the rock during its formation. Regional or local differences in the geomagnetic field on the basis of a global model, referred to as anomalies, are measured from aircraft. These anomalies can make it possible to identify the geological and tectonic structures and the presence of mineral deposits. As part of Nagra's programme of geophysical investigations in northern Switzerland, the Swiss Geophysical Commission (SGPK) flew a 6,250-km grid to acquire aeromagnetic measurements. The results of these recordings are represented on four maps at a 1:100,000 scale: two maps of the total field (from altitudes of 1,500 m and 1,100 m) and two maps of the residual field after removal the regional trend. The maps do not show any anomalies that would allow determination of the depth to bedrock with its Permo-Carboniferous troughs. - Paper map: E. KLINGELE, 1982. - Vector map: online version, residual field only, E. KLINGELE, 2010. | ch.nagra.aeromagnetische-karte_1100 |
| Aeromagnetic Aargau 1500 m 100plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe overall magnetisation of a rock consists of induced magnetisation caused by the Earth's magnetic field and of remanent magnetisation acquired by the rock during its formation. Regional or local differences in the geomagnetic field on the basis of a global model, referred to as anomalies, are measured from aircraft. These anomalies can make it possible to identify the geological and tectonic structures and the presence of mineral deposits. As part of Nagra's programme of geophysical investigations in northern Switzerland, the Swiss Geophysical Commission (SGPK) flew a 6,250-km grid to acquire aeromagnetic measurements. The results of these recordings are represented on four maps at a 1:100,000 scale: two maps of the total field (from altitudes of 1,500 m and 1,100 m) and two maps of the residual field after removal the regional trend. The maps do not show any anomalies that would allow determination of the depth to bedrock with its Permo-Carboniferous troughs. - Paper map: E. KLINGELE, 1982. - Vector map: online version, residual field only, E. KLINGELE, 2010. | ch.nagra.aeromagnetische-karte_1500 |
Pro Natura
| Name | WMS Layer |
| Pro Natura: Nature Preservesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigPro Natura sichert mit Verträgen über 770 Naturschutzgebiete in der Schweiz mit einer Gesamtfläche von rund 270 km2. Aus unterschiedlichen Gründen dürfen öffentlich nur 763 Gebiete dargestellt werden. In einem Teil dieser Gebiete führt Pro Natura die professionelle Betreuung selbst aus. Über 69 km2 davon sind im Eigentum von Pro Natura. Damit ist Pro Natura die grösste private Landbesitzerin der Schweiz. Für einen besseren Schutz oder zur Arrondierung und Aufwertung von Naturschutzgebieten sichert Pro Natura jedes Jahr zusätzliche Flächen oder kauft neue Parzellen. Eine Übersicht darüber gibt der jährliche Leistungsbericht. Sie verzichtet aber auch auf die Erneuerung von Verträgen, wenn der Schutz des Gebietes durch andere Massnahmen gewährleistet ist. Mit ihren Naturschutzgebieten sichert Pro Natura Lebensräume für unzählige Tier- und Pflanzenarten und schenkt Ihnen und den folgenden Generationen attraktive, unverbaute Landschaftselemente. Die Naturschutzgebiete von Pro Natura umfassen unter anderem auch Waldreservate. | ch.pronatura.naturschutzgebiete |
SEM - State Secretariat for Migration
| Name | WMS Layer |
| SP Asylumplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigWith the SPA, the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) has ensured a rough plan for and basic coordination of federal government asylum centres. The SPA contains an overview of the government asylum centres across Switzerland and some basic principles for coordination with strategic goals and for cooperation between the relevant authorities. A sectoral plan entry forms the basis for planning approval for a project with significant repercussions for space and the environment. | ch.sem.sachplan-asyl_kraft |
swisstopo
| Name | WMS Layer |
| 3D geological modelsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe data set «3D geological models» provides an overview of both the location and main characteristics of already existing models or those that are currently still in progress. The models have been created by the Federal Office of Topography swisstopo, universities, cantons and private companies. For more information on a specific model, please contact the relevant owner / author directly. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geologische_3dmodelle |
| AGNESplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigInstead of providing a user with the new reference frame LV95 in a classical manner with site descriptions and coordinates, it is also conceivable to provide LV95 using permanent and stable GPS stations. The result of this approach was the Automated GNSS Network for Switzerland (AGNES). | ch.swisstopo.fixpunkte-agnes |
| Aerial Images swisstopo IRplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe aerial imagery catalogue of swisstopo comprises around 360'000 analogue aerial photographs (black and white, colour or infrared colour). About 280'00 aerial images are represented by the centre-image coordinates, the image footprint as well as the attributed metadata and 265‘000 images of the collection have already been digitalised and can be viewed in their full resolution (as of October 2018). The remaining scanned images will be continuously integrated over the coming years. The aerial images can be ordered as digital files. If available, the orientation elements of the aerial images can be delivered as well. | ch.swisstopo.lubis-luftbilder_infrarot |
| Aerial Images swisstopo b/wplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe aerial imagery catalogue of swisstopo comprises around 360'000 analogue aerial photographs (black and white, colour or infrared colour). About 280'00 aerial images are represented by the centre-image coordinates, the image footprint as well as the attributed metadata and 265‘000 images of the collection have already been digitalised and can be viewed in their full resolution (as of October 2018). The remaining scanned images will be continuously integrated over the coming years. The aerial images can be ordered as digital files. If available, the orientation elements of the aerial images can be delivered as well. | ch.swisstopo.lubis-luftbilder_schwarzweiss |
| Aerial Images swisstopo colorplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe aerial imagery catalogue of swisstopo comprises around 360'000 analogue aerial photographs (black and white, colour or infrared colour). About 280'00 aerial images are represented by the centre-image coordinates, the image footprint as well as the attributed metadata and 265‘000 images of the collection have already been digitalised and can be viewed in their full resolution (as of October 2018). The remaining scanned images will be continuously integrated over the coming years. The aerial images can be ordered as digital files. If available, the orientation elements of the aerial images can be delivered as well. | ch.swisstopo.lubis-luftbilder_farbe |
| Aerial images cantonsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigIn the context of varying projects aerial images are collected and offered on behalf of the cantons. These aerial images can be reported to swisstopo and are published in the " Aerial images cantons" layer. The layer contains only the information supplied to swisstopo and makes no claim to completeness. All these aerial images are represented by the center-image coordinates, the image footprint as well as the attributed metadata. The aerial images can be ordered from the respective cantons. | ch.swisstopo.lubis-luftbilder-dritte-kantone |
| Aerial images swisstopo obliqueplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAbout 4,000 black and white oblique aerial photos form a small part of the image collection of swisstopo. There are snapshots of small towns and photos of the atmosphere in the pre-alpine and alpine regions, which were taken during the regular aerial surveys. There are also photos as documentation of natural events and important buildings. In addition to this, numerous stereo recordings were made, covering larger areas in the lowlands, but also details of rock formations. For the positioning of the recordings only the coordinates of the image centre were calculated. Of the approximately 4000 oblique aerial photos over 2,000 are now accessible (June 2018). | ch.swisstopo.lubis-luftbilder_schraegaufnahmen |
| Aerial images third partiesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigWithin the framework of various projects of public and private clients, aerial images of Switzerland are collected and offered by third parties. These aerial images can be reported to swisstopo and are published in the " Aerial images third parties" layer. The layer contains only the information supplied to swisstopo and makes no claim to completeness. All aerial photographs are presented in the form of the image centre coordinates and the ground segment covered by the aerial image, as well as the attributed meta-information. The aerial images can be ordered or obtained from the respective third party. | ch.swisstopo.lubis-luftbilder-dritte-firmen |
| Aeromagnetics 500plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe overall magnetisation of a rock consists of induced magnetisation caused by the Earth's magnetic field and of remanent magnetisation acquired by the rock during its formation. Regional or local differences in the geomagnetic field on the basis of a global model, referred to as anomalies, are measured from aircraft. These anomalies can make it possible to identify the geological and tectonic structures and the presence of mineral deposits. The Aeromagnetic Map of Switzerland shows the total intensity of the magnetic field (epoch 1981.5) measured at an altitude of 5000 m a.s.l. - Paper map: total field, E. KLINGELE, 1982. - Vector map: online version, aeromagnetic residual anomalies (removal of regional trends), E. KLINGELE, 2009. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geophysik-aeromagnetische_karte_schweiz |
| Aeromagnetics Plateau/Jura 500plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe overall magnetisation of a rock consists of induced magnetisation caused by the Earth's magnetic field and of remanent magnetisation acquired by the rock during its formation. Regional or local differences in the geomagnetic field on the basis of a global model, referred to as anomalies, are measured from aircraft. These anomalies can make it possible to identify the geological and tectonic structures and the presence of mineral deposits. The special aeromagnetic map shows the total intensity of the magnetic field (epoch 1980.5) measured at an altitude of 1829 m a.s.l. – Paper map: total field, E. KLINGELE, 1982. – Vector map: online version, aeromagnetic residual anomalies (removal of regional trends), E. KLINGELE, 2009. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geophysik-aeromagnetische_karte_jura |
| Anthrop. seismic noise CHplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe model describes the expected mean seismic ground-motion in nm/s in the frequency range between 1-40 Hz caused by anthropogenic activities. The model is derived from geodata on land-use and traffic infrastructure, and calibrated by over 600 seismological test measurements. (Kraft, T., A high-resolution and calibrated model of man-made seismic noise for Europe, 76. DGG annual meeting, Münster, 16. March 2016) | ch.swisstopo.geologie-bodenunruhe |
| Base network swissTNEplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigswissTNE Base is the spatial reference base of Transportation Network CH, the future national geodata infrastructure for transport and mobility. This base network maps the four transport modes of rail, road, cable and water in a multimodal way without further thematic information. It serves as a common denominator for referencing and linking spatial transport and mobility data, regardless of whether these are available in geometrically, detailed or aggregated form. The first version of the dataset is still based exclusively on the topographic landscape model TLM, but will be further developed and supplemented as part of the implementation of Transportation network CH. In addition, the swissTNE BaseTLM product provides essential domain specific information on these geometries derived from swissTLM3D. | ch.swisstopo.swisstne-base |
| Bedrock elevation modelplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe bedrock elevation model is a complete model of the bedrock surface (or Quaternary base) in the Molasse Basin, the larger Alpine valleys (Rhine, Rhône, Aare, Reuss, Linth and Ticino) and portions of the Jura Mountains. This digital model has a 25-m grid spacing and shows the altitude in metres above sea level. 3D models represent a simplification of the real geological settings. The user acknowledges that the authors have taken every reasonable effort to ensure that information contained in the presented 3D geological model is as accurate as possible. There is no guarantee that the given data related to a definite point in the subsurface is accurate. Under no circumstances will the publisher be liable for any loss or damage of a material or immaterial nature arising from access to, use or non-use of published information, or from misuse or technical breakdown. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-felsoberflaeche_hoehenmodell |
| Bouguer anomalies 500plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigGravitational acceleration or gravity depends on the location of the measuring point and the mass distribution in the subsurface structure. A Bouguer anomaly is the difference between the gravity measured at a particular point on the Earth's surface and the gravity value expected at the same point for an Earth model with a homogeneous crust. Bouguer anomalies are calculated using the International Gravity Formula of 1967. Topographic effects are taken into account using a constant density of 2670 kg/m3 to a depth of 167 km (Hayford Zone O2). The map highlights, on the one hand, the regional negative gravity anomalies along the Alps and, on the other hand, the positive anomalies in the Sesia-Finero zone, which signify a mass excess in the Earth's interior. By E. Klingelé & R. Olivier, 1979. New edition: R. Olivier, B. Dumont & E. Klingelé, 2008. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geodaesie-bouguer_anomalien |
| Brickworks raw materialsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis 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 raw materials for the brick, roof tile and ceramics industries. An overview of the occurrences of these raw materials is shown at a scale of 1:500'000. For detailed geological information at a scale of 1:25'000, please refer to the GeoCover dataset. In case it is desired to develop a mining site, it is essential to conduct a detailed geological investigation on the location of interest. The perimeters of the active mining sites are to be considered as indications. They are based on the Topographic Landscape Model (TLM) and SWISSIMAGE aerial photographs. For detailed information on mining activities, please contact the relevant cantonal authorities. This map is periodically updated and does not claim to be exhaustive. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-rohstoffe-ziegel_abbau |
| Building generalized swissTLMRegioplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Topic Building contains individual buildings. It consists of one feature class.Because of the effects of generalisation, the assigned buildings in the real world are often groups of buildings. Therefore, the topic Building is not suitable for the identification of single buildings but is rather an orientation aid. | ch.swisstopo.vec200-building |
