We connect the community, organizations, authorities, companies, and everyone interested in OpenStreetMap. Together, we improve geodata and make it accessible to everyone.
Our Goal: To promote and enhance free geodata – together with you! Our Offering: We provide support for using OpenStreetMap, participating in the project, and answering questions about geodata. Our Role: As a bridge between the community and external partners, we foster dialogue and actively work on improving geodata quality.
General Information
Where is the Map?
Here is an example map showcasing what can be done with OpenStreetMap:
I Want to Report an Issue!
You can report an issue directly on openstreetmap.org, or you can inform us at info@openstreetmap.at. We will get back to you as soon as our volunteer schedule allows – all our work is voluntary.
Find out how to support OpenStreetMap by visiting the Contribute page.
About the OpenStreetMap Project
OpenStreetMap (OSM) is an open, global database where geodata is collected by volunteers and made freely available. These data are the foundation for maps, navigation systems, and much more worldwide. Everyone can contribute – whether by adding a path, a park, or mapping entire neighborhoods in detail.
Learn more about OpenStreetMap on the About OSM page.
About OpenStreetMap Austria
History
OpenStreetMap Austria was founded in 2011 to organize the first “State of the Map” conference in Austria. Since then, we have built a rich history.
In 2023, following a community vote, we became the official Local Chapter for Austria.
Mission
OpenStreetMap Austria (OSM-AT) actively promotes OpenStreetMap activities in Austria. We assist in using OSM data, mediate between the community and external partners, and work to improve and expand geodata quality.
Our association acts as a voluntary point of contact for inquiries, clarifications, support, or mediation regarding OpenStreetMap.
We participate in various events, such as the Salzburg Maker Faire and the Graz Linux Days, to raise awareness about OpenStreetMap and strengthen the community. In the past, we were also present at the AGIT (formerly GI_Salzburg) and the Maker Faire Vienna, which unfortunately no longer take place.
Note on Data Sovereignty
OpenStreetMap Austria (OSM-AT) does not control the OpenStreetMap database and does not provide its own map material. We are also not responsible for the content of the database or the map.
The OpenStreetMap project is operated by a British NGO, the OpenStreetMap Foundation, which holds data sovereignty.
The 4th virtual OSM Stammtisch Austria will also take place according to the 3-month rule on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, also starting at 7:00 p.m.! due to the FOSSGIS 2022 taking place between 09.-12.03.2022, it will not take place until (WED) 16.03.2022 from 19:00, one week later.
I wrote a small tool that helps to synchronize OGD data sets with Wikimedia (Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, Wikidata) and OpenStreetMap. It can be found on this server: https://www.openstreetmap.at/checker.
Since the tool is not entirely self-explanatory, I made a small explanatory video:
The source code can be found on Github. I welcome comments, ideas and code contributions!
Update: Meanwhile, there is a second screencast for this program, this time it is about how to install the checker yourself and how to expand it with additional data sets:
Until November 21, 2021, you can apply to actively participate in the next FOSSGIS, the conference for open and free GIS software! In addition to a presentation, you can also give short talks, make yourself available as an expert for question and answer sessions, give a lightning talk, etc…
