England to Norway by Motorbike | Part One : Ferry to Netherlands, Germany and Denmark
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- Опубліковано 12 жов 2024
- England to Norway on my 2020 BMW F800GS Adventure.
In part one, I take the Ferry from Harwich and travel overnight to arrive in Hoek Van Holland. Travel 360 miles to Northern Germany, and cross the border into Denmark and ride another 250 miles to arrive at the port of Hirtshals.
Hope you enjoy this road trip, the next instalment into Norway will be up in around a weeks time :)
Thank you so much for watching.
Stay tuned.
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thanks for sharing the key bits of info Steve like booking reference/passport needed, I get a lot of anxiety about documentation and traveling so its nice to see it in action.
Made that Ferry crossing many times in another life. It used to be crammed full of squaddies travelling to and returning from Germany when there was a BAOR presence in Germany. Nice video 👍
Thanks for watching, I really enjoyed the crossings. 👍
Enjoy mate and stay safe, 43:51 mind 👍 I'm heading from Plymouth to Santander on Sunday with a one-way ticket and no return date 🤣🤣😎
Have a great trip wish I could get away with doing that 🫤😂👍
Great video Steve. Trying to catch up so at the current video. Love it, just what I need to chill out with a beer after work watching your trip 👍
Thanks Gary glad your enjoying it, enjoy your beers 🍺 😃👍
Excellent Steve,thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it 😃👍
Hi mate, I'm watching this with great interest as I might tackle it my self in the future. Stay safe but most of all have fun 👍
Go for it!
Hi. Steve. I am doing the same trip solo biking next month. Not been before. Got same ferries booked and 24 days planned. Hoping to reach Lofoten islands. Will be watching all your vids for tips and advice. Enjoy.
Have a great trip Gary wish I had that long to do some Adventures have a great trip and Ride safe pal 😎👍
I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing your trip. I feel inspired to do something similar :-)
Thanks Gary
Loved the video, brilliantly done and can't wait for the rest. But....bugger me if that was the visor after cleaning I'd hate to have seen it before 😂. Best tip for that is baby wipes. No word of a lie....washes off bugs with no effort and your screen as well. Just dry after with a soft cloth. Give it a go...you'll be amazed. Cheers 👍
Will give it a go thanks for the tip. 👍
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your adventure Steve. As a guy mid 40’s who dream is to undertake a European adventure I take my hat off to you. Loving the Gs850 looks great and your relaxed style makes for a very enjoyable watch. Thanks again.
Thanks for the great comment much appreciated always means a lot. Yes with a bit of planning euro trips are a great adventure. And to be honest a solo trip more so as you don’t need to worry about other people. I’m thinking about what I can do / get away with 😉next year. ATB Steve 😀👍
I was amazed at the price from Harwich to the Hook. I think you mentioned £360. Ive enjoyed all tour trip to Norway. Thanks.
Thankyou 👍
Really good, enjoyed it and some good tips
Glad you enjoyed it!👍
Cracking video Ste. New subscriber here. Love your channel.
Thanks for subscribing much appreciated 👍
Hi Steve, spanking vid pal, nice to see the Stockport boys getting out and about.
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Great job planning, executing this Ride, A little campout is ok when The weather cooperates With comfortable temps, But good rest up in a b&b or anything that allows you a little comfort is worth it especially when we get a little bit Older , booking and planning Ahead can save major $$$$ , Great Video
Hi Donnie thanks for commenting, yes very true I do like my camping but on a trip like this those camping cabins were brilliant. Each day packing down a tent would have been a chore. Hotel in Germany was great highly recommended and very reasonable. Thanks for watching 😃👍
Hi Steve. Norwegian here. Drones. We have strict rules. UA-camrs seem to think that all countries have the same rules 😀. Need a certificate to operate it and notify the aviation office where you fly.
Aah ok thanks for the advice. On my next video which goes live at 5pm Uk time you will see I did fly my Drone at the place I stayed. I asked permission and I also checked with Drone assist and the DJI system also said safe to fly. I am certified, but no didn’t know different rules. It’s a bit of a minefield, mine is a DJI mini so doesn’t have the same rulings I hope. Thankyou for taking the time out to comment. Your country is stunning 👍
@@stevebutler7156 Looking forward to see where you rode in Norway. Thanks for visiting, Steve. Hope we gave a good impression. When were you here by the way? The weather is great now. Just a fun fact. We have arrested several russians the past year for flying drones. They are not allowed either way if they have a certificate or not.