| Buildings VECTOR25plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe layer buildings (abbrev "geb") contains all of the "building data" of the National Map 1:25 000 as surface objects. The classification includes all of the object types which could be identified on the basic of the map legend. | ch.swisstopo.vec25-gebaeude |
| Cableways swissTLM3Dplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigswissTLM3D other transportations contains the different types of cable railway and other types of mechanical transport. It is part of the dataset swissTLM3D. With a high accuracy and the incorporation of a third dimension, swissTLM3D is the most extensive 3D vector data set of Switzerland. In the federal geoportal the objects of the layer "other transportations" are displayed gradually according to the different zoomlevels. | ch.swisstopo.swisstlm3d-uebrigerverkehr |
| Cantonal boundariesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigswissBOUNDARIES3D cantonal boundaries constitute the administrative borders of the Swiss cantons. The Swiss Confederation consists of 26 cantons which have the status of constituent states.swissBOUNDARIES3D cantonal boundaries is derived from the parent dataset swissBOUNDARIES3D. | ch.swisstopo.swissboundaries3d-kanton-flaeche.fill |
| Cement raw materialsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCement is a fundamental component for the manufacturing of concrete, one of the most widely used construction materials in Switzerland and around the world. This dataset shows the production and mining sites in operation and decommissioned. A national overview of the limestone and marl occurrences, the most important raw materials for cement, are shown at a scale of 1:500'000. Not shown are the occurrences of occasionally used secondary raw materials such as sand and clay. Occurrences of lesser components such as sand and clay are not displayed. Gypsum is represented in a separate data set. For detailed geological information at a scale of 1:25'000, please refer to the GeoCover dataset. In case it is desired to develop a mining site, it is essential to conduct a detailed geological investigation on the location of interest. The perimeters of the active mining sites are to be considered as indications. They are based on the Topographic Landscape Model (TLM) and SWISSIMAGE aerial photographs. For detailed information on mining activities, please contact the relevant cantonal authorities. This map is periodically updated and does not claim to be exhaustive. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-rohstoffe-zement_abbau_verarbeitung |
| Crushed-rock aggregatesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis dataset shows the extraction and production sites of crushed-rock aggregates in Switzerland (in operation or decommissioned). Crushed-rock aggregates play an important role particularly in the construction and maintenance of road and/or railway infrastructures.Together with natural, uncrushed-rock aggregates (e.g. round gravel), crushed-rock aggregates are the most extracted and used construction raw material in Switzerland and worldwide (e.g. for the manufacturing of concrete). | ch.swisstopo.geologie-rohstoffe-gebrochene_gesteine_abbau |
| DHM25 Hillshadeplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe DHM25 hillshade is derived from the digital elevation model DHM25. It illustrates the surface relief of Switzerland and of the neighbouring territories . A hillshade is derived from the elevation model by calculating the exposure of the surface to sunlight at a certain angle. The calculated angle of the sun for the DHM25 Hillshade is at azimuth 315° (northwest), at a vertical angle of 45°. The digital elevation model DHM25 is a height matrix with 25 m grid. | ch.swisstopo.digitales-hoehenmodell_25_reliefschattierung |
| Declination 500plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigGeomagnetic maps are the result of measurements of total intensity, declination and inclination. The declination describes the angle formed between magnetic and geographic north. Because the Earth's magnetic field changes over time, the data in this map always relate to a specific time period. The values can be adapted using correction formulae, which have experimentally determined coefficients. Paper map: G. Fischer & P.-A. Schnegg, 1979 (explanatory text on the back of the map). Vector map: 2001. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geophysik-deklination |
| Deep geothermal projectsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis map shows deep geothermal plants in operation as well as current and former deep geothermal projects in Switzerland. The project status corresponds to one of the following: – Prospection: Following regulatory approval by the canton(s) geophysical and geological studies are employed to identify a reservoir in the subsurface (permit zones shown, if available). – Under development: A reservoir has been identified and deemed suitable for producing geothermal energy. Permits required for the construction of a geothermal plant have been obtained and construction will begin shortly or is already in progress. – In operation: The plant is producing geothermal energy. – Abandoned: For any one of various reasons, the project has been stopped. Projects and plants are classified in the following types of system: Deep geothermal probe, Hydrothermal, Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) and High temperature aquifer thermal energy storage (HT-ATES). Shallow geothermal energy production (i.e., <500 m depth to reservoir) is not featured. The map does not purport to be complete. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-tiefengeothermie_projekte |
| Deep wellsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis map shows the deep wells in Switzerland. The data come from the Federal Office of Topography swisstopo, from universities, cantons and private companies. Metadata are publicly accessible and the associated documents, when they are free for publication, are accessible through the Federal Geoportal (map.geo.admin.ch). For any information concerning the documentation, please contact the rights holder directly. The map is revised regularly and does not purport to be complete. MD = Measured depth, TVD = True vertical depth, TD = Total depth | ch.swisstopo.geologie-bohrungen_tiefer_500 |
| Deviations of the verticalplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe deflection of the vertical is the angle between the direction of the plumbline and the perpendicular to the reference ellipsoid. In Switzerland, this angle can reach amounts of up to 1 minute of arc and must be considered for correcting all precise geodetic measurements. The vertical deflection is usually given in a South-North (Xi) and a West-East component (Eta). The vertical deflection is as well a valuable information for the geoid determination.We can observe vertical deflections by comparing astronomical coordinates (longitudes, latitudes) with geodetic coordinates determined e.g. by GPS.The accuracy of a measured deflection of the vertical by modern digital zenith cameras are in the order of 0.1 arc seconds. | ch.swisstopo.lotabweichungen |
| Dimension stoneplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis dataset shows the extraction and production sites of dimension stone in Switzerland (in operation or decommissioned). Sculpted or sawn, these dimension stones are mainly used as construction elements but also in handicrafts. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-rohstoffe-naturwerksteine_abbau |
| District boundariesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigswissBOUNDARIES3D district boundaries constitute the administrative borders of the districts of the Swiss cantons. A district is an administrative subdivision positioned between canton and commune. The cantons of Geneva, Uri, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Basel-Stadt and Appenzell Innerrhoden are not divided into districts. swissBOUNDARIES district boundaries is derived from the parent dataset swissBOUNDARIES3D. | ch.swisstopo.swissboundaries3d-bezirk-flaeche.fill |
| Division Dufour Map Rasterplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Topographical Map 1:100 000 (Dufour Map) is the first modern official map series of Switzerland. It was produced between 1845 and 1865 with revisions up to 1939. The dataset "Sheet Division of the Dufour Map" shows the perimeter, number and name of each sheet of the map 1:25 000. The sheets with protruding areas on the printed maps are shown by bigger areas than a standard map. The title sheet and the map sheets Fort de l'Ecluse, Rheineck and Bergamo have been merged with a neighbouring map sheet. | ch.swisstopo.hiks-dufour.metadata |
| Division GA25 Rasterplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe sheets of the Geological Atlas of Switzerland (GA25) give detailed information about the uppermost layers of the subsurface structure. Geological formations are represented by colours, conventional signs and symbols, which correspond to their age, composition and tectonic structure. For each sheet, an explanatory booklet is also published, in which the geological formations and special features of the study area are described. Over two thirds of the 220 map sheets that are planned have already been published. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geologischer_atlas.metadata |
| Division GGK 200 Rasterplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigGeological mapping of the whole country based on the Dufour Map of Switzerland. Comprised of eight sheets, published between 1942 and 1964, the General Geological Map of Switzerland (GGM200) is a historical document of the highest quality. The 1:200,000 division shows the perimeter, number and name of each sheet of the map. The perimeter corresponds to that of a standard sheet of a printed map. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-generalkarte-ggk200.metadata |
| Division GSK Rasterplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Special Geological Maps (GSK) are available at scales between 1:25,000 and 1:100,000. They are defined on the basis of geographical or thematic perspectives. They provide information about regional geological conditions and highlight selected subjects. They represent an important tool for geologists, engineers, planners, public authorities, scientists and schools. Some of the sheets are not currently available. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-spezialkarten_schweiz.metadata |
| Division GSK Vectorplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Special Geological Maps (GSK) are available at scales between 1:25,000 and 1:100,000. They are defined on the basis of geographical or thematic perspectives. They provide information about regional geological conditions and highlight selected subjects. They represent an important tool for geologists, engineers, planners, public authorities, scientists and schools. Some of the sheets are not currently available. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-spezialkarten_schweiz_vector.metadata |
| Division GeoCoverplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe 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. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geocover.metadata |
| Division SWISSIMAGE 10 cm Rasterplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSWISSIMAGE 10 cm will be available for the entire area of Switzerland and Liechtenstein from 2020. It also covers a small part of the neighbouring border regions. SWISSIMAGE is produced in 1 km2 tiles. The tiles are numbered based on the coordinates in kilometers of their southwest angle. Alongside the geometric and radiometric quality, the date on which the aerial photographs were taken is of great importance for the use of an orthophoto. Therefore, the flight year is given for each tile. At the edges of the surveying flight blocks, the tiles may not consist of pictures from the same year. As a result, these tiles contain pixels from different flight years. In these cases, the flight year that provided the majority of the pixels (more than 75% of all pixels) is given. | ch.swisstopo.images-swissimage-dop10.metadata |
| Division Siegfried Map 25 Rasterplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Topographische Atlas der Schweiz (Siegfried map) was published over the period from 1870 to 1926 with revisions up to 1939. It was published at 1:25 000 scale for the lowland areas of the Mittelland, the Jura and south Ticino, and at 1:50 000 scale for alpine regions. The dataset "Sheet Division of the Siegfried Map 1:25 000 " shows the perimeter, number and name of each sheet of the map 1:25 000. The sheets with protruding areas on the printed maps are shown by a bigger area than a standard map. | ch.swisstopo.hiks-siegfried-ta25.metadata |
| Division Siegfried Map 50 Rasterplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Topographische Atlas der Schweiz (Siegfried map) was published over the period from 1870 to 1926 with revisions up to 1939. It was published at 1:25 000 scale for the lowland areas of the Mittelland, the Jura and south Ticino, and at 1:50 000 scale for alpine regions. The dataset "Sheet Division of the Siegfried Map 1:50 000" shows the perimeter, number and name of each sheet of the map 1:50 000. The sheets with protruding areas on the printed maps are shown by a bigger area than a standard map. | ch.swisstopo.hiks-siegfried-ta50.metadata |
| Division national map 100 Rasterplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSwiss Map Raster 100 is the digital National Map of Switzerland at a scale of 1:100,000 in raster format.The Division Swiss Map Raster 100 shows the perimeter, number and name of each sheet of the map. The perimeter corresponds to that of a standard sheet of a printed map. The protruding areas on the printed maps (for example, the eastern part of sheet 39 Flüela Pass) are shown on additional sheets of a standard size, even though only part of these sheets contain information. The Swiss Map Raster is delivered as a georeferenced TIF file (raster format). The map content is separated into individual colour layers with no direct bearing on the individual map elements. The pixel maps are available as a colour combination corresponding to fixed swisstopo standards (508 dpi) or separated as colour layers (binary file 508 dpi). They can be ordered as an individual sheet or as any individually defined section of the map series. | ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-pk100.metadata |
| Division national map 200 Rasterplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSwiss Map Raster 200 is the digital National Map of Switzerland at a scale of 1:200,000 in raster format.The "Division Swiss Map 200" shows the perimeter, number and name of each sheet of the map. The Swiss Map Raster is delivered as a georeferenced TIF file (raster format). The map content is separated into individual colour layers with no direct bearing on the individual map elements. The pixel maps are available as a colour combination corresponding to fixed swisstopo standards (508 dpi) or separated as colour layers (binary file 508 dpi). They can be ordered as an individual sheet or as any individually defined section of the map series. | ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-pk200.metadata |
| Division national map 25 Rasterplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSwiss Map Raster 25 is the digital national map of Switzerland at a scale of 1:25 000 in raster format.The Division "Swiss Map Raster 25" shows the perimeter, number and name of each sheet of the map. The perimeter corresponds to that of a standard sheet of a printed map. The protruding areas on the printed maps (for example, the eastern part of sheet 1309 Simplon) are shown on additional sheets of a standard size, even though only part of these sheets contain information. The Swiss Map Raster is delivered as a georeferenced TIF file (raster format). The pixel maps are available as a colour combination corresponding to fixed swisstopo standards (508 dpi) or separated as colour layers (binary file 508 dpi). They can be ordered as an individual sheet or as any individually defined section of the map series. | ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-pk25.metadata |
