15 Things to Know Before You Go + Where to Go in Norway

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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2024

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  • @Aliquis.frigus
    @Aliquis.frigus 8 місяців тому +50

    A little tip from a local: Flytoget (airport express train) is about twice the price of the regular commuter train, and only 2-3 minutes quicker.

    • @SwankGuide
      @SwankGuide  7 місяців тому +3

      Thanks for that helpful info! We'll pin your comment to the top so people can se it.

    • @faust82
      @faust82 5 місяців тому +3

      The commuter train is cheaper, but for comfort and convenience Flytoget is great. The Vy commuter trains can be somewhat crowded.
      Pro tip: most of the Flytoget cars have a little terminal where you can scan your boarding pass (Airline app should have it) and print luggage tags. If you've already done the rest of the check-in online or in the app, this saves you a little bit of time at the airport. No need to queue for the checkin kiosks, just go straight to bag drop 😄

    • @fredrikchristensen4002
      @fredrikchristensen4002 6 днів тому

      Flytoget is a scam as far as I'm concerned. For anyone not living in Oslo itself it's just never worth it

  • @marjoriepark1198
    @marjoriepark1198 9 місяців тому +2

    Great points! I also got some great ideas for watercolor painting! Great choice for us recliner travelers. ❄️👩🏼‍🎨👍

    • @SwankGuide
      @SwankGuide  9 місяців тому

      Thanks so much! 😊

  • @denniscumiskey5179
    @denniscumiskey5179 5 місяців тому +3

    Wow, what a video! Norway is now on my bucket list. Thank you.

    • @SwankGuide
      @SwankGuide  5 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @apurborahman2733
    @apurborahman2733 5 місяців тому +7

    I am a Bangladeshi🇧🇩 citizen Apoorba Rahman, one of the biggest wishes in life is to hope and live in Norway. I want to live a life of happiness, peace and harmony. I want to sow that seed there. I don't know when it will happen but I really want it. Norway is the country of dreams

    • @SwankGuide
      @SwankGuide  5 місяців тому +2

      It's such a beautiful country!

    • @ganymeade5151
      @ganymeade5151 5 місяців тому +1

      Norway is a peaceful place with many well educated people and low crime. Norway is beautiful and very clean. People care about the environment there. You would like it.

    • @statuhz_1328
      @statuhz_1328 4 місяці тому

      Don't have kids there the government will take them especially if your Indian.

    • @EirikskarbNedregard
      @EirikskarbNedregard 3 місяці тому

      Welcome :) are plenty of Bangladeshi immigrants/visitors in Norway, so you have lots of support/help if u come :)

    • @Jesmess792
      @Jesmess792 5 днів тому

      Don’t you dare

  • @Warekiwi
    @Warekiwi 4 місяці тому +3

    I've just returned from a fantastic 5000mile trip to the very top of Norway (starting near London U,K) I disagree with your comments about electric cars as did this in my own Tesla and had absolutely no problems at all! There was even a Tesla charger just 30km from Nord Kap! Even though i was born in NZ , Norway is my favourite country for road tripping .

    • @SwankGuide
      @SwankGuide  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for sharing! Glad it went better for you

  • @老實樹-v8m
    @老實樹-v8m Місяць тому +1

    The great tunnel architecher is at Taiwan....highly recommend~~

  • @eckpolmick5080
    @eckpolmick5080 3 місяці тому

    As a rule, you can not reserve space on regular car ferries, these are just part of the road (you dont reserve a place on the road, you drive and wait in turn of necessary).

  • @geiryvindeskeland7208
    @geiryvindeskeland7208 6 місяців тому +6

    18:12 «In term of dressing Norwegians are stylish and well dressed…» Nooo! - why did you say that!? Now I have to buy a lot of clotches so that the tourists are not disappointed when they see me.

    • @SwankGuide
      @SwankGuide  6 місяців тому

      Oppps... well it's all relative.... compared to where I come from, you giys are pretty stylish.... but don't put too much pressure on yourself. Thanks for watching.

