What is map.geo.admin.ch?
The Swiss federal geoportal shows swisstopo's highly detailed national maps, aerial images, hiking trails, ski routes and hundreds of federal datasets, including a time travel slider through historical maps since the 1840s.
Free Open data
map.geo.admin.ch
Switzerland's federal map viewer with the famous Swiss topographic maps
- Coverage
- Switzerland
- Updates
- Updated
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat + 3D
What you can do
- Swiss national topographic maps
- Hiking and ski touring routes
- Historical map time travel
- 3D view
The details
- Coverage
- Switzerland
- Updates
- Periodically
- Data source
- swisstopo and federal agencies
- Made by
- swisstopo (Federal Office of Topography) (government agency)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Works well on phones
- Map view
- Flat + 3D
Tips for using map.geo.admin.ch
- Open "Journey through time" to see how a place changed on old maps.
Who it is for
map.geo.admin.ch is especially useful for hikers & outdoor fans and urban planners.
Questions about map.geo.admin.ch
Is map.geo.admin.ch free?
Yes. map.geo.admin.ch is free to use.
Do I need an account to use map.geo.admin.ch?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is map.geo.admin.ch updated?
It is updated from time to time when new data or versions are released.
Where does map.geo.admin.ch get its data?
swisstopo and federal agencies.
Can I use map.geo.admin.ch on my phone?
Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.
What are some alternatives to map.geo.admin.ch?
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