Would love more travel reports from Sweden and Norway Dylan. As somebody travelling a lot for pro hockey, knowing more about the train systems and how to save money, and take advantage of the opportunity to ride the rails on my journey would be amazing
9:01 "It's a shame I didn't get any daylight on this trip, as I'm told the Oslo to Bergen route is supposed to be really quite scenic." Well that's an understatement. I've taken this trip several times, and it's really quite breathtaking in daylight. It's almost criminal to take this trip in darkness, unless you've taken it several times is daylight already. I would also add, since you commented on the Oslo station but not the one in Bergen that it is connected via a pedestrian bridge to a shopping centre and the main bus station, with the city's light rail passing between the bus station and the railway station.
The big information screen you see at 2:11 is the largest of its kind in Europe (or maybe the world). It also has a digital reproduction of the original station clock. It even goes 1 second too fast like the old mechanical one, and makes a second pause at 59 seconds to "get back on track" before turning over to a new minutes.
@@EirikMNewth Stop and take a close look next time you pass by, and wait for the second hand to pass 12. Everything will freeze for a second, and then the second and minute hands move forward one step. 😀
And I have now read that the original clock was a Swiss Mondaine StopToGo movement. They are also used by the Swiss railways. They even made wrist watches with that behaviour.
@@sjokomelk I remember something like this at my local UK station - back in the day (like 15-20 years ago) there was a mechanical clock that would stop at 59 seconds before going to the next minute. I wonder where you can get those form...
It's really a shame you didn't catch a morning train. The trip up over the mountains is truly spectacular, as well as the twisting and winding amongst the fjords on the west coast, among the most amazing in all of Europe. You really did miss quite a lot. Take it from me, you really should do it again during daylight.
Me following Dylan for months, thinking "omg can't wait to see him experience Bergensbanen with just about the most spectacular scenery in Europe!" Dylan rides Bergensbanen IN PITCH DARKNESS and sees NOTHING. Me: 🥺💔😭😭😭
I know everyone else has written this, but I just CANNOT believe you took the MOST beautiful train ride in the whole world IN THE DARK! Was that just a rookie mistake or did you honestly not know about how stunning the train ride is?! I took this train in August 2018, and I really hope you'll go back and re-take it. Absolutely worth the crazy expense of visiting Norway.
Hi Dylan, nice report. I did the trip last September at daylight. I highly recommend to do so. There are parts in between where the movie starwars was filmed. So everyone can imagine the scenery. It is one of the most beautiful trainrides in the world.
For an unusual view (cab view) I suggest RailCowGirl and TrainThor channels. Two cab view channels that are really nice (the first one for the Bergen Line, the second one for regional and commuter lines around Oslo)
Glad you made it to Norway, a beautiful place worth the extra expense. Your trip essentially parallels the "Norway in a Nutshell" train ride, a tourist train that is actually worth taking. The trains look old fashioned with lots of wood inside. at Myrdal you can get off the train, take a steep and scenic ride on another train to Flam and take a boat through the fjord. The trip ends in Bergen. I've done it a couple times. It would make an interesting trip for you though it should be daytime in summer, or for less crows, in early autumn.
You definitely need to do this journey in daylight sometime. The Flam railway from Myrdal is also a well worthwhile trip as is the Trondheim to Oslo or vice versa route.
NSB (now Vy) used to have first and second class tickets, but switched to a system where you just paid an "upgrade" to a regular ticket for some conveniences instead. The other operators like SJ (everything north of Lillehammer) and GoAhead (the southwestern train lines) have the same concepts. Too bad you travelled when it was dark and could not see the snow-covered plains properly, though. The area around Finse was also where the Hoth outdoor scenes for _Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back_ were filmed.
@@s125ish We had a case of the reforms, and the trains were split up, and parts of the company separated out. So there is more bus business than train business there now. The name change was part of a move into the future where train lines would be "privatized" (i.e.smaller monopolized subsets of the railway handed pout based on competing bids).
When I traveled this route some years ago it was at the end of April which is perhaps the ideal time of year for this journey. High up everything was still covered in so much snow that I felt like the train was crossing Antarctica. But unlike when traveling in winter, the daylight lasts really long which made for breathtaking views under the bright blue sky.
