FSX / P3D scenery

FSX openVFR Germany Terrain Scenery

openVFR Germany Terrain Scenery refines VFR flying with OpenStreetMap-derived landclass and vector detail, bringing roads, railways, rivers, land use, leisure areas, and points of interest into clear view. Built for FSX, it improves orientation cues across cities, countryside, and natural regions with reliable, true-to-life topography.

4.5/5 (2) 8.1k downloads 88.81 MB Scanned clean Germany
Flight Simulator X Prepar3D

This freeware scenery enhances the German landscape in FSX by incorporating data from OpenStreetMap (OSM) and is designed especially for pilots who rely on visual navigation. Its objective is to deliver accurate topographical details, merging real-world land usage and distinct features so that virtual aviators can explore Germany’s varied environment with reliable terrain data.

Scenery Details and Data Sources

openVFR Germany Terrain SceneryopenVFR Germany Terrain obtains extensive information from OSM, including land-use categories, rail lines, roads, waterways, natural regions, leisure-based areas, and numerous points of interest. These elements combine to form a thorough depiction of Germany’s geographic and infrastructural layout while allowing precise VFR activities.

Primary Goals

  • Improve default scenery for more realistic visual navigation
  • Incorporate data-driven layers for elevated terrain fidelity
  • Leverage OSM sources for extensive coverage of roads, rivers, and railways
  • Enhance landmark visibility with authentic representation of landscape features

Technical Highlights

This modification integrates multiple positional attributes that accurately mark urban spaces, rural expanses, and natural landmarks. By aligning with actual geographic data, it provides dimensionally precise terrain forms adapted for flight-simming. Users can expect improved orientation cues, such as clearly drawn water bodies and better-detailed road networks, all rendered within FSX.

Developer Information

Created by Markus Freyt, this project reflects a focus on open-source and community-sourced data. The software remains free of cost, fostering widespread adoption among enthusiasts seeking refined regional coverage throughout Germany’s flight paths.

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File information

Filename
openvfr_terrain_de_20.zip
File size
88.81 MB
Virus scan
Clean (scanned with ClamAV)
Access
Freeware
Content rating
Everyone

Download speed: Free tier is capped at 0.5 Mbps (this file takes approximately 25 mins at the cap). PRO members download at full line speed.

How to install this mod

FSX / P3D scenery
  1. Extract the downloaded archive

    Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.
  2. Place scenery in Addon Scenery

    Create a folder under FSX\Addon Scenery\ containing scenery and texture sub-folders.
  3. Activate in Scenery Library

    In FSX, go to Settings → Scenery Library → Add Area. Higher priority means it overrides lower entries for the same location.
  4. Always read the included readme

    Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.

Finding the scenery

Use these coordinates to fly directly to this location once the mod is installed.

FSX / Prepar3D coordinates (or generate a flight plan)
52.52000000,13.40500000
Decimal degrees
52.520000°, 13.405000°
Degrees, minutes, seconds
52° 31' 12.000" N 13° 24' 18.000" E

Launch FSX or Prepar3D and use Flights → Load to open the downloaded .pln file. Your aircraft will be positioned at this location.

What’s inside this archive

The archive openvfr_terrain_de_20.zip has 51 files and directories contained within it.

File Contents

This list displays the first 500 files in the package. If the package has more, you will need to download it to view them.

Filename/Directory File Date File Size
openVFR_terrain_DE_2.001.22.100 B
openVFR_DE_2.001.20.100 B
Addon Scenery01.20.100 B
openVFR_Germany_Scenic01.18.100 B
Scenery01.18.100 B
CVX_baden-wuerttemberg.BGL01.14.1017.41 MB
CVX_bayern.BGL01.15.1030.68 MB
CVX_berlin.BGL01.14.101.89 MB
CVX_brandenburg.BGL01.14.107.42 MB
CVX_bremen.BGL01.14.10575.56 kB
CVX_hamburg.BGL01.14.101.41 MB
CVX_hessen.BGL01.14.109.32 MB
CVX_mecklenburg-vorpommern.BGL01.14.103.07 MB
CVX_niedersachsen.BGL01.14.1013.96 MB
CVX_nordrhein-westfalen.BGL01.13.1023.94 MB
CVX_rheinland-pfalz.BGL01.14.106.10 MB
CVX_saarland.BGL01.13.101.41 MB
CVX_sachsen-anhalt.BGL01.14.103.81 MB
CVX_sachsen.BGL01.14.107.39 MB
CVX_schleswig-holstein.BGL01.14.104.74 MB
CVX_thueringen.BGL01.14.105.35 MB
openVFR_Germany_Scenic_Exclude01.15.100 B
Scenery01.24.100 B
cvxEXCLUDE_DE.BGL01.24.10256.20 kB
terrain.cfg11.04.06159.02 kB
terrain_cfg_readme.htm11.05.0611.88 kB
readme.pdf01.21.10165.23 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B
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  1. Paulus Firet

    Very good way to promote or hobby.

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