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.
This year marks the third anniversary of the OSM Awards, which honour particularly dedicated mappers and activists. Voting will continue until 26 July and the awards will be presented at the StateOfTheMap 2018 conference in Milan.
Michael Reichert writes about this in his email on the talk-at mailing list:
Hello,
this year marks the third edition of the OSM Awards, which will be presented at State of the Map in Milan. The final round of voting began on 1 July and will continue until Friday, 26 July. Please take part and vote!
Every mapper is entitled to vote. You can register and then cast your vote at http://awards.osmz.ru/. You can vote for as many candidates as you like in each category, but only for one candidate in each category (no cumulating). The candidate who has collected the most votes wins in each category. You can change your vote until the end of the voting process.
Since I realised at AGIT that the OSM weekly notes are not as well known as I thought, there is now a direct link to the latest issue at https://www.openstreetmap.at.
About the OSM Wochennotiz itself: the latest news on OSM and other open source projects in the GIS sector is compiled here. This means that by regularly checking these blog posts, you can get a very good overview of what is currently happening in the communities and in this sector in general.
The big rush is over, but we were still able to advise some visitors on OpenStreetMap and FOSSGIS. It was interesting to hear about all the places where open-source GIS software is already in use, without the respective organisations making a big deal about it. ;-)
[caption id=“attachment_608” align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] Interesting talks with visitors[/caption]
At around noon, most of the other exhibitors were already starting to pack up their exhibition stands. We needed a little longer because there were still questions from visitors.
Interesting talks with visitors[/caption]