Lighthouses in Switzerland map & data
There are 14 lighthouses mapped in Switzerland, spread over 8 cantons. The most are in St. Gallen (4), Genève (3) and Luzern (2). 50% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Phare des Eaux-Vives, Faro 360° and Lüchttürmli Leuchtturm.
Lighthouses by canton
| Canton | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| St. Gallen | 4 | 29% |
| Genève | 3 | 21% |
| Luzern | 2 | 14% |
| Basel-Landschaft | 1 | 7.1% |
| Bern | 1 | 7.1% |
| Neuchâtel | 1 | 7.1% |
| Thurgau | 1 | 7.1% |
| Vaud | 1 | 7.1% |
Notable lighthouses in Switzerland
- Phare des Eaux-VivesGenève
- Faro 360°Basel-Landschaft
- Lüchttürmli LeuchtturmLuzern
- S GlöggliThurgau
- Point extrême sud de LausanneVaud
- Phare YlliamGenève
- Phare des PâquisGenève
What's in this layer
Every lighthouse in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Lighthouses.
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How many lighthouses are there in Switzerland?
This layer holds 14 lighthouses in Switzerland, the most of them in St. Gallen. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each lighthouse?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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