Detailed Information

Software name

Map Viewer

Localised name

Map Viewer

Application suite

geo.admin.ch

Repository URL

https://github.com/geoadmin/web-mapviewer.git(publiccode.yml)

Landing page

https://github.com/geoadmin/web-mapviewer

Organisation

Federal Office of Topography (swisstopo)

Short description

The map viewer behind map.geo.admin.ch

Long description

The Swiss Confederation Map Viewer is an interactive online tool that lets users explore a wide range of official geographic data from Switzerland. Whether you’re a citizen, researcher, or professional, you can easily view, search, and analyze detailed maps showing everything from administrative borders and natural landscapes to infrastructure and environmental information. With its intuitive interface and reliable data from trusted federal and cantonal sources, the viewer supports informed decisions and provides transparent access to Switzerland’s authoritative spatial information.

API documentation

https://api3.geo.admin.ch/

Features

Display maps
Search geo data
Print maps
Create customized maps
Measure distances
Compare maps with a split view slider
Import maps from other map providers or local files
Create a mini map to embed in a website
Time travel through snapshots of maps at different points in time
Browse the geocatalogue of the Swiss Confederation and the Cantons by topic

Screenshots

Development status

stable

Software type

standalone/web

Platforms

web

License

BSD-3-Clause-Modification

Maintenance

Maintenance type:
internal

Contacts:

Helpdesk geo.admin.ch Email Phone: +41 58 469 01 11 (Affiliation: Swisstopo)

Localisation

Localisation ready:
Yes

Available languages:
de, fr, it, rm-CH, en

Publiccode.yml Version

0.5.0