Geological 3D model of the Swiss Molasse Basin, Elevation of the Top Lower Malm
This map depicts a 2D view of the modelled Top Lower Malm stratigraphic horizon surface and the location of the modelled faults where they intersect this horizon surface. The elevation ma...
Lithological-petrographic map of Switzerland 1:200000
The 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 par...
Water connection map, probability of connection
The 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 suitab...
Water connection map, direct and indirect, probability of connection
A 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 ...
Raw materials, production and mining sites of the gypsum industry
Gypsum is used primarily in the construction industry and for the manufacturing of cement. It is also employed in the handicraft and ceramics industries. This dataset shows the production...
Gravimetric Atlas of Switzerland 1:100000
The 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...
Basis for determining Q347 flow rate
The 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 b...
Groundwater bodies of Switzerland
The groundwater bodies layer shows a simplified and comprehensive breakdown of hydrogeological overview units for Switzerland. The groundwater bodies here have not been developed as manag...
Groundwater temperature
The 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...
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...
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...
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 ...