Official Swiss Geodata — 26 Cantons — From CHF 59

From Swiss Cadastre to Your CAD

Choose your format, pay online, download instantly. Parcels, 3D terrain, and buildings for any Swiss site — ready for AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, or Revit. DXF, IFC, LandXML: 26 cantons, all your working formats.

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26 cantons covered
3 export formats
Popety.io + swisstopo official Swiss geodata
CHF 59 starting price

Your Site Plan — Complete and Ready to Use

Every data layer an architect or engineer needs for their site plan — cadastre, 3D terrain, buildings, zoning — in one order, delivered in minutes. Need volume access or deeper land analysis? Discover the full platform.

Cadastre & Official Survey

Parcel boundaries, EGRID identifiers, land-use zones, and ownership geometry from the Swiss official cadastral survey. Survey-grade precision guaranteed.

3D Buildings

3D building models from swissBUILDINGS3D 3.0: roof geometry, ground elevation, building height. Import them directly into your project as 3DFACE (DXF) or IfcBuilding (IFC4).

Digital Terrain Model (DTM)

High-resolution terrain from swissALTI3D at 0.5m grid. Ideal for earthwork calculations and grading design. Export as 3D mesh (DXF), TIN surface (LandXML), contour lines, or point clouds (XYZ, LAS).

Zoning & Restrictions

Building zones, land-use regulations, and setback lines from cantonal spatial planning data. Setback distances are automatically computed and rendered as offset geometries with labeled dimensions — ready for regulatory compliance checks.

Orthophoto

Georeferenced aerial orthophoto from SWISSIMAGE (10 cm resolution). Exported as PNG + PGW world file for precise positioning as an underlay in any GIS or CAD software.

Multi-Format Export

DXF for AutoCAD and ArchiCAD, IFC4 for your BIM pipeline (Revit, Tekla, Allplan), LandXML for civil engineering, plus point clouds and orthophotos. Every export is structured with named layers and full metadata.

Export Formats

Each format is optimized for its target software: structured layers, LV95 coordinate reference built in, and import-ready files.

.dxf

DXF

The universal exchange format for AutoCAD. Organized layers: cadastre, terrain, buildings, vegetation, and surrounding context.

AutoCADArchiCADVectorworksBricsCADQGIS
.ifc

IFC4

The open BIM standard. 3D building models with IfcBuilding, IfcSlab, and IfcWall entities, plus site context — ready for Revit, ArchiCAD, or Tekla.

RevitArchiCADTeklaAllplanSolibri
.xml

LandXML

TIN surface (Triangulated Irregular Network) from swissALTI3D. Directly usable for your earthwork volume calculations and grading design.

Civil 3DInfraworks12d ModelBentley
.xyz .las

Point Cloud

Raw terrain elevation data from swissALTI3D. XYZ for universal compatibility, LAS for specialized software (CloudCompare, ReCap).

CloudCompareReCapGlobal MapperQGIS
.png

Orthophoto

SWISSIMAGE aerial imagery, 10 cm resolution, with PGW georeferencing file. Ideal as an underlay in your CAD or GIS project.

Any CAD SoftwareAny GIS SoftwarePhotoshopGIMP

Three Steps, Thirty Seconds

From address to CAD-ready file — no GIS expertise, no account required.

1

Find Your Parcel

Search by address or click on the map. Adjust the export area from 20 m to 300 m around the selected parcel.

2

Choose Formats & Layers

Select AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, or IFC format. Pick the data layers you need — cadastre, buildings, terrain, zoning. Pricing updates dynamically.

3

Pay & Download

Secure checkout via Stripe. Your export is generated in minutes and available for immediate download. From CHF 59.

Try It Live

Explore real API exports in interactive 3D. Rotate, pan, and zoom — these are exactly the files you will receive.

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This DXF export shows cadastral parcels, 3D buildings from swissBUILDINGS3D, the road network, contour lines, and vegetation around a Swiss parcel. Layers are organized by theme for direct integration into AutoCAD or ArchiCAD.

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This IFC4 export contains 3D buildings modeled from swissBUILDINGS3D with roof geometry, walls, and slabs — ready for import into Revit, ArchiCAD, or any BIM-compatible software.

Every Profession, Its Export Format

Whether you are designing a building, surveying a site, or planning a neighborhood — HelveCAD delivers the right data in the right format, ready for your tools.

Architects

Import site context directly into ArchiCAD, Vectorworks, or Revit. 3D terrain, neighboring buildings, parcel boundaries, and vegetation — georeferenced in LV95, layer-organized, ready to use in your project.