The railway company "Vy" is pronounced almost like "Wee" but with pouting lips to make the Norwegian Y sound. And the "gruppen" part is omitted. "Vy gruppen" is just a name for the entire Vy Rail, Vy Bus and Vy Sweden group.
Seems like an amazing trip, Dylan. I imagine it would be incredibly scenic during the daylight hours. Oslo station looked really nice and I too loved all the Christmas decor. Thanks for taking us along with you, Dylan!
You did indeed miss some amazing scenery by travelling in the dark. I travelled the line, going the other way, in 1975 on a brilliantly sunny day. This, of course, was before the Finse tunnel was built. The highest parts of the line were surrounded by snow fences and ample amounts of snow even in late June. I also recall that prices in Norway, in those days, were much more reasonable than in Denmark or Sweden. The times have changed!
They did used to be all pretty comparable, more or less on a par with Germany (which I remember in the 80s was a bit more expensive relative to the UK that it is today). I think Norway staying outside of the EU has pushed up their prices relative to the rest of the Scandinavia, as weirdly even though they are in the EEA and schengen area, they *aren't* in the customs union, which makes things like groceries stupidly expensive. Thankfully, if you're working in Norway, the wages are fantastic which pretty much makes up for it - but it really makes visitors eyes water! I hope they do join the EU one day - I think it'd be good for both Norway, but even more so, I love the Norwegian way of working and living, and they'd be a force for good in Europe.
Another wonderful video Dylan. I can't get over how quiet the train journey was. I bet the scenery is spectacular in the day time, so I hope you experienced on the trip back 👍
I have been on the Bergensbanen twice first time my partner and I got off at Myrdal to travel the Flaamsbana to Flaam then took a ferry to Bergen along the Sognefjord The Flaamsbana is a short but spectacular line very tourist as most of the train got out to travel the line The second time we did the full trip to Bergen but we did it in June and at the highest points there was still snow on the ground. Some Americans had got on wearing shorts and t-shirts only very suitable for Oslo - which was warm but they got cold very quickly in the mountains. The journey from the heights down to Bergen was beautiful and I would urge folks to travel in the summer months as you get to see much more especially if you take the early train.
As I intend traveling around Europe and UK by train from my base in Austria after the pandemic is out of the way. Your journeys as far as I'm concerned are giving me great journey ideas. So anything you put out I'll be watching with interest. Thanks for a great page.
Norwegian sleeper train? Yes please, very much! And the price of that smallish bottle of water was shocking! Good to know how expensive stuff is in Norway.
Great video!!! I would definitely see a travel report from sleeper train from Bergen to Oslo. And also the travel report from ride on the NSB Class 73 Signatur!
Thanks to you, Dylan! A winter video that changes a lot from the ordinary. It's friendly and I loved it. Come on, luckily you have and FINALLY 100,000 subscribers. Long live the 1,000,000 subscribers. You largely deserve them. You are the best trip report channel.
Looks like a first class train trip in a first class country. In regard of the moderate pricing of the journey, imagine how cheap it is to Norwegians...what a great country. Greetings from Germany
it's not cheap at all to travel in norway even for norwegians, long distance trains costs normally between 60 and 100€ for one way trip in second class, i guess he was lucky there (you can buy flight ticket for less then 10€) + unfortunatelly trains are often late here - since most tracks in norway are single tracked
Oh geez, please do it again in the day! I took the bergenbansen by chance after missing a flight on a trip from Australia, honestly one of the best things I’ve done. Scenery is out of this world.
Thank you very much, or as,wr say in Norway, Tusen takk, for this wonderful trip report. I have been working as a conductor in Norway for 20 years, the last 13 years on the Bergen Railway. So i know this route as very well. For me its was very interesting thay you focus on product itself on the Journey to Bergen. There have been many many videos about the scenery along the Bergen Railway (thats a good thing) but very little about product, the trains itself, prices, what to expect etc. Not many of those videos Well done ❤
I liked everything about this trip; the station was nice, liked the train, really didn’t mind the nighttime travel and as a mother, I’m glad you got some sleep.
