20 years ago, Google Maps revolutionized the way people get from A to B. Today, the largest “digital atlas” is used every month by more than two billion people worldwide. Over 500 million users: With reviews, photos etc., regularly contribute to the expansion of the information. In 2007, Google also introduced the map service in Austria. With more than 158,000 reviews, Schönbrunn Castle is the most popular tourist attraction.
Google Maps is more than just one card: it is a community that shares your knowledge of the world with others. At the same time, Google ensures that people get to your destination quickly and safely with over 100 million updates per day. In 2024 alone, a trillion kilometer direction was provided. In total, more than 250 countries and regions are mapped.
The most rated Austrian places
In addition to Google, the users also contribute to the success of Google Maps. With the provision of data, such as reviews and photos, you can grow the information offer every day. The most rated Austrian places in the categories of restaurants, sights and museums are the Figlmüller in Bäckerstraße (around 25,000 reviews), the Hofburg (over 51,000 reviews) and the Austrian gallery Belvedere (more than 74,000 reviews).
Google tricks and tips for Google Maps released for the anniversary:
- What is on the map?
Google Maps shows the most popular dishes in restaurants. Among the “Highlights” at a restaurant, photos and reviews of the most popular dishes from the Maps community are displayed. - Meeting with friend: Plan inside – with lists
With the “lists” function in Google Maps, places can be saved and shared with others. In this way, the group can plan excursions together and coordinate the goal by emoji. - Look out in advance
With Immersive View, stadiums, parks and entire routes can be viewed in 3D – even the weather and traffic are displayed. - Call information on accessibility everywhere
If the “barrier -free places” option is activated via the settings, a Wheelchair symbol whether a place has barrier -free inputs, seating, toilets and parking spaces. People with limited eyesight receive detailed voice instructions with useful information while walking. - Save money and gasoline
With the AI function “fuel-saving routes”, the most fuel-saving or energy-efficient route is shown to the goal if it is not the fastest anyway.
You can find more information in this German -speaking Blogpost .
More exciting insights with Google Maps Videos (English) from the past 20 years:
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