I am doing this same trip. 20 days in July. Watching for tips!
Have a fantastic trip enjoy, can’t even seem to get the time to get out on mine lately 🙁 Enjoy yourself make memories and ride safe 👍
@@stevebutler7156 thanks pal. Going to enjoy it in the moment. These tours are too rare. Hope you get out again soon
brilliant video steve
Thanks Tim 👍
Top job Steve love it
Thanks Howard 😎👍
Hi Steve. Brilliant mate. Really looking forward to seeing Norway, it’s a beautiful country. 😀🏍️🇳🇴
It certainly is Thankyou 👍
Really enjoying your bike camping videos. Nicely done mate.
Thankyou much appreciated 👍
Great production, Steve! Glad to see you at it! Will follow your exploits with pleasure! Hey from Wales!
Thanks Phil, stay tuned 👍
Great honest video. Cheers.
@@Mick_English Thanks Mick 👍
Really enjoyed the video, your relaxed slower pace and observations of what it's like in reality riding this route.
Wise to take regular breaks and stay hydrated although drinking too much water has it's risks .........
Shame you didn't get any fish and chips right next to the sea. You couldn't make it up really.
Your Beemer is a looker with the gold wheels.
Not sure if you know but you can now take a ferry from Eemshaven in Holland up to Kristiansand in Norway. Saves riding up through Germany and Denmark. You don't get the chance to ride on the unrestricted German autobahns though if you were to take this option.
Would you be able to do a costs break down of your trip as last concluding video? Would be really helpful. The hotel you stayed in and then the cabin in Hirtshals Camping both looked really nice.
Looking forward to your next instalment.
Thanks for the great comment, as I’ve mentioned before it’s all about the ride for me and the travel. Enjoyed my route up. Thanks for watching 👍
@@stevebutler7156 Just checked the Holland-Norway ferry service again. It's now Germany-Holland as the ferry company Holland Norway Lines has now changed from port of Eemshaven in Holland to Emden in Germany. It's only just across the estuary but a bit further to ride. Rather more shocking the cost of tickets have rocketed. Also cabins are now mandatory as the crossing takes about 17-18 hours to reach Norway. I did a test booking and going in June/July with motorcycle will cost a shade under 700Euros! Extortionate. Better probably to still ride up to Hirtshalls in Denmark and catch a ferry from there to Norway as you did.
First time watching Steve , great work 👍
Awesome, thank you!
Cheers Steve, doing this trip (as far as Denmark) in August, good to get a heads up on what to expect, safe travels 👍
Have a good trip Richard 😎👍
Loving this mate👍👍can’t wait for part 2. Thanks for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it, part 2 up and live. Part 3 soon 👍
Really good video Steve , nice relaxed approach . Looking forward to part 2 !
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video mate, loved it (even the bug on the lens was exciting) xx
Thanks Mark bug on the lens 😂👍
@@stevebutler7156 I really didn’t mean to come across as being sarcastic Steve - I honestly thought the bug on the lens makes your video more authentic & yeah exciting
Stay safe mate xx
@@markcobb2058 Never even gave it a thought of sarcasm, I was laughing 😂. I’m used to all sorts of comments you have to be when you put yourself out there. As a heads up part 2 will go live at 5pm tonight hope you enjoy pal ATB Steve 👍
Hi Steve enjoying your travels and relaxed style never been to Denmark or Norway but that might change now.Stay safe
Glad you enjoyed it 😃👍
Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Try one of those cool covers they are brilliant for all day comfort
Will do I’ve seen them 👍
I'm considering doing Norway in August on my CBF1000 ... Excited!
You won’t be disappointed if you do may be a bit busier though 👍
Thank you Steve
👍
Hi Steve absolutely brilliant mate thank you. Roll on part two. Old dave
Thanks Dave part 2 might be a bit away my computer hard drive died on me last night need a new one before I start part 2 😬
@@stevebutler7156 we can wait mate
Just look after you Steve. We need more adventures from you in the future xxx Brave and exciting x
Thanks Sue, unfortunately part 2 might be a bit longer coming my pc just died on me aaaaahh
@@stevebutler7156 As long as Teddy survives all will be well x
Looking to see more from your trip looks great ride safe mate 👍👍
Thanks Andrew 👍
Hi Steve. Only just found your channel and watched the first video to Denmark. Hats off to you doing it single crewed. Something I have thought about but not yet had the courage to do. Thanks for taking the time to put the video together. Enjoying the way your putting the videos out. Will have a look back at your other videos.
