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 annual general meeting of the association OpenStreetMap Austria will take place online on Thursday, May 7th, 2020 at 6:00 pm CEST via Jitsi (https://meet.jit.si/OSMatVersammlung).
Guests are welcome, although they are not entitled to vote!
The regular term of office for all association bodies ends this year and so elections are due for all these positions. All those who are full members of the association as of today (22/04/2020) are entitled to vote.
edit: the GeoMeetup has been postponed to a later date!
The date has been set: the 7th GeoMeetup Vienna will take place on April 28, 2020! From 6:00 pm, the geospatial community will meet at the Donau City Treff to discuss GIS and geospatial topics.
There will be two short talks, the first by Anita Graser about analyzing movement data with MovingPandas and the second by Stephan Bösch-Plepelits about WikiData.
edit: the Maker Faire has been canceled due to the uncertain planning situation for 2020! edit: the Maker Faire has been postponed to October 3-4, 2020!
The Austrian OpenStreetMap Association is promoting the OpenStreetMap project at the Maker Faire Vienna for the second time this year! This will take place on May 16 and 17, 2020 (FR & SA).
We are already looking forward to this exciting fair in the great location of MetaStadt.