Great trip again Dylan,I'm sure it would have been incredibly scenic during daylight, try again in the summer, it would still have been light when you got to Bergen probably! Norway is my favourite place, the natural beauty is unmatched.
Ah, the moment you mentioned "December" I knew it would be a night time journey! I travelled most of this route in summer 1981, Oslo - Myrdal then on to Flam. The journey required a change of train then a descent into the fjord. Returned same day, back same route. lovely scenary, and Flam was very picturesque. Many properties with grass growing on the roofs, very good for insulation in winter. Also, noted, no face masks!
Spent a lot of time in Bergen and Stavanger when I was working and found the transport there very good and not too expensive by Norwegian standards. Fantastic scenery between Bergen and Oslo so as others have said a pity you missed out on that. As usual your very informative narrative really enhances your videos. Keep up the good work even if you do support Leeds !!...lol
fun facts: the NSB EL18 locomotive is based on the Swiss LOK 2000 (Re 460), it has the same exterior design and on winter there is the double traction of the train, on warmer seasons there's only one loco at the head of the train
Great to see👍😊, taken this train from my hometown Hønefoss( you passed it in your sleep..😉😁) to both the alpine/skiing destination Geilo(my chalet is there) and Bergen(by Gf lives there) many times. A lot of nice scenery between Geilo and Voss
Since the cafes and kiosks are expensive, I will recommend people to check out the Coop Prix right at the end of the ramps down to the rails. It's the cheaper/less expensive option. Get yourself your drinks, some fruit, and quite possibly lunch there. It will save you money, and there's plenty of space to stash your stuff. Finally, if it's snowing sideways, it's not that cold. If it gets too cold, it won't snow. That's when you start appreciate good clothing.
@@DylansTravelReports And now with the new schedule on the Bergen Railway train 63 is now departing Oslo S. 08.25. So next time you travel to Bergen, use train 63 😉. Best regard @RailCowGirl 's former conductor on Bergensbanen 😉
This seems to be a very charming place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
Looking at sunrise and sunset times for today (14 January,) Oslo only gets 29 minutes less daylight than Golspie. I probably wouldn't go to Scandanavia in December for that reason.
Considering the faster options to get between the two cities, the best way to maximise value on this 7-ish-hour journey is to admire the views. I mean that should be the unique selling point of this railway service. In other words, this journey is for those who put a premium on unique views of the Norwegian countryside more than speed. Thus, it is more valuable to take this train when there is ample daylight. During the winter, you'll need to aim for a 07.00 or 08.00 departure.
Another interesting video! It looks like Canada in the winter - cold, snow, and dark at 4pm. It would be nice to see this route in daylight so please try it again later in the year. It would be good to see more Scandinavian rail trips!
This looks class. The prices are gastronomical (same here in Italy a lot of the time) but the trains look stunning, look comfy and to be honest second class didn't look bad. 21 quid starting price in Norway for a long train journey? Yes please.
The weird look you got from the passenger next to you... ah, I felt that.
Hey, passenger next to him is me, I'm his girlfriend (didn't realise I was shown though) I was just watching him 😅
@@elijade99 Ohhh. Well, then, I hope you had a delightful trip to Norway.
@@elijade99 It was good to see you! Glad he had a travel companion; it's always nicer to travel in good company!
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Would love more travel reports from Sweden and Norway Dylan. As somebody travelling a lot for pro hockey, knowing more about the train systems and how to save money, and take advantage of the opportunity to ride the rails on my journey would be amazing
Dylan is running out of his 90-day allowance in Europe
@@budapestkeletistationvoicesWhat's that supposed to mean?
@@JoshNunnyt just a joke, reference to that Dylan said about the covering of the seats
9:01 "It's a shame I didn't get any daylight on this trip, as I'm told the Oslo to Bergen route is supposed to be really quite scenic."
Well that's an understatement. I've taken this trip several times, and it's really quite breathtaking in daylight. It's almost criminal to take this trip in darkness, unless you've taken it several times is daylight already.
I would also add, since you commented on the Oslo station but not the one in Bergen that it is connected via a pedestrian bridge to a shopping centre and the main bus station, with the city's light rail passing between the bus station and the railway station.
I second the idea of doing it in daylight.
