Labelling of map elements in digital maps

The present invention relates to a method for labeling a map element of a digital map, comprising determining a portion of the map element where no labeling shall occur and/or a portion in the vicinity of the map element in the digital map where no labeling shall occur and labeling the map element with a label such that the portion of the map element where no labeling shall occur and/or the portion in the vicinity of the map element in the digital map where no labeling shall occur is not covered by the label.