Instead of doing a "fjord cruise" in Oslo, you could just take the normal ferries out to the islands in the inner Oslo fjord. They are public transport and are covered by a normal public transport ticket. Getting a daily ticket is only like 12€ and covers all the islands. This is useful advice for the admittedly prettier fjords in the west too, such as Lysefjord or Geiranger. Instead of an expensive cruise, just do the public transport boat and get the same sights for a fraction of the cost!
@@tharindunaphtali In Oslo it's just over the counter or using an app (the transport company that operates all the public transport in the city is called Ruter, their logo is a hashtag), the rest of the country I don't know.
I think this applies to every single part of the world actually. Once it is called cruise, or is in other ways affiliated with tourism, prices seem to rise sky high.
Hello Natasha, I discovered your channel today, thank you so much for taking us to so many places, I identify a lot with the Viking culture, it feels like I'm from there, even though I turned 49 this year, music transports me around the world, I've lived in Eurola for 4 years, I live in Porto Portugual, but soon I will make today's plans come true and go to Norway or Sweden, they are the countries that I am literally crazy to be and live. Thanks again for the opportunity to be there for your eyes. 
Tudo bem!? That's super exciting to hear that you want to make Norway or Sweden happen! It'll be an amazing adventure I'm sure of it, let me know how it goes 😁 I hope you can connect with the viking culture as well :)
@@NatashaBergen hello Natasha! thanks for your reply, it was a surprise for me... I'm a musician, drum teacher since 1999 I hope I can practice my profession there soon!! And of course, when I go, I make a point of telling you how it was... this year maybe more towards Desembro I'm thinking of going to Norway to see up close what the land is like until then, a hug for you
Time, huh? It's a commodity that we take for granted until we have so little of it left. It's a joy to have and an even bigger one to give away to those who need it. Time slips, time slows, and time vanishes in the blink of an eye. Which is why it's so refreshing to watch those who acknowledge what time is and who relish every moment. This is why I follow you.
So absolutely profound Rick wow thanks for sharing! It is a commodity and I would argue one of the most valuable eh? I like how you put it that it’s even bigger to give to those who need it- SO true! It’s so precious. For me at least that’s how I show my love and care - giving my time 🙌 I’m guessing you might be the same?
“Time is a flat circle. Everything we've ever done or will do, we're gonna do over and over and over and over again … for- ever.” This is Nietzsche's doctrine of eternal recurrence, as depicted in The Gay Science and Thus Spoke Zarathustra.
Oslo is a great place to live. 12:28 I can see by your selfie footage that you hit the hotspot of "shenanigans". This is well known by anyone who lives here.
The place you were at in the end is Storgata/Brugata. It’s one of the biggest open drug scenes in Europe. Originalt these activities took place by the Central Station. I worked in a restaurant in that street for a year and it’s a really bad and sketchy place to walk around at
Awesomeee, Oslo through your lens looks great. With a notch of great Tasha humor on top ❤ And to answer the existential questions, did you see that one "Do We live in a simulation?" 🤣🤣
OMG 😳 the whole virtual stimulation theory had me in loops the first time I heard it! I felt like it made so much sense and at the same none at all 🤯😂 such a good one!!
Nice! Really nice video! You tackled some really heavy subjects in this video, Natasha. Everything from time and life to coffee. 😎 I enjoyed watching this! You always delivers fantastic videos! Off to the next one! Bergen in bergen! 😄😄😅😅 Be safe though Björn
Thanks for visiting our capital. I currently live there and loving it 😊 For nature I would travel to the west coast or the north personally. Oh, and "nystekt" means freshly baked/prepared. But very related to "bakst" (which means pastry) 😋
Hi Thanks for sharing I also visited Oslo with a bargain return flight from the UK for just £5.80. Stayed at the Ankor for £90 for two nights, looks like where you stayed too. I want to go again
My actual experience with Norge, is an over the day visit to Narvik when I was a teenager on a school ski-trip. That and reading most of Jo Nesbø's books. In Narvik I had one of the best _landgångs_ I've ever had. This was back in the "dark ages", which somehow in contrast, seems quite bright these days. My westernly neighbour has been on my "to visit again list" ever since, especially the idea of spending some time on the Hurtigruten. Stupid me have not crafted the opportunity to go though. But I imagine wonderful vistas, good people, and excellent sea food to try. (sans the sea urchin... well maybe) (... I think that will buy a lotto ticket tomorrow...) _Landgång_ is a long sandwich. Imagine a short, or long, baguette; filled with niceties. Seems to be a Nordic thing from the early 1900's. The word _landgång_ is the same as for the _gangway_ used to embark and disembark ships (a long plank). (I've had no experience of the certain world wide sandwich chain which sells them, but I can with a noncommittal shrug, accept their "foot long" as a handwavy reference.)