This is what I was going to write. It is one of the most scenic journeys in the world!!
I hear it's pretty much bucket list stuff?
it's funny to hear this about the Bergen line all the time although the Nordland line is a similar impressive experience for sure
The big information screen you see at 2:11 is the largest of its kind in Europe (or maybe the world). It also has a digital reproduction of the original station clock. It even goes 1 second too fast like the old mechanical one, and makes a second pause at 59 seconds to "get back on track" before turning over to a new minutes.
Wow, did not know about the clock - and I pass by this screen several times a week! Thanks! :D
@@EirikMNewth Stop and take a close look next time you pass by, and wait for the second hand to pass 12. Everything will freeze for a second, and then the second and minute hands move forward one step. 😀
And I have now read that the original clock was a Swiss Mondaine StopToGo movement. They are also used by the Swiss railways. They even made wrist watches with that behaviour.
@@sjokomelk Will do for sure, probably tomorrow! :D
@@sjokomelk I remember something like this at my local UK station - back in the day (like 15-20 years ago) there was a mechanical clock that would stop at 59 seconds before going to the next minute. I wonder where you can get those form...
Would like to see during daylight. Thank you. Dylan.
I'm a home bound handicapped old man and I often shut my eyes and imagine I'm riding with you.
Good on you Harry!
Know what you mean, I'm also home bound handicapped . On home hospice
It's really a shame you didn't catch a morning train. The trip up over the mountains is truly spectacular, as well as the twisting and winding amongst the fjords on the west coast, among the most amazing in all of Europe. You really did miss quite a lot. Take it from me, you really should do it again during daylight.
Me following Dylan for months, thinking "omg can't wait to see him experience Bergensbanen with just about the most spectacular scenery in Europe!"
Dylan rides Bergensbanen IN PITCH DARKNESS and sees NOTHING.
Me: 🥺💔😭😭😭
13:02 - Finse is also only available by train. There are no roads there. And they filmed the ice planet Hoth in Star Wars 5 there. 😀
Yes Dylan I’m excited lad
Insightful and pleasant reporting. My grandparents immigrated from Norway to America.
I know everyone else has written this, but I just CANNOT believe you took the MOST beautiful train ride in the whole world IN THE DARK!
Was that just a rookie mistake or did you honestly not know about how stunning the train ride is?!
I took this train in August 2018, and I really hope you'll go back and re-take it. Absolutely worth the crazy expense of visiting Norway.
Hi Dylan, nice report. I did the trip last September at daylight. I highly recommend to do so. There are parts in between where the movie starwars was filmed. So everyone can imagine the scenery. It is one of the most beautiful trainrides in the world.
Thats Finse where they filmed scenes in Star Wars.
For an unusual view (cab view) I suggest RailCowGirl and TrainThor channels. Two cab view channels that are really nice (the first one for the Bergen Line, the second one for regional and commuter lines around Oslo)
RailCowGirl also sprung to my mind - would have been a funny coincidence if she was at the helm for this trip.
@@stevepettifer4896 probably not, since she announced that she didn't work anymore for VY. Also TrainThor recently announced a similar thing
@@gab_v250 Oh, ok, didn't know as I'm a bit out of touch with most of the channels I loosely follow
Glad you made it to Norway, a beautiful place worth the extra expense. Your trip essentially parallels the "Norway in a Nutshell" train ride, a tourist train that is actually worth taking. The trains look old fashioned with lots of wood inside. at Myrdal you can get off the train, take a steep and scenic ride on another train to Flam and take a boat through the fjord. The trip ends in Bergen. I've done it a couple times. It would make an interesting trip for you though it should be daytime in summer, or for less crows, in early autumn.
That snow was absolutely crazy! 🤯 (And the prices too, not gonna lie.) Great video as always, keep up the good work! 👍
Hopefully will do the flam railway in june
Agreed
You definitely need to do this journey in daylight sometime. The Flam railway from Myrdal is also a well worthwhile trip as is the Trondheim to Oslo or vice versa route.
NSB (now Vy) used to have first and second class tickets, but switched to a system where you just paid an "upgrade" to a regular ticket for some conveniences instead. The other operators like SJ (everything north of Lillehammer) and GoAhead (the southwestern train lines) have the same concepts.
