SOSM @sosm.ch · 04/09/2026Zürich #OpenStreetMap meet up #191, September, Friday the 11th, 18:30 osmcal.org/event/5165/osmcal.org191. OSM-Stammtisch Zürich191. OSM-Stammtisch Zürich, 11th September 18:30 – 22:00 in Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. This is an informal, regular "ask-us-anything" meeting event from 18:30 in person. We'll speak German… 032
Reposted by SOSMOpenStreetMap @openstreetmap.bsky.social · 30/08/2026State of the Map 2027 will take place in Colombia! #SotM #SotM2026 #OpenStreetMap #SotM2027 0185
SOSM @sosm.ch · 30/08/2026The ED of IGN (the equivalent of swisstopo in France) with the closing words for this years #OpenStreetMap conference #SOTM 000
SOSM @sosm.ch · 07/08/2026Zürich #OpenStreetMap Stammtisch/meet up #190 next Tuesday the 11th of August osmcal.org/event/5019/osmcal.org190. OSM-Stammtisch Zürich190. OSM-Stammtisch Zürich, 11th August 18:30 – 22:00 at Bitwäscherei Zürich in Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. This is an informal, regular "ask-us-anything" meeting event from 18:30 in person. We'l... 021
SOSM @sosm.ch · 07/07/2026189. Zürcher #OpenStreetMap Stammtisch am Donnerstag osmcal.org/event/4929/osmcal.org189. OSM-Stammtisch Zürich189. OSM-Stammtisch Zürich, 9th July 18:30 at Bitwäscherei Zürich in Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. This is an informal, regular "ask-us-anything" meeting event from 18:30 in person. We'll speak Ger... 011
SOSM @sosm.ch · 17/06/2026Anybody have a HP Proliant DL380p Gen 8 they are decommissioning? We would be a grateful recipient of such a donation. #OpenStreetMap 111
Reposted by SOSMSOSM @sosm.ch · 09/06/2026Am Donnerstag ist Zürcher #OpenStreetMap Stammtisch #188 osmcal.org/event/4866/osmcal.org188. OSM-Stammtisch Zürich188. OSM-Stammtisch Zürich, 11th June 18:30 at Bitwäscherei Zürich in Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. This is an informal, regular "ask-us-anything" meeting event from 18:30 in person. We'll speak Ge... 021
SOSM @sosm.ch · 09/06/2026Am Donnerstag ist Zürcher #OpenStreetMap Stammtisch #188 osmcal.org/event/4866/osmcal.org188. OSM-Stammtisch Zürich188. OSM-Stammtisch Zürich, 11th June 18:30 at Bitwäscherei Zürich in Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. This is an informal, regular "ask-us-anything" meeting event from 18:30 in person. We'll speak Ge... 021
SOSM @sosm.ch · 08/06/2026June 2026 Project of the month (PotM) community.openstreetmap.org/t/potm-ch-20... #OpenStreetMapcommunity.openstreetmap.orgPotM CH 2026-05 - 2026-06 Gemeindeverwaltungen der Schweiz / Municipal Administrations of Switzerland / Administrations communales de SuisseDas Projekt des Monats (PotM) ist zurück! Im aktuellen PotM für Mai und Juni 2026 stehen Gemeindeverwaltungen im Fokus. Ziel ist es, diese korrekt zu erfassen, zu überprüfen und zu ergänzen: Im Das... 011
SOSM @sosm.ch · 26/05/2026#OpenStreetMap -Znacht in Bern osmcal.org/event/4820/osmcal.orgOSM-Znacht in BernOSM-Znacht in Bern, 7th July 18:30 at TBD in Bern, Bern, Switzerland. Gemeinsames Nachtessen und Austausch (potenziell mit Schwerpunkt OpenStreetMap) in Bern. Die genaue Lokalität wird noch… 011
Reposted by SOSMSimon @simon.poole.ch · 13/05/2026Given that which cantonal data could we potentially use for #OpenStreetMap is a FAQ I've started a slightly more systematic list that what we have had previously www.openstreetmap.org/user/SimonPo...openstreetmap.orgCantonal open data in Switzerland[This is a work in progress, IANAL and this isnt legal advice] 011
