I just had to laugh when the bagpiper stopped playing at 6:15 at the same time as you can hear a jet engine spooling down in the background. Perfect timing!
You've hit the mark yet again. You just seem to have the personality for it. And that's the word - you somehow make these videos personal, almost like it's one-to-one. I once stood at the top of a ski slope, in Rovaniemi on the Finnish Arctic Circle, and how anyone could launch themselves down that is beyond me.
Great Video. One thing I noticed about Oslo in this video is that it's very clean lol. No wonder it's one of the most expensive places to go too. Nice to shout out the cabin crew for the journey.
Thank You, Thank You for all your travels. I'm 76 with mobility issues and can't get around that much any more. Your videos are just the ticket to allow my mind to wander a wee bit. You and Alicija are so perfect that I feel almost like family. I hope I spelled her name right. I loved your Warsaw trip as I'm Polish and would love to see my Grandparents home country. Again Thank You.
The skijump in Lillehammer is also worth a visit. The Olympic games in 1994, the jump was new buildt for the OL . Lillehammer is a very nice , small town. Beautiful nature. Train from Oslo , passing Mjøsa, the biggest lake in Norway, and passing Eidsvoll and Hamar
Wonderful scenery Steve, really gave me a lift! Recently watched the Eddie the eagle film. When you look at those heights in the video, it made me realize that Eddie, not being the greatest ski-jumper of all time must have been one of the bravest! Scary or what!!!
The pictures of the approach to Oslo airport were just stunning! 🤗 And that complementary wash was actually a good service! Maybe Scottish Rail should open a line to Oslo as well if their trains are that dirty? 😁
Every even numbered year in the 70es, we'd go skiing in Norway in February, so I only know it covered in snow, which is beautiful. However, on a summer's day, you made me want to go there! I have family in Denmark, so we could drive from Lincoln to Aberdeen, get the flight, then the "booze cruise" to Copenhagen, et voila 😊
Oslo, trains and that ski jump - you really have to look out a wonderful film called O Horten. It's all in there, and great fun. (How could it not be when the director's name is Bent Hamer?). The airport express train is impressive, and as expensive as you would expect. You can take an ordinary train, only a couple of stops, and doesn't take much longer, for a much lower price. It's also well worth getting an Oslo Pass, even for one day, covering entry to museums and all city transport. One way tickets are, again, an expensive way to do it.
Like you I have a fear of heights and at one stage I looked away from my screen to talk to someone and when I turned back you where at the top of the ski jump, my stomach clamped down and I felt the beginnings of a cold sweat but only till I came to my senses apart from that it was another lovely video, and I am looking forward to part 2,stay safe and cheers.
Here I could actually change my comments from "oh wow" to "oh no, no, no, no, no". Up at the top of that ski jump that's where you got the no no no no no, you almost got something else too but I couldn't put that here. What a beautiful city! And I agree, no wonder it's expensive takes money to stay that pretty. Can't wait for the ferry ride. You know I'm all about the journey. And what a fun thing, to be in a water cannon salute. That actually got a "yippee" out of me! Say hi to Alicja for me. Be well, stay safe, travel far, love from Texas.
Thanks so much Kate! I'm skipping forward a couple of weeks, but just wait until you see the video Alicja filmed yesterday - puts my wee ski jump to shame :D She's a brave girl! All the best and have a great weekend!
Nice wee trip that. In fact it's pushed me to take the trip next year. The ferry to Norway is basically a 20 minute drive from my house in NL!!!. I've heard the trains are great in Norway,, especially the Bergen Oslo route. Oslo looked a great welk kept city, looking forward to it already. 👍
Your visit to the ski-jump reminds me of the visit my son and I made to the ski-jump in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. I was amazed it was free to visit (can you imagine that in Britain?), but what I most remember is my then two year old son (in a pushchair after becoming tired of walking) asking me crossly after I had paused whilst pushing him up the hill to the top of the ski jump, "Why have we stopped Daddy? Come on!"
So, Steve, you let poor Alicja go up alone to the top of the fourth bridge with the excuse of afraid of heights 🤢. I think it was the elevator that got you thinking... I’ll send her instead 😂 Another great trip. Thank you for taking us along. Blessings to you both.
Alright Steve. Just seen this as I am 4 miles from Fort William coming down past Ben Nevis. West Highland way almost done. 16 miles today. Am aboot deed. 😂
Glad you enjoyed the Holmenkolbane, I’ve walked it several times in rain, sun and snow when my employer installed the signalling about 25 years ago. With gradients up to 1:16 it’s truly a spectacular railway experience.