Too bad you travelled when it was dark and could not see the snow-covered plains properly, though. The area around Finse was also where the Hoth outdoor scenes for _Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back_ were filmed.
What happened to Nsb?
@@s125ish We had a case of the reforms, and the trains were split up, and parts of the company separated out. So there is more bus business than train business there now. The name change was part of a move into the future where train lines would be "privatized" (i.e.smaller monopolized subsets of the railway handed pout based on competing bids).
When I traveled this route some years ago it was at the end of April which is perhaps the ideal time of year for this journey. High up everything was still covered in so much snow that I felt like the train was crossing Antarctica. But unlike when traveling in winter, the daylight lasts really long which made for breathtaking views under the bright blue sky.
Would have enjoyed a day trip on this route for the scenic landscape this route is famous for.
I had the oportunity to travel from Bergen to Oslo and vice versa a few yers ago in February and the views are really stunning.
The railway company "Vy" is pronounced almost like "Wee" but with pouting lips to make the Norwegian Y sound. And the "gruppen" part is omitted. "Vy gruppen" is just a name for the entire Vy Rail, Vy Bus and Vy Sweden group.
Better with NSB!
As always very informative. Recently retired you have given me some great ideas.
Seems like an amazing trip, Dylan. I imagine it would be incredibly scenic during the daylight hours.
Oslo station looked really nice and I too loved all the Christmas decor.
Thanks for taking us along with you, Dylan!
You did indeed miss some amazing scenery by travelling in the dark. I travelled the line, going the other way, in 1975 on a brilliantly sunny day. This, of course, was before the Finse tunnel was built. The highest parts of the line were surrounded by snow fences and ample amounts of snow even in late June. I also recall that prices in Norway, in those days, were much more reasonable than in Denmark or Sweden. The times have changed!
They did used to be all pretty comparable, more or less on a par with Germany (which I remember in the 80s was a bit more expensive relative to the UK that it is today). I think Norway staying outside of the EU has pushed up their prices relative to the rest of the Scandinavia, as weirdly even though they are in the EEA and schengen area, they *aren't* in the customs union, which makes things like groceries stupidly expensive. Thankfully, if you're working in Norway, the wages are fantastic which pretty much makes up for it - but it really makes visitors eyes water! I hope they do join the EU one day - I think it'd be good for both Norway, but even more so, I love the Norwegian way of working and living, and they'd be a force for good in Europe.
Another great video. Bog standard bogs lmao 🤣 Take care and keep safe.
That place is cold,COLD! Enjoyed the report.
Another wonderful video Dylan. I can't get over how quiet the train journey was. I bet the scenery is spectacular in the day time, so I hope you experienced on the trip back 👍
I have been on the Bergensbanen twice
first time my partner and I got off at Myrdal
to travel the Flaamsbana to Flaam
then took a ferry to Bergen along the Sognefjord
The Flaamsbana is a short but spectacular line
very tourist as most of the train got out to travel the line
The second time we did the full trip to Bergen
but we did it in June and at the highest points
there was still snow on the ground.
Some Americans had got on
wearing shorts and t-shirts only
very suitable for Oslo - which was warm
but they got cold very quickly in the mountains.
The journey from the heights down to Bergen was beautiful
and I would urge folks to travel in the summer months
as you get to see much more
especially if you take the early train.
And now we all know to travel daytime on Bergensbanen 😉
As I intend traveling around Europe and UK by train from my base in Austria after the pandemic is out of the way. Your journeys as far as I'm concerned are giving me great journey ideas. So anything you put out I'll be watching with interest. Thanks for a great page.
Enjoyed this. Train looks a pretty good deal, but I would definitely like to see the same journey in daylight. Anyway, nice one Dylan.
Norwegian sleeper train? Yes please, very much!
And the price of that smallish bottle of water was shocking! Good to know how expensive stuff is in Norway.
In Norway you use tap-water - its superclean all over the country. A Coke 1.5 liter cost 1,3 -1,7 dollar.
Helsinki to st Petersburg is another fantastic journey❄️🚞👍
Nice video! I hope you get a chance take this trip again when it’s light out. It’s a beautiful trip!
