Geographical centre of Switzerland, Monument at Älggi-Alp in Sachseln, Switzerland
The geographical center of Switzerland stands at coordinates 46°48′4″N 8°13′36″E, marked by a stone monument at an elevation of 1522 meters.
The Swiss Federal Office of Topography determined this precise location in 1988 through mathematical calculations considering Switzerland's total landmass.
A commemorative plaque at the stone marker recognizes recipients of the Swiss of the Year award, connecting the geographical center to national achievements.
Visitors can reach the site through hiking trails from Sachseln, with the actual marker positioned 500 meters southeast of the mathematical center point.
The geographical center represents the exact point where Switzerland would balance if made of uniform material and thickness.
Location: Sachseln
Elevation above the sea: 1,522 m
GPS coordinates: 46.79850,8.23178
Latest update: March 14, 2025 12:30
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