I´ve been in Grense Jakobselv 20 years ago, I traveled alone by car from the south of Spain to the Nordkapp and I remember northern Norway as a magical place. Thanks for showing us!
It would also be very interesting to know if there's any old runic, futhark and burial mound sites in the very north parts here of Norway? Most of the ones people talk about are burial mounds down by Sweden, and especially south coast. I don't even hear of anything from runic or futhark script sites in Norway...
il nord Norvegia è un posto magico , anche a me ha colpito molto Grense Jakobselv e mi ha lasciato dentro una grande nostalgia , soprattutto pensando a come potesse essere la vita li quando ci vivevano tutto l' anno , l' ho trovato di una pace assoluta . Beato te che lo hai visto 20 anni fa che era sicuramente un posto molto meno turistico di oggi . Un caro saluto dall' Italia.
This is one of the most interesting 14 minute videos you've ever produced. Thank you. I, too, was surprised at how open/peaceful the border appeared. I also believe this is the only video you've produced where you don't set up a canister stove & fix a cup of coffee. Warm Regards from bone dry Reno, Nevada.
An enjoyable film as usual, so thankyou for that. I am hoping to spend up to three months in the far north of Norway next summer, and want to go to where you were in your film. I agree with you about borders generally, but I won't be crossing any without permission-especially that one!
I very much agree with your remarks on human borders. The land looks almost identical to that of north and north west Scotland, my homeland. I should very much like to explore northern Norway some day. Thanks for the video.
Poignant what you said at the end about defining enemies and friends by which side of a tiny stream they live on. Really stark to hear that said and see you standing next to that tiny creek. And to think you could be imprisoned or worse just for walking over there. We are a crazy species.
As always Norwegian Xplorer, another superb video, from start to finish! I just cannot get enough of your fine content, which makes my viewing experience so much fun! I always say, that your cinematography is A1 & I also love the music in your videos, not to mention, the scenic beauty & the serene/tranquil atmosphere. Tusen takk for sharing & as always, i wish you all the very best.
An interesting departure from your usual remote hikes, NX! Really liked this, as I do all your posts. One of my favorite YT channels of all time. Great content, production and presentation! Cheers.
Reminds me for my motorbike journey 2013, 8500km in 5 Weeks through finland, sweden and finaly the beautiful norway. My personal favourite POI was Grense Jacobselv. I was surprised that there were so many people camping in their caravans. Awsome place anyway. One time I wanna go there again. (sry for my poor english, greetings from northern germany)
Quite interesting. Just as I wondered about the borders, you spoke of speaking with the Norwegian Guards. Chilling to think of headlights on you. Beautiful scenery. Thought provoking in a good way.
Was in this exact spot 4 years ago. Some in our little tour group went swimming in the Barents Sea (others at home were worried that we were encountering polar bears!). This was August 2018. Such an interesting part of the world with so many borders converging. Also interesting that wildlife and indigenous people don't care about borders and the borders don't care about them. I took pictures of the street signs in Kirkenes - in Norwegian, Finnish and Russian. Loved the museum in Kirkenes - so much history about WWII. Takk for the memories!
You really know how to find the right spots and adventures ;) Even if this was a different type of action without hiking and tent camping, I really enjoyed the idea and experience of just checking out the northern border of the country. Have a wonderful Christmas time and a good slide into 2023
Cool! I guess by the light and when you went to sleep it was during the summer when the sun doesn't set. Alaska is like that also. Thanks for your interesting video! Merry Holidays!
Well said. Very cool to be so close. I felt that way at Campo on the southern terminus of the PCT. While the wall between our two countries is a behemoth, if you look between the slats, you see the same beautiful desert landscape. Pretty amazing!
That was really interesting. How cool to be so close to Russia. As a young giurl, it was always on my bucket list to go to Russia someday, and to even learn the language. Such a fascinating culture. I agree so much with your thoughts about how we humans set borders between us, and we distinguish and separate ourselves by something other than our humanity. It is a very sad thing. I am encouraged by the accounts of astronauts who, when seeing our fragile earth from space, realize how united we truly are. Racing through space on a tiny speck in the universe. We are in fact, bound by our humanity, not separated by it. Beautifully video, Jarl. As always. (and some of my most favorite Melantopia compositions) ❤☺ Have an amazing Christmas! 🎄
Thank you for having our language and country on your bucket list! It is a great honour and truly humbling to know that ppl of other cultures are willing to explore your culture, nature, cities, ways of life etc. Russian language though might be almost an insurmountable challenge for the English speaking native but I know many Americans and Brits who tamed and harnessed that quite well so it is doable, or better yet don't worry about language at all who cares just come to enjoy some scenery and whatever fits your tastes. ;D Good luck.