| Division national map 50 Rasterplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSwiss Map Raster 50 is the digital national map of Switzerland at a scale of 1:50 000 in raster format.The Division Swiss Map Raster 50 shows the perimeter, number and name of each sheet of the map. The perimeter corresponds to that of a standard sheet of a printed map. The protruding areas on the printed maps (for example, the southern part of sheet 270 Geneva) are shown on additional sheets of a standard size, even though only part of these sheets contain information. The Swiss Map Raster is delivered as a georeferenced TIF file (raster format). The pixel maps are available as a colour combination corresponding to fixed swisstopo standards (508 dpi) or separated as colour layers (binary file 508 dpi). They can be ordered as an individual sheet or as any individually defined section of the map series. | ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-pk50.metadata |
| Division swissSURFACE3D LiDARplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigswissSURFACE3D models all natural and man-made objects of the surface of Switzerland in the form of a classified point cloud. These high-accuracy and high spatial density data are collected by airborne LiDAR. swissSURFACE3D is produced in 1 km2 tiles. The tiles are numbered based on the coordinates in kilometers of their southwest angle. | ch.swisstopo.swisssurface3d.metadata |
| Division swissSURFACE3D Rasterplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigswissSURFACE3D Raster is a digital surface model (DSM) which represents the earth's surface including all stable and visible landscape elements such as soil, natural cover, woods and all sorts of constructive works. swissSURFACE3D Raster is produced in 1 km2 tiles. The tiles are numbered based on the coordinates in kilometers of their southwestern corner. | ch.swisstopo.swisssurface3d-raster.metadata |
| Dufour Map First editionplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe 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 hachures. Form of reproduction: Copperplate engraving. Printing process: Gravure printing (also planographic printing from 1905). Number of colours: 1 (2 from 1908 and 3 from 1938). Untrue equal-area conic projection. Ellipsoid: Schmidt 1828. Starting altitude: (Repère Pierre du Niton 376.2 metres above sea level). | ch.swisstopo.hiks-dufour |
| Elevations swissTLMRegioplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe topic Miscellaneous contains a selection of prominent single point and line features and elevation points. It consists of sixfeature classes. | ch.swisstopo.vec200-miscellaneous-geodpoint |
| Energy raw materialsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis 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 commercially. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-rohstoffe-kohlen_bitumen_erdgas |
| Extent of glaciersplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigGlacier Monitoring in Switzerland (GLAMOS) aims to document glacier changes in Switzerland in the long term. Data are collected systematically, not only on development of surface area and volume, but also on snow accumulation, melting of ice, glacier flow and ice temperatures. This information is important for understanding the interaction between glaciers and climate. It is used to estimate water resources, natural hazards and future rise in sea level. Glacier inventories include perimeters, surface areas and other measurement parameters for all glaciers at a given time in a specific area. For the Swiss Alps, complete inventories are available for the years 1850 (reconstructed subsequently), 1973, 2010 and 2016 (derived from aerial photographs). | ch.swisstopo.geologie-gletscherausdehnung |
| Forest swissTLM3Dplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigswissTLM3D Forest contains the forested areas of Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. It is part of the dataset swissTLM3D. With a high accuracy and the incorporation of a third dimension, swissTLM3D is the most extensive 3D vector data set of Switzerland. In swissTLM3D Forest, the object types "Forest", "Sparse forest" and "Bush forest" are represented differently. | ch.swisstopo.swisstlm3d-wald |
| Functional surfaces VECTOR25plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe layer functional surfaces (abbreviation "anl") includes railway station, airport and airport railway station facilities. | ch.swisstopo.vec25-anlagen |
| General Geol. Map 200plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigGeological mapping of the whole country based on the Dufour Map of Switzerland. Comprised of eight sheets, published between 1942 and 1964, the General Geological Map of Switzerland (GGK200) is a historical document of the highest quality. The printed versions of the sheets of the General Geological Map are partially out of print, but each sheet is available as a pixel map. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-generalkarte-ggk200 |
| Geo-trailsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigGeotourism valorizes special geological and landscape features. Geological hiking trails (Geo-trails), maps and guides are produced to make geology accessible to a broad audience. The Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT) and “Erlebnis Geologie” have compiled a list of these trails. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geowege |
| GeoCover - Vector Datasetsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigDie GeoCover-Datensätze V2 (gemäss Datenmodell Geologie standardisiert) basieren auf den Blättern des Geologischen Atlas der Schweiz 1:25'000 (GA25) und auf Kompilationen der zur Verfügung stehenden, geologischen Karten guter Qualität. Die neue Version GeoCover V3 (verfügbar ab 1. Juni 2022) ist eine inhaltlich überarbeitete Version. Die Überarbeitung ist geografisch auf die Schweiz beschränkt. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geocover |
| GeoEvents on requestplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_big“Erlebnis Geologie” (“Experience geology”) aims to raise public awareness about the importance of geology. One of the ways it achieves this aim is through the internet platform (www.erlebnis-geologie.ch), where anyone hosting an event with a geological theme can advertise it (trips, geoscientific guided tours for the public, educational geological trails, talks, etc.). Bringing geoscientific activities together on one platform boosts communication and increases visibility. These GeoEvents can be booked. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geoevents_anfrage |
| Geographical Names swissNAMES3Dplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigswissNAMES3D is the most comprehensive collection of geographical names for Switzerland and Liechtenstein. swissNAMES3D contains over 400,000 georeferenced entries divided in different categories. The dataset replaces since 2015 the old product swissNAMES updated until 2008. In the federal geoportal the layer "geographical names" corresponds to a selection of swissNAMES3D for the different zoomlevels. | ch.swisstopo.swissnames3d |
| Geoid in CH1903plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSwiss geoid model in the version of 2004 (CHGeo2004) in the reference system CH1903. It forms the zero reference surface (approximated mean sea level) for height determination and serves for the transformation between ellipsoidal heights and orthometric heights (LHN95). The geoid heights are stored in a regular 1x1 km grid and are interpolated by the biquadratic method. The model is available in various reference systems and data formats. | ch.swisstopo.geoidmodell-ch1903 |
| Geoid in ETRS89plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSwiss geoid model in the version of 2004 (CHGeo2004) in the reference system ETRS89. It forms the zero reference surface (approximated mean sea level) for height determination and serves for the transformation between ellipsoidal heights and orthometric heights (LHN95). The geoid heights are stored in a regular 30 x 30 seconds grid and are interpolated by the biquadratic method. The model is available in various reference systems and data formats. | ch.swisstopo.geoidmodell-etrs89 |
| Geological Atlas GA25plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe sheets of the Geological Atlas of Switzerland (GA25) give detailed information about the uppermost layers of the subsurface structure. Geological formations are represented by colours, conventional signs and symbols, which correspond to their age, composition and tectonic structure. For each sheet, an explanatory booklet is also published, in which the geological formations and special features of the study area are described. Over two thirds of the 220 map sheets that are planned have already been published. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geologischer_atlas |
| Geological profiles GA25plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe GA25-Profile dataset (GA25_CS) is a compilation of the profiles published together with the Geological Atlas 1:25,000. It depicts the profile tracks and contains metadata on the profiles. The given year of issue corresponds to the publication year of the respective explanatory notes. The profiles represented by the tracks were extracted from the published profile plates and, if possible, saved individually along with the entire plate legend and scale as a PDF. Since the legend always refers to the entire plate, it is likely that not all elements of the legend appear in the individual profile. In a few cases, plates with very closely spaced profiles cannot be subdivided into single profiles. In these cases, the entire plate is shown for each group of the profile tracks. LINK: Fact sheet LINK: Dataset description LINK: map.geo.admin.ch – Geological Atlas GA25 Disclaimer: The user acknowledges that the authors have made all reasonable efforts to verify the information in the particular geologic model / dataset. There is no guarantee that the provided data are correct at any particular point in the subsurface. Under no circumstances shall the publisher be liable for any loss or damage of a material or immaterial nature arising from access to or from use, misuse or technical malfunction of the published information. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geologischer_atlas_profile |
| Geology 500plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe 1:500,000 Geological Map of Switzerland covers the whole of Switzerland and adjoining parts of neighbouring countries. It gives an overview of the distribution of the uppermost rock strata occurring in Switzerland. Therefore, it provides an important data base and functions as a tool for gaining a better understanding of our environment in the scope of sustainable development. It is an essential aid for education in the fields of environmental and earth sciences, as well as natural hazards. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geologische_karte |
| Geositesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_big“Erlebnis Geologie” (“Experience geology”) aims to raise public awareness about the importance of geology. One of the ways it achieves this aim is through the internet platform (www.erlebnis-geologie.ch), where anyone hosting an event with a geological theme can advertise it (trips, geoscientific guided tours for the public, educational geological trails, talks, etc.). Bringing geoscientific activities together on one platform boosts communication and increases visibility. No reservation is necessary to visit Geosites. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geosites |
| Geothermal potential studiesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis map shows the existing geothermal potential studies in Switzerland (per Canton) and Liechtenstein. The data basis that allowed the realization of this map comes from the report «Geothermie für die Nah- und Fernwärmeversorgung – Überblick über die kantonalen und nationalen Geothermie-Potenzialstudien, Nutzungsmöglichkeiten und Anwendungsbeispiele» from K. Link and O. Zingg and appointed by SwissEnergy. This report is available under the following link: https://geothermie-schweiz.ch. Data was controlled and updated in order to ensure the highest possible accuracy of the displayed information. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geothermische_potenzialstudien_regional |
| Geotopes in Switzerlandplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigGeotopes are geoscientific natural monuments. Geotopes that represent geological history show the development of the landscape, the climate and life, the formation and disappearance of mountains and the origins of rocks. Other geotopes shed light on the processes taking place on the Earth's surface and in the Earth's interior. They also include the hidden world of caves and groundwater. A final group of geotopes consists of active elements of the landscape, such as scree slopes, flood plains and groundwater springs. Geotopes are spatially limited parts of the mineral, uninhabited Earth (geosphere). Depending on their thematic content, they can be an individual occurrence in one location or an entire portion of the landscape. They must be protected against influences that can impair their substance, structure, form or natural development. The geotopes listed here are of national importance and are taken from the informal inventory of the Swiss geotope working group (Swiss Academy of Sciences SCNAT). The inventory is not based on a systematic survey and, therefore, does not claim to be complete. Sources: Felber, M. (1999): Inventar der Geotope nationaler Bedeutung. Geologia Insubrica 4/1. Reynard, E., Berger, J.-P., Constandache, M., Felber, M., Grangier, L., Häuselmann, P., Jeannin, P.-Y. & Martin, S. (2012): Révision de l'inventaire des géotopes suisses: rapport final. – Geosciences, Platform of the Swiss Academy of Science. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geotope |
| Glacier thicknessplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigGlacier Monitoring in Switzerland (GLAMOS) aims to document glacier changes in Switzerland in the long term. The Laboratory of Hydraulics, Hydrology and Glaciology (VAW) and other GLAMOS institutions systematically collect data not only on development of surface area and volume, but also on snow accumulation, melting of ice, glacier flow and ice temperatures. Determining the ice thickness and estimating the total ice volume in the Swiss Alps are based on georadar measurements combined with glaciological calculation methods. By 2015, around 1,500 km of georadar profiles had been recorded on Swiss glaciers as part of various projects. Thereafter, around 1,250 km of georadar profiles were acquired using a new helicopter-borne system developed at ETH Zurich. To interpolate between the measured georadar profiles and to calculate the total ice volume, ETH Zurich developed two different, independent algorithms based on the principles of ice flow. From the ice thickness measurements available up to 2020 and the knowledge of the glacier areas and surface topography, it was finally possible to determine the distribution of the ice thickness of all glaciers nationwide. In addition, the results allowed the topography of the glacier beds to be derived. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-gletschermaechtigkeit |
| Gravimetric Atlas 100plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Bouguer anomalies for Switzerland are shown on 22 sheets. A Bouguer anomaly is the difference between the gravity measured at a particular point on the Earth's surface and the gravity value expected at the same point for an Earth model with a homogeneous crust. Gravity anomalies in the Earth's crust are calculated using the International Gravity Formula of 1967. Topographic effects are taken into account using a constant density of 2670 kg/m3 to a depth of 167 km (Hayford Zone O2). The Gravimetric Atlas of Switzerland (GRAV100) is a publication of the Swiss Geophysical Commission (part of the Swiss Academy of Sciences). | ch.swisstopo.geologie-gravimetrischer_atlas |