I visited Holmekollen many years ago they have certainly upgraded it. From my memory I had to climb up steps to the top. I certainly don't remember any lifts. Great times.
It's a completely new ski jump. The old one did have a lift too, but the final part to the top was steps, ski jumpers need to build those thigh muscles 😉. Also, they could mechanically lower the flooring to adjust the speed of the ski jumpers. The old one had an enclosed top, and when they tore it down (2008) the top enclosure was sold off but I don't recall what the buyer did with it. The bottom part with the seating area becomes a small lake in the summer. no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holmenkollen#/media/Fil:Holmenkollbakken2.JPG en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holmenkollbakken
Steve that was so enjoyable. My teenage years were spent in Norway and Sweden. I lived in Oslo for 2.5yrs as a teenager so I was immersed in this video, especially Holmenkollen as I used to ski and sled the slops up there (not the ski jump though). That’s a newer ski jump than when I lived there. Great that they have a viewing platform at the top. Now I yearn to revisit. What a treat for you with the arrival at Oslo with the water tank and bagpipes playing. I’d be intrigued by a cost breakdown on your trip videos. Once again thanks so much 👏
Thanks so much mate! I am so jealous of your Scandinavian adventures as a teen! I try to put some price info in the video descriptions these days (mainly because I always forget to cover it in the video itself) but yeah, could be more thorough :)
Just found your videos - think I'll be watching a few more. It's great to find someone that knows how when to speak and when not to, plus your voice makes for pleasant listening. Having relatives scattered around both Scotland and Norway you've got my attention. Thanks
usual quality blog. i have to giggle at my memories of abz airport from 53 years ago when i was frequent oil worker trash passing through. Back then a growing bunch or white porto cabins. No permanent structure. Biggest place was the bar with about 4 joined mobile cabins. Eatery forget it.
Guys, the records in this sport depend on the hill. There are smaller ones and the mammoth hills where by default you’re going to fly further. Usually it’s about breaking the record of the particular hill.
Norway is right at the top of my list of places I’d love to visit. Transport there looks so top notch! What a fab trip…can’t wait for the conclusion! ATB
Great trip Steve… You have to be a certain kind of crazy to launch yourself off the top of that ski platform… Thanks for sharing and have a great day… 👍
Thank you, Steve. Another great video. It's nice to have direct flight from Aberdeen to Oslo. It will give you a more convenient way to visit Norway. You must have become famous as the flight deck crew knows you.
Steve, your videos have got alot better from you first started, more voice over, less music, you visit somewhere, l sit at home enjoying your adventures, have you thought about a trip to Moor of Rannoch tea room, go for a wee walk, sleep in the van, keep up the fantastic episodes,
How timely Steve! I came across a CD (remember them) with photos from Digital Camera (remember them 😂) from my trip to Oslo and Bergen in 2007. We went up to Holmenkollen as part of a day tour that also took in the ship museums and Vigeland Park. We saw the old sky jump, i think it was demolished the next year and replaced with that new modern one. I remember being amazed flying from Oslo to Bergen in mid summer and seeing all the snow topped mountains 😊
I just love the Embraer 145. It's a gorgeously looking plane. Has that "Exec Jet" look to it. 😎 I have been flying many times, but never met by water cannons. Lucky you. 👍
One of the things I love about visiting the Scandinavian countries of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark is not just the incredible scenery and beautiful cities and towns, it's also the people. The vast majority are bilingual and unlike Germany, France and Italy, they don't get annoyed or arrogant if you cannot or struggle to speak the native language, they are extremely helpful and friendly too. So even if you cannot speak another language and are nervous about visiting other countries as a result, don't be, just visit the Scandinavian countries where you'll be welcomed. As an addendum, I find The Netherlands to be the same, very warm and welcoming and full of stunning towns and cities and most there are also happy to speak in English too.
That was fab! Bit of the old Norse DNA so I'm interested in Norway 😉 Eddie the Eagle, one of my fave films! Dunno if I could have gone up there though, I was surprised at you! Lovely video thanks Steve.
Another video Steve that brings back memories of a previous trip I made. To celebrate my mums 60th in 2007 we got ferry from Newcastle to Bergen then train to Oslo, ferry to Copenhagen and flew back to stanstead. We visited the ski jump..only trouble was that the day we went it was misty and raining and when I got to the top I couldn’t even see down to the bottom of the slope!! Was fantastic though! Keep up the good work and look forward to the next video 😃
Yeah. It was run by DFDS but they stopped it September 2008 which was a great shame. From memory the crossing was 26 hours and the last couple of hours along the Norwegian coast was some of the best scenery I’ve seen!