Another superb video Norseman! Thank you. Had me thinking how it would have been a completely different trip if you’d tried to make the same journey say 35-40 years ago. Have a great Christmas break ✌🏻
@@NorwegianXplorer you could easy drive the same road 35-50 years ago, from the norwegian side it have not been that hard, there was more observation post on the norwegian side, when I served there at GSV we had 7 stations along the border, think it is less now. On the russian side they looked more inwards than outwards ... they where in the 90's still guarding their own people ... not so much us.
Very cool and mysterious. See any Russians watching you? It would be awesome to have discussions with locals along the border and their stories. Happy Holidays to you!
That's actually pretty interesting question. I would wonder too if any Russians try to sneak into Norway, etc or into Finland... not so much as soldiers but maybe fleeing the state? They say many Russians fled to like Armenia and Georgia recently when they had their draft. But many people are good in many countries. Its not the fault of them what their governments do. ... Det är faktiskt ganska intressant fråga. Jag skulle också undra om några ryssar försöker smyga sig in i Norge, etc eller in i Finland... inte så mycket som soldater utan kanske på flykt från staten? De säger att många ryssar flydde för att tycka om Armenien och Georgien nyligen när de hade sitt utkast. Men många människor är bra i många länder. Det är inte deras fel vad deras regeringar gör.
@@noahriding5780 Nah, Russia has fences within its state instead of borders. In order to save resources and patrol effectively. That's why refugees and runaways would rather go to a checkpoint than cross the terrain directly.
My son was a classical ballet dancer, trained as the first ever British boy to complete training at the Russian state ballet school, so I visited many many times. So sad that so many talented dancers have been forced into conscripted fighting whereas we are lucky our son is home and safe. Man made conflict is so sad … we could learn a lot if we just watched nature more
The border is not on the middle of the river. It's on the deepest part. Have many days camping and fishing in that river. was. usually my home whenever I was off work.
I have never seen that part of the world before. I agree, it is sad that we put up so many dividing walls between us. I would bet that we are missing out on not knowing some wonderful people.
Thank you for this tour of unknown Norway - at least unknown to me. I was surprised that Norway and Russia even shared a border! I love all of your shots, even the one of your Kindle choices! Of course, your film looked fantastic on my 75-inch TV!
I did see the sign but is possible to wade across the waters from the Russian side to the Norwegian side despite the sign saying to the contrary? There's really no way people would find out either way and the stream looks shallow and passive enough.
Good words. Many times others determine their own fate in life and history. As soldiers they have to do what they are told whether they agree or disagree. I want to see it for myself. I have a few friends there. Given circumstances I will probably never enter the other side willingly.
@@NorwegianXplorer I I've seen a fair amount of fishing hunting vids from the north side of Rusdia. Giant trout big like Iceland 35 pounders. Hugh brown bears and snakes
12:35 It's definitely not accessible, had you tried to cross the river the Russians would be there in a second. Also I'm surprised you were allowed to spend the night, I was just up there last week and had to go all the way back down to find a place to sleep 😅
Well, anyone can cross the border so it is accessible, you would be arrested of course, I heard someone did just that a few months ago. I had a long conversation with two border guards and they said I could camp anywhere and there where a lot of places to camp. Things might have changed though, this video is several years old.
As you say, people indeed create their own borders between them. It's so sad when a friend turns into an ennemy, because of a different vision, because of a lack of tolerance and empathy..... This is the extreme northern limit of Norway, isn't it...? - Do you speak Russian, Jarl ? - That sort of coffee-cakes we call it 'Swiss', in Belgium. Very tasty....
Det här området i Norge, har det inte väldigt få människor? Detta betyder förmodligen att det är svårt att komma till. Men det kanske finns fler möjligheter där? Jag gillar landsbygdsställen. Får du mer frihet på dessa landsbygdsplatser?
There is a Place in Alaska where the Native Alaskans share Friendships with the Russians. At one time, the Natives say there was an Ice Bridge that enabled both Country's to WALK to each other. They say that each year there would be a Celebration of each other's Cultures & Friendship. This "Celebration" has been discontinued. The "Alaskan" describing this "Friendship" did not know "WHY" this yearly "Celebration" had been stopped........ I never knew that Russia shared a Border with Norway. Never knew this. I wonder how many others do not know this? Sad, that we cannot seem to share, Jarl. I agree with you regarding "Borders". Unless there is an obvious "FENCE"......there appears to be NO Borders. Yet, this INVISIBLE BARRIER seems to create such hatred & FEAR....in a human's mind. WAR is not the 'answer' to anything. It is difficult to think these "PEACE" thoughts if you are living in a place like Ukraine. History has proven that WAR will be never ending if we continue repeating these same thoughts about 'ownerships & borders'. "THANK YOU" for this "Border Adventure", Jarl (smiles & hug). GOD BLESSES ALL.......GOD HAS NO BORDERS.
