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.
Here is an example map showcasing what can be done with OpenStreetMap:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 OSMF (OpenStreetMap Foundation) is providing a questionnaire about its past and future activities. This is a great opportunity to get involved in the direction of OSM with little effort. All mappers are invited to participate! The questionnaire is open for responses until Sunday, February 14, 2021.
There is even a German-language version available: https://osmf.limequery.org/281662?lang=de
History will be made on Friday, January 8, 2021, when the first purely virtual OSM Stammtisch Austria takes place! From about 7:00 p.m., you can enter the https://senfcall.de room called “osm-stammtisch-austria” at the link https://lecture.senfcall.de/mar-s8m-i4l-77g.
The organization is done via the wiki page https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Austria/Stammtisch. Concrete topics are still being sought. If anyone would like to present an interesting project or other undertaking, please either enter it in the wiki, announce it on the mailing list or forum, or let me know. Of course, spontaneous topics are also welcome; after all, it’s a regulars’ table. ;-)
Short version: The chat can be reached at: https://webchat.oftc.net/?channels=osm-at or https://app.element.io/#/room/#osm-at:matrix.org
Original announcement: https://lists.openstreetmap.org/pipermail/talk-at/2021-January/011011.html
Mapper stefanct has set up an IRC chat room for the Austrian OSM community! This can be accessed with any IRC chat program at irc://irc.oftc.net/osm-at. You can also join directly via a web browser by simply entering a username: https://webchat.oftc.net/?channels=osm-at
Mapper Negreheb has linked this IRC chat with the existing OSM Austria chat from Matrix, which can be accessed at https://matrix.to/#/#osm-at:matrix.org. This means that you can read and write via a web interface without having to install any software, using a Matrix web client (e.g. “Element”). The direct link for the “Element” interface is: https://app.element.io/#/room/#osm-at:matrix.org