SOSM @sosm.ch · 08/05/2026187th #OpenStreetMap Stammtisch Zürich osmcal.org/event/4741/osmcal.org187. OSM-Stammtisch Zürich187. OSM-Stammtisch Zürich, 11th May 18:30 – 21:30 at Bitwäscherei Zürich in Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. This is an informal, regular "ask-us-anything" event from 18:30 in person. We'll speak Ger... 012
SOSM @sosm.ch · 10/04/2026Dear members please don't forget our 2026 association meeting osmcal.org/event/4556/ You should have received the agenda with e-mail today.osmcal.org 011
Reposted by SOSMVespucci @handle.invalid · 10/04/2026And V22 has been tagged and will be making its way to usual places over the next couple of days. Thanks to everybody that provided feedback on the beta release! Release Notes vespucci.io/help/en/22.0... #OpenStreetMapvespucci.io22.0 Release notes - VespucciMain site for Vespucci the Android OpenStreetMap Editor 022
Reposted by SOSMSimon @simon.poole.ch · 08/03/2026#OpenStreetMap diary post 101 www.openstreetmap.org/user/SimonPo...openstreetmap.orgPersisting your ids …This is not about the Linux Foundations Overture Maps attempt to hoodwink the Open Geospatial Consortium into standardising Overtures GERS (Global Entity Reference System) . There is so little technical content available in that proposal that it is difficult to write even a short paragraph about it. But it is motivated by Overtures attempt to engage in the great American tradition of selling snake oil by suggesting that GERS solves real problems . None of the following is new, and all this... 011
SOSM @sosm.ch · 03/03/2026We've updated our FAQ sosm.ch/modi-faq/ to the MODI bill to reflect changes in how swisstopo is positioning their Verkehrsnetz CH product in the run up to the guaranteed passing of the bill in this months parliamentary session. #MODI #OpenStreetMapsosm.chMODI FAQThis FAQ is continuously being improved and expanded and may change at any time. Q: Why does SOSM oppose the MODI bill, isn't improving the efficiency of our mobility infrastructure a good thing?A: We... 011
Reposted by SOSMSimon @simon.poole.ch · 01/03/2026My comment on the OGC GERS standards proposal github.com/opengeospati... There is a lot that could be said from a technical pov and Paul Norman has touched on some of them. But the OMF is simply not an acceptable body for anything and that is where this discussion should stop. #OpenStreetMapgithub.comOGC Seeks Public Comment on Justification for the Global Entity Reference System (GERS) Framework as an OGC Community Standard · Issue #3 · opengeospatial/requestsdetails coming soon 011
Reposted by SOSMSimon @simon.poole.ch · 15/01/2026Ah yes digital sovereignty is when you bend over backwards to update google but can't be bothered to give the open alternative even just a heads up www.kaisten.ch/aktuellesinf... Anyway I think I've caught and updated all of the addresses in #OpenStreetMap , tricky because some of them got reused.kaisten.chFinish/Update Änderung der Hausnummerierung Ortsteil Ittenthal 011
SOSM @sosm.ch · 02/12/2025... Datum: Freitag, 12. Dezember 2025 Zeit: ab 18:30 Uhr (je nach Belegung auch etwas später, bitte Wiki beachten) Ort: Bitwäscherei[2], Neue Hard 12, Zürich [1] nuudel.digitalcourage.de/E19jNXEjiPq3... [2] www.openstreetmap.org/node/7658441...nuudel.digitalcourage.deSOSM Fondue - nuudelnuudel.de ist ein Online-Dienst von Digitalcourage e.V. zur Termin- und Entscheidungsfindung. 000
