The HURTIGRUTEN EXPERIENCE: Hop On & Off up the 3000KM Norwegian Coast with a BIKE.

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  • Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
  • Norway has one of the longest and most beautiful coastlines in the world. On a bike, It's a long journey from Bergen to Lofoten or Tromsø to Kirkenes. Using Norway's famous Coastal Express Service is the ideal way to skip sections so you can cycle the most appealing parts. In this video, I'll show you what it's like to spend 24 hours on board and how practical the journey is for cyclists.
    For further information about the route, practical matters, and logistics, visit cyclenorway.com/routes/atlant...
    cyclenorway.com/getting-around/
    To book a port-to-port experience on the boat: global.hurtigruten.com/port-t...
    About the boat, I travelled on: global.hurtigruten.com/ships/...
    00:00 - Intro
    01:18 - Leaving Ålesund
    02:09 - Intro to the Hurtigruten
    03:49 - The leisure facilities
    05:00 - Outdoor gathering (points of interest) & lecture
    07:31 - Evening meal (À la carte)
    08:18 - Arriving in Trondheim - City Walkabout
    10:20 - Heading North: the remote coast.
    11:02 - Staff Interviews - Life on board
    16:36 - Arriving in Brønnøysund
    17:41 - Summary of voyage
    18:54 - Favourite Port?
    19:50 - Episode 5 preview
    Additional footage credited to a 1983 NRK Documentary and Hurtigruten marketing/promotional videos.
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    Videoproduksjon | Foto | Droneoperatør
    hei@gunstein.no | gunstein.no
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  • @Twooshort
    @Twooshort 10 місяців тому +29

    This might be the best "please subscribe" request I've seen on UA-cam.

    • @wjp555
      @wjp555 10 місяців тому +4

      I'm already subscribed but if I could subscribe again I would do. Love this channel.

  • @sailingviking7885
    @sailingviking7885 10 місяців тому +27

    Matthew, you are simply amazing. I think it is time that we Norwegians give you a Norwegian passport and make you an honorary citizen of our country. I am so incredibly impressed by what you are doing for Norway.

  • @shonamason1668
    @shonamason1668 10 місяців тому +9

    You have my husband and I in tears! We love Norway. We’ve been on a few of the Hurtigruten as port guests in Ålesund. And a few years back, when staying in Tromsø we went as foot passengers to Lofoton. Walked the decks all night as it was so magical!

  • @lorenemeyer1409
    @lorenemeyer1409 10 місяців тому +4

    We took the ship from Bergen to Stamsund 4 years ago. Rented a car and toured the Lofoten Islands then took the bus to Narvik, and train to Stockhom. Very memorable trip!

  • @percival3830
    @percival3830 10 місяців тому +4

    Fabulous as ever, no better ambassador for Norway.

  • @janmccann8081
    @janmccann8081 10 місяців тому +4

    Thank you so much. Now there's a cruise I would love to do! I look forward to more of your brilliant videos. Greetings from Devon.

  • @Tarmaccyclocross
    @Tarmaccyclocross 10 місяців тому +5

    Just found your channel can’t wait for the rest 🚴‍♂️👍

    • @biankakoettlitz6979
      @biankakoettlitz6979 10 місяців тому

      Than you are in for a treat... and some vacation planing?😗😀

  • @biankakoettlitz6979
    @biankakoettlitz6979 10 місяців тому +8

    for all Norwegians:Remember that NRK had made a minute by minute documentary of the live onboard😃Especially the tour from Bronnøysund to Kirkenes was awesome, with midsummeernight and all🤩

    • @Coffeepanda294
      @Coffeepanda294 10 місяців тому +3

      Excellent advice, thanks, had forgotten about that documentary.
      (as a side note, they have some great footage of train journeys, too, especially the Bergen line to Oslo!)

    • @biankakoettlitz6979
      @biankakoettlitz6979 10 місяців тому +3

      @@Coffeepanda294 ...and don't forget that 9.5 days long documantary from Spitsbergen/Svalbard in 2020😃

    • @matthewnorway
      @matthewnorway  10 місяців тому

      That was a fantastic series to Svalbard!

  • @Aliquis.frigus
    @Aliquis.frigus 10 місяців тому +3

    Shoutout to Magne, started at 16, still going strong

  • @ritalang6964
    @ritalang6964 10 місяців тому +4

    Thank you Matthew, what an incredible beautiful views you showed us again. The Hurtigruten is one of a kind as we could see in youre video.

    • @hwplugburz
      @hwplugburz 10 місяців тому +2

      I agree, but also incredible beautiful views *Inside* the Hurtigruten ship I must say...

  • @hyinkstrings
    @hyinkstrings 10 місяців тому +4

    Once again you inspire me to visit Norway. Thanks for the tour!

  • @marcinbujok7388
    @marcinbujok7388 10 місяців тому +1

    That was so beautiful! Thank you Matthew for taking us on board. What a welcoming atmosphere on the ship! Would love to make it one day.

