Welcome to the terrain modeling website

Terrain models give an overview of a landscape and are often fascinating and overwhelmingly beautiful; these are works of artists who invested all their affection and an immense amount of time and knowledge combined with a developed sense for the portrayed landscape to create them.

On this website, you will find information about terrain models and their production techniques, the history of terrain modeling and the artists who dedicated their lives to this subject. We also showcase some applications of terrain models in this website.

Term of Explanation
Matterhorn (Switzerland / Italy), Xaver Imfeld
Model of Munich (Germany), Jakob Sandtner
Italian relief globe for the blind
Terrain embossing machine
Terrain Artists
Uetlibergtunnel
Literature
Swiss Relief Catalogue
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