Seismic zones according to the SIA 261 standard
Map 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 requi...
Determination and modelling of the upper timberline for the standard periods 1961–1990 and 1981–2010, and the future period 2070–2099
This 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 foll...
Erosion risk map for arable land, with average soil erosion in tonnes /(ha*year)
Erosion 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...
Fine particulate-matter concentration along the A2 and A13
The survey on air quality along transit routes through Switzerland assesses traffic-related air pollutants that are relevant to health. These pollutants typically arise from combustion an...
Air pollution by particulate matter PM10
"Particulate matter" (PM10) refers to particles less than 10 micrometres in diameter. These particles are formed during industrial and commercial production processes, combustion processe...
Field block map for erosion risk
Field 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, bod...
Flow-path map for erosion risk
The 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 w...
River basins (catchment areas)
The 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 10...
Strahler stream order
The 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. --- Acc...
Frequency of Föhn in the year, period variable (maximum 1969-2013)
The 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 ev...
Franziszeische Landesaufnahme Liechtenstein (1819)
Map section of the Franciscan Cadastre (Franziszeische Landesaufnahme) of Liechtenstein from 1819, published with permission of the Austrian State Archives. Permission reference: AT‑OeStA...
Crop rotation areas Switzerland (2023)
The dataset „Crop rotation areas Switzerland (2023)“ is based on the geodata on crop rotation areas available to the cantonal offices responsible for spatial planning as of 1.1.2023. The ...
Crushed-rock aggregates
This dataset shows the extraction and production sites of crushed-rock aggregates in Switzerland (in operation or decommissioned). Together with natural, uncrushed-rock aggregates (e.g. r...
Overland flow map
The 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 ...
Municipal boundaries G0: time series since 1850
The « Municipal boundaries: time series since 1850 » product from the SFSO provides municipal geometries for all municipal states between 01.01.1850 and 31.12.2015 according to the Histor...
Municipal boundaries - journey through time
The layer municipal boundaries constitute the administrative borders of the municipalities of Switzerland and the principality of Liechtenstein. The municipality is the smallest administr...
Generalized administrative boundaries G1
The «Generalized administrative boundaries G1» dataset from the Federal Statistical Office provides simplified geometries for all Swiss administrative units since 1850 and is updated annu...
Agglomerations: generalized boundaries
Administrative 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...
Geochemical soil atlas of Switzerland: Antimony
Interpolierte Antimon-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 ...
Geochemical soil atlas of Switzerland: Arsenic
Interpolierte 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 St...
Geochemical soil atlas of Switzerland: Lead
Interpolierte Blei-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 Sta...
Geochemical soil atlas of Switzerland: Cadmium
Interpolierte 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 ...
Geochemical soil atlas of Switzerland: Calcium
Interpolierte Calcium-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 ...
Geochemical soil atlas of Switzerland: Chromium
Interpolierte 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 St...