| Gravimetric base networkplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent base stations of the national gravity network. These stations are observed regularly and serve as reference Points for gravimetric projects.The backbone of this network is formed by absolute gravity stations. They are densified by relative measurements on Benchmarks of national Survey. | ch.swisstopo.landesschwerenetz |
| Gravimetric measuring points 100plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigEin Netz von Schwerestationen mit einer Dichte von rund 0.5 Stationen pro Quadratkilometer über die gesamte Schweiz verteilt wurde aufgebaut, um hochauflösende Bouguerkarten (Massstäbe 1:100000 und 1:500000) herzustellen. Als Bouguer-Anomalie bezeichnet man die Differenz zwischen der in einem bestimmten Punkt auf der Erdoberfläche gemessenen Schwere und jenem Schwerewert, welchen man für eine schalenförmig homogene Erde am selben Punkt erwarten würde. Die Berechnungen der Schwereanomalien der Erdkruste basieren auf der internationalen Schwereformel von 1967. Die Geländeeinwirkung wurde mit einer konstanten Dichte von 2670 kg/m3 bis 167 km Entfernung (Zone O2 nach Hayford) berücksichtigt.- Der Gravimetrische Atlas der Schweiz (GRAV100) ist eine Publikation der Schweizerischen Geophysikalischen Kommission (Organ der Akademie der Naturwissenschaften). | ch.swisstopo.geologie-gravimetrischer_atlas.messpunkte |
| Groundwater Resources 500plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) is the body within the Swiss Geological Survey responsible for hydrogeology. The 1:500,000 Hydrogeological Map forms part of the GeoMaps series (GK500) and is divided into two sheets. The first (GK500-Hydro) represents the various groundwater resources in Switzerland and their productiveness. The second (GK500-Hydro_Vul) shows the vulnerability of the groundwater resources to the risk of pollution. The groundwater resources sheet also indicates the type of groundwater aquifer (karstic, jointed or unconsolidated rock), the most important springs and groundwater catchments as well as hydrodynamic information about the infiltration and exfiltration areas. The two sheets were originally published as Tables 8.6 and 8.7 of the Hydrological Atlas of Switzerland HADES (FOEN, 2004 and 2007). | ch.swisstopo.geologie-hydrogeologische_karte-grundwasservorkommen |
| Groundwater Vulnerability 500plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) is the body within the Swiss Geological Survey responsible for hydrogeology. The 1:500,000 Hydrogeological Map forms part of the GeoMaps series (GK500) and is divided into two sheets. The first (GK500-Hydro) represents the various groundwater resources in Switzerland and their productivity. The second (GK500-Hydro_Vul) shows the vulnerability of the groundwater resources to the risk of pollution. The principle of vulnerability is an important element of preventive groundwater protection. The two sheets were originally published as Tables 8.6 and 8.7 of the Hydrological Atlas of Switzerland HADES (FOEN, 2004 and 2007). | ch.swisstopo.geologie-hydrogeologische_karte-grundwasservulnerabilitaet |
| Groups of rocks 500plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe 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 rocks and crystalline rocks.The geometry of the polygons was reproduced unmodified from the Geological and Tectonic maps of Switzerland 1:500,000. Additional attributes were assigned to the polygons on the basis of the Lithological-petrographic map 1:200,000. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geotechnik-gk500-gesteinsklassierung |
| Gypsumplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis 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 primarily in the construction industry and for the manufacturing of cement. It is also employed in the handicraft and ceramics industries. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-rohstoffe-gips_abbau_verarbeitung |
| HTRANS LHN95-LN02plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigDifferences of orthometric heights LHN95 (National Height System 1995) minus offical levelled heights LN02 (National Levelling 1902).Due to local distortions of LN02 and that only reference points of the national levelling lines have been used, the transformation is only an approximation. The differences are composed of a part depending on position and of a local vertical scale factor. | ch.swisstopo.transformation-bezugsrahmen_hoehe |
| Heat flux 500plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe geothermal map shows the thermal energy that is produced in the subsurface and traverses the Earth's surface within an area of 1 m2. The heat itself is released in the Earth's crust (around 30 km thick) generally by radioactive decay processes. On average, the heat flow in Switzerland is around 90 mW/m2. The highest figures are found in northern Switzerland and the lowest in the Alps/Jura. Differences are caused by deep groundwater circulating in permeable rock strata. The heat flow data is calculated from the temperature gradient (average value approx. 30 K/km) and heat conductivity of the rock (average value approx. 3 W/m/K). - Paper map: PH. BODMER, 1982. - Report with update: GP-30, F. MEDICI & L. RYBACH, 1995. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geophysik-geothermie |
| Hedges and trees VECTOR25plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe layer hedges and trees (abbreviation "heb") includes point and line objects belonging to the type "vegetation. The objects are half-automaticaly extracted from the pixel map. | ch.swisstopo.vec25-heckenbaeume |
| Height control points HFP1plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAll 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 measurements. A height fixed control point ("Höhefixpunkte" in german) is a surveyed point permanently marked with a bolt with known height. The Swiss national land survey is responsible for height fixed control points of the first class (HFP1). Those provide the reference framework for all survey work in Switzerland. HFP1 points usual elevation LN02 have been established by precise federal levelling. | ch.swisstopo.fixpunkte-hfp1 |
| Height control points HFP2plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSurvey points are the basis of all spatially referenced data. These control points (position control points (LFP) and the height control points (HFP)) are used for all surveying work that requires a reliable and precise determination. The term height control point refers to a point with a known height that is permanently marked with a bolt. Category 2 height control points (HFP2) are used to consolidate the point network and form the basis of the official cadastral survey. The cantons are responsible for the category 2 control points. The data are based on the KGK control point data service 2.0 model (KGKCGC_FPDS2_V1_1 data model, version 1.1). | ch.swisstopo.fixpunkte-hfp2 |
| Hiking trailsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigswissTLM3D hiking trails contains the hiking trails of Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. This dataset is published in collaboration with the Federal roads office FEDRO, SwitzerlandMobility, Suisse Rando and the cantons. swissTLM3D hiking trails forms a part of the dataset swissTLM3D. In the May 2023 publication, corrections were added after the annual publication of swissTLM3D for the canton of Basel-Landschaft. The corrections concern the WMS, WMTS and map.geo.admin.ch layer. They are not included in the downloadable data. | ch.swisstopo.swisstlm3d-wanderwege |
| Hydrography swissTLM3Dplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigswissTLM3D hydrographical network contains the watercourses and lake contours of Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. It is part of the dataset swissTLM3D. With a high accuracy and the incorporation of a third dimension, swissTLM3D is the most extensive 3D vector data set of Switzerland. | ch.swisstopo.swisstlm3d-gewaessernetz |
| Hydrological network VECTOR25plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe layer "Hydrographic network" consists of a directionally oriented line network connected to each other with nodes, and of a table without geometry. Those features which are in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein form the basis for the Swiss Water Information System (GEWISS). GEWISS is managed by the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN). The layer Hydrographic network has been completely revised within the project GWN07. The release 2007 of VECTOR25 gwn is published as reference. | ch.swisstopo.vec25-gewaessernetz_referenz |
| Hydrology swissTLMRegioplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe topic Hydrography contains the different features connected to water. It consists of 6 feature classes and one table. The lines of "FlowingWater" and "StagnantWater" and the points of "GWK_FW_Node" are connected with each other according to a so called edge-node structure. Edges (lines) are connected to each other with nodes (points). Every edge has therefore exactly two nodes at its end. Edges and Nodes together build a geometric network. In collaboration with the Federal Office for Water and Geology (BWG), the edges and nodes in Switzerland were structured and addressed according to GEWISS (the Swiss Water Information System). For this reason, the so called GEWISS-Attributes were integrated. A Feature Class with information on waterfalls, locks and other objects was integrated into this topic. | ch.swisstopo.vec200-hydrography |
| Image strips swisstopoplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigIn context of the update cycle of the national maps and the production of the orthoimage mosaic SWISSIMAGE, swisstopo records the whole area of Switzerland with aerial image strips in a three-year cycle. Since 2008 the technology used are ADS type digital aerial cameras. Instead of recording with single images, this technology allows the landscape to be scanned in strips with a linear scanner. All image strips contain the spectral channels pan, infrared, red, green & blue. The image strips are represented by their position, their image footprint as well as the attributed metadata. The aerial image strips can be ordered as digital files. Orientation elements are included. | ch.swisstopo.lubis-bildstreifen |
| Inclination 500plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigGeomagnetic maps are the result of measurements of total intensity, declination and inclination. The inclination is the angle formed by the orientation of the magnetic field relative to the horizon. Because the Earth's magnetic field changes over time, the data in this map always relate to a specific time period. The values can be adapted using correction formulae which have experimentally determined coefficients. Paper map: G. Fischer & P.-A. Schnegg, 1979 (explanatory text on the back of the map). Vector map: 2001. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geophysik-inklination |
| Isostatic anomalies 500plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigIsostatic anomalies can be deduced using the Pratt or Airy hypothesis. These anomalies correspond to the static flotation of the Earth’s crust in the upper mantle. The deviation takes into consideration the root structure below the crust (mountain ranges), but the form of the root structure is not always clearly defined. The Airy-Heiskanen hypothesis and the following densities were used for the purposes of the map: Earth's mantle = 3.31 g/cm3, Earth's crust below the ellipsoid = 2.81 g/cm3, Earth's crust above the ellipsoid = 2.67 g/cm3. By E. Klingelé, 1979. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geodaesie-isostatische_anomalien |
| Journey through time - Mapsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSince its foundation in 1838 by Guillaume-Henri Dufour, swisstopo has produced three official national map series, the topographical map of Switzerland 1:100’000 (Dufour Map), the topographical atlas 1:25’000 / 1:50’000 (Siegfried Map) and the Swiss National Maps in different scales. The collection of these products constitutes a cultural asset of national significance which qualifies as a kind of «topographical landscape memory of Switzerland». The «journey through time» allows to interactively explore the evolution of the landscape. | ch.swisstopo.zeitreihen |
| LV95 Coordinate changesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe coordinate changes between the old frame of reference LV03 and the new one LV95, respectively the deformations from MN03, are represented in relation to Zimmerwald (BE): the greatest coordinate change of about 1.5 m appear in the south Ticino and in Poschiavo valley (GR). The smallest differences are around Bern, given that both LV03 and LV95 reference frame have their origin in the old observatory of Bern. The differences in false easting and northing (LV03: 600,00 / 200,000 and LV95: 2,600,000 / 1,200,000) have been eliminated for the graphical representation. | ch.swisstopo.koordinatenaenderung |
| LV95 Displacement vectors TSP1plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe displacement vectors of the pass points (TSP1) point from LV03 to LV95 and therefore in the direction and absolute value of the local rectification (infobox). | ch.swisstopo.verschiebungsvektoren-tsp1 |
| LV95 Displacement vectors TSP2plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe displacement vectors of the pass points (TSP2) point from LV03 to LV95 and therefore in the direction and absolute value of the local rectification (infobox). | ch.swisstopo.verschiebungsvektoren-tsp2 |
| LV95 Transformation accuracyplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigFrom the combined accuracy map can be derived the accuracy of GNSS data measured, e.g. with swipos positioning service, in LV03 (with real-time-FINELTRA) or LV95, compared to national survey and cadastral data (frame of reference). Therefore, it is for instance possible to avoid a local adjustment in the low distortion areas. For further information about the use of the combined accuracy map please follow below the "link to the detail description". | ch.swisstopo.transformationsgenauigkeit |
| LV95 Triangular networkplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe triangular network of the national survey (FINELTRA-LV) was completed in the 90's and has permitted to transform geodata from LV03 to LV95 and vice versa with an accuracy of about a decimetre. This network has been condensed systematically by the cantons in recent years, and then assembled by swisstopo in 2006 in a dataset named CHENyx06. With CHENyx06, geodata can be transformed from LV03 to LV95 and vice versa with an average accuracy of about 2 cm. The triangular network has been established from pass points called TSP (“Transformationsstützpunkte” in german). TSP are very accurately, in both reference frames LV03 and LV95, measured surveying points. TSP points of categories 1 and 2 are available from the “Control point data service “ (FPDS “Fixpunkt-Datenservice“ in german) or on the "Horizontal control points" layer in the federal geoportal map.geo.admin.ch. Information about other TSP points are provided by the cantons. | ch.swisstopo.dreiecksvermaschung |
| Land cover swissTLMRegioplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe topic Landcover describes the topographic land cover. It consists of one feature class. The polygons build up a surface network, where gaps and overlays (according to the overlay matrix) are allowed. | ch.swisstopo.vec200-landcover |
