Places.nu: Community Maps

Put your community’s identity on a map.

Places.nu is the leading interactive map platform for destinations and interest communities. We help you transform flat lists, static PDF maps, and basic Google Map embeds into a beautiful, engaging digital product. Whether you are a national park, a local festival, or a niche interest group, Places.nu ensures your community’s unique identity is easy to manage and explore.

FOR ORGANIZERS: DYNAMIC DESTINATION MANAGEMENT
Stop struggling with static data. Get a professional digital map product that evolves with your community.

- RAPID MAP BUILDER: Quickly create your map, import your existing places from any list, and group them into themed collections.
- STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION: Invite key stakeholders as editors to contribute places, photos, and updates to keep the map alive.
- AI-POWERED EVENT IMPORT: Save hours of work by importing events directly from Facebook or using AI to extract data from digital posters.
- FULL BRAND CONTROL: Customize the design to match your brand, add partner logos, and secure a dedicated community URL.
- EMBED & SHARE: Effortlessly embed your interactive map into your own website to boost engagement and search visibility.
- ANALYTICS & INSIGHTS: Track how your map is being used and gain a deeper understanding of your audience’s interests.

FOR EXPLORERS: NAVIGATE LIKE A LOCAL
Experience a rich multimedia map that invites you to explore your surroundings and connect with the heart of local communities.

- DISCOVER LOCAL EVENTS: Find real-time happenings, from major cultural festivals to local workshops, directly on the map.
- INTERACTIVE NAVIGATION: Use built-in search and theme-based filters to find specific spots, hidden gems, and must-visit locations.
- MULTIMEDIA RICHNESS: Deep dive into each place with photos, detailed descriptions, and custom data like hiking trails or park boundaries.
- AUTOMATIC TRANSLATION: All map content is available in 9 languages, ensuring you feel like a local wherever you go.
- BROWSE THEMED COLLECTIONS: Explore curated selections of places organized by community experts and organizers.

JOIN A GROWING ECOSYSTEM OF COMMUNITIES
Places.nu is the trusted platform for a diverse range of organizations, including:

- Tourism & City Guides: Visit Arendal, Visit Sørlandet, ArendalBy, and Welcome Hub Agder.
- National Parks & Nature: Precise boundaries and visitor guides for Raet Nationalpark (Besøkssenter).
- Interest Organizations: Thematic guides for Norges Badstulaug, SaunaTimes, Agder Crafting Regions, and UArctic.
- Major Festivals & Events: Interactive navigation for Arendalsuka and Canal Street.

Put your community on the map today. Download Places.nu and start exploring.

Recent changes:
Bug fixes and design improvements.
PWA app orientation set.