Download OpenStreetMap Data for Iceland
Select an area within Iceland and choose a data type to download from OpenStreetMap via the Overpass API. Data is returned as GeoJSON.
1. Select Area
2. Choose Data Type
Data from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL.
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Download Iceland Map Data from OpenStreetMap
Use this free tool to download geospatial data for Iceland directly from OpenStreetMap. The map is pre-centered on Iceland — draw a bounding box to select an area, choose a data type, and export the results as GeoJSON. No sign-up or software installation required.
Available Iceland Data Types
Iceland Roads & Highways
Download motorways, highways, residential streets, paths, and cycleways across Iceland.
Iceland Building Footprints
Extract building outlines including residential, commercial, and industrial structures in Iceland.
Iceland Waterways
Rivers, streams, canals, and drainage ditches throughout Iceland.
Iceland Railways
Rail lines, stations, and light rail networks in Iceland.
Iceland Land Use
Parks, forests, residential zones, commercial areas, and farmland in Iceland.
Iceland Amenities
Schools, hospitals, restaurants, shops, and public services across Iceland.
Iceland Natural Features
Water bodies, forests, coastlines, peaks, and wetlands in Iceland.
Iceland Power Infrastructure
Power lines, substations, and generators throughout Iceland.
How to Download Iceland OSM Data
- Select an area — Use Shift + drag on the map to draw a bounding box within Iceland.
- Choose a data type — Pick from roads, buildings, waterways, railways, land use, amenities, natural features, or power infrastructure.
- Download — Click the download button to fetch data from the Overpass API. Preview the results on the map, then save as GeoJSON.
Output Format
Data is exported as GeoJSON, a widely supported open standard for geospatial data. GeoJSON files can be opened in QGIS, ArcGIS, Mapbox, Leaflet, Google Earth, and many other GIS tools. You can also use QuickMapTools to convert GeoJSON to Shapefile, convert GeoJSON to KML, or visualize GeoJSON on a map.