Awesome, thank you!
Have a great trip, looking forward to seeing this 👍🏻
Thanks Adrian 👍
Great video Steve, really enjoyed it 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Love your videos, Norway looks amazing.. What bags do you use in your panniers, please?
Hi Debbie I got the bags from Trespass, they are large fold into a pocket ones. If I thought it would be heavy rain then would have rapped into a bin bag as well. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Nice one Steve great vlog go at your own pace and just enjoy your motorcycle adventure,looking forward as each episode drops , ride safe .
Thanks, will do! And thanks for watching. Next episode should be up soon. I needed a new computer the other so getting used to new everything including editing software.
Hiya, enjoyed this! Quick question, instead of the fish supper, what did you have?
Had a very expensive not so good Chinese the only place that was still open 😂👍
Really enjoyed this one Steve. I'd have done the same with the ferry, as long as the sea is calm, it's one of the highlights of a tour for me, it's part of the holiday, not just 'getting there'. Completely agree on the 'daily mileages' especially on a long trip. I hate to give 'tips' as you are much more experienced at this than me, but if you are 'feeling it' on your shoulders, I'd strap that rucksack on the rear seat, especially if you are on the Autobahn/ fast A roads...you can put it back on your back when you are more on and off the bike. And a sheepskin will completely change how that seat feels, especially when it gets hot. Try it, they're about £20 I wouldn't ride without one now. Not sure what you were thinking setting off with what you know is a dodgy battery, you of all people should know better 🙂 Yes I was around back in the Triumph dealership days. 👍 Looking forwaard to the next one....👍
Hi Paul thanks for commenting, yes the boat journey was great. Really loved it. Might look into the sheepskin. I’d had the bike checked and serviced and asked them to look at battery. The morning of the trip it wouldn’t start had to boost it. In hindsight should have gotten the battery replaced, ahh well you live and learn. Thanks for watching part 2 might be a bit late, my pc had died on me aaah. More expense 😬
@@stevebutler7156 Yes, I know about 'more expense' having just replaced my central heating boiler, and my garage roof, I popped a fork seal in Wales last weekend, and she needs new a new chain and spockets and speedo cable.....🙁 I'd have been looking for the nearest BMW dealer for a new battery if it had struggled to start abroad....whatever the price. Sorry, but if you asked them to check the battery, you already knew the answer...😈 (I'm pretty sure you knew full well how to check that battery yourself) Just sayin....🙂 I bought a sheepskin around 2017 prior to my first tour.... to the Pico's. I'm a 'shortie' so couldn't consider those 'blow up' thingy's. If someone said to me 'You can only keep one of your 'accessories'....the sheepskin would win hands down everytime. (Even used it when I was working from home during COVID on my 'office chair' ...really my Dining Room chair 🤣)
Trip of a life time❤❤❤.... Really enjoying it 👍👍😎🍻🍺🍻
Glad you enjoyed it 😎👍
Out of interest Ste, why Harwich crossing and not Hull / Rotterdam ? Think you're not too far from me ( Wigan ) .. I love the short hop across the 62 to Hull 👍 and the return leg is nice and pleasant. I've never gone from Harwich as it looks a bit round the houses to get down there. Hope you enjoyed the Hirtshals ferry it's a cracker 💯🙌
Didn’t mind the ride down to be Honest. And on the way visited a friend who lives nearby 👍
I live in Altrincham Manchester, wish I could do this adventure. Look forward to more episodes ❤
Hi Phil we’re neighbours, I was born and bred in Timperley. What’s stopping you😎👍
@@stevebutler7156 would like to but my bike hard enough to ride to wales for one hour🤣 I live off ridgeway you probably know it.
I be watching pal👍
@@philk5576 I know it yes, stay tuned part 2 coming soon 👍
@@stevebutler7156 I be watching , be safe 👍
I could do with your tank on my FJR .200 miles safely with its 25 ltr tank is a pain on long tours.
Did you also carry a warning triangle?
Required on the continent
Can also recommend a sheepskin seat cover, thin but makes a lot of difference for the arse .
My FJR is called Senora, love it when people name their bikes
Hi Thanks for commenting, one thing I forgot warning triangle I think you don’t need it for a bike not 100%!on that. Few people have mentioned the sheepskin now. ATB Steve 😎👍
Required for vehicles travelling in Europe also a hi viz vest is required for each passenger.
@@AR-iu9jv I bought an Oxford 2 piece water proof the jacket being in high viz. In hindsight should of mentioned these things in the vid ahh well you live and learn.
Yet another cracker mate i am of to the swiss alps end of july should be good .
Thanks Gordon have a great trip, it’s stunning there been a couple of times 👍
Hi Steve, great series. Where did you get your sticker on your screen for KPH-MPH?
Hi David I got it from Halfords, just comes in handy when you’ve reset your bike clocks to KMPH.
Inspiring Steve all the best have a great trip mate from Halifax West Yorkshire!
Thanks 👍
Great video mate, Always love seeing people make that leap to tour on the bike. My first one is coming up in Spain a few weeks. Can i ask if you booked the hotels before you arrived or did you just book when you are on the road? Thanks again
Thanks for watching and commenting I do appreciate it. I pre booked everything, ferries, hotel in Germany, camping cabins in Denmark and Norway. On way out and returning, used booking.com no deposit and free cancellation it’s the easiest option 👍 Enjoy your trip to Spain 👍
@@stevebutler7156 Thank you Steve, Ive got my boats booked but that s it. You must have had your entire route planned right? I dont really have that so its kind of impossible to book anything
Such a shame DFDS axed the Newcastle - Bergen ferry.
Yep it was a shame 👍
@@stevebutler7156 I understand it is being reinstated, but not for a couple of years though.
I always used the Newcastle to Ijmuiden route for our European trips.
Planning my first trip to France with my Son who now has a full licence any top tips what do we need etc !!
Hi Graham take what u think you personally need, as for bike stuff have a look at my vids on what i took. Big tip in france be careful where you wind it on a bit cops are hard. Autoroutes can get expensive and boring. try and plan off them, above all have a great trip. 🙂
Thanks.
No worries!
younger days id would of slept on bike seat after
a few beers lol
Try lowering your screen to help with the bugs and keep you cooler
Thank you 👍
did you just say thats an england sticker on your reg plate?
Probably yes 😎👍
😎💙👍
Thanks Roy 👍
Hate to tell you Steve, that isn’t an England flag on your number plate 🤔😂. You can also go into the menu on the TFT and change it to KMPH while you’re in Europe 👍
😂 🇬🇧 Yes I know 👍 switched to Kmph on the Bike and Navigator system, kept google maps on miles, had a quick stop every 50 miles or so.
Damn, that’s a bleak part of Denmark…..we do have much prettier on the east coast of the peninsula
If I’d have had more time I would’ve liked to have seen more of Denmark to be honest. 👍
65 mpg. My Tracer achieves an indicated 73 mpg.
I’ll have to buy another bike then 😂👍 Thanks for watching
@@stevebutler7156 You always get some with negative comments steve.
The battery issue sounds very much like the kind of issues you get on a BMW. 3rd most unreliable bikes on the Rd.😢
@@Mick_English What’s the 1st?
Is it the law to have the bikes v5 with you
I have always carried original copies on all my Europe t trips. Think it’s better if you get pulled to p try I’ve your legal keeper.
I live in Harwich (Ha-rich) we see the ferry out of my window every day and night.
Unfortunately, the americans call it Har-wick 🤬 also
Ok 👍
BMW Navigator 6 is great 😂😂😂😂😂
Really.......
It’s ok 👍
Orrich, Not Horwich..😆
😂 oh I give up
Nice Steve glad to see the bike videos 👍👍👍👍👍
Glad you like them! 👍
Did you enjoy the trip to Norway Stephen? 👍🏍️🏍️🏍️
Absolutely👍
Stumbled across your channel recently. Looking forward to Part 2 watching here from Texas. Don't suppose we are related, do you?
Thanks for watching Steve we may be related you never know 😎👍