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 organisers have come up with something special for the next Vienna GeoMeetup on Thursday 15 November 2019: Professor Herbert Edelsbrunner, a leading scientist in the field of computational geometry, will be a guest.
This is the link to the event with further details - please note that due to the venue at the TU Vienna, there is a limited number of participants!
The Call for Papers for the FOSSGIS 2019 Conference, which is taking place in Dresden from 13.03.2019 to 16.03.2019, has been extended to 13.11.2018.
So anyone who needs a few more days to write their paper now has them.
An OSM-related geospatial event has been set up in Salzburg: Maptime Salzburg will be holding its first meeting on 13 November 2018! The following is the original text from the mailing list announcement:
Hello everyone, Last month we founded the ‘Maptime Salzburg’ meetup. This monthly meeting is intended to offer anyone interested in geospatial topics the opportunity to exchange ideas on topics such as geoinformatics, remote sensing, geodata or programming. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, 13 November 2018 at 7 p.m. at Trumerei in Salzburg. As an additional activity, we want to map together for an hour at 6 p.m. The idea is to use the StreetComplete app to introduce beginners to OSM. Information about our past and future meetings can be found on our website: http://maptime.io/salzburg/ We also have an open mailing list for exchanging ideas: https://lists.fossgis.de/mailman/listinfo/maptime-salzburg
