Groundwater heat utilisation potential
The thermal energy stored in groundwater can be used for heating purposes. With groundwater heat pump systems, the heat can be extracted from the groundwater and transferred to the heatin...
HADES: Medium Catchments
Die heutigen technischen Möglichkeiten erlauben die Verwendung einer Vielfalt von Einzugsgebietsgliederungen. Datensätze zu den Themen des Atlasses werden für die bekannten Fluss- und Bil...
Radar products hail - POH (probability of hail) and MESHS (maximum hail size)
Hail: Probability of hail, expressed as a percentage POH and maximum expected severe hail size in cm MESHS. Updated every 5 minutes and every day, available for the last 14 days. Hail pro...
Hillsides and slopes
In 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....
Slope classes over 30 degrees
Derivate representation of the digital terrain model swissALTI3D and models from France, Italy, Austria and Germany, which allows for the identification of inclinations over 30°. Accordin...
Cadastre of obstacle limitation surfaces
Obstacle limitation surfaces are a series of three-dimensional surfaces that delimit the obstacle-free airspace generally required for flight safety. Objects that penetrate these limitati...
Map of potential permafrost distribution
The 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 geographica...
Flood alert map
The 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 int...
Territorial limit NS
The “Territorial limit NS” data set contains the national border that delimits the territory of the Swiss Confederation from neighboring countries and is managed by the national survey. I...
Territorial borders Liechtenstein
National borders and municipal borders of Liechtenstein. The national border data is available on the basis of the international treaties with Switzerland and Austria. The municipal bound...
Territorial limit points NS
The “Territorial limit points NS” dataset contains the points marking the vertices of the national border (Territorial limit NS) and is managed by the national survey. These points delimi...
Height control points HFP1 (National Survey)
All spatial data is based on measurement points. It is recommended to use the so-called fixed control points for all technical works which need reliable and accurate position measurements...
Wood flow model in Switzerland
Wood utilization by wood assortment and type of wood since 1986
d Wood utilization by Year, Wood assortement and Type of wood
HQStat flood statistics
Data 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 fr...
Hydrogeological map of Switzerland 1:100000
Published 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 sub...
Hydrogeological Map of Switzerland: Groundwater Resources 1:500000
The 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 seri...
Hydrogeological Map of Switzerland: Vulnerability of Groundwater Resources 1:500000
The 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 seri...
Hydrogeological sketch
Groundwater 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 ...
Stations hydrological forecasts
The map provides an overview of stations forecasted by FEWS.
Hydrological study areas
Since 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...
Imagery Base Map (Vector Tile Style)
“Imagery Base Map” offers a good overview of the current landscape thanks to a combination of orthoimages (rectified aerial photographs) and cartographic elements. It is based on official...
Heating with renewables: Detached homes and apartment blocks with up to 6 apartments
A ‘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 appropri...
Heating with renewables: Apartment blocks with more than 6 apartments
A ‘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 appropri...