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.
The international State Of The Map conference will take place in Heidelberg from 21 to 23 September 2019! Contributions can be submitted until 25 April 2019 and there is a travel grant programme (see quoted text below)
From 21 to 23 September 2019, the next State of the Map will take place at the University of Heidelberg. SotM is the international OpenStreetMap conference.
On Friday, 6 September 2019, an exciting event will take place: PgDay Austria, a mini-conference all about the popular relational open-source database PostgreSQL.
Dear OpenStreetMap enthusiasts in Styria,
we invite you to the first OSM meet-up in Graz this year – the January meet-up was postponed by a week to 4 February due to the absence of some regulars.
The meet-up will take place at 6:00 pm at Brot & Spiele in Graz. Table reservation on ‘OpenStreetMap’, we will be sitting in the front left corner opposite the bar (non-smoking area).
Please consult the wiki page ([https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Graz/Stammtisch): (https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Graz/Stammtisch) for the agenda and other information.
The
next Graz Stammtisch is expected to take place in March.
Best regards, Michael
Hello Community,
I’m starting the *1st OpenStreetMap Stammtisch in Leobersdorf* at 7 p.m. on 28 February 2019 at the Hacker-/Makerspace */usr/space*.
Everyone is cordially invited to come by. I just ask for a short confirmation so that I can create the number of seats needed. (Registering in the wiki is also sufficient).
Next week is our regulars’ table again. Everyone is welcome to exchange ideas about geodata, GIS, remote sensing, programming and all other topics.
Date: Wednesday, 16 January
Time: 20:00 o’clock
