There are many sources of geospatial-referenced data. The Swiss Open Data portal provides access to 2,100 data sets, of which nearly 100 pertain to the "territory and environment" category.
This page offers a curated resource of locally-relevant data sets we have selected for use by developers. By concentrating one of the required ingredients for mobile location-based services, we are providing a head start for those who wish to demonstrate their solutions or capabilities in the city of Geneva.
If you do not find what you need, or the format in which you would like it, we encourage you to request data sets from us through this form. Developers are also free to use any data available to test and showcase their capabilities, or to capture new observations (e.g., create 3D models).
Built Environment
If you are interested in developing projects that deal with built environment in Geneva city center, we recommend that you determine if one of the data sets below suits your project needs. Click on the data set name to obtain full description and formats provided. Other formats available upon request.
Data sets provided by the système d'information du territoire à Genève (SITG)
| SITG Data Set Name | Coverage | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Terrain Model | Entire showcase area | 15 cm |
| Cadastre | City area | 10 cm |
| 3D Building Models | City area | 30 cm |
| Special 3D Buildings | See list of buildings | 50 cm |
| Statues | General Dufour, Reformation Wall, Pictet de Rochemont | Absolute 5 cm – Relative 1 cm |
| Civil Engineering Structures | Bridges and Tunnels | 10 cm |
| Orthophoto (winter) | City area | 5 cm |
| Orthophoto (summer) | City area | 40 cm |
| Utilities | City area | 1 m |
To request all or any of the above data sets, read and complete this license agreement form.
In addition to the 3D above-ground built environment models, there are over 600 data sets available from SITG. The complete catalog of data sets is found here.
Any data set can be requested in 400 hectare blocks by completing the on-line request form provided by the SITG or completing the Showcase's SITG license agreement and data set request form. For all data sets managed by the SITG, their terms and conditions apply.
Data sets requested from the Foundation Geneva Tourism & Conventions (FGT&C)
The Geneva city tourism board is operated by the Foundation Geneva Tourism & Conventions. This agency maintains the tourism offices and disseminates information about the city's attractions. The Showcase seeks to obtain data sets in the table below for use by developer projects.
| FGT&C Data Set Name | Coverage | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|
| Monuments | Entire showcase area | |
| Museums and Cultural Attractions | Entire showcase area |
Natural Environment
The developer may wish to base new, innovative services on data sets describing the natural environment. We propose sample data described in the tables below.
Data sets provided by the système d'information du territoire à Genève (SITG)
| SITG Data Set Name | Coverage | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Terrain Model | Entire showcase area | 15 cm |
| Lake Bathymetry | Lake area | 3 m |
| Trees | Parc des Bastions |
1 m |
Data sets provided by the MeteoSuisse
| MeteoSuisse Data Set Name | Coverage | Spatial Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature @ 2m | Entire Geneva area | 2.2 km |
| Atmospheric Pressure @ sea level | Entire Geneva area | 2.2 km |
| Wind Speed and Direction @10 m | Entire Geneva area | 2.2 km |
| Humidity @ 2m | Entire Geneva area | 2.2 km |
| Precipitation on the ground | Entire Geneva area | 2.2 km |
Any other data set requests are invited via the MeteoSuisse Customized Data request form.
Data sets requested of Swisstopo
The Swiss Federal Office of Topography also provides digital data of the city of Geneva and the entire country. This data is already available on mobile platforms, including with Augmented Reality view.
A resource with 3D buildings is being requested on behalf of this project. A sample of the file type is available for download from this page. The 3D Swiss Terrain map, published by Swisstopo, may also be of interest.
Additional Resources
Although it is not in 3D, there is also the Open Street Map data for Geneva. You can obtain it here.