Switzerland’s Landscape - Reimagined

Switzerland in 2075 will look very different from today. The effects of global heating will transform the landscape, resulting in melting glaciers and raising snow lines on the country's mountains. With less snowmelt, river water levels will drop, making some rivers unnavigable. In agriculture, staple crops will need to be replaced with more heat-resistant varieties. As a result, Switzerland’s once-familiar alpine scenery will be dramatically altered, reshaping both its environment and way of life.

The impact of climate change on Switzerland's landscape will be so dramatic that it is very hard to picture. That is why NZZ has visualized it for you. In Switzerland in 2075 NZZ has created a photo-realistic 3D model which allows readers to experience the country's altered terrain firsthand. This interactive satellite map illustrates Switzerland’s transformed scenery of melted glaciers, shifting forests, higher snow lines, and changed agricultural landscapes.

Accompanying this impressive 3D visualization is detailed text explaining how and why Switzerland’s landscape will be affected by climate change. It also explores the impact on the Swiss way of life and outlines how the country can adapt and take decisive action to navigate this climate changed future.