  • @mariojsworld
    @mariojsworld 8 місяців тому +1

    Nice travel video about Norway.

  • @Denisynnvjkfv
    @Denisynnvjkfv 4 місяці тому +1

    After quit smoking ,when you know the real city's smell,you ll crave for Norway twice❤

    • @SwankGuide
      @SwankGuide  4 місяці тому

      that's a unique comment

  • @andyvaldez212
    @andyvaldez212 5 місяців тому +2

    what are the rules for drones??? Also, is 6k enough for a 10 day trip or would you suggest more ?

    • @SwankGuide
      @SwankGuide  5 місяців тому +3

      Well... I should say I researched it thoroughly... but didn't. I had 0 issues but... it's such a spresely populated country that unless you are being obnoxious likely no one will care. 6k... assume you mean money... yes assming USD or Euros that should be more than enough unless you are super fancy. have a great time

  • @gogadanature
    @gogadanature 5 місяців тому +1

    Stunning

  • @EmilyCarter-if8lo
    @EmilyCarter-if8lo 5 місяців тому +2

    Norway is top

  • @cedriclloyd5571
    @cedriclloyd5571 2 дні тому

    Did you see local rental companies within the towns and villages? Or are they only at the airports?

    • @SwankGuide
      @SwankGuide  День тому +1

      I only saw them at the airport... I'd imagine that Oslo, Bergen etc larger cities might have downtown locations but I'm not sure

  • @mikeroconsole
    @mikeroconsole 13 днів тому

    Can 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.

    • @SwankGuide
      @SwankGuide  12 днів тому

      I'd love to but wont be headed back to Norway for a while

    • @mikeroconsole
      @mikeroconsole 12 днів тому

      @ ah dang it. Here’s hoping at some point though.

  • @izecsonizecson7887
    @izecsonizecson7887 5 місяців тому +1

    Hi is November a good month to visit Norway in terms of weather? Mainly planning on seeing the northern lights hopefully. Thanks

    • @yakisha05
      @yakisha05 5 місяців тому +2

      I would g o to Tromsø or perhaps Alta (Finnmark) in December, live in a hotel in the city and visit resorts in the region. Christmas vibes and good conditions for Northern Light.

    • @SwankGuide
      @SwankGuide  5 місяців тому

      Hi there... guess it depends on how cold you like it.... and rain... I was there from mid September to mid October, I think a great time togo b/c you still get sunny days and by late September N lights are quite possible. Remember key to seeing N lights is no/minimal cloud cover, dark skys (i.e. June wont work), and solar activity... all those things have to line up. Good luck. I have a video in my Iceland series about chacing the N lights

    • @faust82
      @faust82 5 місяців тому

      In southern Norway, November is likely the most miserable month. Cold, dark and wet, but without the Christmas vibe or the upcoming spring to look forward to.
      As for northern lights, sources differ. Some say November through January if you're going up north, others say late september/october and march/early april is statistically the highest activity periods.

  • @Mixedbeats18
    @Mixedbeats18 2 місяці тому

    thanks for the tips of clothes

  • @heyawesome7627
    @heyawesome7627 3 місяці тому

    Hihi! It’s our first time in Norway and planning to visit in Nov. Is it easy to navigate via local tours and public transport? Would like to visit Oslo, tromso, lofoten islands and Bergen. Not comfortable driving during winter season. Any tips? May I ask what’s the average taxi price like in Norway? 😊 thanks for sharing all these helpful tips!

    • @SwankGuide
      @SwankGuide  3 місяці тому +1

      besides what I have in the vidoe... and I think I cover this... Uber's are genrallly much cheaper than taxi. You can get an estimate on the Yber app for a location so you might try that. Have fun.