And lastly Oslo isn’t exactly the place you go to experience nature, unless the beach and swimming. Tho Oslo is surrounded by forests, but it’s the culture events we have, the shopping and food scene yes. But depends in your needs and expectations. Norway is so much more than the stereotypical fjords that are only found along the western coast going north. We have beaches, farmland/fields, hills, forests, mountains, and arctic tundra. Even rainforest. Sure, the fjords are beautiful, but Norway is more than that.
Just stumbled upon your channel and really enjoying your videos! Love your positive attitude! :D I'm really wondering where you're from? Can't figure out where your accent is from! Greetings from the Netherlands edit: nvm, just watched your first video. Ontario Canada apparently!
We are not the “most happy per say”, but rather content with life amidst all our personal struggles… and it’s because of the freedom of living in a well functioning democratic country that takes care of its people, little corruption, and crime, trust between the population and the government, free education and universal healthcare, the list goes on and on. Dunno why we like coffee so much. I prefer tea. And we also love taco (texmec), as we have Taco Friday.
My fathers favorite verse which he repeats to me regularly (in spanish) - i ask time for time and time gives me time but time also tells me he will betray me. Author: Lope de Vega
12:38 Ironically, she may have been warning you of the criminal stuff going on. Based on the signs and stuff in the shot I would guess you were close to the area of Oslo called Grønland, where the cops really struggle to fight the increase in gangs, criminal behavior and drug sales. On the other hand, we do have a "right" side to walk on depending on the street. If you're walking on a sidewalk or pedestrian path, you keep to the right as you would while driving. If, on the other hand, you were walking in the actual street where no sidewalks are available, pedestrians keep to the left and cyclists on the right. This to make sure both pedestrian and driver see each other clearly when meeting, and to minimize the time a car would spend to pass you crossing into the opposing lane.
By the looks of the video, she might have passed the spot where alot of homeless and drug addicts hang ("Kiwi Storgata" if you Google). They are not the type who just attack/rob somebody, but I could get pretty awkward since their mental state is out there. It is like 50m behind her when we see "Gunerius", so she might've been on the way there. I don't think she'd be in any danger, but you should not go there unless you just rush past. And ofc a camera could be intereseting for criminals, but they are allowed to be there by the Police, so if any shenanigans occur, they just make it worse for themselves. Dont park your bike there, tho.
@@NatashaBergen my favourite too ❤. Brygg and Mad Goat are great taprooms with excellent sours and gose's. Let me know where you're going next, I got taproom recommendations for all over Europe 😅👌
And what shenanigans? We are not uptight, and very laid back people. We’re also not conservative nor very religious. Many are Atheists here. We also curse, swear on national TV, and have a very relaxed relationship when it comes to nudity and sex… we are also famous for being honest snd direct, and we don’t embellish the truth or walk around the bush.
You mention that you like to immerse yourself in local culture, and you didn't go to the viking museum at Bygdøy while in Oslo, the national museum and the Munch museum, oh well ❤👍 Just saying 😉🙂....
You must have bought a bottle at some tourist trap, somewhere only the most ignorant of tourists buy stuff or it must have been an extremely rare kind of beer. A bottle of beer does not cost 17 euros in Norway. And even if it was offered, why would you buy a 17 euro bottle of beer in the first place? I am Norwegian, I could not buy a 17 euro bottle of beer even if my life depended on it.
Im a native Norwegian born in Oslo. I will soon move to Spain and never ever go back. Insanely expensive, boring, shitty weather and horrible food. Cant believe how there is one single tourist wasting money in Oslo when there is a whole world out there offering much more than boring Oslo..
