Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland, Supreme court in Lausanne, Switzerland
The Federal Supreme Court operates as the highest judicial authority in Switzerland, examining appeals from cantonal courts and federal specialized courts.
The Federal Supreme Court began operations in 1848 following the establishment of the Swiss Federal Constitution, marking a new era in Swiss jurisprudence.
The court conducts proceedings in German, French, Italian, and Romansh languages, representing all four national languages of Switzerland.
The court building contains 38 justices and 350 staff members who process appeals through specialized divisions for civil, criminal, and administrative law.
Decisions are primarily made through written procedures without oral hearings, based on facts established by lower courts.
Location: Lausanne
Inception: 1848
Website: https://bger.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.51944,6.64417
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:45
Opéra de Lausanne
576 m
Bessières bridge
604 m
Synagogue of Lausanne
612 m
Scottish church
418 m
Hand museum
629 m
Federal Supreme Court Building
22 m
Rue de Bourg
680 m
Pont Saint-Martin
612 m
Villa Mon Repos
121 m
Galeries Saint-François, Lausanne
712 m
Immeuble administratif André & Cie S.A.
550 m
Fondation Toms Pauli
544 m
Musée de la Chaussure
712 m
Maison d'habitation, Chemin de Chandolin 4, Lausanne
258 m
Le Bourg
592 m
Mon-Repos country estate
120 m
University polyclinic
718 m
Opéra de Lausanne
572 m
Château Béthusy
421 m
Cinéma Le Capitole
650 m
Housing complex Georgette
581 m
Gaudard house (MUDAC)
740 m
Building of the Banque cantonale vaudoise
735 m
Villamont House
341 m
Constant house
616 m
Porta House
694 m
Swiss National Bank
620 m
Naville house with courtyard
677 mReviews
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