Topographic Vector Maps

A vector map is basically a database of points, lines and polygons which collectively composite all the spatial features on the map.

Here you can find all the available years and layers for that service. In addition you can also find all the available formats for each layer.

swissTLM3D

swissTLM3D is a large-scale topographical landscape model of Switzerland. It includes both natural and artificial landscape features, as well as name data in vector form.

  •     Years: 2011-2017
  •     Formats: ESRI Shapefile, Autodesk DXF, GeoJSON, KML, GML, GeoPackage
  •     Link to data:

    • Vector 200

    VECTOR200 is a 2D landscape model, which represents the natural and man-made features of the landscape in vector format.

    •     Years: 2017
    •     Formats: ESRI Shapefile
    •     Link to data:

      • City of Zurich OGD

      Open Geospatial Data from the City of Zurich

      •     Years: 2013 - 2016
      •     Formats: ESRI Shapefile
      •     Link to data:

        • Siegfried Maps

        Vectorized buildings of the Siegfried Maps

        •     Years: 1870 - 1926
        •     Formats: ESRI Shapefile, Autodesk DXF, GeoJSON, KML, GML, GeoPackage
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          • swissBUILDINGS3D 2.0

          swissBUILDINGS3D 2.0 is a vector based dataset which describes buildings as 3D models with roof geometries and roof overhangs.

          •     Formats: ESRI Shapefile, Autodesk DXF
          •     Data available on request, please use the contact form

          Snow and Ski routes

          The 1:50000 Snowshoe and Ski Tour Maps from swisstopo are an essential accessory for every snowboard, ski or snowshoe tour, be it during the planning stage at home or when help is needed on the slopes. This dataset depicts the snow and ski routes.

          •     Years: 2016
          •     Formats: ESRI Shapefile
          •     Link to data: