Ground conditions before the site visit
Bedrock, superficial deposits and the marine limit appear over the site on the map, so you know what lies below before anyone has drilled into the ground.
Data source · Nature and risk
Norges geologiske undersøkelse, linked to every property and ready to use.
Norges geologiske undersøkelse (NGU) is the government agency for geological mapping and the management of geological resources. It supplies the core geological data in Placepoint. This includes bedrock (at scales N50 and N250), superficial deposits, groundwater, geological heritage and NADAG – ground investigations, the national database for ground investigations. The agency reports to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries and is based in Trondheim.
- datasets from Norges geologiske undersøkelse
- 10
- Source: docs.placepoint.no/data/leverandorer/ngu, synced 16 October 2026
- map layer categories that hold the data
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- Source: docs.placepoint.no/data/leverandorer/ngu
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What Norges geologiske undersøkelse gives you
The data, and what it decides
For a property developer, geological data is crucial at an early stage. Rock type and superficial deposits determine bearing capacity, how easy the ground is to dig and the ground conditions. Quick clay (managed by NVE, with NGU supplying the knowledge) can trigger extensive stability assessments. NADAG brings together existing ground investigations, so you avoid new drilling where the data already exists. Mineral resources, ores and gravel and crushed rock deposits also matter for projects linked to raw material extraction.
Norges geologiske undersøkelse (NGU) is the government's expert body for geological resources and geological mapping. We map Norway's geology and share knowledge about it. We give society free access to geological knowledge for business development, transport and communications, public safety, the environment, and the management of land and biodiversity.
This text is based on the source documentation, synced 16 October 2026.
From source to map
From Norges geologiske undersøkelse to your map, with no setup
Norges geologiske undersøkelse
Registers, maps and services as the vendor publishes them.
Collection
We collect from the source, not from a copy of a copy, as often as the source is updated.
Normalisation
Linked to cadastre number and Organization Number, quality-assured, with source and date on every field.
Your workspace
Map, property panel, reports, Placepoint API and MCP.
Why Norges geologiske undersøkelse in Placepoint
The register is free. The time it takes to use it is not.
Skip drilling where it has been done
NADAG brings together existing ground investigations. If there are boreholes on or near the site, you see them before you order new ones.
Radon and groundwater in one place
Radon probability, groundwater boreholes and GRANADA data are separate layers, alongside NVE's hazard zones.
15 datasets in the geology category
From bedrock at N50 and N250 to geochemistry, permafrost and mineral resources, all with NGU as the source.
The datasets
10 datasets from Norges geologiske undersøkelse
- Real timeBedrockNorway's bedrock geology in two resolutions: a coarse national series and a finer series where available.About the dataset
- Geology · When the source changesBedrock, derived maps, NiNDerived bedrock maps from NGU for Natur i Norge: forecast for lime content in the bedrock and the extent of ultramafic rocks.About the dataset
- Geology · Real timeDrill coresNGU's drill core archive: places where drill cores have been taken for bedrock, natural stone, metals and industrial minerals.About the dataset
- Geology · Real timeGeochemistryNGU's national geochemical database: field samples of loose masses, stream sediments and water with analysed elements, and measurement points with geochemical measurements.About the dataset
- Geology · Updated manuallyGeological heritageGeological localities of particular value: landscape features, geosites and natural monuments that document Norway's geological history and diversity.About the dataset
- Geology · When the source changesGeosites, GNISTNGU's register of geosites: localities with geological value for teaching, research, outdoor recreation and geotourism, shown as polygons and symbols at national, regional and local level depending on how far you have zoomed in.About the dataset
- Geology · WeeklyGroundwater (GRANADA)GRANADA, NGU's national groundwater database: information on wells and natural springs in superficial deposits and bedrock, probe drillings, groundwater quality, depth to bedrock, well fields and groundwater monitoring.About the dataset
- Geology · When the source changesLandforms, NiNNGU's landform map based on Natur i Norge: clay ravines, clay slide scars, kettle holes, fossil deltas and earth pyramids as areas, symbols and lines, with a geotope value from insignificant to very high.About the dataset
- Geology · When the source changesNADAG – ground investigationsThe National Database for Ground Investigations (NADAG), a central database of geotechnical investigations carried out in Norway.About the dataset
- GeologyPermafrostNGU's permafrost mapping: study areas with mapped permafrost and boreholes with temperature measurements in Norway and on Svalbard.About the dataset
Each dataset follows its source's update schedule, shown for that dataset. The category is the map layer group the dataset sits under in Fusion.
How to get started
Four steps
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Look up an address
Use an address, cadastre number or the map. The panel shows what is registered on the property.
Turn on the map layers you need
The layers from this source are in the layer picker, sorted by category.
Get the data via API or MCP
The Placepoint API and the MCP server give you the same data programmatically.
What is the difference between bedrock and superficial deposits?
Bedrock is the solid rock beneath. Superficial deposits lie on top, such as clay, sand and moraine. For bearing capacity, ease of digging and quick clay risk, the superficial deposits map matters most.
Is NADAG complete?
No. NADAG contains the ground investigations that have been submitted, and coverage varies between municipalities and over time. Missing data does not mean no drilling has taken place, only that it has not been registered.
What scale is the bedrock map?
Placepoint has both N50 and N250. N50 is the most detailed but does not cover the whole country. N250 covers the whole country.
Can I get ground conditions through the API?
Yes. You can get natural hazards and ground conditions for each property in the Placepoint API at /properties/{country}/{cadastreId}/risks, and we can deliver the map layers as datasets.
How up to date is the data from Norges geologiske undersøkelse?
The table above shows how often each dataset is updated, which follows the source. Every field in Placepoint shows its source and date.
Can we use the data from Norges geologiske undersøkelse in our own systems?
Yes. The Placepoint API exposes the same datasets programmatically, and the MCP server makes them available to AI agents. You can export extracts and reports from the platform.
More about the source
Norges geologiske undersøkelse at the source
- ngu.no/om-ngu
- ngu.no
- NGU: home page
- ngu.no
- Geology in Norway: map
- geo.ngu.no
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