Mapy.com The European alternative to Google Maps

Czech mapping service with 25 years of expertise

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About Mapy.com

Mapy.com is a mapping service from the Czech Republic, developed by Seznam.cz in Prague. The platform offers turn-by-turn navigation, offline maps, hiking routes and real-time traffic data on European servers.

Highlights

✓ Over 25 years of cartographic expertise
✓ Turn-by-turn navigation in 10 languages
✓ Real-time traffic data in multiple EU countries
✓ Specialized maps for hiking, cycling and skiing
✓ Winner of the German App Award 2024

Why European?

→ Seznam.cz headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, GDPR-compliant
→ European servers, no data sharing with US corporations
→ Community-based map data without Google infrastructure
→ Free core features, no tracking-based business model

Pricing

Free · Premium from approx. 10 €/year (unlimited offline maps)

Frequently asked questions about Mapy.com

What is Mapy.com and what is it used for? +

Mapy.com is a Czech online map and navigation service from Seznam.cz a.s. in Prague, launched in 1998 and rebranded from Mapy.cz to Mapy.com in 2025. The platform uses proprietary map data for the Czech Republic and OpenStreetMap for international coverage. Features include hiking and cycling route planning, elevation profiles, and POIs with Wikipedia descriptions. Apps are available for iOS and Android, and the web version supports 8 languages.

Does Mapy.com run on European infrastructure? +

Mapy.com belongs to Seznam.cz, the largest Czech internet group. Seznam.cz operates its own data centers in the Czech Republic, including the "Kokura" data center and the "Nagoya" facility opened in 2023 in Benatky nad Jizerou. Servers run on Linux with nginx, Docker/Kubernetes, and PostgreSQL. For international map tile delivery, a CDN from a major cloud provider is used. The specific provider is not publicly disclosed.

What distinguishes Mapy.com from Google Maps? +

Mapy.com offers high detail depth in Central Europe and is often more precise for hiking and outdoor activities in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, and Austria than Google Maps. The maps are topographic and show hiking trails with traditional Czech-Slovak markings. Mapy.com received the German App Award for hiking apps in 2024. The service is European-operated and GDPR-compliant.

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