I have to go there. I have looked at it on the maps for many years. True what you wrote. It would be good if every one got along. It's just not that way. My best is Ukrainian and is at home. I'll leave my comments to myself. Would like to collect a rock and catch a fish from the stream. Beautiful place. Some deep big water in the ocean. On my side of the arctic the water is shallow for much distance at Barter island. I don't think the guards would like one wading in the river. Much the same in other areas. Not a lace to mess around given the situation.
Yeah, there are some rules in place which is described in detail, the border guards where very nice and explained to me the more finer details of filming etc along the borders. I agree with your unspoken comment Sam!
@@nordicgaming2572 May be some childhood trauma when we use to hear USSR is the biggest and strongest in the whole world. But I become curious when people neglect someone I try to be with that one. So Russia look to me neglected and sidelined from the world. It's another world in the world.
@@atifrana5470 I always knew they were weak and pathetic. Did not come as a surprise to me. And they're sidelined from the world because no one wants anything to do with them
Russia will gladly welcome you as a guest. Russia is too big to get the full impression on a small tourist trip. but even a small part can surprise)@@atifrana5470
Hello Jarl! This winter I started watching videos about hiking in the forest and found your videos. They are philosophical and calm. You use good equipment in your hikes. I can't buy this, but I was going to buy a sleeping bag anyway. I made wide snowshoes from vine branches myself and was very happy when I walked in them. I live on the other side in Russia, to the south, at the latitude of Latvia, but slightly to the east. According to these coordinates, (57 °01's.w. 29 °54 s.q.) On the third of January 2023, with a storm wind of 44 km/ h, a rainbow was visible. I made a small video about this phenomenon ua-cam.com/video/148hGM_D0F8/v-deo.html
You are not supposed to aggresively take photos / film into the Russian side like you did. Could you please write a hand-written apology letter to Putin and deliver it to the Russian embassy in Oslo?
@@NorwegianXplorer I know the people in the russian embassy and they called me and said they know what you did and know where u live. They wanted however to say they are willing to forget it if you send a bottle of vodka to me so I can bring it to them next time I go there. Deal?
I only speak Ukrainian. I am using google translator. Therefore, please excuse me if the translation is bad! I am from Western Ukraine. I am a nurse and I save lives. I live now in Germany. I need a lawyer to file, with other disabled citizens of Ukraine, a lawsuit against Norway. My husband, a Ukrainian (oil worker, human rights activist) became disabled as a result of his defense of the rights of other people (Norwegian and Russian media for 9 years). My husband fought corruption in the Russian oil giant, which was headed by the founder of the 6th Directorate of the FSB and the ex-Chancellor of Germany. My husband defended the rights of disabled people and Ukrainians in Norway against Russian-speaking citizens of this NATO country. The Norwegians took my disabled husband to Moscow AFTER: anti-war pickets of my husband in the Russian Federation, his defense of the rights of Ukrainians in Norway, the issuance of documents to my husband by the Norwegian Red Cross for his close relatives (Polish servicemen repressed by the Russians), sentencing his defender to prison (in married to a citizen of Finland for 25 years) in Belarus, who reported the crime of the Norwegians against the Ukrainians and was recognized as a Political prisoner. My husband and his lawyer warned the Norwegians about the coming war, but they did not believe him. The husband was kidnapped and the war began. And after the war began, the Norwegians do NOT admit their mistakes! Unlike the Swedes, the Norwegians DO NOT LIKE to admit their mistakes even when the Chechen refugees deported by the Norwegians were killed in the Russian Federation (Norwegian media).ssss
@@NorwegianXplorer In Oslo, they give the Peace Prize to those citizens of the Russian Federation who PREVIOUSLY condemned, together with the Norwegian media, the NATO country (Norway) for the deportation of refugees from Norway to the Russian Federation, where, according to these Peace Prize winners and the Norwegian media, the refugees were then killed. Those who were awarded the Peace Prize in Oslo offer me (and I am a citizen of Ukraine) to go to the Russian Federation, where the Norwegians forcibly (!) took my Ukrainian husband (a disabled Anti-Corruption Fighter), whom I had not seen for a very long time. Norwegians condemn the Russian Federation for helping Ukrainians to voluntarily move to the Russian Federation WITHOUT (!) separating the families of Ukrainians. This does not prevent the Norwegians from forcibly exporting Ukrainians, after their anti-war pickets in the Russian Federation, back to the Russian Federation (and I live in Ukraine, not in the Russian Federation). The Norwegians repressed my Ukrainian husband (human rights activist - disabled) because disabled Ukrainian citizens (potitologists) abducted from Norway (without trial), who taught the language to refugees in Norway, declared my husband in The Hague