Case Study: National Land Survey of Finland achieves more accessible mapping with what3words

Addressing Finland with what3words and the National Land Survey

The National Land Survey of Finland, which has mapped the country for more than 200 years, needed a way to make its spatial data easier for both experts and the public to use. In its Paikkatietoikkuna geo-portal, the National Land Survey worked with what3words to simplify location searching and discovery beyond traditional coordinates.

what3words was integrated into the geo-portal so users could find their own 3 word address, search for places by 3 word address, and identify precise locations without street addresses, such as entrances or rural features. The result was a more accessible mapping experience for everyday use, helping make maps and data easier to understand and use across Finland, with support available in Finnish.

National Land Survey

Arvo Kokkenen

Director General