Loved this journey.. Would like to try this train ride in future 👍
Great video!!! I would definitely see a travel report from sleeper train from Bergen to Oslo. And also the travel report from ride on the NSB Class 73 Signatur!
Thing you could have mentioned: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Hoth is located on the other side of the lake behind the station building/hotel.
Thanks to you, Dylan! A winter video that changes a lot from the ordinary. It's friendly and I loved it. Come on, luckily you have and FINALLY 100,000 subscribers. Long live the 1,000,000 subscribers. You largely deserve them. You are the best trip report channel.
Looks like a first class train trip in a first class country.
In regard of the moderate pricing of the journey, imagine how cheap it is to Norwegians...what a great country. Greetings from Germany
I mean it kinda has to be, for some communities like in Finse, the railway is the lifeline
it's not cheap at all to travel in norway even for norwegians, long distance trains costs normally between 60 and 100€ for one way trip in second class, i guess he was lucky there (you can buy flight ticket for less then 10€) + unfortunatelly trains are often late here - since most tracks in norway are single tracked
thank you
I use that line ever christmas from Bergen to Drammen anf enjoy the time on the train ever hour i travel on it.
Oh geez, please do it again in the day! I took the bergenbansen by chance after missing a flight on a trip from Australia, honestly one of the best things I’ve done. Scenery is out of this world.
Hmmm -8 in the early afternoon, sounds like a dream to me.
Wow, Beautiful snow ! My favorite season is winter because of the snow. Thanks for posting this awesome snowy video.
I never thought you'd do it! But you actually did! Instant like!
Definitely go back and do the trip in the daytime. You won't be disappointed! Great trip report, as always!
Can’t believe you did this at night. I’m on this train now and the scenery is spectacular. Also the hotdog with cheese is delicious.
Nice trip and waiting for sleeper train trip in Norway.
Yes please for the sleeper train. This was a great vlog. Thanks.
Dylan, you have to go back and do this trip in daylight!!! it is probably the most spectacular route in Northern Europe...
Although mainly in the dark this snowy report was nice to see!!
Thank you very much, or as,wr say in Norway, Tusen takk, for this wonderful trip report.
I have been working as a conductor in Norway for 20 years, the last 13 years on the Bergen Railway. So i know this route as very well.
For me its was very interesting thay you focus on product itself on the Journey to Bergen. There have been many many videos about the scenery along the Bergen Railway (thats a good thing) but very little about product, the trains itself, prices, what to expect etc. Not many of those videos Well done ❤
I liked everything about this trip; the station was nice, liked the train, really didn’t mind the nighttime travel and as a mother, I’m glad you got some sleep.
I've been on this line from Bergen to Oslo &back.
Nice video . Thanks
Laughed when you called the toilet bog standard. Yes I think the sleeper would be an interesting video. All the best from Thailand.
Also on my proposed itinerary Dylan. I'll be following in your footsteps, although I don't know when - a few years yet maybe. Got to save up first!
Absolutely love to see you cover the sleeper! Great video Norway looks amazing
Great trip again Dylan,I'm sure it would have been incredibly scenic during daylight, try again in the summer, it would still have been light when you got to Bergen probably! Norway is my favourite place, the natural beauty is unmatched.
Where’s the dining car menu?
Ah, the moment you mentioned "December" I knew it would be a night time journey! I travelled most of this route in summer 1981, Oslo - Myrdal then on to Flam. The journey required a change of train then a descent into the fjord. Returned same day, back same route. lovely scenary, and Flam was very picturesque. Many properties with grass growing on the roofs, very good for insulation in winter. Also, noted, no face masks!
I need to see what the 6 person compartment looks like!
enjoyed your video! I did this trip (in reverse, from Bergen to Oslo) in 2012, during daytime, and it was wonderful scenery along the journey.
Really enjoyed that video Dylan! Hope there’s a couple more in the Norway series!
Absolutely do the Oslo/Bergen sleeper!! 😊. But also more of Norway during the day would be lovely. 👍
Can you do this trip again just when there is summer?
If you had taken the morning train, you could have shared the spectacular scenery with the world!