| Last glacial maximum (map) 500plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe 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 research on the Ice Age in the form of a high-quality map. The build-up and retreat of glaciers are indications of significant climate-related environmental changes during the relatively recent history of the Earth. - By "Schlüchter, C. (compil.) 2009. Die Schweiz während des letzteiszeitlichen Maximums (LGM), 1:500'000. GeoKarten500, Bundesamt für Landestopografie swisstopo, Wabern." | ch.swisstopo.geologie-eiszeit-lgm-raster |
| Last glacial maximum (vector) 500plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe 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 research on the Ice Age in the form of a high-quality map. The build-up and retreat of glaciers are indications of significant climate-related environmental changes during the relatively recent history of the Earth. - By "Schlüchter, C. (compil.) 2009. Die Schweiz während des letzteiszeitlichen Maximums (LGM), 1:500'000. GeoKarten500, Bundesamt für Landestopografie swisstopo, Wabern." | ch.swisstopo.geologie-eiszeit-lgm |
| Light base map reliefplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis relief shading is a derivative of the swissALTI3D digital elevation model and elements of the digital map model. It illustrates the surface relief of Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. This variant was created for the "Light Base Map". It combines elements from the 1:25 000 National Map (the original hand-made relief, the yellow colouring, the terrain elements of rocks, scree slopes and glaciers) and the height model swissALTI3D . The content varies according to the zoom levels. | ch.swisstopo.leichte-basiskarte_reliefschattierung |
| Litho-mineralogical map 200plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Lithological-mineralogical map of Switzerland 1:200,000 provides an overview of the subsurface classified according to lithological criteria. The superimposed locations of mineralization, energy raw materials and industrial minerals are classified according to mineralogical criteria and supplemented with details on the type of mineralization, morphology, importance and level of exploitation.(Original name: Map of Mineral Raw Materials in Switzerland 1:200,000) | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geotechnik-mineralische_rohstoffe200 |
| Litho-petrographic map 200plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Lithological-petrographic map of Switzerland 1:200,000 provides an overview of the subsurface classified according to lithological-petrographic criteria. The legend is designed in particular to facilitate the identification of the possible usages of the subsurface (e.g. extraction of mineral resources, construction projects). The point data overlay indicates the location of extraction and/or processing sites of mineral raw materials (Survey: 1963–1967).(Original name: Geotechnical map of Switzerland 1:200,000) | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geotechnik-gk200 |
| Lithology 500plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe 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 was reproduced unmodified from the Geological and Tectonic maps of Switzerland 1:500,000. Additional attributes were assigned to the polygons on the basis of the Lithological-petrographic map 1:200,000. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geotechnik-gk500-lithologie_hauptgruppen |
| Magnetic field strength 500plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigGeomagnetic maps are the result of measurements of total intensity, declination and inclination. The geomagnetic field is defined by a vector, which isrepresented in terms of its direction and intensity (nT). Because the Earth's magnetic field changes over time, the data in this map always relates to a specific time period. The values can be adapted using correction formulae which have experimentally determined. Paper map: G. Fischer & P.-A. Schnegg, 1979 (explanatory text on the back of the map). Vector map: 2001. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geophysik-totalintensitaet |
| Map swissTLM (color)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigswissTLM-Map is an automatically generated map which offers a complement to the national maps in the scale range 1:5'000 to 1:10'000. swissTLM-Map is based on the data of the topographic landscape model swissTLM3D complemented by the contours and hillshade of the digital elevation model swissALTI3D. | ch.swisstopo.swisstlm3d-karte-farbe |
| Map swissTLM (grey)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigswissTLM-Map is an automatically generated map which offers a complement to the national maps in the scale range 1:5'000 to 1:10'000. swissTLM-Map is based on the data of the topographic landscape model swissTLM3D complemented by the contours and hillshade of the digital elevation model swissALTI3D. | ch.swisstopo.swisstlm3d-karte-grau |
| Metallic raw materialsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis 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 are exploited commercially. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-rohstoffe-vererzungen |
| Municipal boundariesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe layer municipal boundaries constitute the administrative borders of the municipalities of Switzerland and the principality of Liechtenstein. The municipality is the smallest administrative unit. By default, the current status of municipal boundaries is displayed. With the historical data representation tool - called " journey through time - the evolution of municipal boundaries from 1850 to the present day is interactive. When a year prior to the current status is selected, the status of municipal boundaries on the first of January is displayed. For the current status, mergers of municipalities during the year are included. Two data sources have been used to generate this layer: "Municipal boundaries: time series since 1850s" from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office for the period 1850 - 2015 and swissBOUNDARIES3D from the Swiss Federal Office of Topography for the period 2016 to the present. | ch.swisstopo.swissboundaries3d-gemeinde-flaeche.fill |
| Names swissTLMRegioplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe topic Names is comprised of the two Feature Classes NamedLocation and TLMRegio_NamedLocation_PLY which contains names of municipalities, places, peaks and numerous other important elements in the 1:200'000 scale | ch.swisstopo.vec200-names-namedlocation |
| National Map 1:1 millionplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe 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 Genoa on a handy overview map (Paris, Vienna, Frankfurt and Marseille on one sheet). The National Map 1:1 million is published in analogue format as a printed map and in digital format as the Swiss Map Raster and Swiss Map Vector. | ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-farbe-pk1000.noscale |
| National Map 1:10'000 (color)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe 1:10,000 national map is swisstopo's largest scale topographic map. It stands out for its detailed representation of traffic, settlements, terrain and vegetation as well as its thorough labelling. The contents are supplemented by rock hachures and relief. The perimeter of the map covers the national territory of both Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. Updates are made every year based on the latest version of swisstopo's topographic landscape model (TLM). The 1:10,000 national map is produced in digital form in colour and greyscale. Both of these versions of the map form the basis for Switzerland's geo data viewer (map.geo.admin.ch) in the first four zoom levels. The 1:10,000 map is also available as “Swiss Map Raster 10” in the form of geo-referenced TIF data and as "Swiss Map Vector 10" for individual sections of the perimeter. | ch.swisstopo.landeskarte-farbe-10 |
| National Map 1:10'000 (grey)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe 1:10,000 national map is swisstopo's largest scale topographic map. It stands out for its detailed representation of traffic, settlements, terrain and vegetation as well as its thorough labelling. The contents are supplemented by rock hachures and relief. The perimeter of the map covers the national territory of both Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. Updates are made every year based on the latest version of swisstopo's topographic landscape model (TLM). The 1:10,000 national map is produced in digital form in colour and greyscale. Both of these versions of the map form the basis for Switzerland's geo data viewer (map.geo.admin.ch) in the first four zoom levels. The 1:10,000 map is also available as “Swiss Map Raster 10” in the form of geo-referenced TIF data and as "Swiss Map Vector 10" for individual sections of the perimeter. | ch.swisstopo.landeskarte-grau-10 |
| National Map 1:100'000plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe National Map 1:100,000 is a supra-regional topographic map of Switzerland. The map perimeter is divided into 23 individual sheets. There are composites of specified regions. The National Map 1:100,000 is published in analogue format as a printed map and in digital format as the Swiss Map Raster. The update is done by sector. The different statuses of updates are shown in the layer "Division national map 100 Raster". | ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-farbe-pk100.noscale |
| National Map 1:200'000plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe National Map 1:200,000 is a topographic map giving an overview of Switzerland. The map perimeter is divided into 4 (printed map) or 16 (Swiss Map Raster) sheets. The National Map 1:200,000 is published in analogue format as a printed map and in digital format as a Swiss Map Raster. The update is done by sector. The different statuses of updates are shown in the layer "Division national map 200 Raster". | ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-farbe-pk200.noscale |
| National Map 1:25'000plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe National Map 1:25,000 is a topographic map of Switzerland representing the areas of traffic and settlements, the topography and the vegetation in great detail. The map perimeter is divided into 247 individual sheets. The National Map 1:25,000 is published in analogue format as a printed map and in digital format as the Swiss Map Raster. The update is done by sector. The different statuses of updates are shown in the layer "Division national map 25 Raster" | ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-farbe-pk25.noscale |
| National Map 1:50'000plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe National Map 1:50,000 is a topographic map of Switzerland representing the areas of traffic and settlements, the topography and the vegetation in detail. The map perimeter is divided into 78 individual sheets. There are composites of specified regions. The National Map 1:50,000 is published in analogue format as a printed map and in digital format as the Swiss Map Raster. The update is done by sector. The different statuses of updates are shown in the layer "Division national map 50 Raster". | ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-farbe-pk50.noscale |
| National Map 1:500'000plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe National Map 1:500,000 is a topographic map giving an overview of Switzerland. The National Map 1:500,000 is published in analogue format as a printed map and in digital format as the Swiss Map Raster and Swiss Map Vector. | ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-farbe-pk500.noscale |
| National boundariesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigswissBOUNDARIES national boundaries constitute the borders of Switzerland and the principality of Liechtenstein. swissBOUNDARIES3D national boundaries is a derivate of the parent dataset swissBOUNDARIES3D. | ch.swisstopo.swissboundaries3d-land-flaeche.fill |
| Natural stones on buildingsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis dataset shows the use of stone in the construction of over 4,000 buildings in Switzerland. The data was collected by Francis de Quervain between 1954 and 1983. Over the past ten years, the collection has been continuously supplemented with other stone applications. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geotechnik-steine_historische_bauwerke |
| Notifications for maps and geodataplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigPublication of the revision notifications for maps and geodata of swisstopo received on map.revision.admin.ch. Typical topics for revision notifications include changes to road routes, new buildings or geographic names. The notifications are displayed as points at the “Notifications for maps and geodata” level. The compulsory comments and information on the current processing status are available for each point. Senders can thus track the progress of their messages at any time. A revision notification can only be published if dot or line geometry has been entered for localization. | ch.swisstopo.meldungen-karten_geodaten |
| Official directory of building addressesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigOfficial data set for “Official directory of building addresses”, ID197, as per the catalogue of basic geodata in accordance with Swiss Federal Law. The official directory of building addresses contains all the official addresses and is therefore binding for public authorities in Switzerland. All buildings have to present one or more specific addresses. Residential buildings, workplaces and buildings of general public interest must appear in the Official directory of building addresses. | ch.swisstopo.amtliches-gebaeudeadressverzeichnis |
| Official directory of streetsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigOfficial dataset for “official directory of streets”, ID196, as per the catalogue of basic geodata in accordance with Swiss Federal Law. The official directory of streets includes all of the street names that have been officially declared in the Swiss Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings (RBD). Responsibility for the completeness of the names in the official index of streets is governed by cantonal provisions. | ch.swisstopo.amtliches-strassenverzeichnis |
| Origin of rocks 500plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe 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 glaciers, solidification of magma or transformation of rocks through the effects of pressure and temperature.The geometry of the polygons was reproduced unmodified from the Geological and Tectonic maps of Switzerland 1:500,000. Additional attributes were assigned to the polygons on the basis of the Lithological-petrographic map 1:200,000. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geotechnik-gk500-genese |
| Other industrial mineralsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis 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 physical properties, industrial minerals are used in various disciplines and industrial processes. Gypsum and salt are common industrial minerals, which are extracted and processed in Switzerland today. Their importance is the reason why they are represented separately in the Geoportal map viewer: Currently, except for gypsum and salt, no industrial minerals are exploited commercially. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-rohstoffe-industrieminerale |
| Overview of geomorphologyplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigGeomorphology includes all of the processes capable of typically shaping and dynamically reshaping the ground surface, e.g. through the effects of water (rivers, streams: fluvial and karst processes), ice (glaciers, permafrost: glacial and periglacial processes), wind (aeolian processes) and under the influence of gravity (e.g. sackung, landslides: denudation and gravitation processes). Data source: Atlas of Switzerland, Sheet 8, Geomorphology (1975) | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geomorphologie |
