About MapPlanet
MapPlanet is a world map for places that have something to tell or show.
A personal story, an unexpected discovery, nature, a geographic feature or a little-known environmental project - MapPlanet gives such places a fixed spot on the world map. Often beyond the obvious.
It is not about being famous. A place can be interesting because something beautiful, funny, unusual or noteworthy happened there - or because a project deserves to be seen.
Mark and describe
Explore the world map, search for a place or simply zoom in anywhere. Choose a free cell and add an image, a title, some text and, optionally, a link.
An idea from 1998
The idea for MapPlanet dates back to 1998. The aim was to create a digital world map where people from around the world could make a small spot their own.
More than 25 years later, the technical possibilities are entirely different. But the original idea remains: a world map that shows not only places, but also what people want to show or tell about them.