As a Norwegian, I would not recommend taking the airport train (flytoget). The price is 240 NOK (£17-18) one way (not sure how much it was in NOK in September 2022, as the value of NOK fluctuates), while the normal train is 124 NOK (£8-9). The time difference is 1-3 minutes.
Mornin Steve inaugural flight was spot on and a great welcome 😊Oslo looked kool and metros even better. Forget the ski jump too high for me but your room was just right. Can’t wait til the ferry😉Thx again😘
Sometimes with first flights they give everyone a gift bag. Eddie the Eagle was quite popular during the Calgary Olympics in Canada. Mount Rushmore is different.
I enjoyed the flight to Oslo Steve , nice to visit another country that’s not to far from home, loved the bagpiper’s welcome, I’ve always loved a man in a Kilt as old as I am! had to smile when you saw the Ski-Jump, wasn’t sure if it was the zip-wire or the £70 price tag that was scary😅 rather you than me on the top of the ski-slope 🫣but fabulous views all round, I agree the properties are stunning! and your accommodation looked nice and cosy and clean! looking forward the the continuation 🤗
Excellent vid. Can tell you the Holmenkollen zipwire is great fun. Not really scary more exhilarating, particularly if ski jumping fan like me. A few years back we went on a four man Olympic bobsleigh at Hunderfossen near Hafjell....now that was some ride. Just brilliant & I would recommend for a winter trip😃
Way back when I was a youngster I went on the bus over to Cheltenham with my cousin and sister to watch the movie The Delinquents (Kylie Minogue film). For some reason it wasn't showing in our big cinema in Gloucester so we had to go to the dark side of the Golden Valley. As the bus was heading into Cheltenham along Gloucester Road Eddie the Eagle crossed over the road behind the bus, not on skis though, just on foot. We were all agog, "THERE'S EDDIE THE EAGLE" we exclaimed excitedly. None of the other passengers batted an eyelid!
Another great video, love the way you take us on a journey every time. Only subscribed a few weeks ago and still watching all your older videos but man, such a great channel you have!! I truly have enjoyed every single video I have watched so far. You defo have found a new fan 😎 I you ever are in the Republic of Ireland again (North East Part) come say hello, coffee will be ready! 😁 Loads of scenic routes and places here too.
Good trip Steve. I've visited Oslo on mid summers day when there was a marathon on so was given the penthouse in a hotel. It was luxury and never got dark. The castle next to the old central station, by the harbour, is also a great visit. Notice you could not afford a beer though! Notoriously expensive. There is a nice park near the Palace. And you are so right about scotrail windows. Looking forward to the next part on the ferry. Allan.
What a fantastic journey this is so far!! I'm really enjoying this one Steve.....lots of things that I love to travel on.....regional jets, fast modern trains & interesting metro lines & this just about covered it all. Oslo is gorgeous....clean & green, looks like a beautiful city for sure......like you, it would be nice to see the ski jump but you wouldn't get me to go down it on a couple of match sticks (I don't ski anyway to begin with) & I'm not sure I'd do the zip line either!! Anyway....thanks again & cheers mate...looking forward to the on-going story on this one!
Cheers Bob! Yeah, really enjoyed this wee trip. Would have liked to cover more of the Metro journey, but I wasn't expecting it to be so beautiful and was caught out being pretty low on battery. Absolutely stunning!
Wonderful tour Steve, lovely scenery. Road, rail and air travel, a wonderful combination. What a reception at the airport for the inaugural flight ( just because Steve was aboard ) ; ) Well done Steve . Thanks for the tour. As usual, another hit.
Another adventure underway ..the ski museum was interesting ( love the winter Olympics ). One hears about going to Europe from England for a short break never knew you could do the same Scotland to Scandinavia ....would be more interesting for me ( last visit in the 90's!) Thanks safe travels ( you forgot your basic food travel pack😏😊!) Jan Adelaide
I did this route quite regularly with BMI Regional 5 years ago. 15 years ago who remembers City Star Airlines with the Dornier 328 Turboprops? Happy Days!