SOSM @sosm.ch · 02/12/2025Wir treffen uns in der Bitwäscherei[2], ein Hackerspace in der alten Zürcher Zentralwäscherei. Der Hackerspace ist ein paar Fuss-Minuten vom Bahnhof Hardbrücke entfernt (~300m laut OSRM). ... 110
SOSM @sosm.ch · 02/12/2025Der Fondue-Stammtisch in Zürich findet am Freitag 12. Dez. in einer Woche statt. Bitte meldet euch im Poll [1] bis nächsten Freitag an, wenn ihr kommen könnt. Für genug Fondue sollte gesorgt sein aber es vereinfacht die Planung wenn wir vorher schon wissen mit wie vielen Personen zu rechnen ist. ... 111
Reposted by SOSMVespucci @handle.invalid · 30/11/2025We've released V21.2, as our 'traditional' end-of-year release. There are some minor changes relative to the beta, most notably the addition of a warning if you are moving a way that has a majority of its nodes off screen. vespucci.io/help/en/21.2... #OpenStreetMapvespucci.io21.2.0 Release notes - VespucciMain site for Vespucci the Android OpenStreetMap Editor 022
SOSM @sosm.ch · 20/11/2025#OpenStreetMap Z'nacht in Bern am 2. Dezember osmcal.org/event/4198/osmcal.orgBerner OpenStreetMap-ZnachtBerner OpenStreetMap-Znacht, 2nd December 19:00 at Yaadein, Bern in Bern, Bern, Switzerland. Zäme ässe und chli schwätze, potenziell mit OpenStreetMap-Schwärpunkt. Tragdi ii oder schick e Nachrich... 011
Reposted by SOSMSimon @simon.poole.ch · 20/10/2025Very minor mystery: Does anybody know what happened with the UUCP maps for Switzerland in 1989/1990? That is likely u.che.0 and u.che.1. Up to 1989 Dietrich Wiegandt (who ran cernvax at CERN) posted them to comp.mail.maps, and from 1991 on I posted them from chsun (the CHUUG/EUnet Switzerland). .. 101
Reposted by SOSMSimon @simon.poole.ch · 05/09/2025Data spaces are now mainly a thing because the open data consulting business has run its course. 011
SOSM @sosm.ch · 31/08/2025community.openstreetmap.org/t/ich-tanke-... #OpenStreetMapcommunity.openstreetmap.orgIch-tanke-strom.ch and sharedmobility.chAs some of you may know, for more than two years I’ve been trying to, on behalf of SOSM, arrange access to the BfE’s (Bundesamt für Energie) data that is used for “ich-tanke-strom.ch” for the Swiss OS... 011
SOSM @sosm.ch · 03/07/2025Need some shade??? www.srf.ch/wissen/mobil... #OpenStreetMapsrf.chDer Hitze aus dem Weg gehen - «Vampir Modus»: An dieser Navigation hätte Dracula viel FreudeWelcher Weg schützt mich vor Hitze? Eine neue Fussgänger-Navigation, der «Vampir-Modus», kennt die schattigsten Routen. 022
SOSM @sosm.ch · 10/06/2025If you are located in #Switzerland and are contributing to #OpenStreetMap or are using a device or app that uses OSM data: please follow us here and on LinkedIn.com/company/swis... or Facebook.com/SwissOSM #garmin #osmandapp #Komoot #organicMaps #Alltrails #LocusMap #wahoolinkedin.com 012
Reposted by SOSMVespucci @handle.invalid · 06/06/2025At the end of this month Microsoft will be ending its Bing map services community.openstreetmap.org/t/discontinu... This has been a key bit of infrastructure #OpenStreetMap has relied on for nearly the last 15 years and was a significant boost to contributions back then. ...community.openstreetmap.orgDiscontinued Services Bing Maps Rest ServicesI recently came across the NEWS of the discontinuation of the Bing Maps Rest Services which includes BING MAPS IMAGERY API. On the OSM side, is there any news about what will happen with Bing Aerial ... 142