  • @mandurilravenous5324
    @mandurilravenous5324 7 місяців тому +1

    great video

  • @eivindsoltvedt
    @eivindsoltvedt 3 місяці тому +2

    As a Norwegian I do have a comment on your tunnel olympics comment: Switzerland and Japan might compete for the gold. I would say Norway might be amongst top 10, but probably not medal worthy. Seen a couple of your videos: Great job. :)

    • @SwankGuide
      @SwankGuide  3 місяці тому

      Thanks.... I need to get to Switzerland then

  • @mithunsmartzzmithunmaitriy2884
    @mithunsmartzzmithunmaitriy2884 12 днів тому

    Are norwegians scandinavians friendly and welcoming to foreigners?

    • @SwankGuide
      @SwankGuide  12 днів тому

      In my experience they were super friendly and helpful

  • @eckpolmick5080
    @eckpolmick5080 3 місяці тому +1

    "People only ferry" = boat. An important tip not mentioned, when Norwegians say "ferry" that means "car ferry". Never ask a Norwegian about "ferry" when you mean "passenger boat".

  • @mashy712
    @mashy712 5 днів тому

    5:06 It’s also mostly A320

    • @SwankGuide
      @SwankGuide  День тому

      I looked it up... SAS mostly A320 and Norweigian 100% 737s... I'm a plane nerd too

  • @eckpolmick5080
    @eckpolmick5080 3 місяці тому

    5:37 is not in Norway. In Norway the median line is yellow.

  • @paulaandreaortiz8491
    @paulaandreaortiz8491 4 місяці тому

    Which company did you use for car rental?

  • @jannroche
    @jannroche 5 місяців тому

    Are drones allowed

    • @SwankGuide
      @SwankGuide  4 місяці тому

      I'm not sure.... my personal experience is no one hassled me, but probaly worth checking the regulations.

    • @lemps999
      @lemps999 4 місяці тому +1

      I have seen from other videos that you need a permit to fly it in most places. People have had trouble. But it might be different in different parts of the country, so its best to look it up if you are planning to fly one.

  • @eckpolmick5080
    @eckpolmick5080 3 місяці тому +1

    Norwegians are stylish and well-dressed, hmmm, not sure if that is precise. Compared to average americans perhaps. but not compared the French and Italians. Norwegians are generally informal.

  • @adamispahany3698
    @adamispahany3698 6 місяців тому

    Will I be able to see the northern lights if I go in August?

    • @SwankGuide
      @SwankGuide  6 місяців тому +1

      I'm not an expect ... but I'd say probably not... if you see my video Manshausen resort... I was there mid September and I was suprised how excited the staff was to see the N lights that night.. and they said that was the 1st they'd seen them that season.

    • @adamispahany3698
      @adamispahany3698 6 місяців тому

      @@SwankGuide appreciate it

    • @SwankGuide
      @SwankGuide  6 місяців тому

      @@adamispahany3698 No problem!

    • @yakisha05
      @yakisha05 5 місяців тому

      @@SwankGuide I agree with you. I would not count on watching the Northern Lights during the summer season. December- February are the best months.

    • @sjokomelk
      @sjokomelk 4 місяці тому

      No. Your best option is November thru February for that. You can only see them in the pitch black darkness.

  • @dolmeeofficial
    @dolmeeofficial 13 днів тому

    Slovenia vs Norway I choose Norway.

  • @EdwardAbiAad
    @EdwardAbiAad 4 місяці тому

    Electric cars

  • @nemoemanon6679
    @nemoemanon6679 5 місяців тому +1

    The fry vocal was annoying.

    • @lotta4246
      @lotta4246 5 місяців тому +4

      But it is also a creative and well produced video. And you cannot be nice and say something mean about his voice? Go outside bro

    • @SwankGuide
      @SwankGuide  5 місяців тому +3

      @lotta4246.... that is so sweet... it's kinda wild how rude some people can be in the comments section... so I super appreciate you standing on the side of civil discourse. Thank you!

    • @ganymeade5151
      @ganymeade5151 5 місяців тому +1

      Many people find vocal fry annoying and fake. It sounds privileged. Many rich people do not like or use vocal fry. Many do. However, it always sounds pretentious and show off.