| Planimetric control points LFP1plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAll 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 measurements. A planimetric fixed control point ("Lagefixpunkte" in german) is a surveyed point permanently marked with a stone monument or a bolt (sometimes covered by a manhole) with known coordinates and potentially height. The Swiss national land survey is responsible for the first category of planimetric fixed control points. There are several types of those: * Planimetric fixed points of the first categorie LFP1 provide the reference framework for all survey work in Switzerland. LV03 coordinates from historical fixed control points have been established by triangulation at the beginning of the 20th century. * TSP1 pass points (“Transformationsstützpunkte” in german) are very accurately measured surveying points in both reference frames LV03 and LV95, . * EUREF points are planimetric fixed points from the European GNSS reference network EUREF (European Reference Frame). * LV95 points are planimetric fixed points used as basis for the new reference frame LV95. Their coordinates have been with GNSS precisely measured. Since a planimetric fixed points can be simultaneously from different types, the symbols of this layer can be overlayed. | ch.swisstopo.fixpunkte-lfp1 |
| Planimetric control points LFP2plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigVermessungspunkte bilden die Grundlage aller Daten mit Raumbezug. Diese Fixpunkte (Lagefixpunkte (LFP) und die Höhenfixpunkte (HFP)) werden für alle vermessungstechnischen Arbeiten genutzt, die eine zuverlässige und präzise Bestimmung erfordern. Unter einem Lagefixpunkt versteht man einen dauerhaft mit einem Stein oder einem Bolzen (zum Teil unter Schacht) versicherten Punkt mit bekannten Koordinaten und eventuell bekannter Höhe. Die Lagefixpunkte der Kategorien 2 (LFP2) dienen zur Verdichtung des Punktnetzes und bilden die Grundlage der amtlichen Vermessung. Die Kantone sind zuständig für die Fixpunkte der Kategorie 2. Die Daten basieren auf dem Modell Fixpunkt-Datenservice 2.0 der KGK (Datenmodell KGKCGC_FPDS2_V1_1, Version 1.1). | ch.swisstopo.fixpunkte-lfp2 |
| Primary surfaces VECTOR25plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe layer primary surfaces (abbreviation "pri") describes the soil coverage. The types of surfaces are mutually exclusive (lake and forest) and form an explicit and complete area network. As opposed to the National Map, the primary surfaces contain interpreted inhabited areas. Buildings are shown in a separate layer. The linear objects of this layer form the boundaries between the surfaces. They are an individual kind of object which can generally not be deducted from the surface ("river bank left" - "river bank right", "defined forest outline" - "undefined forest outline"). | ch.swisstopo.vec25-primaerflaechen |
| Protected Areas swissTLMRegioplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigTerritorial boundaries: Boundaries of protected areas in Switzerland and in neighbouring countries. | ch.swisstopo.vec200-adminboundaries-protectedarea |
| Public transportation swissTLMRegioplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Public Transportation Topic, as part of the Transportation Topic, contains different features connected with traffic (road, railway, airports, car-ferry, ...). It consists of 12 feature classes and 3 tables. The lines and the points are related to each other according to a so called edge-node structure. Edges (lines) are connected to each other with nodes (points). Every edge has therefore exactly two nodes at its end. Edges and Nodes together build a geometric network. | ch.swisstopo.vec200-transportation-oeffentliche-verkehr |
| Quarries 1915plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe data on quarries is part of the Resources Information System of the Georesources Switzerland Group, a database of mineral deposits in Switzerland. This database contains entries on the locations of solid rock quarries in Switzerland. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geotechnik-steinbrueche_1915 |
| Quarries 1965plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe data on quarries is part of the Resources Information System of the Georesources Switzerland Group, a database of mineral deposits in Switzerland. This database contains entries on the locations of solid rock quarries in Switzerland. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geotechnik-steinbrueche_1965 |
| Quarries 1980plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe data on quarries is part of the Resources Information System of the Georesources Switzerland Group, a database of mineral deposits in Switzerland. This database contains entries on the locations of solid rock quarries in Switzerland. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geotechnik-steinbrueche_1980 |
| Quarries 1995plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe data on quarries is part of the Resources Information System of the Georesources Switzerland Group, a database of mineral deposits in Switzerland. This database contains entries on the locations of solid rock quarries in Switzerland. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geotechnik-steinbrueche_1995 |
| Railway swissTLM3Dplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigswissTLM3D Railway contains the path of the railways with narrow-gauge and standard gauge. All tracks are captured in the sections with multiple tracks and in the areas of a station. swissTLM3D Railway is part of the dataset swissTLM3D. With a high accuracy and the incorporation of a third dimension, swissTLM3D is the most extensive 3D vector data set of Switzerland. | ch.swisstopo.swisstlm3d-eisenbahnnetz |
| Reflection seismicplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis map shows the location of seismic reflection data acquired in Switzerland for the exploration of the geological subsurface. The majority of these are two-dimensional measurements (2D) along the profile traces shown. Three-dimensional measurements (3D) are only locally available within the shown perimeters. For more detailed information on the actual reflection seismic data, please contact the rights holder directly. This map is continuously updated and does not claim to be complete. References:
| ch.swisstopo.geologie-reflexionsseismik |
| Relief Vector Tilesetplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigVector representation derived from the digital elevation model swissALTI3D and from elements of the digital cartographic model, with which the relief of Switzerland, the Principality of Liechtenstein and bordering countries can be depicted. It combines elements from the National Maps (the original hand-made relief, the yellow colouring, the terrain elements of rocks, scree slopes and glaciers). The content varies according to the zoom levels. | ch.swisstopo.relief.vt |
| Road Map 1:200'000plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigOn the Road Map of Switzerland 1:200'000 is the traffic network highlighted and information for the motor vehicle driver is added (names and numbers of highways and their accesses, traffic regulations, transportation of cars by railway, car ferries, camp sites). The base map is based on the National Map 1:200'000. The map content is updated periodically in a cycle of 2 years. The map is published in analogue format as a printed map and in digital format as a pixel map. | ch.swisstopo.strassenkarte-200 |
| Road system swissTLMRegioplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe topic Transportation contains different features connected with traffic. There is information about: Customs offices, major road junctions (Interchange), access ramps, roads and streets, car ferries (Ship) and traffic information about roads. The traffic regulation (prohibition of traffic, one-way streets, no turn) is not described. | ch.swisstopo.vec200-transportation-strassennetz |
| Roads and Tracks swissTLM3Dplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigswissTLM3D road and tracks contains the road and path network Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. It is part of the dataset swissTLM3D. With a high accuracy and the incorporation of a third dimension, swissTLM3D is the most extensive 3D vector data set of Switzerland. In the federal geoportal the objects of the layer "road and tracks" are displayed gradually according to the different zoomlevels. | ch.swisstopo.swisstlm3d-strassen |
| Rock densityplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAn important physical property of rock is its density, which depends mainly on mineralogy and porosity. Rocks made of minerals with a high content of magnesium, iron or other heavy metallic elements have a high density. In contrast, rocks that have a large proportion of alkalis (e.g. sodium, potassium) and silicon dioxide have a comparatively low density. Furthermore, rocks with a crystalline structure generally have a greater density than those with an amorphous (glassy) structure. Density is defined as mass per unit volume of a material [kg/m3]. While the so-called bulk density comprises the entire volume of a rock, the pure density (also called grain density) represents the volume without the empty spaces – i.e. without the porosity. Based on a database of density values, a bulk-density map of Switzerland was produced, which shows the mean value and other statistical data of all measured samples from each of the 21 lithological groups. Consequently, at no point does the density map show the expected absolute bulk density of a local rock type. Instead, it primarily shows the range in which the density of the local lithology varies. The data source, the data processing and the methodology used to produce the density map can be found in the publication by Alba Zappone & Edi Kissling (2021, Swiss J. Geosciences). | ch.swisstopo.geologie-gesteinsdichte |
| Rock laboratoriesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSwitzerland's rock laboratories are research facilities where the properties of the surrounding rocks and the processes taking place within them are studied beneath the earth's surface. The aim is to examine the rocks to see if they are suitable for various uses. The work focuses, for example, on the suitability of rock formations for the permanent disposal of radioactive waste or for storing CO2, or on investigations concerning the exploitation of geothermal resources. With regard to the work in situ, there are three objectives: 1) developing new methods and technologies for exploring and investigating the subsurface, 2) characterising the rock, determining the characteristic values and identifying the thermal, hydraulic and rock mechanical processes, and 3) validating new technologies through demonstration experiments. The rock laboratories play an important role with regard to social acceptance of technologies and methods applied in the subsurface. This allows visitors to visualise the underground for themselves and form an opinion. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-felslabore |
| SWISSIMAGE HIST 1946plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe orthophoto mosaic SWISSIMAGE HIST 1946 is a composition of historical black and white aerial photographs from 1946 («US flight mission») over the whole of Switzerland with a ground resolution of 1 m. An orthophoto is an aerial image in which the distortions created by the camera and the relief are corrected. | ch.swisstopo.swissimage-product_1946 |
| SWISSIMAGE Journey through timeplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Orthophotomosaic SWISSIMAGE is a composition of analogic and digital, black-and-white and colour aerial images. An orthophoto is an aerial image in which the distortions created by the camera and the relief are corrected. The default displays the current state of the product SWISSIMAGE. The representation of data time stamps – called «journey through time» - allows to interactively explore the evolution of the landscape from 1946 to the present day based on these images. | ch.swisstopo.swissimage-product |
| Saltplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis 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 used as de-icing agent for securing the road infrastructure during winter, for the production of industrial and commercial salts or as table salt. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-rohstoffe-salz_abbau_verarbeitung |
| Siegfried Map First editionplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Topographische Atlas der Schweiz was published over the period from 1870 to 1926, initially under the leadership of Colonel Hermann Siegfried. This was the first complete detailed map series for the whole of Switzerland. It was published at 1:25 000 scale for the lowland areas of the Mittelland, the Jura and south Ticino, and at 1:50 000 scale for alpine regions. With periodic campaigns of revision up to 1949, in all over 4000 revised sheets were published. Two techniques were used for the initial production: copper plate engraving for the 462 sheets at 1:25 000 scale, while the 142 sheets at 1:50 000 were lithographic printed. Every edition has now been scanned and is available in digital form for research into the development of the Swiss landscape and a host of other applications. | ch.swisstopo.hiks-siegfried |
| Single objects VECTOR25plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe layer single objects (abbreviation "eob") includes a choice of prominent point and line objects (orientation aids). | ch.swisstopo.vec25-einzelobjekte |
| Single objects swissTLMRegioplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe topic Miscellaneous contains a selection of prominent single point and line features and elevation points. It consists of sixfeature classes. | ch.swisstopo.vec200-miscellaneous |
| Slope classes over 30°plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigDerivate representation of the digital terrain model swissALTI3D and models from France, Italy, Austria and Germany, which allows for the identification of inclinations over 30°. According to the recommendation of the Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF the slopes are categorized into 4 classes. They were calculated from a combined digital terrain with a resolution of 10m made up from swissALTI3D for Switzerland and Liechtenstein, RGE ALTI for France, TINITALY for Italy, DGM10 for Austria, DGM1 for Bavaria and EU-DEM for Baden-Württemberg. The precision of the inclination values in the transistional area between the different base models cannot be guaranteed. Liability claims for the representation of gradients over 30° cannot be asserted. | ch.swisstopo.hangneigung-ueber_30 |
| Snowshoe trekkingplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe "snowshoe trekking" dataset comprises SwitzerlandMobility's best-of selection from the sign-posted snowshoe trekking trails of Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. This selection is coordinated with the cantons and the Principality of Liechtenstein. | ch.swisstopo.schneeschuhwandern |
| Status of cantonal geotopesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Geotopes Project Group (Swiss Academy of Sciences SCNAT) centralises all geodata relating to cantonal geotope inventories in a GIS database. The aim is to obtain a nationwide overview of geotope inventories at the cantonal level. The map shows the current status of the cantonal geotope inventories. It facilitates access to the information and geodata from the cantonal geotope inventories. “Inventory accessible” means tha geotope inventories are accessible via a cantonal geoportal, in most cases. The case “Inventory available from the canton” indicates that interested parties must send their requests to the cantonal offices. “No inventory” signifies that the canton does not have a geotope inventory, but in some cases, cantonal inventories are currently being prepared. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geotope_kantone_stand |
