Comparing the two navigation apps to help you pick the right one for Switzerland.
| Google Maps | swisstopo | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Best general map for Swiss accommodation pins, businesses, city walking and an initial driving route. | Free federal map app with official Swiss topography, marked hiking routes, trail information and offline map downloads. |
| Essential? | Yes | No |
| Pro Tip | Download the needed areas, but use SBB for transit and swisstopo for mountain routes. An offline map does not contain every live closure. | Download the route area and test it offline before leaving. Reconnect for current closures and never treat a mapped trail as a safety guarantee. |
| App Store | Download | Download |
| Play Store | Download | Download |
We recommend Google Maps for navigation in Switzerland. Download the needed areas, but use SBB for transit and swisstopo for mountain routes. An offline map does not contain every live closure.
Google Maps is our top recommendation for navigation in Switzerland. Best general map for Swiss accommodation pins, businesses, city walking and an initial driving route.
Google Maps vs swisstopo in Switzerland