  • @pemarero
    @pemarero 10 місяців тому +2

    I did 2 seasons working on cruise ships on Norway (MSC Cruises). Indeed the most amazing coastline! Not to mention the Svalbard Islands. It was during the summer, so no Northern Lights, but a lot of Midnight Sun. Favourite port? Well, not really the port, but the entry from the sea to Tromso. Spectacular lights! I discovered Hurtigruten few years ago, and really dreaming to do once a full cruise up and down. Not that cheap, though 🙂

  • @richardhutton3595
    @richardhutton3595 10 місяців тому +1

    Did the round trip in February 2021, love winter in Norway

  • @svenjuchem
    @svenjuchem 8 місяців тому

    Matthew, Great Video as always.❤ Can’t wait for next season and engaging in your community. I’ve noticed that the music that you have put on top of the voice is a bit too loud from time to time. I’d recommend to check the mixing on a variety of speaker.

  • @myoldtractorshed
    @myoldtractorshed 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank you.

  • @christofferhoff6669
    @christofferhoff6669 10 місяців тому +2

    Always top quality content!

  • @Smurphy9999
    @Smurphy9999 10 місяців тому +1

    In Norway the Cities are built for people. That is so true 🇸🇯 Thank you for this wonderful video and greetings from Alta on my way to Nordkapp 🙋🏻‍♀️🗺️🏁

    • @matthewnorway
      @matthewnorway  10 місяців тому +1

      Awesome, safe travels!

    • @Smurphy9999
      @Smurphy9999 10 місяців тому

      @@matthewnorway Thank you, Matthew 🙏

  • @stepheng9607
    @stepheng9607 9 місяців тому

    A lovely video. Many thanks. I would say my favourite port is Trondheim. It has a lovely feel and the cathedral is a must see. Tromsø is lovely, although having Storgata being rebuilt when we were last there didn't help our visit. I also get the impression that it looks most magical in the winter with everything covered in snow. It was always lovely to see the Hurtigruten ships with their distinctive red and white colours.

  • @biankakoettlitz6979
    @biankakoettlitz6979 10 місяців тому +1

    That information fro the captain sucks about the historie:the founder and the 1.. ship called Richard With. The company was based in Stockmarkknes (Lofoten/ Vesterålen.You have a museum there today with one of the old ships as an exaple😀

  • @andydt82
    @andydt82 10 місяців тому +1

    I’ve never seen the appeal of a cruise, but a trip on the post boat does seem interesting. I’ve mainly visited Norway in winter but would be good to see more of the country

  • @O2Bgoona
    @O2Bgoona 10 місяців тому +1

    Well done, again! Love the channel.

  • @n.v.b.3616
    @n.v.b.3616 10 місяців тому +1

    Another premium video! Thnx

  • @adzijderlaan7070
    @adzijderlaan7070 10 місяців тому +1

    Hartelijke groeten, Nederland

  • @steveflahavin9673
    @steveflahavin9673 10 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant!

  • @nickisauer9626
    @nickisauer9626 10 місяців тому +1

    Love your vids Matthew. Amazed you don't have more followers.

    • @matthewnorway
      @matthewnorway  10 місяців тому

      i'm unsure i've never cycled them in July but in general the roads around Hjørundfjorden are quiet.

  • @Tarmaccyclocross
    @Tarmaccyclocross 10 місяців тому +1

    I’d love to see those countries after watching my favourite rider Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig in the tour of Scandinavia

  • @BMMB450
    @BMMB450 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks a lot for sharing such well made vlog about heaven❤. Stine the reception manager look like the young sister of amarican actress named Julia Stiles.

  • @Coffeepanda294
    @Coffeepanda294 10 місяців тому +1

    Okay, now I want a train with a jacuzzi.

  • @R.d.J.
    @R.d.J. 10 місяців тому

    Hurtigruten. I was surprised by the high prices and you must be lucky to book. No option for me.

    • @eirikkristine
      @eirikkristine 10 місяців тому

      Hurtigruten lost 1,3 billion kr so far this year. So I don´t think there will been cheaper tickets

    • @R.d.J.
      @R.d.J. 10 місяців тому

      @@eirikkristine oké, Hurtigruten has no business model. I booked a flight from Alta to Oslo as alternative. Very convenient and good service. Also train is a good alternative on certain trajects.

  • @petermaas4828
    @petermaas4828 10 місяців тому +1

    great video and great channel Matthew; i like the tips on gear as well. I was wondering, are you no longer riding your Grail, I was considering buying one myself and I believe i noticed you’re now using a different bike? (couldn’t quite make it out). Thanks for the great content.

    • @matthewnorway
      @matthewnorway  9 місяців тому

      Hi Peter, I have two bikes - road and gravel. This route was paved so I took my road bike. I use my Grail on many other trips. It's a great bike but it's not the best for bikepacking due to the lack of attachment options.

  • @greham
    @greham 10 місяців тому +2

    God I love this country.

  • @Bo-tz4nw
    @Bo-tz4nw 10 місяців тому

    Great pictures and.....a lot of selfies, why? Sorry.