Travel video guide
Don's Swank Guide in Vestland and Møre og Romsdal
This guide turns 15 Things to Know Before You Go + Where to Go in Norway from Don's Swank Guide into a practical travel map with 8 saved spots around Aurland, Bergen, and Røldal. The mapped places include an area marker, a natural feature, a scenic spot, and a city hall. Use it to understand the places and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Don's Swank Guide considers Norway to have the most natural beauty of the 65 countries he has visited, specifically citing the drive from Bodø to Manshausen as the most beautiful of his life. He was particularly struck by the dramatic landscapes of Western Norway and the Arctic Circle, noting that the scenery remains incredible even in the rain.
What this map is good for
- Planning a natural feature stop or short itinerary in Aurland.
- Seeing where the mapped places sit together before choosing what to visit first.
- Saving 8 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Pulpit Rock
Natural Feature in Pulpit Rock, Strand, Norway, Strand, Rogaland, Norway - Bergen
Area marker in Bergen, Norway, Bergen, Vestland, Norway - Stegastein
Scenic Spot in Bjørgavegen 83, 5745 Aurland, Norway, Aurland, Vestland, Norway
Hours: Hours available - Trollstigen Utsiktpunkt
Observation Deck in Trollstigen, 6300 Åndalsnes, Norway, Åndalsnes, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Hours: Hours available - Trolltunga "Troll's Tongue"
Scenic Spot in Trolltunga, 5750 Odda, Norway, Røldal, Vestland, Norway
Hours: Hours available - Oslo City Hall
City Hall in Rådhusplassen 1, 0037 Oslo, Norway, Sentrum, Oslo, Norway
Hours: Hours available - Ålesund
Area marker in Ålesund, Norway, Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway - Geirangerfjord
Natural Feature in Geirangerfjord, Stranda Municipality, Norway, Stranda Municipality, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Experiences captured
- Drove from Bodø to Manshausen
- Kayaked in the Arctic Circle
- Swam at the Arctic Hideaway
- Took the Flytoget train in Oslo
- Rented and drove an electric car
- Navigated car ferries in Western Norway
- Stayed in a bird box north of Bergen
- Explored Art Nouveau architecture in Ålesund
Planning notes for Sentrum
Sentrum is the central district of Oslo, Norway, and serves as the city's administrative and historical core. It was established in its current location following a fire in 1624, when King Christian IV moved the city closer to Akershus Fortress and renamed it Christiania. This fortress, which dates back to the 13th century, remains a primary historical site within the district.
Must-try foods nearby
- Fårikål
Norway's national dish, a hearty stew of mutton and cabbage layered with whole black peppercorns and steamed for hours until tender. - Pølse i Lompe
The quintessential Norwegian street food consisting of a hot dog wrapped in 'lompe,' a soft flatbread made from potatoes. - Brunost (Brown Cheese) on Waffles
A sweet, caramel-like fudge cheese made from boiled-down whey. It is most iconically served on heart-shaped Norwegian waffles with a dollop of sour cream and strawberry jam. - Reinsdyrstek (Reindeer Steak)
A lean, gamey delicacy from the Norwegian north, often served as a steak or in a creamy 'Finnbiff' stew. - Lutefisk
Dried whitefish (usually cod) treated with lye to achieve a unique gelatinous texture, then steamed.
When to go: The best time to visit Oslo’s Sentrum is from June to August, when mild temperatures between 15°C and 22°C and long daylight hours are ideal for exploring the waterfront and outdoor landmarks. While winter offers a festive atmosphere with Christmas markets.
Local tips
- Use the Ruter app to purchase digital tickets for all public transport, as buying them on board is significantly more expensive.
- Always use a knife and fork for meals, as eating with your hands is considered poor dining etiquette even for foods like pizza or sandwiches.
- Be punctual for all social and dining appointments, as Norwegians highly value time and consider lateness disrespectful.
- Stick to well-lit main streets like Karl Johans gate after dark and avoid the area immediately surrounding the Central Station late at night.
What travelers are noticing
- The relocation of Michelin-starred restaurant Credo from Trondheim to the National Library in Sentrum.
- The 9th Oslo Architecture Triennale, titled 'What if Nature Comes First?', hosted at the newly transformed Sofienberg Church.
- Fotballfesten 2026 at Bankplassen, a massive 39-day public fan zone for the FIFA World Cup.
Extra place context
- Oslo City
As Norway’s most visited shopping center, Oslo City is a high-energy hub located right next to the Central Station. It features over 90 stores, including major international chains like H&M and Zara, electronics retailers, and specialized beauty shops.
shopping
Official tourism resource
The official regional tourism board for the Sognefjord area, providing travel guides and visitor information for the municipality of Aurland, Norway.
Planning questions
What are the best spots in Vestland and Møre og Romsdal from this video?
This guide maps all 8 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan your trip to Vestland and Møre og Romsdal.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this travel map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.