Went to Oslo some years ago. A really nice clean city, the architecture along Karl Johans Gate to the architecture of a slightly different nature in Frogner park. A very expensive city through
Great video Steve! Thanks for sharing the details about your accommodation, I love travelling but my budget is very limited so it's always good to know some cheap and decent accommodation options for any possible trips, hope to see it more in future videos
Absolutely awesome Steve Norway is absolutely stunning myself and the Southernairs! Crew have had the privilege of visiting 😁.. keep up the good work looking forward to more content 😀
@@steve-marsh your very welcome yeah it's a bit hit and miss as to what days it operates ,none the less I highly reccomend . Hopefully you can get a flight on Ethiopian I'd love to hear your views on them 😀
I love how you always show how fantastic it is to get around by different ways apart from personal automobile!! Oslo looks beautiful, but that ski jump looks terrifying.
Hi we used to have ticket vending machines on the stations.. quite sad that they removed them not so long ago. As a Oslo citizen I still use my transport card eventhough most people only use their smartphones as a ticket. You should next time continue on the same metro line to the last station Frognerseteren next time. It's even more spectacular view from Holmenkollen upwards to Frognerseteren 😊
Wonderful video, Steve! A little tip. I recommend the commuter-train/InterCity-train as well as Flytoget. You save a few pounds on the ticket and the Journey is only 1-2 minutes longer (stops at the same station Lillestrøm before Oslo)
Wow, that was unexpected - what a nice-looking country! I'm with you on the so-called bog-standard metro ride, there's certainly nothing that in Manchester or Birmingham. Nice room too - I'd have been happy with that. Looking forward to part 2.
“That’s even more terrifying. It’s about 70 quid” said like a true Scotsman, Steve! Booked to go to Oslo next month with Loganair but from Edinburgh. Cheers again, Steve! Now got some things to add to the list whilst we’re there!
@@JBFlytography From a fellow Scot who now calls Oslo home, I'd recommend downloading the Ruter app - by far the easiest way to get tickets and works on all our public transport (bus, train, t-bane (metro) and ferries). Also, thoroughly recommend taking the train Steve took all the way up to Frognerseteren, the last stop - fantasic views and a great cafe / restaurant at the top too. The walk down the hill, following the 1952 Olympics bobsleigh track, is also well worth it, it goes right past the Holmenkollen ski jump and practice hills.
"...but that's even more scary as it's about seventy quid!" 😅 That ski jump was amazing and the views were spectacular. Oslo may be pricey but it looks a beautiful city Steve 👍
Another cracking video Steve loved the views on the flight and train looks so clean. No dirty windows to film though. The ski jump was impressive much more dramatic without sown. Hope you are both well looking forward to the next instalment
Great vid Steve Norway is an incredible place been there with work to Stavanger then offshore . Your hotel was a good deal for sure puts Edinburgh to shame. Look forward to part two.
Loved every bit of this Steve, been to Oslo many times but had no idea about the museum and the gorgeous metro connection. Love your accommodation too, you nailed it
I just had to laugh when the bagpiper stopped playing at 6:15 at the same time as you can hear a jet engine spooling down in the background. Perfect timing!
Another fab watch. It seems like all the staff for Loganair are super friendly and know how to greet passengers . 😊
They really are a credit to the airline!
You've hit the mark yet again. You just seem to have the personality for it. And that's the word - you somehow make these videos personal, almost like it's one-to-one. I once stood at the top of a ski slope, in Rovaniemi on the Finnish Arctic Circle, and how anyone could launch themselves down that is beyond me.
Thanks so much Barry! :) Oh, I'd love to visit that slope too!
I love the bagpiper
The water canon salute was a nice touch!
Great Video. One thing I noticed about Oslo in this video is that it's very clean lol. No wonder it's one of the most expensive places to go too. Nice to shout out the cabin crew for the journey.
The whole place is incredibly clean and like the future :D There's a lot of money in that gorgeous wee country!
"Nice to shout out the cabin crew for the journey" 👍👍👍
Great update Steve , we loved it and can't wait to see the rest , regards to Alicia
It's really clean because there's nothing else to do there except clean.
@@robs4988 More to do in Norway than here
Man, Norway is just ridiculously stunning! 👌
Never a truer thing said!
And ridiculously expensive.
@@EinkOLED Oh come one, it's only £5 for a coffee and £25 for a hamburger. The way things are going in the UK, we'll soon have caught up with them.
Ssssh, keep it secret.
I had an interview for a job in Norway last week.
@@EinkOLED It's about the same prices as most west european capitals.
Oh, I love the fact they had a piper playing - what a great touch!
A cracking wee bonus :)
Scandanavian countries always look immaculately clean. Another great video Steve.
They really are mate!
That's changing though .
