diff --git a/src/ol/map.js b/src/ol/map.js
index 7caf96bcc0..722ddc5ef6 100644
--- a/src/ol/map.js
+++ b/src/ol/map.js
@@ -661,7 +661,7 @@ goog.exportProperty(
 /**
  * Get the view associated with this map. This can be a 2D or 3D view. A 2D
  * view manages properties such as center and resolution.
- * @return {ol.View} View.
+ * @return {ol.View|undefined} View.
  * @todo stability experimental
  */
 ol.Map.prototype.getView = function() {