to be the main witness to the crimes of a NATO country against Ukrainians - disabled people. The defender of my husband, who notified the Norwegians about the crime of the NATO country, was not allowed to defend her colleague - my husband. My husband's advocate was then sentenced to prison and declared a Political Prisoner. My husband's defender, like my Ukrainian husband, was forcibly brought to the Russian Federation (although my husband's defender has been married to a Finnish citizen for 25 years). My husband defended the rights of disabled Ukrainians in Norway. My husband fought corruption in a Russian Company run by foreigners, including the Ex-Chancellor of Germany, with which Norway cooperated (Norwegian media about MY husband). My husband opposed the collective (!) expulsion of people with disabilities practiced by Norwegians in violation of international law. Ukrainians who became disabled as a result of protecting the rights of others (media), after anti-war pickets in the Russian Federation, were repressed by Norwegians in a NATO country for human rights activities, for protecting the rights in Norway of those who became disabled in Norway as a result of torture by Russian-speaking citizens of a NATO country. The abduction of Ukrainians by Norwegians took place after the Norwegian Red Cross handed Ukrainians documents on close relatives - military personnel of a NATO country (repressed in the Russian Federation). I haven’t seen my Ukrainian husband for a very long time, whom the Norwegians, after his anti-war pickets in the Russian Federation, forcibly took to the Russian Federation.
Interesting to see it and wonder how, an imaginary line on one round Planet, lulls us to obey it! Nice of them to paint the border markers for Christmas hahhaha 🟥🟩 TY for showing us this place on Earth
Nice video, its a real trip with the background music you choose. Also thx for not blaring the music like other youtubers
Thanks Jacko(b)
I´ve been in Grense Jakobselv 20 years ago, I traveled alone by car from the south of Spain to the Nordkapp and I remember northern Norway as a magical place. Thanks for showing us!
Thanks for watching Eduardo!
It would also be very interesting to know if there's any old runic, futhark and burial mound sites in the very north parts here of Norway? Most of the ones people talk about are burial mounds down by Sweden, and especially south coast. I don't even hear of anything from runic or futhark script sites in Norway...
il nord Norvegia è un posto magico , anche a me ha colpito molto Grense Jakobselv e mi ha lasciato dentro una grande nostalgia , soprattutto pensando a come potesse essere la vita li quando ci vivevano tutto l' anno , l' ho trovato di una pace assoluta .
Beato te che lo hai visto 20 anni fa che era sicuramente un posto molto meno turistico di oggi .
Un caro saluto dall' Italia.
This is one of the most interesting 14 minute videos you've ever produced. Thank you.
I, too, was surprised at how open/peaceful the border appeared.
I also believe this is the only video you've produced where you don't set up a canister stove & fix a cup of coffee.
Warm Regards from bone dry Reno, Nevada.
Thank you Bill, I was debating weather to post this or not, but thought it might be interesting to see
An enjoyable film as usual, so thankyou for that. I am hoping to spend up to three months in the far north of Norway next summer, and want to go to where you were in your film. I agree with you about borders generally, but I won't be crossing any without permission-especially that one!
That would certainly not be a good idea lol!
That was so interesting. It is nothing like I thought it would be? Thanks for showing us! Keep up the great work Jarl!!
Glad you enjoyed it Butch, a special place!
looks really nice, being able to go see some cool places that easily!
It was a special place that has been on my list for a long time, but it is about the furthest corner of Norway you can get to.
A Norway and Russian border. I had not thought of that. Thanks for a another interesting beautiful video!
Thank you very much!
Never had a look at an atlas?🤫
I very much agree with your remarks on human borders. The land looks almost identical to that of north and north west Scotland, my homeland. I should very much like to explore northern Norway some day. Thanks for the video.
Yes, it is quite similar I believe, thanks for watching!
Wow, that was amazing. I didn't think I would ever see a place like this! There was such a different feeling for each side of the border.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Ay up buddy. What an amazing/fascinating place. Thanks for showing this. Have a great Christmas my friend 🙂👍🎄🎅
Thanks, you too!
Poignant what you said at the end about defining enemies and friends by which side of a tiny stream they live on. Really stark to hear that said and see you standing next to that tiny creek. And to think you could be imprisoned or worse just for walking over there. We are a crazy species.
We are indeed!
As always Norwegian Xplorer, another superb video, from start to finish!
I just cannot get enough of your fine content, which makes my viewing experience so much fun!
I always say, that your cinematography is A1 & I also love the music in your videos, not to mention, the scenic beauty & the serene/tranquil atmosphere.
Tusen takk for sharing & as always, i wish you all the very best.
Awesome! Thank you!