Reposted by SOSMSimon @simon.poole.ch · 29/05/2025Just in case you are wondering .... we are deliberately letting the building in Blatten VS standing for a couple of days , we -could- have re-tagged them yesterday afternoon. See community.openstreetmap.org/t/blatten-vs... #OpenStreetMapcommunity.openstreetmap.orgBlatten VS - Gletscher-AbbruchDarf man da die Gebäude schon als “abgerissen” und die Strasse als blockiert markieren? Wird definitiv nicht so schnell behoben sein. 011
Reposted by SOSMSimon @simon.poole.ch · 22/05/2025Open since yesterday, available for navigation on #OpenStreetMap now 021
SOSM @sosm.ch · 20/05/2025Jetzt auch auf Deutsch sosm.ch/de/fragen-un...sosm.chFragen und Antworten zum MODIDieses Q&A wird laufend ergänzt und verbessert und kann sich deshalb jederzeit ändern. Frage: Warum lehnt SOSM den MODI-Gesetzentwurf ab? Ist die Verbesserung der Effizienz unserer Mobilitätsinfrastru... 021
Reposted by SOSMSimon @simon.poole.ch · 17/05/2025Aber die Funkstille ist völlig verständlich wenn man weiss, dass die Ladestationenintegration eins der MODI Vorzeigeprojekte ist sosm.ch/de/stellungs...sosm.chStellungnahme zur Gesetzesvorlage zum Bundesgesetz über die MobilitätsdateninfrastrukturHeute hat der Bundesrat seine Vorlage zur Mobilitätsdateninfrastruktur (MODI) verabschiedet. Auch wenn wir das grundsätzliche Ziel – Mobilitätsdaten umfassender und einfacher zugänglich zu machen – un... 011
Reposted by SOSMSimon @simon.poole.ch · 17/05/2025Es ging und geht darum ob wir nicht irgendwie Zugriff auf die Ladestationen Daten des BfEs als Open Data für die Integration oder mindestens Abgleich mit #OpenStreetMap bekommen konnten. ... 111
Reposted by SOSMSimon @simon.poole.ch · 17/05/2025Jetzt hat's plötzlich "klick" gemacht. Nach positivem Erstkontakt mit dem Bundesamt für Energie vor 2 Jahren werden wir sehr hartnäckig ge-ghostet. ... 111
SOSM @sosm.ch · 16/05/2025It really shouldn’t matter if you are building your app or service on Tomtom, Here, google, apple, #OpenStreetMap or swisstopo data and services, the technology is there to make the mobility infrastructure (MODI) vendor agnostic, what is missing is the political will to require it. sosm.ch/modi-faq/sosm.chMODI FAQThis is a work in progress and may change at any time. Q: Why does SOSM oppose the MODI bill, isn't improving the efficiency of our mobility infrastructure a good thing?A: We have always supported mak... 111
SOSM @sosm.ch · 15/05/2025An initial FAQ sosm.ch/modi-faq/sosm.chMODI FAQThis is a work in progress and may change at any time. Q: Why does SOSM oppose the MODI bill, isn't improving the efficiency of our mobility infrastructure a good thing?A: We have always supported mak... 000
SOSM @sosm.ch · 14/05/2025Today the Swiss Federal Council finalised its proposal for a mobility data law to the Swiss parliament. Should be good news, but unluckily isn't. See sosm.ch/de/stellungs... for our statement (English here sosm.ch/statement-on...).sosm.chStellungsnahme zur Gesetzesvorlage zum Bundesgesetz über die MobilitätsdateninfrastrukturHeute hat der Bundesrat seine Vorlage zur Mobilitätsdateninfrastruktur (MODI) verabschiedet. Auch wenn wir das grundsätzliche Ziel – Mobilitätsdaten umfassender und einfacher zugänglich zu machen – un... 111
Reposted by SOSMVespucci @handle.invalid · 07/05/2025May 2025 maintenance release of V21 is now available on googles play store and from our repository for direct download or with obtanium. github.com/MarcusWolsch... #OpenStreetMapgithub.com 022
