Open Government, Switzerland
APIFree API for accessing Switzerland's official open government data
Overview
The Open Government Switzerland API provides access to open datasets from Swiss federal, cantonal, and municipal authorities. It uses RESTful endpoints with JSON responses, covering domains like finance, transport, health, environment, and demographics. Endpoints support filtering, sorting, and pagination to retrieve specific subsets (e.g., public spending, transport schedules, weather data). Use cases include building civic tech apps, policy analysis visualizations, research integrations, or transparency tools. It adheres to open data standards for interoperability with other systems.
Example Integration (JavaScript)
fetch('https://handbook.opendata.swiss/de/content/nutzen/api-nutzen.html')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err)); Key Features
- RESTful architecture
- JSON response format
- No authentication required
- Filtering & pagination support
- Covers federal/cantonal/municipal datasets
- Open data standards compliant
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is Open Government, Switzerland API free to use?
Yes, the API is free for all users to access Switzerland's open government data without any cost.
? Does it require an API Key?
No, most endpoints do not require an API key, enabling straightforward integration.
? What is the response format?
The API primarily returns data in JSON format, compatible with most development frameworks.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Completely free to use
- ⊕ Wide range of official datasets
- ⊕ Easy integration with apps
- ⊕ Targeted data retrieval via filters
- ⊕ Transparent public information source
Cons
- ⊖ Rate limits for high-volume requests
- ⊖ Primary documentation in German
- ⊖ Dataset availability varies by region