Love your channel. Happy holidays 👍
Same to you Bob!!
An interesting departure from your usual remote hikes, NX! Really liked this, as I do all your posts. One of my favorite YT channels of all time. Great content, production and presentation!
Cheers.
Thank you Rick, really appreciate it, always a bit scary to post something different:-)
Norway and russia beautiful country 💯💯😍😍 from korea 🇰🇷 and norway 🇳🇴❤️ russia 🇷🇺❤️
And north Korea 😂
Reminds me for my motorbike journey 2013, 8500km in 5 Weeks through finland, sweden and finaly the beautiful norway. My personal favourite POI was Grense Jacobselv. I was surprised that there were so many people camping in their caravans. Awsome place anyway. One time I wanna go there again. (sry for my poor english, greetings from northern germany)
Yeah, it was more crowded than i thought it would be
Nice video. I've been meaning to visit here for years and hopefully soon!
That was so interesting! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another excellent video...thanks for bringing us along....
Glad you enjoyed it Joseph!
Great video. Such a beautiful place. Glad you enjoyed your trip.
Glad you enjoyed it
Quite interesting. Just as I wondered about the borders, you spoke of speaking with the Norwegian Guards. Chilling to think of headlights on you. Beautiful scenery. Thought provoking in a good way.
Yes, it is a strange world indeed, the border guards a very friendly and good at explaining things
Fantastic cinematic experience my friend, these shots are outstanding as well as music!🔥🔥
Thanks a lot Ervin!
Astonished as always.Every time you are trying a different exploration Keep it up,. Always enjoying your experience . good luck 😍
Thank you:-)
Was in this exact spot 4 years ago. Some in our little tour group went swimming in the Barents Sea (others at home were worried that we were encountering polar bears!). This was August 2018. Such an interesting part of the world with so many borders converging. Also interesting that wildlife and indigenous people don't care about borders and the borders don't care about them. I took pictures of the street signs in Kirkenes - in Norwegian, Finnish and Russian. Loved the museum in Kirkenes - so much history about WWII. Takk for the memories!
Thank Julie, this is a very interesting spot indeed. Merry Christmas!
Happy holidays to you, The border, a beautiful place indeed there is always hope for the future.
I hope so too Matthew!
You really know how to find the right spots and adventures ;) Even if this was a different type of action without hiking and tent camping, I really enjoyed the idea and experience of just checking out the northern border of the country. Have a wonderful Christmas time and a good slide into 2023
Glad you enjoyed it Mario! Merry Christmas!
Εύχομαι καλά Χριστούγεννα με υγεία!!!!!!!!!
You too!
very nice video , the border line Is exactly the deepest point of the River , and in the norvegian side you could stand Just behind It.
Cool! I guess by the light and when you went to sleep it was during the summer when the sun doesn't set. Alaska is like that also. Thanks for your interesting video! Merry Holidays!
Thanks Bert, honestly I shot the going to sleep shot in the morning😂
I can only imagine the fishing there!!! wow!!!
Could be a good fishing river, but who claims ownership of the fish in the river?
@@NorwegianXplorer depends on were your feet are when you catch it. if you are on Norwegian soil, it's Norwegian!!!
@@hikesteepfishhigh Only locals can fish in that river
Well said. Very cool to be so close. I felt that way at Campo on the southern terminus of the PCT. While the wall between our two countries is a behemoth, if you look between the slats, you see the same beautiful desert landscape. Pretty amazing!
Yep, agreed!
That was really interesting. How cool to be so close to Russia. As a young giurl, it was always on my bucket list to go to Russia someday, and to even learn the language. Such a fascinating culture. I agree so much with your thoughts about how we humans set borders between us, and we distinguish and separate ourselves by something other than our humanity. It is a very sad thing. I am encouraged by the accounts of astronauts who, when seeing our fragile earth from space, realize how united we truly are. Racing through space on a tiny speck in the universe. We are in fact, bound by our humanity, not separated by it. Beautifully video, Jarl. As always. (and some of my most favorite Melantopia compositions) ❤☺ Have an amazing Christmas! 🎄
Thank you for having our language and country on your bucket list! It is a great honour and truly humbling to know that ppl of other cultures are willing to explore your culture, nature, cities, ways of life etc. Russian language though might be almost an insurmountable challenge for the English speaking native but I know many Americans and Brits who tamed and harnessed that quite well so it is doable, or better yet don't worry about language at all who cares just come to enjoy some scenery and whatever fits your tastes. ;D Good luck.
completely agre with you !!!
often humans are the most stupid Animals on the face of the earth.
Very nice video. Lovely scenery.
Glad you enjoyed it Ellie!
Beautiful country.