Thank You, Thank You for all your travels. I'm 76 with mobility issues and can't get around that much any more. Your videos are just the ticket to allow my mind to wander a wee bit. You and Alicija are so perfect that I feel almost like family. I hope I spelled her name right. I loved your Warsaw trip as I'm Polish and would love to see my Grandparents home country. Again Thank You.
You did it again, Steve. Now, you have me wanting to go to Oslo and visit the ski jump!
Haha who would have thought it eh!? :)
The skijump in Lillehammer is also worth a visit. The Olympic games in 1994, the jump was new buildt for the OL . Lillehammer is a very nice , small town. Beautiful nature. Train from Oslo , passing Mjøsa, the biggest lake in Norway, and passing Eidsvoll and Hamar
Wonderful scenery Steve, really gave me a lift! Recently watched the Eddie the eagle film. When you look at those heights in the video, it made me realize that Eddie, not being the greatest ski-jumper of all time must have been one of the bravest! Scary or what!!!
So true! If there's one sport where it's toughest when you're not very good, this is the one!!! Nothing but respect for him! :)
Hi Steve, the modern equivalent of the Saturday morning pictures, plenty of empty jam jars available, keep them coming
Haha cheers John! Will do, have a great weekend :)
Apologies! Racing through comments today before going out to enjoy the fine weather, honest mistake :O
Been here!!! Done Holmenkollen! So many happy memories back in the 1970's. Big sigh. Thank you. 😊🎉
WOW Steve just another great blog from you mate,,, you deserve a lot more views. the family love watching everything you film.
Keep them coming X
The pictures of the approach to Oslo airport were just stunning! 🤗
And that complementary wash was actually a good service! Maybe Scottish Rail should open a line to Oslo as well if their trains are that dirty? 😁
Haha good point, they would be put to shame in sparkling Norway :)
The Nordic countries are so beautiful, I hope to visit them one day. Thanks for sharing.
Aye, stunning! Well worth a visit and I've sure got unfinished business over there :)
I've always wanted to visit Norway xx Bagpipes and watercannon so good x
Wow what a welcome to Oslo…the pilot was very friendly. The country of Norway is beautiful 🤗
Great video - Eastern could learn a few tips here on how to greet passengers warmly. Added this to the list of places to go to now!
Aye so true mate! :)
Wow, what a cool city! I like some of the architecturally modern buildings.
Every even numbered year in the 70es, we'd go skiing in Norway in February, so I only know it covered in snow, which is beautiful. However, on a summer's day, you made me want to go there! I have family in Denmark, so we could drive from Lincoln to Aberdeen, get the flight, then the "booze cruise" to Copenhagen, et voila 😊
Oslo, trains and that ski jump - you really have to look out a wonderful film called O Horten. It's all in there, and great fun. (How could it not be when the director's name is Bent Hamer?). The airport express train is impressive, and as expensive as you would expect. You can take an ordinary train, only a couple of stops, and doesn't take much longer, for a much lower price. It's also well worth getting an Oslo Pass, even for one day, covering entry to museums and all city transport. One way tickets are, again, an expensive way to do it.
Like you I have a fear of heights and at one stage I looked away from my screen to talk to someone and when I turned back you where at the top of the ski jump, my stomach clamped down and I felt the beginnings of a cold sweat but only till I came to my senses apart from that it was another lovely video, and I am looking forward to part 2,stay safe and cheers.
Haha I know that feeling well Simon. Oh just you wait til you see the video we filmed yesterday - Alicja takes heights to a whole new level :D
Here I could actually change my comments from "oh wow" to "oh no, no, no, no, no". Up at the top of that ski jump that's where you got the no no no no no, you almost got something else too but I couldn't put that here. What a beautiful city! And I agree, no wonder it's expensive takes money to stay that pretty. Can't wait for the ferry ride. You know I'm all about the journey. And what a fun thing, to be in a water cannon salute. That actually got a "yippee" out of me! Say hi to Alicja for me. Be well, stay safe, travel far, love from Texas.
Thanks so much Kate! I'm skipping forward a couple of weeks, but just wait until you see the video Alicja filmed yesterday - puts my wee ski jump to shame :D She's a brave girl! All the best and have a great weekend!
Nice wee trip that. In fact it's pushed me to take the trip next year. The ferry to Norway is basically a 20 minute drive from my house in NL!!!. I've heard the trains are great in Norway,, especially the Bergen Oslo route.
Oslo looked a great welk kept city, looking forward to it already. 👍
Good on you! Oh would LOVE to sample the Bergen Oslo train!