@@anagonyaowusu3119 Cause they are nice, european traditional capitals with a large population and history, while Oslo is small and consist mostly of modern and boring buildings. Also it has the worst weather of all of them. Oslo has no historical standing in scandinavia as anything but a small province city and only had maybe an 8th of the population of stockholm and copenhagen through out most of its history. It has cought up slightly the last 100 years, but it is still significan smaller than the other scandinavian capitals.
@@TroenderTass Becuase the only representation of European through your eyes is an archaic warped view of architectural aesthetics? Wow! wow wow wow…you realize modern architecture especially in Scandinavia is highly indicative of local views and culture right? Just say your bleeding your reactionary tendencies into personal aesthetics of what you believe represents “Europeaness” and call it a day, huh?
You went to the Oslo Street Food at Vippa, but they have more variations or foods to choose from had you gone to the other 3 locations, one near Akerbrygge, one close to the Opera, and the main location down town by Sentrum Scene. And apparently we Norwegians are at the top when it comes to drinking the most coffee in the world. Also I hate going to public toilets, not just in Norway, in general as people are pigs. I only go if I really have to. And I thought ours was bad, I recently came back from my 1st time in Edinburgh Scotland, and their public toilets was so bad it made the ones we have in Norway, luxury. The public road side toilets are the worst. Never use those. Better off in nature or go to the gas station. And I live in Oslo, and never been to Akershus Festning😝🫣😅 Burgers isn’t traditional, but fish is. I hate fish. We have fish balls, fish cake, fish pudding, fish sticks, fish gratin, and fish soup. I prefer reindeer, whale, moose, lamb, chicken, pork etc. Traditional foods are basically related to Norway being a farming and fishing nation rich in natural resources. A lot of stews, casseroles, soups, roasts etc. Especially with venison (reindeer and moose), lamb, pork and fish. As well as birds… and lets not forget the good old potatoes, cabbage, onion, parsnip and carrots.
Great video! I enjoyed watching!
Instead of doing a "fjord cruise" in Oslo, you could just take the normal ferries out to the islands in the inner Oslo fjord. They are public transport and are covered by a normal public transport ticket. Getting a daily ticket is only like 12€ and covers all the islands. This is useful advice for the admittedly prettier fjords in the west too, such as Lysefjord or Geiranger. Instead of an expensive cruise, just do the public transport boat and get the same sights for a fraction of the cost!
Woah I think you’re psychic! This is what I did in Bergen 🤭 great minds think alike! Thanks for sharing 😁
Can they be booked online in advance ? Or over the counter. Thanks
@@tharindunaphtali In Oslo it's just over the counter or using an app (the transport company that operates all the public transport in the city is called Ruter, their logo is a hashtag), the rest of the country I don't know.
I think this applies to every single part of the world actually. Once it is called cruise, or is in other ways affiliated with tourism, prices seem to rise sky high.
Certainly would not work in Geiranger. Super expensive, but one hour trip though..
Hi Natasha Great Vlog Hun love you keep it up cant wait for next one 😊😊😊
Hello Natasha, I discovered your channel today, thank you so much for taking us to so many places, I identify a lot with the Viking culture, it feels like I'm from there, even though I turned 49 this year, music transports me around the world, I've lived in Eurola for 4 years, I live in Porto Portugual, but soon I will make today's plans come true and go to Norway or Sweden, they are the countries that I am literally crazy to be and live.
Thanks again for the opportunity to be there for your eyes.

Tudo bem!? That's super exciting to hear that you want to make Norway or Sweden happen! It'll be an amazing adventure I'm sure of it, let me know how it goes 😁 I hope you can connect with the viking culture as well :)
@@NatashaBergen hello Natasha! thanks for your reply, it was a surprise for me... I'm a musician, drum teacher since 1999 I hope I can practice my profession there soon!! And of course, when I go, I make a point of telling you how it was... this year maybe more towards Desembro I'm thinking of going to Norway to see up close what the land is like until then, a hug for you
Time, huh? It's a commodity that we take for granted until we have so little of it left. It's a joy to have and an even bigger one to give away to those who need it. Time slips, time slows, and time vanishes in the blink of an eye. Which is why it's so refreshing to watch those who acknowledge what time is and who relish every moment. This is why I follow you.