Another superb video Norseman! Thank you. Had me thinking how it would have been a completely different trip if you’d tried to make the same journey say 35-40 years ago. Have a great Christmas break ✌🏻
Maybe, I dont think this border has been very aggressively guarded, but now more than ever there are probably intricate electronic systems in placew.
@@NorwegianXplorer you could easy drive the same road 35-50 years ago, from the norwegian side it have not been that hard, there was more observation post on the norwegian side, when I served there at GSV we had 7 stations along the border, think it is less now. On the russian side they looked more inwards than outwards ... they where in the 90's still guarding their own people ... not so much us.
Thanks for the knowledge! there is apparently a full fence on the Russian side that is not visible from Norway
Well, that was fascinating and educational 👍🏻
Thanks Michael!
I very much expected a different look/more security for the border area. 🤯
Very cool and mysterious. See any Russians watching you? It would be awesome to have discussions with locals along the border and their stories. Happy Holidays to you!
Thanks Harlan, yes I saw some guards and a car with the lights on watching me in the middle of the night
That's actually pretty interesting question. I would wonder too if any Russians try to sneak into Norway, etc or into Finland... not so much as soldiers but maybe fleeing the state?
They say many Russians fled to like Armenia and Georgia recently when they had their draft.
But many people are good in many countries. Its not the fault of them what their governments do.
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Det är faktiskt ganska intressant fråga. Jag skulle också undra om några ryssar försöker smyga sig in i Norge, etc eller in i Finland... inte så mycket som soldater utan kanske på flykt från staten?
De säger att många ryssar flydde för att tycka om Armenien och Georgien nyligen när de hade sitt utkast.
Men många människor är bra i många länder. Det är inte deras fel vad deras regeringar gör.
@@noahriding5780 Nah, Russia has fences within its state instead of borders. In order to save resources and patrol effectively. That's why refugees and runaways would rather go to a checkpoint than cross the terrain directly.
@@jacklawrence2221 Nonsense.
Peisaje incantatoare!
Indeed!
Amazing trip =)
Thanks:-)
Mais um lindo vídeo💙💙💙 feliz natal
Thank you and the same to you!
Beautiful!
Thank you! Cheers!
My son was a classical ballet dancer, trained as the first ever British boy to complete training at the Russian state ballet school, so I visited many many times. So sad that so many talented dancers have been forced into conscripted fighting whereas we are lucky our son is home and safe. Man made conflict is so sad … we could learn a lot if we just watched nature more
Thanks for sharing, yes I agree!
I did a Google Street View tour of this area about a year ago. Fascinating views.
It is quite fascinating yes
The border is not on the middle of the river. It's on the deepest part. Have many days camping and fishing in that river. was. usually my home whenever I was off work.
Ok
WOW !! Great Sea Side Car Camping. Thanks For Showing Russian Border , So Close and Very Beautiful.
Thank you too
I have the same car and it's a little bit too short for me. Just a little. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Thank You!
You're welcome!
I have never seen that part of the world before. I agree, it is sad that we put up so many dividing walls between us. I would bet that we are missing out on not knowing some wonderful people.
Thanks Judi!
Thank you for this tour of unknown Norway - at least unknown to me. I was surprised that Norway and Russia even shared a border!
I love all of your shots, even the one of your Kindle choices!
Of course, your film looked fantastic on my 75-inch TV!
Glad you enjoyed it, It is a place not many people visit, but it is cool to have been there
Couldn't agree more.
Thanks Carl!
I was there on my motorcycle july 2023 camped the night at the beach. New warning signs have been posted on the border road.
Cool place!
Which model of Kindle do you have?
The very first one, old!
@@NorwegianXplorer the one which was released in 2007?
Old's gold.
Probably
I did see the sign but is possible to wade across the waters from the Russian side to the Norwegian side despite the sign saying to the contrary?
There's really no way people would find out either way and the stream looks shallow and passive enough.
Yes, but they would find out the second you put your feet in the water, and they would arrest you
@@NorwegianXplorerI thank you for your response.
But do they monitor all the water 24/7.
I don't really think that's possible in a vast water border.
It is 2024 my friend, they can monitor anything they want anytime with technology
Good words. Many times others determine their own fate in life and history. As soldiers they have to do what they are told whether they agree or disagree. I want to see it for myself. I have a few friends there. Given circumstances I will probably never enter the other side willingly.
Yes I agree, always wonder about the nature out there though, so huge and unknown to me
@@NorwegianXplorer I
I've seen a fair amount of fishing hunting vids from the north side of Rusdia. Giant trout big like Iceland 35 pounders. Hugh brown bears and snakes
Yeah, I wish there was peace in the world😥
Coz of ur video that’s the closest I’ll ever get to Russia. Thank u
👍🙏
TJ
Good video.
Is near from karhunkierros trail?
