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.
Dear OpenStreetMap enthusiasts in Styria,The first Graz meet-up of the year will take place next Monday (22 January 2018) at 6:00 pm at Brot & Spiele in Graz. Table reservation on ‘OpenStreetMap’. We are sitting just to the left of the entrance (non-smoking area). For the agenda and other information, please consult the wiki page: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Graz/Stammtisch
The announcement for FOSSGIS 2018, the conference for Free and Open Source GIS Software (and OpenStreetMap) from 21.03.2018 to 24.03.2018 in Bonn is out!
The original wording of the announcement from https://lists.openstreetmap.org/pipermail/talk-at/2018-January/009054.html :
Dear FOSSGIS activists, dear FOSSGIS beginners, OSM enthusiasts and interested parties, From 21-24 March 2018, the FOSSGIS conference of the non-profit FOSSGIS e.V and the OpenStreetMap community with the support of the University of Bonn will take place in Bonn. The FOSSGIS conference is the leading conference in the D-A-CH region for free and open source software for geoinformation systems, as well as for OpenStreetMap and Open Data. Over four days, insights into the latest developments and possible applications of software projects will be provided in lectures for beginners and experts, hands-on workshops and user meetings. The OSM Saturday is intended as an unconference (barcamp) and mapper meeting and is aimed at mappers, developers and those interested in OSM. The exact programme will be determined in the morning during the introduction and welcome. Participation in the Bonn OSM Saturday is free of charge and independent of the FOSSGIS conference. Registration is desired for better planning, either via the FOSSGIS conference registration system or via the OSM wiki. On the evening of the first day of the conference, 21 March 2018, the evening event ‘Campus-Dialoge’ will take place. Further information about the other social events around the FOSSGIS can be found on the conference homepage. In anticipation of more than 400 participants, registration is necessary and helpful for the organisation. Prices FOSSGIS Conference 2018 Supporter ticket (supporters): from €250 Standard ticket (normal price): €190 Standard ticket (early bird discount until 6 February 2018, 9 p.m.): €150 Student ticket: €80 Community ticket*: € 0* Workshop: € 100 Workshop (early bird discount until 6 February 2018, 9 p.m.): € 90
On 18 January 2018, a mapathon will take place at Wiener Metalab, organised by the Missing Maps initiative. The official news item linked there still refers to last year’s mapathon, but it is already listed in the Metalab calendar.
