Download Denmark map in Garmin KMZ format

A map built from OpenStreetMap data, ready to download

Download Garmin KMZ≈ 9.1 MBOpen Beta

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Map passport

Area87 075 km²

Buildings2 235 540

Roads156 226 km

Points of interest216 486

What this map contains by default

This is how the map is built as-is — every setting can be changed in the constructor.

FormatGarmin KMZ .kmz

LayersRoads, Water, Greenery change

Stylestandard change

Detailoverview (auto) change

House numbersnot visible at this scale change

Points of interestnot visible at this scale change

Coordinate systemWGS 84 (auto) change

Sheet sizeauto change

Relief & gridoff change

About Garmin KMZ

Map of Denmark in Garmin KMZ: 156 226 km of roads, 10% green areas — in the WGS 84 coordinate system, units are meters.

Which layers are in the file

This file for the selected area contains:

Roads
Water
Greenery

Geometry by layer

Roads — drawn as lines in pixels, no separate features
Water — drawn as filled pixels
Greenery — drawn as filled pixels

What the file carries

The Garmin KMZ file for Denmark: layers are flattened into one picture: objects become pixels and cannot be selected separately, OpenStreetMap tags are not kept — geometry and styling remain.

File size

The expected size of the Garmin KMZ file for Denmark is about 9.1 MB; the exact size depends on the chosen layers and area.

Coordinate systems

WGS 84 (EPSG:4326), selectable in the wizard

Units

Meters (projected in the chosen coordinate system)

Category	GIS
File extension	`.kmz`
Tier	Open Beta

How to use Garmin KMZ for Denmark

A Garmin device — connect over USB and copy the .kmz into the Garmin/CustomMaps/ folder in internal memory or on the microSD; the layer is enabled in the map settings.
Google Earth Pro (free) — open the file with a double click and make sure the map lies flat and in the right place, before the trip.
Garmin BaseCamp — viewing the map on a computer together with tracks and waypoints.

Programs that open Garmin KMZ

Garmin Oregon / Colorado / Dakota / GPSMAP / Montana / etrexGoogle EarthGarmin BaseCampQGIS

FAQ: Garmin KMZ for Denmark

How is this different from a regular KMZ?

It is a KMZ flavour with raster GroundOverlay tiles and Garmin's hard limits: JPEG only, no more than 100 overlays, no larger than 1 MP per tile. A regular KMZ can hold POIs and lines without those caps.

Can I navigate (route) on this map?

No. Custom Maps KMZ is a flat raster layer over the base map, with no routing or address search. It is a trade-off for simplicity: the map is ready in a minute.

Where do I copy the file on the device?

Connect the Garmin via USB and copy the .kmz into the Garmin/CustomMaps/ folder. Within half a minute the device shows the layer in the Map Information menu.

Why JPEG and not PNG?

Garmin Custom Maps do not support PNG: transparency is ignored. So tiles are saved as JPEG (converting from PNG on the server when needed).

Does the file work in Google Earth?

Yes, it is an ordinary KMZ with a GroundOverlay: Google Earth Pro opens it with a double click and shows the map on the globe — a convenient way to check the georeferencing before you set off.