I dont know, have never heard of it
I bet you were on camera from both countries ... It beats having machine guns pointing at you.
Yes, i also had a long chat with the Norwegian border guards, very nice people. They where bringing wood for a campsite actually
12:35 It's definitely not accessible, had you tried to cross the river the Russians would be there in a second. Also I'm surprised you were allowed to spend the night, I was just up there last week and had to go all the way back down to find a place to sleep 😅
Well, anyone can cross the border so it is accessible, you would be arrested of course, I heard someone did just that a few months ago. I had a long conversation with two border guards and they said I could camp anywhere and there where a lot of places to camp. Things might have changed though, this video is several years old.
That sounds interesting. I’m wondering how it is, because I imagined it being kind of a fortress. Especially on the Russian side of the border.
It is quite relaxed, I believe there is a fence on the Russian side though
Car camping isn't bad. I've done it for generations with a truck. Main thing is see the place.
Yeah, it is nice!
Pretty mild for that far north.
Yes, summer time this far north can be as warm as anywhere else
Keren...
Thanks!
As you say, people indeed create their own borders between them. It's so sad when a friend turns into an ennemy, because of a different vision, because of a lack of tolerance and empathy..... This is the extreme northern limit of Norway, isn't it...? - Do you speak Russian, Jarl ? - That sort of coffee-cakes we call it 'Swiss', in Belgium. Very tasty....
Yes, this is as far as you can go, no I do not speak russian lol
because we live on planet earth and have the right to travel anywhere we want!
Det här området i Norge, har det inte väldigt få människor? Detta betyder förmodligen att det är svårt att komma till. Men det kanske finns fler möjligheter där? Jag gillar landsbygdsställen.
Får du mer frihet på dessa landsbygdsplatser?
Nei, det er en del mennesker her, like ved Kirkenes
There is a Place in Alaska where the Native Alaskans share Friendships with the Russians. At one time, the Natives say there was an Ice Bridge that enabled both Country's to WALK to each other. They say that each year there would be a Celebration of each other's Cultures & Friendship. This "Celebration" has been discontinued. The "Alaskan" describing this "Friendship" did not know "WHY" this yearly "Celebration" had been stopped........
I never knew that Russia shared a Border with Norway. Never knew this. I wonder how many others do not know this? Sad, that we cannot seem to share, Jarl. I agree with you regarding "Borders". Unless there is an obvious "FENCE"......there appears to be NO Borders. Yet, this INVISIBLE BARRIER seems to create such hatred & FEAR....in a human's mind.
WAR is not the 'answer' to anything. It is difficult to think these "PEACE" thoughts if you are living in a place like Ukraine. History has proven that WAR will be never ending if we continue repeating these same thoughts about 'ownerships & borders'.
"THANK YOU" for this "Border Adventure", Jarl (smiles & hug).
GOD BLESSES ALL.......GOD HAS NO BORDERS.
True, I agree with you on all that!
I have to go there. I have looked at it on the maps for many years. True what you wrote. It would be good if every one got along. It's just not that way. My best is Ukrainian and is at home. I'll leave my comments to myself. Would like to collect a rock and catch a fish from the stream. Beautiful place. Some deep big water in the ocean. On my side of the arctic the water is shallow for much distance at Barter island. I don't think the guards would like one wading in the river. Much the same in other areas. Not a lace to mess around given the situation.
Yeah, there are some rules in place which is described in detail, the border guards where very nice and explained to me the more finer details of filming etc along the borders. I agree with your unspoken comment Sam!
I am obsessed with Russia
Why?
@@nordicgaming2572 May be some childhood trauma when we use to hear USSR is the biggest and strongest in the whole world. But I become curious when people neglect someone I try to be with that one. So Russia look to me neglected and sidelined from the world. It's another world in the world.
@@atifrana5470 I always knew they were weak and pathetic. Did not come as a surprise to me.
And they're sidelined from the world because no one wants anything to do with them
Russia will gladly welcome you as a guest. Russia is too big to get the full impression on a small tourist trip. but even a small part can surprise)@@atifrana5470
More power to mother russia nice video
Thank you!
Hello Jarl!
This winter I started watching videos about hiking in the forest and found your videos. They are philosophical and calm.
You use good equipment in your hikes. I can't buy this, but I was going to buy a sleeping bag anyway. I made wide snowshoes from vine branches myself and was very happy when I walked in them.
I live on the other side in Russia, to the south, at the latitude of Latvia, but slightly to the east. According to these coordinates, (57 °01's.w. 29 °54 s.q.) On the third of January 2023, with a storm wind of 44 km/ h, a rainbow was visible. I made a small video about this phenomenon ua-cam.com/video/148hGM_D0F8/v-deo.html
Moody.
