Layer model of the official cadastral survey

The Official Survey of Liechtenstein is divided into the following 12 thematically independent layers. Layers can be imagined as drawings on transparent sheets which, when placed on top of each other, form an overall picture.

Layer Designation Main content
1 Fixed points Position and height fixed points
2 Ground cover Buildings, paved areas (e.g. development, roads),
Water bodies, humus-covered, stocked, vegetation-free areas
3 Individual objects Civil engineering structures, underground structures, other parts of buildings
(e.g. balcony) or e.g. cable cars, railroad tracks,
High-voltage power lines
4 Elevations Basic data of the digital terrain model
(terrain or height information)
5 Nomenclature Field names, place names, terrain names
6 Real estate Parcels of land, independent and permanent legal divisions, boundary points
7 Pipelines High-pressure pipelines in accordance with the Pipelines Act (gas)
8 Sovereign boundaries Land and municipal boundaries
9 Permanent ground displacements defined areas that are permanently in motion
10 Building addresses geographical location of buildings with zip code, street name and house number
11 Administrative division Numbering ranges, plan division, tolerance level division, plan frame
12 Easements Right of way, non-independent building rights