Your visit to the ski-jump reminds me of the visit my son and I made to the ski-jump in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
I was amazed it was free to visit (can you imagine that in Britain?), but what I most remember is my then two year old son (in a pushchair after becoming tired of walking) asking me crossly after I had paused whilst pushing him up the hill to the top of the ski jump, "Why have we stopped Daddy? Come on!"
Haha that's a lad with high expectations :D
So, Steve, you let poor Alicja go up alone to the top of the fourth bridge with the excuse of afraid of heights 🤢. I think it was the elevator that got you thinking... I’ll send her instead 😂 Another great trip. Thank you for taking us along. Blessings to you both.
Haha I was happy to pay for her to go up there :D
I spent a few days in Bergen in August. Absolutely stunning. The trip up Sognefjord and from Flam to Bergen on the train was just stunning.
Oh I'd love to do that exact trip!
Alright Steve. Just seen this as I am 4 miles from Fort William coming down past Ben Nevis. West Highland way almost done. 16 miles today. Am aboot deed. 😂
SUPERB EFFORT MATE! THE FINAL PUSH! You deserve to eat and drink like a king in Fort William!
Glad you enjoyed the Holmenkolbane, I’ve walked it several times in rain, sun and snow when my employer installed the signalling about 25 years ago. With gradients up to 1:16 it’s truly a spectacular railway experience.
I visited Holmekollen many years ago they have certainly upgraded it. From my memory I had to climb up steps to the top. I certainly don't remember any lifts. Great times.
It's a completely new ski jump. The old one did have a lift too, but the final part to the top was steps, ski jumpers need to build those thigh muscles 😉.
Also, they could mechanically lower the flooring to adjust the speed of the ski jumpers.
The old one had an enclosed top, and when they tore it down (2008) the top enclosure was sold off but I don't recall what the buyer did with it.
The bottom part with the seating area becomes a small lake in the summer.
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Steve that was so enjoyable. My teenage years were spent in Norway and Sweden. I lived in Oslo for 2.5yrs as a teenager so I was immersed in this video, especially Holmenkollen as I used to ski and sled the slops up there (not the ski jump though). That’s a newer ski jump than when I lived there. Great that they have a viewing platform at the top. Now I yearn to revisit.
What a treat for you with the arrival at Oslo with the water tank and bagpipes playing. I’d be intrigued by a cost breakdown on your trip videos.
Once again thanks so much 👏
Thanks so much mate! I am so jealous of your Scandinavian adventures as a teen! I try to put some price info in the video descriptions these days (mainly because I always forget to cover it in the video itself) but yeah, could be more thorough :)
Thans for visiting my wonderful city :) Next time come in winter and experiense our amazing ski resort at the top of Oslo, Tryvann :)
Just found your videos - think I'll be watching a few more. It's great to find someone that knows how when to speak and when not to, plus your voice makes for pleasant listening. Having relatives scattered around both Scotland and Norway you've got my attention. Thanks
Hi James, thanks so much for your kind words!
Hello from Norway Steve and thanks for lots of great travel videos 👍🇸🇯 And say hello to Alicja. Love your videos ❤
Great videos,the bag pipe welcoming the first flight is something to remember, well worth it.nice of you Steve can't wait for your next trip.
Thanks so much! The ferry was fun too, stay tuned for that one :)
usual quality blog. i have to giggle at my memories of abz airport from 53 years ago when i was frequent oil worker trash passing through. Back then a growing bunch or white porto cabins. No permanent structure. Biggest place was the bar with about 4 joined mobile cabins. Eatery forget it.
Sounds amazing! Such a shame all airports look and feel so alike these days
Can’t wait to see more! Ski jumping is a great winter sport. The current record is 144m at Holmenkollen.
Wow! Thanks so much for that, would love to go back and see it when in use, and even better if there was a big crowd at the bottom cheering them on :)
The current world record is 253.5 meters at Vikersund, also in Norway
Guys, the records in this sport depend on the hill. There are smaller ones and the mammoth hills where by default you’re going to fly further. Usually it’s about breaking the record of the particular hill.
Norway is right at the top of my list of places I’d love to visit. Transport there looks so top notch! What a fab trip…can’t wait for the conclusion!
ATB
It’s expensive though
Thanks Erin! The departure from Oslo is even better than the arrival :)
Great trip Steve… You have to be a certain kind of crazy to launch yourself off the top of that ski platform… Thanks for sharing and have a great day… 👍
Thank you, Steve. Another great video. It's nice to have direct flight from Aberdeen to Oslo. It will give you a more convenient way to visit Norway. You must have become famous as the flight deck crew knows you.