PS: The oven thing was weird. I've never seen anything in a hostel other than a bed, a box, and a small, almost unusable bathroom. LOL!
So absolutely profound Rick wow thanks for sharing! It is a commodity and I would argue one of the most valuable eh? I like how you put it that it’s even bigger to give to those who need it- SO true! It’s so precious. For me at least that’s how I show my love and care - giving my time 🙌 I’m guessing you might be the same?
@@rickhiggins 😂😂😂 glad it wasn’t just me
@@NatashaBergen "I’m guessing you might be the same?" ... I might have done one or two hours of disaster volunteerism here and there. 🙂
“Time is a flat circle. Everything we've ever done or will do, we're gonna do over and over and over and over again … for- ever.” This is Nietzsche's doctrine of eternal recurrence, as depicted in The Gay Science and Thus Spoke Zarathustra.
Oslo is a great place to live. 12:28 I can see by your selfie footage that you hit the hotspot of "shenanigans". This is well known by anyone who lives here.
Oh yes shenanigans galore! Yes I think I agree with you on living there, you've all convinced me since I made this vlog :) The area offers so much!
The place you were at in the end is Storgata/Brugata. It’s one of the biggest open drug scenes in Europe. Originalt these activities took place by the Central Station. I worked in a restaurant in that street for a year and it’s a really bad and sketchy place to walk around at
Haha yup you defo need to have your wits about yah 🤪
Wonderful upload 💕
Thanks Natia 💚 hope you’re having a lovely week 🤗
6:06 i think you're saying "nystekt" ... basicly means "newly cooked".
Its used for things that are just made
Wow, your energy and your skills presenting your journeys to us has left me speechless. Thank you, Natasha!
That’s so kind of you 🥹 thank you for letting me know, I’m happy you enjoyed 💚 mission accomplished 💪🤩
what a simp
Awesomeee, Oslo through your lens looks great. With a notch of great Tasha humor on top ❤
And to answer the existential questions, did you see that one "Do We live in a simulation?" 🤣🤣
OMG 😳 the whole virtual stimulation theory had me in loops the first time I heard it! I felt like it made so much sense and at the same none at all 🤯😂 such a good one!!
Hehe and thanks 😊 I felt like myself again
Nice! Really nice video!
You tackled some really heavy subjects in this video, Natasha.
Everything from time and life to coffee. 😎
I enjoyed watching this! You always delivers fantastic videos!
Off to the next one! Bergen in bergen! 😄😄😅😅
Be safe though
Björn
Hehehe glad you enjoyed Björn 💚 ohhh yes here we go I hope you’re ready for all the Bergen jokes 😂
Take care 💚
@@NatashaBergen Bring it on!
you could have checked out Holmenkollen and Nordmarka. Every big city in Norway has its oun nature/hike area in ior very nearby the city.
Stellar! I’ll keep in mind for next time 😄 Thanks so much! 🙌
Thanks for visiting our capital. I currently live there and loving it 😊 For nature I would travel to the west coast or the north personally. Oh, and "nystekt" means freshly baked/prepared. But very related to "bakst" (which means pastry) 😋
Oooo thank you for the suggestions 😄 I appreciate it 🙌 for next time
Ny stekt means fresly baked
bakevarer is paistry.
Hi Thanks for sharing I also visited Oslo with a bargain return flight from the UK for just £5.80. Stayed at the Ankor for £90 for two nights, looks like where you stayed too. I want to go again
Sick! That’s a solid bargain for sure!! What was the highlight?!
@@NatashaBergen sitting in a cafe with a coffee just quietly watching people meander by lol
Should have done so much more I know… next time will be better planned. Take care Natasha
That’s awesome! I love doing that too! It gives you a reason to go back 😉
My actual experience with Norge, is an over the day visit to Narvik when I was a teenager on a school ski-trip. That and reading most of Jo Nesbø's books.
In Narvik I had one of the best _landgångs_ I've ever had. This was back in the "dark ages", which somehow in contrast, seems quite bright these days.
