Netherlands GIS Data Sources
Overview of important GIS data sources and services available in the Netherlands.
The Netherlands has a rich infrastructure of open geo-data. This guide helps you find the right data sources for your projects.
PDOK
VisitPublic Service on the Map - Central access to Dutch geo-information
WMSWFSWMTSAtom feeds
Key Datasets:
- •BAG (Key Register Addresses and Buildings)
- •BGT (Key Register Large-Scale Topography)
- •BRT (Key Register Topography)
- •Cadastral parcels
- •Aerial photos
- •Natura 2000 areas
Kadaster
VisitDutch Cadastre - Ownership and cadastral information
REST APIWFSDownloads
Key Datasets:
- •Cadastral map
- •Ownership information
- •BRK (Key Register Cadastre)
- •Height files (AHN)
- •3D BAG
CBS
VisitStatistics Netherlands - Statistical and geographic data
REST APIWMSDownloads
Key Datasets:
- •Neighborhood map
- •Demographic statistics per area
- •Economic statistics
- •Municipal boundaries historical
Rijkswaterstaat
VisitManagement of main road network, waterways and water quality
WMSWFSOpen Data
Key Datasets:
- •Road network
- •Waterway information
- •Water level measurements
- •Traffic information
- •Bridges and locks
Provincies
Provincial geo-information per province
WMSWFSPortals
Key Datasets:
- •Zoning plans
- •Environmental permits
- •Provincial roads
- •Nature areas
- •Soil data
OpenStreetMap NL
VisitCommunity-driven open geographic data
TilesAPIDownloads
Key Datasets:
- •Road network
- •Buildings
- •POIs (Points of Interest)
- •Land use
- •Waterways
More in our GIS Lexicon
Definitions of PDOK, Nationaal Georegister, Kadaster, BAG, BGT, BRT, BRK and more:
Dutch Data in GeoApps
GeoApps has pre-configured connections to all major Dutch data sources. Add PDOK, Cadastre, and other services with one click.
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