Haha thanks Jacky! Wish I got some free flights :D
Steve, your videos have got alot better from you first started, more voice over, less music, you visit somewhere, l sit at home enjoying your adventures, have you thought about a trip to Moor of Rannoch tea room, go for a wee walk, sleep in the van, keep up the fantastic episodes,
How timely Steve! I came across a CD (remember them) with photos from Digital Camera (remember them 😂) from my trip to Oslo and Bergen in 2007. We went up to Holmenkollen as part of a day tour that also took in the ship museums and Vigeland Park. We saw the old sky jump, i think it was demolished the next year and replaced with that new modern one. I remember being amazed flying from Oslo to Bergen in mid summer and seeing all the snow topped mountains 😊
Superb David! I'd love to go to Bergen too! Would have loved to see the old ski jump too!
Just that day's travel alone makes a brilliant vid.Thank you Steve.
Cheers Michael! Part 2 was so much fun as well :)
Nice one Steve, watched it due to Logan Air.They fly into Norwich, so I see them daily from my back garden.
Loved his video! Glad that the reception was epic! (I enjoy bagpipes!)
I just love the Embraer 145. It's a gorgeously looking plane.
Has that "Exec Jet" look to it. 😎
I have been flying many times, but never met by water cannons. Lucky you. 👍
One of the things I love about visiting the Scandinavian countries of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark is not just the incredible scenery and beautiful cities and towns, it's also the people. The vast majority are bilingual and unlike Germany, France and Italy, they don't get annoyed or arrogant if you cannot or struggle to speak the native language, they are extremely helpful and friendly too. So even if you cannot speak another language and are nervous about visiting other countries as a result, don't be, just visit the Scandinavian countries where you'll be welcomed.
As an addendum, I find The Netherlands to be the same, very warm and welcoming and full of stunning towns and cities and most there are also happy to speak in English too.
Cheers for this Kevin! Totally agree about the people, and I need to travel more through The Netherlands, it's high on the list!
That was fab! Bit of the old Norse DNA so I'm interested in Norway 😉 Eddie the Eagle, one of my fave films! Dunno if I could have gone up there though, I was surprised at you! Lovely video thanks Steve.
Another video Steve that brings back memories of a previous trip I made. To celebrate my mums 60th in 2007 we got ferry from Newcastle to Bergen then train to Oslo, ferry to Copenhagen and flew back to stanstead. We visited the ski jump..only trouble was that the day we went it was misty and raining and when I got to the top I couldn’t even see down to the bottom of the slope!! Was fantastic though! Keep up the good work and look forward to the next video 😃
Wow! And what a great trip - I guess they don't do that ferry route anymore? Otherwise I'd be on it like a shot!
Yeah. It was run by DFDS but they stopped it September 2008 which was a great shame. From memory the crossing was 26 hours and the last couple of hours along the Norwegian coast was some of the best scenery I’ve seen!
Absolutely Brilliant Steve, what a Great surprise, Looks a lovely country.
I was waiting for the zip line.
Well done. Cheers.
Haha no chance! This Scotsman wouldn't open his wallet for that ;)
As a Norwegian, I would not recommend taking the airport train (flytoget). The price is 240 NOK (£17-18) one way (not sure how much it was in NOK in September 2022, as the value of NOK fluctuates), while the normal train is 124 NOK (£8-9). The time difference is 1-3 minutes.
Another great video. A Saturday tradition Coffee and a Steve video. Oslo looks beautiful
Ah thanks so much Robert! Enjoy the rest of the weekend :)
good report from Aberdeen to Oslo first flight with Loganair👍...i like yours reports about Scotland ...i like "Ecosse " in French lol
Mornin Steve inaugural flight was spot on and a great welcome 😊Oslo looked kool and metros even better. Forget the ski jump too high for me but your room was just right. Can’t wait til the ferry😉Thx again😘
Cheers Linda! The ferry was also awesome and such a bargain :) Have a great weekend!
My hometown ❤ doesn't mess about! Is excactly what it needs to be! 😅
Norwegian Wood .. ha ha ha ! Nice one Steve Marsh 🤣
Sometimes with first flights they give everyone a gift bag. Eddie the Eagle was quite popular during the Calgary Olympics in Canada. Mount Rushmore is different.
Great video. Your hotel room was an absolute bargain and spotlessly clean. What a refreshing change
So true mate, I never expected such an awesome room! Would return there in a shot!
