The short version
A high-precision Swiss terrain dataset for mapping, 3D visualization, and simulations.
From the HackerLinks archive
swissALTI3D
A high-precision Swiss terrain dataset for mapping, 3D visualization, and simulations.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-10-27
Last seen:2026-10-27
Times seen:1
Website:swisstopo.admin.ch
Why it caught our attention
An explicit resource endorsement reveals useful geodata behind a Minecraft mapping discussion.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-10-27
“See https://www.swisstopo.admin.ch/en/height-model-swissalti3d, which is an excellent resource.”
stabbles · recommendation
Direct HN comment
Switzerland. Block by block. At 1:1 scale