My westernly neighbour has been on my "to visit again list" ever since, especially the idea of spending some time on the Hurtigruten. Stupid me have not
crafted the opportunity to go though. But I imagine wonderful vistas, good people, and excellent sea food to try. (sans the sea urchin... well maybe)
(... I think that will buy a lotto ticket tomorrow...)
_Landgång_ is a long sandwich. Imagine a short, or long, baguette; filled with niceties. Seems to be a Nordic thing from the early 1900's.
The word _landgång_ is the same as for the _gangway_ used to embark and disembark ships (a long plank).
(I've had no experience of the certain world wide sandwich chain which sells them, but I can with a noncommittal shrug, accept their "foot long" as a handwavy reference.)
Hi Natasha! Lovely video
So happy to hear! Thank you 🤩 I was there at the end of May but next time I would go in June or September - if that helps! 😁
And lastly Oslo isn’t exactly the place you go to experience nature, unless the beach and swimming. Tho Oslo is surrounded by forests, but it’s the culture events we have, the shopping and food scene yes. But depends in your needs and expectations. Norway is so much more than the stereotypical fjords that are only found along the western coast going north. We have beaches, farmland/fields, hills, forests, mountains, and arctic tundra. Even rainforest. Sure, the fjords are beautiful, but Norway is more than that.
Just stumbled upon your channel and really enjoying your videos! Love your positive attitude! :D
I'm really wondering where you're from? Can't figure out where your accent is from!
Greetings from the Netherlands
edit: nvm, just watched your first video. Ontario Canada apparently!
Awesome!! So happy to hear 🤩 Thanks for being here!
"Nystekt" means Freshly baked :)
How was my pronunciation 😂🥴 and thank you for letting me know 💚
We are not the “most happy per say”, but rather content with life amidst all our personal struggles… and it’s because of the freedom of living in a well functioning democratic country that takes care of its people, little corruption, and crime, trust between the population and the government, free education and universal healthcare, the list goes on and on. Dunno why we like coffee so much. I prefer tea. And we also love taco (texmec), as we have Taco Friday.
My fathers favorite verse which he repeats to me regularly (in spanish) - i ask time for time and time gives me time but time also tells me he will betray me. Author: Lope de Vega
Ohhhh so deep! Woah 🤯
NICE....
Time is being present🤔
What is the time…😮
12:38 Ironically, she may have been warning you of the criminal stuff going on. Based on the signs and stuff in the shot I would guess you were close to the area of Oslo called Grønland, where the cops really struggle to fight the increase in gangs, criminal behavior and drug sales.
On the other hand, we do have a "right" side to walk on depending on the street. If you're walking on a sidewalk or pedestrian path, you keep to the right as you would while driving. If, on the other hand, you were walking in the actual street where no sidewalks are available, pedestrians keep to the left and cyclists on the right. This to make sure both pedestrian and driver see each other clearly when meeting, and to minimize the time a car would spend to pass you crossing into the opposing lane.
By the looks of the video, she might have passed the spot where alot of homeless and drug addicts hang ("Kiwi Storgata" if you Google). They are not the type who just attack/rob somebody, but I could get pretty awkward since their mental state is out there. It is like 50m behind her when we see "Gunerius", so she might've been on the way there. I don't think she'd be in any danger, but you should not go there unless you just rush past. And ofc a camera could be intereseting for criminals, but they are allowed to be there by the Police, so if any shenanigans occur, they just make it worse for themselves. Dont park your bike there, tho.
I probably just meant: "What time is it?" :D
Nice! :)
I am from oslo
Ooo, you like Sour beer? If youre still in Norway i have some recomendations for you :D
Love it!! One of my favourite kinds 🤤 I’m not there anymore but if you want to share for next time that’s cool 😎
@@NatashaBergen my favourite too ❤. Brygg and Mad Goat are great taprooms with excellent sours and gose's. Let me know where you're going next, I got taproom recommendations for all over Europe 😅👌
@@NatashaBergen maybe time your next visit to the last Friday of the month and book yourself a "åpent bryggeri" at 7fjell brewery in Bergen.
