Forest area in Switzerland, in ha
This dataset presents annual data of the total forest area (in hectares), the productive forest area and the number of forest owners by forest zone (Jura, Central Plain, Prealps, Alps, So...
Brickworks raw materials: Production and mining sites
This dataset shows the brickwork production and mining sites in operation and decommissioned of the brickworks in Switzerland. Clay, marl and also sand are the most important raw material...
Geological Atlas of Switzerland 1:25000 - Profiles
The 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 profi...
Hard rock aggregates: Thickness and quality of geological occurrences
Hard rock aggregates play a central role particularly for the construction and maintenance of the Swiss railway network (railway ballast) as well as of high-performance roads. For further...
Hard rock aggregates: Production and mining sites
Hard rock aggregates play a central role particularly for the construction and maintenance of the Swiss railway network (railway ballast) as well as of high-performance roads. For further...
Cement raw materials: Production and mining sites
Cement 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 product...
Perimeters of existing spectral micro-zoning studies
Perimeters 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 s...
swissEO NDVIdiff: Changes in the NDVI
Map of NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) changes compared to the previous year’s period, based on satellite data (Sentinel-2) with a spatial resolution of ten metres. The inde...
swissEO NDVIz: Anomalie of NDVI
Map of the NDVI anomaly (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index), which represents vegetation vitality by comparing the current state with the reference period 1991–2020. The values are b...
Subsurface temperature model of the Swiss Plateau - elevation of the 100 °C isotherm
One 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 elevation contours of th...
Subsurface temperature model of the Swiss Plateau - elevation of the 150 °C isotherm
One 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 elevation contours of th...
Bedrock elevation model
The national bedrock elevation model represents the bedrock surface, which also corresponds to the base of the unconsolidated deposits. The model has a 10 x 10 m raster cell size and show...
Thickness model of unconsolidated deposits
The national thickness model of unconsolidated deposits describes the thickness of the unconsolidated deposits in meters with a 10 x 10 m raster cell size. This product is derived from th...
Subsurface temperature model of the Swiss Plateau - input data and limit of the model
This 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 temperat...
Subsurface temperature model of the Swiss Plateau - elevation of the 60 °C isotherm
One 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 elevation contours of th...
Map of the recent earthquakes (last 90 days) in and around Switzerland
The map of the earthquakes of the last 90 days shows the current seismic activity in Switzerland and the nearby regions recorded by the Swiss Seismological Service at the ETH Zurich (SED)...
Official index of cities and towns including postal codes and perimeter
In Article 24 of the regulations governing geographic names (GeoNV), the Federal Office of Topography (swisstopo) is commissioned to establish, administer and publish the new official ind...
National Air Pollution Monitoring Network NABEL: stations
The 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...
Deep wells
This 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 access...
Alpine pastures protected by livestock guardian dogs 2026
The 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....
Alpine pastures protected by livestock guardian dogs
The 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....
Map of past earthquakes in Switzerland and neighbouring regions
ECOS09 is the earthquake catalogue of Switzerland and bordering regions. It integrates the following sources: - Macroseismic Earthquake Catalogue of Switzerland (MECOS 02) with events sin...
Erosion risk map for arable land – qualitative classification
Erosion 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...
2000-Watt Sites
The 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,...