| Tectonics 500plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Tectonic Map of Switzerland (GK500-Tekto) covers the whole of Switzerland and adjoining parts of neighbouring countries. It shows the large-scale structural and tectonic units and helps to give a better understanding of the geological structure of the Alps and their surrounding area. It is an essential aid for education in the fields of environmental and earth sciences. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-tektonische_karte |
Temperature model - dataplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis map shows the location of the input data as well as the limit of the GeoMol15 temperature model. As such, this map should be used in conjunction with the associated GeoMol15 temperature maps i.e.:
| ch.swisstopo.geologie-geomol-temperaturmodell_eingangsdaten |
| Temperatures 1000 m depthplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigOne of the main parameters used in assessing the geothermal potential of the Swiss Molasse Basin is the subsurface distribution of temperature. This map shows the temperature distribution and position of the faults at a depth of 1000 m below ground level. It is one of a set of maps that shows the distribution of temperature on selected surfaces representing seismic marker horizons, fixed depths below ground level or isotherms. The horizon surfaces are taken from the GeoMol15 geological 3D model and the temperatures from the GeoMol15 temperature model, which is composed of regular cells that are 1000x1000x100 m in size. This temperature block model is derived from a FE-method temperature model (Geowatt AG, 2015), which is based primarily on 31 vertical temperature profiles and the horizon surfaces from the Seismic Atlas of the Swiss Molasse Basin (2012). The FE temperature modelling method assumes conductive heat flow only and does not consider convective heat flow. The GeoMol15 and associated temperature model are available for online viewing with the GeoMol Viewer. Please also see the associated «Temperature Model - Data» map on map.geo.admin.ch. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geomol-temperaturverteilung_1000 |
| Temperatures 1500 m depthplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigOne of the main parameters used in assessing the geothermal potential of the Swiss Molasse Basin is the subsurface distribution of temperature. This map shows the temperature distribution and position of the faults at a depth of 1500 m below ground level. It is one of a set of maps that shows the distribution of temperature on selected surfaces representing seismic marker horizons, fixed depths below ground level or isotherms. The horizon surfaces are taken from the GeoMol15 geological 3D model and the temperatures from the GeoMol15 temperature model, which is composed of regular cells that are 1000x1000x100 m in size. This temperature block model is derived from a FE-method temperature model (Geowatt AG, 2015), which is based primarily on 31 vertical temperature profiles and the horizon surfaces from the Seismic Atlas of the Swiss Molasse Basin (2012). The FE temperature modelling method assumes conductive heat flow only and does not consider convective heat flow. The GeoMol15 and associated temperature model are available for online viewing with the GeoMol Viewer. Please also see the associated «Temperature Model - Data» map on map.geo.admin.ch. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geomol-temperaturverteilung_1500 |
| Temperatures 2000 m depthplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigOne of the main parameters used in assessing the geothermal potential of the Swiss Molasse Basin is the subsurface distribution of temperature. This map shows the temperature distribution and position of the faults at a depth of 2000 m below ground level. It is one of a set of maps that shows the distribution of temperature on selected surfaces representing seismic marker horizons, fixed depths below ground level or isotherms. The horizon surfaces are taken from the GeoMol15 geological 3D model and the temperatures from the GeoMol15 temperature model, which is composed of regular cells that are 1000x1000x100 m in size. This temperature block model is derived from a FE-method temperature model (Geowatt AG, 2015), which is based primarily on 31 vertical temperature profiles and the horizon surfaces from the Seismic Atlas of the Swiss Molasse Basin (2012). The FE temperature modelling method assumes conductive heat flow only and does not consider convective heat flow. The GeoMol15 and associated temperature model are available for online viewing with the GeoMol Viewer. Please also see the associated «Temperature Model - Data» map on map.geo.admin.ch. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geomol-temperaturverteilung_2000 |
| Temperatures 3000 m depthplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigOne of the main parameters used in assessing the geothermal potential of the Swiss Molasse Basin is the subsurface distribution of temperature. This map shows the temperature distribution and position of the faults at a depth of 3000 m below ground level. It is one of a set of maps that shows the distribution of temperature on selected surfaces representing seismic marker horizons, fixed depths below ground level or isotherms. The horizon surfaces are taken from the GeoMol15 geological 3D model and the temperatures from the GeoMol15 temperature model, which is composed of regular cells that are 1000x1000x100 m in size. This temperature block model is derived from a FE-method temperature model (Geowatt AG, 2015), which is based primarily on 31 vertical temperature profiles and the horizon surfaces from the Seismic Atlas of the Swiss Molasse Basin (2012). The FE temperature modelling method assumes conductive heat flow only and does not consider convective heat flow. The GeoMol15 and associated temperature model are available for online viewing with the GeoMol Viewer. Please also see the associated «Temperature Model - Data» map on map.geo.admin.ch. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geomol-temperaturverteilung_3000 |
| Temperatures 4000 m depthplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigOne of the main parameters used in assessing the geothermal potential of the Swiss Molasse Basin is the subsurface distribution of temperature. This map shows the temperature distribution and position of the faults at a depth of 4000 m below ground level. It is one of a set of maps that shows the distribution of temperature on selected surfaces representing seismic marker horizons, fixed depths below ground level or isotherms. The horizon surfaces are taken from the GeoMol15 geological 3D model and the temperatures from the GeoMol15 temperature model, which is composed of regular cells that are 1000x1000x100 m in size. This temperature block model is derived from a FE-method temperature model (Geowatt AG, 2015), which is based primarily on 31 vertical temperature profiles and the horizon surfaces from the Seismic Atlas of the Swiss Molasse Basin (2012). The FE temperature modelling method assumes conductive heat flow only and does not consider convective heat flow. The GeoMol15 and associated temperature model are available for online viewing with the GeoMol Viewer. Please also see the associated «Temperature Model - Data» map on map.geo.admin.ch. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geomol-temperaturverteilung_4000 |
| Temperatures 500 m depthplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigOne of the main parameters used in assessing the geothermal potential of the Swiss Molasse Basin is the subsurface distribution of temperature. This map shows the temperature distribution and position of the faults at a depth of 500 m below ground level. It is one of a set of maps that shows the distribution of temperature on selected surfaces representing seismic marker horizons, fixed depths below ground level or isotherms. The horizon surfaces are taken from the GeoMol15 geological 3D model and the temperatures from the GeoMol15 temperature model, which is composed of regular cells that are 1000x1000x100 m in size. This temperature block model is derived from a FE-method temperature model (Geowatt AG, 2015), which is based primarily on 31 vertical temperature profiles and the horizon surfaces from the Seismic Atlas of the Swiss Molasse Basin (2012). The FE temperature modelling method assumes conductive heat flow only and does not consider convective heat flow. The GeoMol15 and associated temperature model are available for online viewing with the GeoMol Viewer. Please also see the associated «Temperature Model - Data» map on map.geo.admin.ch. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geomol-temperaturverteilung_500 |
| Terrestrial Radiationplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigNaturally unstable elements - such as uranium, thorium, potassium - in the upper 30 to 40 cm of the ground yield the bulk of the measured terrestrial radiation at the surface. The terrestrial radiation level is recorded one meter above the ground in the unit of measure nano-Sievert per hour (nSv/h). In Switzerland, rocks with high concentrations of uranium, thorium and potassium are mainly found in the Alps. Various methods of measurement form the basis of the terrestrial radiation dosage map: gamma spectrometry measurements of soil samples in the laboratory and aero-radiometric and gamma spectrometric measurements on site. The data from the measured locations were interpolated into a grid of 2 × 2 km. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-dosisleistung-terrestrisch |
| Terrestrial images swisstopoplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe imagery catalogue of swisstopo comprises around 57'000 scanned analogue black and white terrestrial images. They are represented by the centre-image coordinates, the image footprint as well as the attributed metadata. These images can also be viewed in their full resolution. The terrestrial images can be ordered as digital files. If available, the orientation elements of the terrestrial images can be delivered as well. | ch.swisstopo.lubis-terrestrische_aufnahmen |
| Thickness of unconsolidated depositsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe thickness model of unconsolidated deposits is a digital data set that describes the thickness of the unconsolidated deposits. This product is derived from the bedrock elevation model. The subtraction of the bedrock surface from the terrain surface (digital height model, DHM25) gives the thickness of unconsolidated deposits. 3D models represent a simplification of the real geological settings. The user acknowledges that the authors have taken every reasonable effort to ensure that information contained in the presented 3D geological model is as accurate as possible. There is no guarantee that the given data related to a definite point in the subsurface is accurate. Under no circumstances will the publisher be liable for any loss or damage of a material or immaterial nature arising from access to, use or non-use of published information, or from misuse or technical breakdown. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-lockergestein_maechtigkeitsmodell |
| Tiling SWISSIMAGE Journey thru timeplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigSWISSIMAGE is available from 1946 to the present. The tile number and the flight year is given for all tiles and for every year. At the edges of the surveying flight blocks, the tiles may not consist of pictures from the same year. As a result, these tiles contain pixels from different flight years. In these cases, the flight year that provided the majority of the pixels (more than 75% of all pixels) is given. The representation of data time stamps – called «journey through time» - allows to interactively explore the evolution of the SWISSIMAGE tiling from 1946 to the present. | ch.swisstopo.swissimage-product.metadata |
| Tresurehuntplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe treasure hunt comprises around eleven puzzles that need to be solved. These are dotted all over Switzerland and are based around a common theme. This game consists of various puzzles that have to be solved. The hidden treasures are located all over Switzerland and are based around a common theme. The game helps schoolchildren to learn through play how to use different types of geodata such as aerial photographs and topographic maps. Once all children in the class have found the treasure, they will receive a 1:25,000 topographic map. | ch.swisstopo.treasurehunt |
| Upcoming GeoEventsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_big“Erlebnis Geologie” (“Experience geology”) aims to raise public awareness about the importance of geology. One of the ways it achieves this aim is through the internet platform (www.erlebnis-geologie.ch), where anyone hosting an event with a geological theme can advertise it (trips, geoscientific guided tours for the public, educational geological trails, talks, etc.). Bringing geoscientific activities together on one platform boosts communication and increases visibility. Here you can discover upcoming GeoEvents. | ch.swisstopo.geologie-geoevents_demnaechst |
| Vertical movementsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigRepeated precision leveling measurements for determining ground elevations have shown that the Alpine region compared with the Swiss Plateau is still rising. These precision measurements use about 8,000 reference marks whose elevation data serve as a reference for most measuring tasks in Switzerland. A measuring point in Aarburg (AG), serves as an arbitrary reference point for the investigating vertical movements. The two maximum rises of up to 1.5 mm per year, in the region between Sion and Brig in the Valais as well as in the Graubünden in Chur and in the Engadin, are striking. These are probably a direct result of plate tectonics or isostatic compensatory movements. | ch.swisstopo.hebungsraten |
| Winter national map | LK10, LK25, LK50, LK100plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe winter national map is a derivation of the topographical national maps of Switzerland with detailed depictions of traffic, settlement areas, terrain, bodies of water and vegetation. Switzerland is comprehensively mapped in a winter representation at a scale of 1:10'000, 1:25'000, 1:50'000, 1:100'000 and 1:200'000. The winter national map is only available in a digital format (Swiss Map Raster, API, WMTS). | ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-farbe-winter |
| swissALTI3D monodirectional hillshadeplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe hillshade is derived from the digital elevation model swissALTI3D. It illustrates the surface relief of Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. A hillshade is derived from the elevation model by calculating the exposure of the surface to sunlight at a certain or several angles. The monodirectional swissALTI3D hillshade is generated using a northwestern sun position as light source. | ch.swisstopo.swissalti3d-reliefschattierung_monodirektional |
| swissALTI3D multidirectional hillshadeplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe hillshade is derived from the digital elevation model swissALTI3D. It illustrates the surface relief of Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. A hillshade is derived from the elevation model by calculating the exposure of the surface to sunlight at a certain or several angles. The swissALTI3D hillshade uses a multidirectional method that combines light from 6 different sources (sun's positions). The average sun's position is located to the northwest. | ch.swisstopo.swissalti3d-reliefschattierung |
| swissBATHY3D Hillshadeplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis representation is derived from the swissBATHY3D data and allows the visualization of the depth and lakebed relief of Swiss lakes. A hillshade is derived from the elevation model by calculating the exposure of the surface to sunlight at a certain angle. The calculated angle of the sun for the swissBATHY3D Hillshade is at azimuth 315° (northwest), at a vertical angle of 45°. | ch.swisstopo.swissbathy3d-reliefschattierung |
