Norway, by someone who lives here
Travel guides, an interactive map, and a GPS audio guide, plus private guided tours around Oslo. No hype, no rehearsed script.
What is Xplore Norway
Most Norway travel content comes from influencers who visit for a few days and move on. Xplore Norway is made by a team based in Norway, working with local tourism professionals and residents.
We focus on practical information: how to actually get there, what to expect, and what the other guides won't tell you. We're not afraid to say when a popular destination is overrated or when conditions are harder than advertised. No hype, just honest advice to help you plan a better trip.
We don't use affiliate links and we don't get paid when you book. If we recommend something, it's because we think it's worth your time.
What we offer
The products are free, always. The services are paid work, with prices you can see before you ask.
Destination guides, practical tips, and honest reviews from across Norway.
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400+ locations across Norway with a GPS audio guide that narrates as you drive. Like having a local in the car.
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A 30 to 90 minute call with a local who has driven the country. Bring a draft, a tour-operator quote, or just questions.
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Walking tours, hikes, and road trips around Oslo. In English, German, French, or Norwegian.
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We work with tourism businesses across Norway. Content, visibility, and audience access.
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Five popular guides on the channel. Watch one before you trust anything else we say.
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Sognefjord
The world's longest fjord, and most tourists only see the last 20 km of it.
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Hardangerfjord
Everyone goes to Trolltunga. Almost nobody sees the rest of Hardanger, which is the real loss.
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Oslo
Most tourists waste a full day walking to things they could reach in ten minutes by tram.
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Jotunheimen
Norway's most popular mountain hike, and most people underestimate it completely.
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Planning your trip
482,000 viewers learned what they were getting wrong about Norway. You probably are too.
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