You are not supposed to aggresively take photos / film into the Russian side like you did. Could you please write a hand-written apology letter to Putin and deliver it to the Russian embassy in Oslo?
I was smiling and nodding in a friendly way while filming
@@NorwegianXplorer I know the people in the russian embassy and they called me and said they know what you did and know where u live. They wanted however to say they are willing to forget it if you send a bottle of vodka to me so I can bring it to them next time I go there. Deal?
@@swedishpsychopath8795 Lol! I will bring a bottle next time I am at the border🙂
Russia federation -american empire border
I only speak Ukrainian. I am using google translator. Therefore, please excuse me if the translation is bad! I am from Western Ukraine. I am a nurse and I save lives. I live now in Germany. I need a lawyer to file, with other disabled citizens of Ukraine, a lawsuit against Norway. My husband, a Ukrainian (oil worker, human rights activist) became disabled as a result of his defense of the rights of other people (Norwegian and Russian media for 9 years). My husband fought corruption in the Russian oil giant, which was headed by the founder of the 6th Directorate of the FSB and the ex-Chancellor of Germany. My husband defended the rights of disabled people and Ukrainians in Norway against Russian-speaking citizens of this NATO country. The Norwegians took my disabled husband to Moscow AFTER: anti-war pickets of my husband in the Russian Federation, his defense of the rights of Ukrainians in Norway, the issuance of documents to my husband by the Norwegian Red Cross for his close relatives (Polish servicemen repressed by the Russians), sentencing his defender to prison (in married to a citizen of Finland for 25 years) in Belarus, who reported the crime of the Norwegians against the Ukrainians and was recognized as a Political prisoner. My husband and his lawyer warned the Norwegians about the coming war, but they did not believe him. The husband was kidnapped and the war began. And after the war began, the Norwegians do NOT admit their mistakes! Unlike the Swedes, the Norwegians DO NOT LIKE to admit their mistakes even when the Chechen refugees deported by the Norwegians were killed in the Russian Federation (Norwegian media).ssss
Thanks for the post
@@NorwegianXplorer In Oslo, they give the Peace Prize to those citizens of the Russian Federation who PREVIOUSLY condemned, together with the Norwegian media, the NATO country (Norway) for the deportation of refugees from Norway to the Russian Federation, where, according to these Peace Prize winners and the Norwegian media, the refugees were then killed.
Those who were awarded the Peace Prize in Oslo offer me (and I am a citizen of Ukraine) to go to the Russian Federation, where the Norwegians forcibly (!) took my Ukrainian husband (a disabled Anti-Corruption Fighter), whom I had not seen for a very long time.
Norwegians condemn the Russian Federation for helping Ukrainians to voluntarily move to the Russian Federation WITHOUT (!) separating the families of Ukrainians.
This does not prevent the Norwegians from forcibly exporting Ukrainians, after their anti-war pickets in the Russian Federation, back to the Russian Federation (and I live in Ukraine, not in the Russian Federation).
The Norwegians repressed my Ukrainian husband (human rights activist - disabled) because disabled Ukrainian citizens (potitologists) abducted from Norway (without trial), who taught the language to refugees in Norway, declared my husband in The Hague to be the main witness to the crimes of a NATO country against Ukrainians - disabled people. The defender of my husband, who notified the Norwegians about the crime of the NATO country, was not allowed to defend her colleague - my husband. My husband's advocate was then sentenced to prison and declared a Political Prisoner. My husband's defender, like my Ukrainian husband, was forcibly brought to the Russian Federation (although my husband's defender has been married to a Finnish citizen for 25 years).
My husband defended the rights of disabled Ukrainians in Norway.
My husband fought corruption in a Russian Company run by foreigners, including the Ex-Chancellor of Germany, with which Norway cooperated (Norwegian media about MY husband).
My husband opposed the collective (!) expulsion of people with disabilities practiced by Norwegians in violation of international law. Ukrainians who became disabled as a result of protecting the rights of others (media), after anti-war pickets in the Russian Federation, were repressed by Norwegians in a NATO country for human rights activities, for protecting the rights in Norway of those who became disabled in Norway as a result of torture by Russian-speaking citizens of a NATO country. The abduction of Ukrainians by Norwegians took place after the Norwegian Red Cross handed Ukrainians documents on close relatives - military personnel of a NATO country (repressed in the Russian Federation).
I haven’t seen my Ukrainian husband for a very long time, whom the Norwegians, after his anti-war pickets in the Russian Federation, forcibly took to the Russian Federation.
Interesting to see it and wonder how, an imaginary line on one round Planet, lulls us to obey it! Nice of them to paint the border markers for Christmas hahhaha 🟥🟩 TY for showing us this place on Earth
Lol, thank you!