SOSM @sosm.ch · 05/05/2025Datum: Freitag, 9. Mai 2025 Zeit: ab 18:30 Uhr Ort: Bitwäscherei[1], Neue Hard 12, Zürich Weitere Infos und unverbindliche Anmeldung [2]. [1] www.openstreetmap.org/node/7658441... [2] wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/DE:Swit...openstreetmap.orgNode: Bitwäscherei (7658441951)OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license. 000
SOSM @sosm.ch · 05/05/2025Der nächste OSM-Stammtisch in Zürich findet diese Woche am Freitag statt. Wir treffen uns in der Bitwäscherei [1], ein Hackerspace in der alten Zürcher Zentralwäscherei. Der Hackerspace ist ein paar Fuss-Minuten vom Bahnhof Hardbrücke entfernt (~300m laut OSRM). ...openstreetmap.orgNode: Bitwäscherei (7658441951)OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license. 111
SOSM @sosm.ch · 30/04/2025swisstopo's WMS and WMTS have been experiencing an outage since mid morning today www.geo.admin.ch/de/wms-wmts-... with other words imagery layers (orthofotos and DEMs) from swisstopo are currently not working in #OpenStreetMap editors.geo.admin.chMomentane Beeinträchtigung des WMS / WMTS-Dienstes auf *geo.admin.ch.Die Störung der WMS-, WMTS- und Druck-Dienste besteht weiterhin. Es sind keine anderen Dienste von *geo.admin.ch betroffen. Wir arbeiten mit Hochdruck an der Behebung des Problems.Der nächste Update e... 022
SOSM @sosm.ch · 22/04/2025sosm.ch/fina-and-the... is available now in Swiss High German (and many other languages). #OpenStreetMapsosm.ch“Fina and the Maps” – a new children’s book with a difference"Fina and the Maps" is a children's book that aims to get children excited about collaborative cartography. The authors and translators hope that some of them will take part in the community project O... 021
SOSM @sosm.ch · 09/04/2025Ort: Bitwäscherei[1], Neue Hard 12, Zürich Weitere Infos und unverbindliche Anmeldung [2]. [1] www.openstreetmap.org/node/7658441... [2] wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/DE:Swit...wiki.openstreetmap.orgDE:Switzerland:Zürich/OSM-Treffen - OpenStreetMap Wiki 100
SOSM @sosm.ch · 09/04/2025Der nächste OSM-Stammtisch in Zürich findet nächste Woche am Freitag statt. Wir treffen uns in der Bitwäscherei, ein Hackerspace in der alten Zürcher Zentralwäscherei. Der Hackerspace ist ein paar Fuss-Minuten vom Bahnhof Hardbrücke entfernt. Datum: Freitag, 11. April 2025 Zeit: ab 18:30 Uhr 100
Reposted by SOSMSimon @simon.poole.ch · 28/03/2025On the way to an #OpenStreetMap mapathlon www.giswiki.ch/Mapathon_UZH... at Rämistrasse 69 in Zürich. The building is where Erwin Schrödinger was working between 1922 and 1927 while he developed the equation (and cat 😀) that is named after him en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schr%C3... . ...giswiki.chMapathon UZH DSI 2025 – Geometa Lab OST 121
Reposted by SOSMVespucci @handle.invalid · 26/03/2025Vespucci 21 is rolling out on googles playstore now, alternatively you can download it from the releases section of our repo (you can automate that with Obtanium). Don't forget to upload any pending edits before updating! vespucci.io/help/en/21.0... github.com/MarcusWolsch... #OpenStreetMapvespucci.io21.0.0 Release notes - VespucciMain site for Vespucci the Android OpenStreetMap Editor 042
SOSM @sosm.ch · 25/03/2025Berner OpenStreetMap-Znacht am 8. April 2025 osmcal.org/event/3611/ #OpenStreetMaposmcal.orgBerner OpenStreetMap-ZnachtBerner OpenStreetMap-Znacht, 8th April 19:00 – 22:00 at Mezze de Beirut, Bern in Bern, Bern, Switzerland. Zäme ässe und chli schwätze, potenziell mit OpenStreetMap-Schwärpunkt. Tragdi ii oder schi... 011