Always enjoy your posts Dylan. Thanks
Always love your videos no matter how long or short the journey is - but you definitely have to take that one in daylight again! ;)
Love that Christmas train light up above at 2:53.
Just love the sensory of the railways over there, could see myself trying it.
definitely do the sleeper train in noirway
Beautiful traveling with you Dylan.. can't wait to travel again 💙
Great video 👍👍👍
I can thoroughly recommend the quirky old trains of Bosnia. Amazing scenery too!
Spent a lot of time in Bergen and Stavanger when I was working and found the transport there very good and not too expensive by Norwegian standards. Fantastic scenery between Bergen and Oslo so as others have said a pity you missed out on that. As usual your very informative narrative really enhances your videos. Keep up the good work even if you do support Leeds !!...lol
Please review Bergen-Oslo sleeper. I rode wonderful trains through breathtaking scenery in Norway during my Scandinavian Capital Tour in 2012.
fun facts: the NSB EL18 locomotive is based on the Swiss LOK 2000 (Re 460), it has the same exterior design
and on winter there is the double traction of the train, on warmer seasons there's only one loco at the head of the train
Great to see👍😊, taken this train from my hometown Hønefoss( you passed it in your sleep..😉😁) to both the alpine/skiing destination Geilo(my chalet is there) and Bergen(by Gf lives there) many times. A lot of nice scenery between Geilo and Voss
Dylan, yes to the Oslo sleeper trip report, please!
Since the cafes and kiosks are expensive, I will recommend people to check out the Coop Prix right at the end of the ramps down to the rails. It's the cheaper/less expensive option. Get yourself your drinks, some fruit, and quite possibly lunch there.
It will save you money, and there's plenty of space to stash your stuff.
Finally, if it's snowing sideways, it's not that cold. If it gets too cold, it won't snow. That's when you start appreciate good clothing.
You traveled with train 63 :) nice video :)
Cheers from an engineer on the Bergen Line
Thanks 😁
@@DylansTravelReports And now with the new schedule on the Bergen Railway train 63 is now departing Oslo S. 08.25. So next time you travel to Bergen, use train 63 😉.
Best regard @RailCowGirl 's former conductor on Bergensbanen 😉
happy you are doing voice overs :)
I'd love to see that in the daytime.
That would be great to see
So weird to see my old commute destination featured as the starting point. 😀
This seems to be a very charming place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
Looking at sunrise and sunset times for today (14 January,) Oslo only gets 29 minutes less daylight than Golspie. I probably wouldn't go to Scandanavia in December for that reason.
Considering the faster options to get between the two cities, the best way to maximise value on this 7-ish-hour journey is to admire the views. I mean that should be the unique selling point of this railway service. In other words, this journey is for those who put a premium on unique views of the Norwegian countryside more than speed. Thus, it is more valuable to take this train when there is ample daylight. During the winter, you'll need to aim for a 07.00 or 08.00 departure.
The peak in the Finse Tunnel is the peak of railways in all of Scandinavia.
Nice train. You could go back and do the journey again in the summer for the scenery.
Another interesting video! It looks like Canada in the winter - cold, snow, and dark at 4pm. It would be nice to see this route in daylight so please try it again later in the year. It would be good to see more Scandinavian rail trips!
I think the Oslo sleeper sounds like a good journey to document.
Norway in Winter with the snow does look impressive and beautiful. Plus it does get very cold.
Yes very cool
Thanks for the video and please do one for the sleeper train.
Your hair looks much better in this video than when it's really long..
Dylan: "It's minus 8"
Europeans: "That's cold!"
Americans: "That's VERY cold!"
In Minnesota it’s called a warm front.
Here in Canada, it's called shorts weather. ;)
Im in Arizona. We would die in those temps!
- 8, a cool summers breeze in Norway 🙃
I was really thinking about how Europe uses Celsius and America uses Fahrenheit ☺️
so close to 100k subs
Oof, almost got squished by the door at 16:05 xD
This looks class. The prices are gastronomical (same here in Italy a lot of the time) but the trains look stunning, look comfy and to be honest second class didn't look bad. 21 quid starting price in Norway for a long train journey? Yes please.