And what shenanigans? We are not uptight, and very laid back people. We’re also not conservative nor very religious. Many are Atheists here. We also curse, swear on national TV, and have a very relaxed relationship when it comes to nudity and sex… we are also famous for being honest snd direct, and we don’t embellish the truth or walk around the bush.
76% of our population is still Christian since last Norwegian study in 2023! Maybe you mean non-religious people
Let me know what youtube channel that is, I wanna know how time is defined!
Are you irish?
You mention that you like to immerse yourself in local culture, and you didn't go to the viking museum at Bygdøy while in Oslo, the national museum and the Munch museum, oh well ❤👍
Just saying 😉🙂....
Ooooo for next time 😉
Just buy beer in a store for 20 euro for 6x
That was actually quite cheap Norwegian beer... I remember drinking a bottle with the price of 17€!
Yiiiikes that’s so crazy! I could not imagine 😅
You must have bought a bottle at some tourist trap, somewhere only the most ignorant of tourists buy stuff or it must have been an extremely rare kind of beer. A bottle of beer does not cost 17 euros in Norway. And even if it was offered, why would you buy a 17 euro bottle of beer in the first place? I am Norwegian, I could not buy a 17 euro bottle of beer even if my life depended on it.
Us locals know where we find cheaper prices. Many pubs have happy hours lasting to around 8-9 p.m.
An Asslo in Oslo
The Alfabet is abcdeéfghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzæøå
Wooooah 🤯
I live in Oslo. Its freaking boring.hahahaha
Sorry, not a penny left....
Im a native Norwegian born in Oslo. I will soon move to Spain and never ever go back. Insanely expensive, boring, shitty weather and horrible food. Cant believe how there is one single tourist wasting money in Oslo when there is a whole world out there offering much more than boring Oslo..
More filming and less talking into the camera would have been nice.....
Not what this channel is for 😄 thanks for the feedback though 😁
@@NatashaBergen you are so welcome
If you're going to scandinavia, just skip Oslo. It sucks. Go to the nice capitals instead, copenhagen or stockholm. even Helsinki.
Lol, why?
@@anagonyaowusu3119 Cause they are nice, european traditional capitals with a large population and history, while Oslo is small and consist mostly of modern and boring buildings. Also it has the worst weather of all of them. Oslo has no historical standing in scandinavia as anything but a small province city and only had maybe an 8th of the population of stockholm and copenhagen through out most of its history. It has cought up slightly the last 100 years, but it is still significan smaller than the other scandinavian capitals.
@@TroenderTass Becuase the only representation of European through your eyes is an archaic warped view of architectural aesthetics? Wow! wow wow wow…you realize modern architecture especially in Scandinavia is highly indicative of local views and culture right? Just say your bleeding your reactionary tendencies into personal aesthetics of what you believe represents “Europeaness” and call it a day, huh?
@@anagonyaowusu3119 Bottom line is - Oslo has shitty weather, it is small and it has very little historical value. Aesthetic is it's least problem
@@TroenderTass What!? Oslo’s Weather is fine, it receives more Sunny days than San Francisco also…no historical value…-3- what?
You went to the Oslo Street Food at Vippa, but they have more variations or foods to choose from had you gone to the other 3 locations, one near Akerbrygge, one close to the Opera, and the main location down town by Sentrum Scene. And apparently we Norwegians are at the top when it comes to drinking the most coffee in the world. Also I hate going to public toilets, not just in Norway, in general as people are pigs. I only go if I really have to. And I thought ours was bad, I recently came back from my 1st time in Edinburgh Scotland, and their public toilets was so bad it made the ones we have in Norway, luxury. The public road side toilets are the worst. Never use those. Better off in nature or go to the gas station. And I live in Oslo, and never been to Akershus Festning😝🫣😅 Burgers isn’t traditional, but fish is. I hate fish. We have fish balls, fish cake, fish pudding, fish sticks, fish gratin, and fish soup. I prefer reindeer, whale, moose, lamb, chicken, pork etc. Traditional foods are basically related to Norway being a farming and fishing nation rich in natural resources. A lot of stews, casseroles, soups, roasts etc. Especially with venison (reindeer and moose), lamb, pork and fish. As well as birds… and lets not forget the good old potatoes, cabbage, onion, parsnip and carrots.