15 Things to Know Before You Go + Where to Go in Norway
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My Norway Guide covers what you need for a great Norway trip, including info about: Norway road trips, planning your perfect Norway itinerary, Norway car rental, Norway ferries, seeing the Northern Lights, great activities, Norway culture, Norwegian food, the cities of Oslo, Bergen & Alesund, plus all the practical info you need to have a great Norwegian holiday.
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Great video! U r all welcome to Norway!🇳🇴
STEGASTEIN LOOKOUT
You can book that here: https://www.viator.com/tours/Skjolden/Flam-The-Spectacular-Stegastein-Viewpoint-Tour/d4360-89829P50?pid=P00096064&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=yt
My dream...norway..❤
TROLLTUNGA
You can book that here: https://www.viator.com/tours/Stavanger/Guided-hike-to-Himakana-mini-Trolltunga/d4361-313077P4?pid=P00096064&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=yt
We are going to spend two weeks in Norway in September, flying to Bergen. Thanks for the tips. We have added Alesund to our itinerary because of your video!
TROLLSTEIGEN
You can book that here: https://www.viator.com/tours/Alesund/Trollstigen-Land-of-Trolls/d4312-136071P8?pid=P00096064&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=yt
Which dates did you visit norway in sept we are planning for this year. Does it rain everyday ?
GEIRANGER FJORD
You can book that here: https://www.viator.com/tours/Andalsnes/Alesund-City-walk/d4314-31798P8?pid=P00096064&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=yt
Norway is very special.
PULPIT ROCK (a.k.a. Preikestolen)
You can book that here: https://www.viator.com/tours/Stavanger/Guided-hike-to-Pulpit-Rock-Preikestolen/d4361-70024P1?pid=P00096064&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=yt
Avoiding the Rema 100 tells you everything... What a douch...
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In my experience, Norwegians are not at all cold. They ARE practical, hard working, straight forward, not overly emotional. If you want practical advice, ask a Norwegian. Do not whine, do not expect to be pampered.
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Nooooo!!!! No Trondheim???? Visit it next time.
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Flytoget is pronounced "flee-two-ge" which literally means airplane train. It's the train that brings you to and from the train station and the airport.
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I visited for the first time earlier this year. Oslo and Bodo. Bodo is absolutely stunning, and Norway is the most beautiful country I’ve visited.
I intend to see more of the country next year.
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As you could see. We have a lot of weather. Now you know.
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"Bude" is not really how you pronounce "Bodø". Also it's not written "Bodo"
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Norway produces the most beautiful scenery. Between the land, waters and people it's amazing to take in. Naturally my family was from there.
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Wow! I didn't know Bergen was Seattle's sister city. Is there a very sizable homeless population in Norway similar to what my family and I found in Seattle? Seattle was lovely in areas, but its sizable homeless population was really sad and depressing.
@kjscott1971Thanks for showing beautiful Norway to us
@blazingquartz603Matrix helped me avoid tourist SIM scams—love it!
@SanchaySrivastava-h5jSweden is beautiful but Norway is next level, my soul belongs to Norway, thanks for sharing it's majestic beauty via your videos.
@TheNetsharmaI will be rounding up and adding a tip . Thank you ❤️
@heathermichael3987Funny you say Rema and Extra is shit because it is. Throw Kiwi in the same junkyard.
@ElysianFieldsHeavenShame you didn't make it to Stavanger or Trondheim. They're undoubtedly two of the most beautiful and interesting towns in the whole country.
@mikehayes5206A shame you culd not make it to Trondheim. It relly is a nice city with the biggest cathedral in northen Europe it relly is a sight to behold. Also as somone living in Bergen, yea you see rainbow's here constantly.
@matfhjuVery nice 👍🙂
@stigfloberghagenphotographyYou drove from Bodø to Manshausen in Steigen??? That means you drove through our little village after a little under 2 hours - we live in Mørsvikbotn :)
A few corrections/comments:
The arctic circle is just a "border". You're never IN the arctic circle unless you stand EXACTLY on the line/border, but you are in the arctics (not circle) when north of it. No one goes from the US to Canada and says they're in the Canadian border.
Trollstigen translates to Trolls' ladder, not path.
Service charges automatically added at restaurants? I've lived in Norway for over half a century, been everywhere, and I've NEVER EVER experienced that. In general, you are NOT expected to pay tip at all, but a tip box at the counter is common, and almost no one puts anything in them. And most people pay with cards, not smart phones.
You advice to avoid Rema 1000 and Coop Extra??? REALLY??? Together with Kiwi, they are the 3 cheapest grocery chains in Norway...
PRO-TIP: Though ferries can sometimes be expensive, don't be afraid to use them in rural areas. If they have less than 100k passengers per year, they're free.
Good video, though, and I'm especially glad you did NOT whine about the rain :)
ok
@tegeas69Thank you for this great video
-- Is June (Summer)
a good month to go?
4:45 - Fly-to-get - means the plane-train, pronouned /flee-tou-geh/
@JLar-bb5hlThanks a lot for these nice tips. You mention a free PDF guide several times troughout the video, but I was only able to find a one-page PDF with an Oslo map and a few tips. Where can I find the guide you're talking about?
@PeterKrokavecFor the aerial footage , did you use a drone ? They look amazing
@AedittaNo, you're not saying Bodø correctly.
@DavidJensenDVNorway is very special
@ShirleyPotts-ud3nbI love Bergen Norway ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@sandracula1556Awesome video! Trying to plan a trip to Norway. You mention a free PDF. Wondering where I can access it?
@besherkashlan2492Thank you so much for the tips! could you please share the link to your free pdf? thanks ;)
@AlaeddineKallelLand med kjedelige mennesker
@Rafael-t1d6dWhich month you been there?
@avcihavvaThere was one area in Norway that never was "christianised" but stayed "hedonic". The chieftains around Hamar was too powerful for the king so they agreed on leaving eachother alone. That`s why this area still today is known as Hedmarken
@64fairlane305most important thing to know in winter?
@EnginorThe most beautiful country in my opinion is Norway 🇳🇴
@Alelluyah144Did you see local rental companies within the towns and villages? Or are they only at the airports?
@cedriclloyd55715:06 It’s also mostly A320
@mashy712Are norwegians scandinavians friendly and welcoming to foreigners?
@mithunsmartzzmithunmaitriy2884Slovenia vs Norway I choose Norway.
@Dolmo09Can you do a guide to Sommarøy? My girlfriend and I and a couple of our friends plan on expatriating from America to Sommarøy and would love to hear your opinions. Greetings from New Jersey.
@mikeroconsoleThe great tunnel architecher is at Taiwan....highly recommend~~
@老實樹-v8mthanks for the tips of clothes
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