| swissSURFACE3D Raster monodirectional hillshadeplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe hillshade is derived from the digital elevation model swissSURFACE3D Raster. It illustrates the surface relief of Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. A hillshade is derived from the elevation model by calculating the exposure of the surface to sunlight at a certain or several angles. The monodirectional swissSURFACE3D Raster hillshade is generated using a northwestern sun position as light source. | ch.swisstopo.swisssurface3d-reliefschattierung_monodirektional |
| swissSURFACE3D Raster multidirectional hillshadeplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe hillshade is derived from the digital elevation model swissSURFACE3D Raster. It illustrates the surface relief of Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. A hillshade is derived from the elevation model by calculating the exposure of the surface to sunlight at a certain or several angles. The swissSURFACE3D Raster hillshade uses a multidirectional method that combines light from 6 different sources (sun's positions). The average sun's position is located to the northwest. | ch.swisstopo.swisssurface3d-reliefschattierung-multidirektional |
| Name | WMS Layer |
| Ski routesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe digital ski routes contain specific information for snow sports in Switzerland and adjacent parts of its neighbouring countries. The data set is produced in collaboration with the Swiss Alpine Club SAC. The ski routes are represented as reliably as possible, checked by the cantonal hunting authorities with regard to wildlife compatibility, and updated annually. However, the actual route in the terrain depends on the current conditions. Neither the Swiss Alpine Club SAC nor the Federal Office of Topography can accept liability for the accuracy, completeness or up-to-dateness of the route information. No liability whatsoever is accepted for accidents of any kind that arise from the use of these route data. Detailed tour planning is highly recommended. Further information on the routes can be found on the SAC route portal or the SAC-CAS app: https://www.sac-cas.ch/en/. | ch.swisstopo-karto.skitouren |
| Slope over 30°plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigDerivate representation of the digital terrain model swissALTI3D and models from France, Italy, Austria and Germany, which allows for the identification of inclinations over 30°. They were calculated from a combined digital terrain with a resolution of 10m made up from swissALTI3D for Switzerland and Liechtenstein, RGE ALTI for France, TINITALY for Italy, DGM10 for Austria, DGM1 for Bavaria and EU-DEM for Baden-Württemberg. The precision of the inclination values in the transistional area between the two base models cannot be guaranteed. Liability claims for the representation of gradients over 30° cannot be asserted. | ch.swisstopo-karto.hangneigung |
| Snowshoe routesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe digital snowshoe routes contain specific information for snow sports in Switzerland and adjacent parts of its neighbouring countries. The data set is produced in collaboration with the Swiss Alpine Club SAC. The snowshoe routes are represented as reliably as possible, checked by the cantonal hunting authorities with regard to wildlife compatibility, and updated annually. However, the actual route in the terrain depends on the current conditions. Neither the Swiss Alpine Club SAC nor the Federal Office of Topography can accept liability for the accuracy, completeness or up-to-dateness of the route information. No liability whatsoever is accepted for accidents of any kind that arise from the use of these route data. Detailed tour planning is highly recommended. Further information on the routes can be found on the SAC route portal or the SAC-CAS app: https://www.sac-cas.ch/en/. | ch.swisstopo-karto.schneeschuhrouten |
| Availability of the PLR Cadastreplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe map indicates the availability of the cadastre of public-law restrictions on landownership (PRL Cadastre) for each municipality, provides a direct link to the corresponding cantonal geodata portal and enables you to order the static extract (PDF) for the selected property directly via WebService. You will also find the name and address of the relevant cantonal authority. | ch.swisstopo-vd.stand-oerebkataster |
| Cadastral surveyorplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis dataset provides the address of the cadastral surveyor responsible for the specific municipality. | ch.swisstopo-vd.geometa-nfgeom |
| Information about Municipalityplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigStatistical and administrative data about the municipality with a weblink to the cantonal geoportal. There will also be a link to the metadata for cadastral surveying. The extract (as INTERLIS file) includes information about the date of last update of each information layer of cadastral surveying, address of the data access point, geographic bounding box, data accuracy. | ch.swisstopo-vd.geometa-gemeinde |
| Land registry informationplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis dataset provides the address of the responsible district land registry office respectively of the responsible municipal land registry office. | ch.swisstopo-vd.geometa-grundbuch |
| Low distortion areaplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigDuring fieldwork in the official cadastral survey, a local adaptation must be made or proof must be provided that this is not needed. In low distortion areas, a local adaptation is not necessary, because the geometric accuracy complies with higher quality criteria. In practical applications, knowledge of low distortion areas makes working with satellite-based measuring methods easier, in particular with positioning services such as swipos. | ch.swisstopo-vd.spannungsarme-gebiete |
| Official index of cities and townsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigIn Article 24 of the regulations governing geographic names (GeoNV), the Federal Office of Topography (swisstopo) is commissioned to establish, administer and publish the new official index of cities and towns including postal codes and perimeter. The data are stored centrally at swisstopo.The data set covers all of Switzerland and is available free of charge (Datensatz wird monatlich nachgeführt).I dati sono stati pubblicati in un nuovo modello di dati dal 1° gennaio 2024. | ch.swisstopo-vd.ortschaftenverzeichnis_plz |
| OpenData-Surveyingplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigDie amtliche Vermessung (AV) beschreibt die Lage, die Form und den Inhalt eines Grundstückes. Die digitalen AV-Daten sind in mehreren thematischen Informationsebenen gegliedert, die frei miteinander kombiniert werden können. OpenData AV basiert auf dem Darstellungsdienst der amtlichen Vermessung welcher mit den Daten des AV-Geoportals des Bundes kreiert wird. | ch.swisstopo-vd.amtliche-vermessung |
| Periodic updatingplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis data set provides a current and comprehensive overview of the implementation status of periodic updating of the information topic “Land Cover” over all of Switzerland. | ch.swisstopo-vd.geometa-periodische_nachfuehrung |
| Status of cadastral surveyingplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThis dataset provides a current and comprehensive overview of the progress of the official cadastral surveying of Switzerland according to the various quality standards: analogue, digital LV03, digital LV95, or not surveyed. | ch.swisstopo-vd.geometa-standav |
Defence Civil Protection and Sport
| Name | WMS Layer |
| ALC logistics areasplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAreas managed by the army logistics centres (ALC) | ch.vbs.logistikraeume-armeelogistikcenter |
| Army logistics centres (ALC)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigFive army logistics centres (ALC) ensure that the Swiss Armed Forces' troops receive the logistics services they need during both training and deployment. | ch.vbs.armeelogistikcenter |
| Arsenalsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe arsenals are responsible for modifying, replacing and exchanging the personal equipment carried by soldiers during their military service. | ch.vbs.retablierungsstellen |
| CCS militaryplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigAll sites contaminated with waste caused by the DDPS are listed in the public cadastre of contaminated sites of the DDPS. About 550 target areas and about 2,000 contaminated operational sites, landfills and accident sites are registered in the cadastre of contaminated sites. If the contamination poses an environmental hazard, these sites are remediated in accordance with the Contaminated Sites Ordinance (CSO). | ch.vbs.kataster-belasteter-standorte-militaer |
| Filling stations BEBECOplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigFederal filling station (BEBECO) locations | ch.vbs.bundestankstellen-bebeco |
| Map of forest damage – projectileplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigNetwork of coordinates CH1903+/LV95: global and local terrestrial reference frameworks are implementations of reference systems in the form of coordinate sets for materialised triangulation points resulting from the network adjustment of geodetic observations. | ch.vbs.waldschadenkarte |
| Map of restricted and danger areasplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigDie Sperr- und Gefahrenzonenkarte ist eine Planungskarte welche Flugsicherheitszonen und Luftraumklassen enthält. Sie ist entstanden in Zusammenarbeit zwischen der skyguide, der swisstopo und der Schweizer Luftwaffe und ist auf die Bedürfnisse der Operationen der Schweizer Luftwaffe zugeschnitten. Die Karte wird einmal im Jahr auf das Datum der Luftraumstrukturänderung der Schweiz herausgegeben. | ch.vbs.sperr-gefahrenzonenkarte |
| Memorials of war and of armed forcesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Inventory of memorials of war and of armed forces in Switzerland comprises around 1000 sculptures, commemorative stones and plaques, stelae, obelisks or statues that have been erected over the years in Switzerland to commemorate military-historical events and persons. They commemorate battles during the time of the Old Swiss Confederation, the presence of foreign armed forces in Switzerland, accidents within the armed forces, disbanded troop units, outstanding personalities of the armed forces or the two active services of the 20th century and they are categorised accordingly. Some events relevant to military history that cannot be assigned to these categories without doubt are also recorded in a special category. | ch.vbs.armee-kriegsdenkmaeler |
| Mil Airspace Chartplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Mil Airspace Chart is a military aviation map created jointly by skyguide, swisstopo and the Swiss Air Force. It is tailored to the needs of Swiss Air Force operations and is based on the ICAO map. The map is published once a year on the day on which Swiss airspace structure is modified. | ch.vbs.milairspacechart |
| Patrouille des Glaciers (A race)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Patrouille des Glaciers (PDG) is an international military ski mountaineering race organised by the Swiss Armed Forces that is also open to civilian patrols. The course runs from Zermatt to Verbier (Z race) or from Arolla to Verbier (A race) and must be completed in one go. What makes this competition unique are the length of the route, the demands of the high-alpine terrain, the altitude and the profile of the route. | ch.vbs.patrouilledesglaciers-a_rennen |
| Patrouille des Glaciers (Z race)plugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Patrouille des Glaciers (PDG) is an international military ski mountaineering race organised by the Swiss Armed Forces that is also open to civilian patrols. The course runs from Zermatt to Verbier (Z race) or from Arolla to Verbier (A race) and must be completed in one go. What makes this competition unique are the length of the route, the demands of the high-alpine terrain, the altitude and the profile of the route. | ch.vbs.patrouilledesglaciers-z_rennen |
| Published shooting range bulletins and hazard zonesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigDisplays the hazard zones of published Swiss Armed Forces' shooting ranges.Published shooting range bulletins are able to be accessed. The shooting range bulletins contains information on expected live fire exercise times and dates, as well additional details about the hazards (e.g. special barriers, weapons used, maximum elevation when trajectory weapons are used). | ch.vbs.schiessanzeigen |
| SP Militaryplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Sectoral Plan Military (SPM) is a planning and coordination tool belonging to the Federal Government within the meaning of Article 13 of the Swiss Spatial Planning Act (SPA, SR 700). It is used for ensuring territorial security and for reconciling military infrastructure and activities with civilian space requirements. It also helps to determine – in line with the current stationing concept – the binding goals and guidelines for the authorities with regard to the military infrastructures that are relevant to the sectoral plan. Due to the changes to security and military policy, the army's infrastructure requirements and territorial demands are subject to constant change. The SPM is therefore reviewed and adapted regularly. The SPM includes various object categories: military bases, shooting ranges, training grounds, military airfields, army logistics centres, recruitment centres, crossing points and special facilities. Smaller military infrastructures or those that are subject to the Swiss Federal Law on the Protection of Military Facilities (SR 510.518) are not shown in the SPM. | ch.vbs.sachplan-infrastruktur-militaer_kraft |
| SPM consultationplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigCurrent or past consultations of the Sectoral Plan Military (SPM) | ch.vbs.sachplan-infrastruktur-militaer_anhoerung |
| SWISS MIL PILOTS CHARTplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Swiss MIL Pilot Chart is an aeronautical map created jointly by skyguide, swisstopo and the Swiss Air Force. It is specially tailored to the needs of Swiss Air Force operations. The map is published once a year on the day on which Swiss airspace structure is modified. | ch.vbs.swissmilpilotschart |
| Tank relocation routesplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigPartial publication of the tank relocation routes of the tank relocation office. By this publication changes in the passability of the routes can be detected and reported. As before, the troops receive the approved map of the operational area from the tank relocation office. | ch.vbs.panzerverschiebungsrouten |
| Territorial divisionsplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigThe territorial divisions (ter div) are the link with the civilian authorities and ensure the cooperation between the armed forces and the cantons in their area. They provide the contact with the civilian authorities where there is a need for support from the armed forces. They are responsible for conducting the following activities within their area: general support (not police-related), military disaster relief in the interior and across the border, as well as protection tasks. They can be engaged for operations/missions and conduct the units under their command. They provide training and ensure the command readiness of the cantonal territorial liaison staffs. | ch.vbs.territorialregionen |
| Zeus mapplugin-autotooltip__green plugin-autotooltip_bigBasic disposition "Zeus" (facsimile copy). Declassified map. Army operation order dated 28 April 1989 (valid as of 1 January 1990) and the associated combined basic disposition dated 31 October 1991 (valid as of 1 January 1992). | ch.vbs.grunddispositiv-zeus |
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