An API key must be applied for to access the Open Data API of Switzerland Tourism. The API key can be used to control and limit the amount of data obtained from Switzerland Tourism.
In the event of misuse, API keys and thus data access can be blocked by Switzerland Tourism without prior notice.
API keys may not be passed on to third parties by the data recipient. Here too, access to the APIs can be blocked in the event of misuse.
All data is provided under a Creative Commons license in version 4.0. Each data set indicates under which license it is available.
Most data sets are made available under a CC-BY-SA license, which means the following for the data retriever
The detailed provisions can be viewed at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/.
An opening of the license terms is possible on request. For example, data sets available under the CC-BY-SA license can also be obtained under the CC-BY or CC license for a fee. Please contact us via opendata@switzerland.com. Switzerland Tourism can provide you with a corresponding offer.
The image URL's contained in the Open Data API are not subject to the license terms of the data set. The use of the images is subject to the respective copyright provisions of the individual image. Switzerland Tourism accepts no liability for the use of the image by the data recipient, and any warning fees cannot therefore be claimed against Switzerland Tourism.
Please note: If the picture does not contain any copyright information, it is assumed that this picture is protected by copyright and may not be used further. The copyright information must be observed when using the image. In addition, the images may only be used in the context of the respective data set.
Switzerland Tourism regularly updates and revises the data made available via the Open Data API. However, the data recipients themselves are responsible for regularly updating the data obtained via the API. The data records each contain a time stamp indicating the last update date. However, there is no way to compare the data and data changes using the API. There is also no possibility to subscribe to automatic updates. The regular retrieval of the relevant content is therefore the responsibility of the data retriever. Switzerland Tourism may change and remove data at any time and without notice. Since data in tourism changes regularly, regular updating is expected from the data users.
Switzerland Tourism takes care to ensure backwards compatibility with major changes to the API. However, the interfaces themselves can still be changed at any time without prior notice. In the event of adaptations to the Open Data API, Switzerland Tourism will not assume any costs for the necessary technical and content adaptations on the part of the data recipient.
No support is provided for the interfaces.
Switzerland Tourism strives for a high availability of the Open Data API. However, Switzerland Tourism cannot guarantee that the hub will function without interruption or disruption.
Switzerland Tourism excludes all liability for direct and indirect damage caused by the use of data and further processing.
It does not guarantee that the data published is up-to-date, correct, complete or accurate.
Switzerland Tourism may write to the data users via their email address in order to check the correct use of the data including compliance with the licensing conditions. The data collector has the obligation to transparently show the use of the data. Legal action can be taken against non-compliance with the license terms - after a warning.
Swiss law shall apply to the use of the Open Data API and any disputes in connection therewith. The exclusive place of jurisdiction shall be the City of Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland.
Document Version 9, Last changed: Jul 15, 2022