Civil Engineers

LandXML TIN surfaces for your earthwork volume calculations. Precise digital terrain model from swissALTI3D, surrounding infrastructure (roads, rail, water bodies), and contour lines at custom intervals.

Surveyors

High-accuracy cadastral boundaries from the official federal survey with EGRID identifiers. Terrain point clouds in LAS format, compatible with your survey-grade processing pipelines and the LV95 coordinate system.

Urban Planners

Zoning, building regulations, setback distances, and land-use classifications. Combined with 3D building models and aerial orthophotos for comprehensive site analysis and compliance verification.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One export, one price. No subscription, no account required.

CHF 59 – 119 / export

Price depends on export area size and selected layers

  • Choose your format: AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, or IFC
  • All data layers (cadastre, buildings, terrain, zoning, vegetation)
  • Export area from 20 m to 300 m
  • No account needed — pay and download
  • Secure payment via Stripe
  • Delivered in minutes
  • AutoCAD & ArchiCAD packages with import guides

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Frequently Asked Questions

What export formats does HelveCAD offer?

The API exports DXF (AutoCAD compatible), IFC4 (BIM/Revit/ArchiCAD), LandXML (TIN surfaces for civil engineering), XYZ and LAS point clouds, and georeferenced orthophotos (PNG with PGW world files). Exports for AutoCAD and ArchiCAD are delivered ready to use with step-by-step import guides.

Does HelveCAD cover all of Switzerland?

Yes, the API covers all 26 Swiss cantons using official federal data sources: swisstopo for terrain (swissALTI3D), buildings (swissBUILDINGS3D), imagery (SWISSIMAGE), and the Swiss official cadastral survey for parcel boundaries and zoning data.

What coordinate system is used?

All exports use the Swiss LV95 coordinate system (EPSG:2056, CH1903+/LV95), the official national coordinate reference system of Switzerland. Elevation data uses the LN02 vertical datum. This ensures centimeter-level accuracy when importing into Swiss GIS and CAD environments.

How do I identify a parcel for export?

Parcels are identified by their EGRID (e.g. CH946365899619), the unique identifier from the Swiss federal land register. You can also use coordinates (easting/northing in LV95) to locate the nearest parcel. The availability endpoint checks data coverage for your parcel before export.

What data layers are included in DXF exports?

DXF exports include organized layers for: cadastral parcel boundaries, building footprints and 3D models, terrain contour lines and 3D mesh, roads, railways, water bodies, 3D tree canopy models, zoning boundaries, setback lines, and an optional orthophoto underlay. Each layer uses descriptive names for easy toggling in any CAD software.

How much does an export cost?

A single export costs between CHF 59 and CHF 119, depending on the export area size and selected layers. No account or subscription is needed — pay securely online via Stripe and download your files instantly. For volume usage (10+ exports per month), discover Popety.io's land analysis platform for integrated access with advanced parcel data analysis tools.

What is the difference between HelveCAD and downloading directly from swisstopo?

swisstopo provides raw data in geomatics formats (Shapefile, GDB). HelveCAD automatically transforms these into CAD-ready files (DXF, IFC) with organized layers, 3D buildings, and terrain — in a single request, no GIS expertise needed.

How long does an export take?

A full DXF export (cadastre + 3D buildings + terrain) is generated in a few seconds. The first request for an area may take slightly longer if data needs to be loaded from federal servers.

Can I use HelveCAD without GIS expertise?

Yes, no GIS knowledge is required. The API handles all the complexity: downloading federal data, transforming coordinates, structuring layers, and generating the file. You receive a DXF or IFC ready to open in your software.

Is the data up to date?

Data comes from federal sources regularly updated by swisstopo and cantonal survey services. Building models, terrain, and aerial imagery reflect the latest official publications.

Does HelveCAD work with Revit?

Yes, via the IFC4 export — the open BIM exchange standard. Models contain IfcBuilding, IfcSlab, and IfcWall entities that Revit imports natively. For terrain, use the LandXML export compatible with Revit and Civil 3D surface tools.

Your Site Plan in Minutes

Choose your parcel, select your formats, and download your CAD files instantly. No account required.

Need More Than a Single Export?

HelveCAD is built on Popety.io, the Swiss real estate analysis platform used by architects, developers, and planners. Whether you need larger coverage areas, recurring exports, or in-depth parcel data analysis — the full platform gives you the tools to go further.