Good video, it did not take you long to get there, plane looked comfortable and clean,
I enjoyed the flight to Oslo Steve , nice to visit another country that’s not to far from home, loved the bagpiper’s welcome, I’ve always loved a man in a Kilt as old as I am! had to smile when you saw the Ski-Jump, wasn’t sure if it was the zip-wire or the £70 price tag that was scary😅 rather you than me on the top of the ski-slope 🫣but fabulous views all round, I agree the properties are stunning! and your accommodation looked nice and cosy and clean! looking forward the the continuation 🤗
Thanks Bernice! This was a fun trip, Norway is so beautiful!
Another good wee trip Steve, will wait for the next leg , thank you from me in Irvine 🤗🤗
Hey Grace thanks! :)
Excellent vid. Can tell you the Holmenkollen zipwire is great fun. Not really scary more exhilarating, particularly if ski jumping fan like me.
A few years back we went on a four man Olympic bobsleigh at Hunderfossen near Hafjell....now that was some ride. Just brilliant & I would recommend for a winter trip😃
Way back when I was a youngster I went on the bus over to Cheltenham with my cousin and sister to watch the movie The Delinquents (Kylie Minogue film). For some reason it wasn't showing in our big cinema in Gloucester so we had to go to the dark side of the Golden Valley. As the bus was heading into Cheltenham along Gloucester Road Eddie the Eagle crossed over the road behind the bus, not on skis though, just on foot. We were all agog, "THERE'S EDDIE THE EAGLE" we exclaimed excitedly. None of the other passengers batted an eyelid!
Love it! Thanks so much for sharing that wee story :)
I do love those Embraers - especially if you can bag on of those single seats on the left side. And as you say, so quiet. 😀
Yeah, love the 2-1 configuration :)
Loved the welcome at the airport. Looking forward to part 2.
Cheers mate! I totally didn't expect it :)
Another great video, love the way you take us on a journey every time. Only subscribed a few weeks ago and still watching all your older videos but man, such a great channel you have!! I truly have enjoyed every single video I have watched so far. You defo have found a new fan 😎 I you ever are in the Republic of Ireland again (North East Part) come say hello, coffee will be ready! 😁 Loads of scenic routes and places here too.
Thanks again Steve for taking me travelling 😍 cheers from South Australia
Good trip Steve. I've visited Oslo on mid summers day when there was a marathon on so was given the penthouse in a hotel. It was luxury and never got dark. The castle next to the old central station, by the harbour, is also a great visit. Notice you could not afford a beer though! Notoriously expensive. There is a nice park near the Palace. And you are so right about scotrail windows. Looking forward to the next part on the ferry. Allan.
Cheers Allan! Oof imagine being in a penthouse in Oslo!!! That would've been more than £70 for sure :D
Hello Steve, I really enjoy your videos so entertaining and informative also beautiful. Thank you 🙏
What a fantastic journey this is so far!! I'm really enjoying this one Steve.....lots of things that I love to travel on.....regional jets, fast modern trains & interesting metro lines & this just about covered it all. Oslo is gorgeous....clean & green, looks like a beautiful city for sure......like you, it would be nice to see the ski jump but you wouldn't get me to go down it on a couple of match sticks (I don't ski anyway to begin with) & I'm not sure I'd do the zip line either!! Anyway....thanks again & cheers mate...looking forward to the on-going story on this one!
Cheers Bob! Yeah, really enjoyed this wee trip. Would have liked to cover more of the Metro journey, but I wasn't expecting it to be so beautiful and was caught out being pretty low on battery. Absolutely stunning!
Great video as always! thanks, I'm finally catching up with my watch later list!
Wonderful tour Steve, lovely scenery.
Road, rail and air travel, a wonderful combination.
What a reception at the airport for the inaugural flight ( just because Steve was aboard ) ; )
Well done Steve .
Thanks for the tour.
As usual, another hit.
Haha thanks so much mate :)
Great documentary. Can't wait for part 2. Bravo, regards from London
Thanks so much Francis! Part 2 was a lot of fun, and a real Scandinavian bargain :)
Old airframe.. over 22
Years! New Norse airlines B787 flight Oslo -LGW.. Scandinavian countries great in the sunshine. Another great vlog Steve.
Cheers Richard! Oh I agree, a sunny day with those fluffy clouds, perfect!
Another adventure underway ..the ski museum was interesting ( love the winter Olympics ). One hears about going to Europe from England for a short break never knew you could do the same Scotland to Scandinavia ....would be more interesting for me ( last visit in the 90's!) Thanks safe travels ( you forgot your basic food travel pack😏😊!) Jan Adelaide
Thanks Jan! Ohhh I love watching the Winter Olympics too - would be great to go back when the jump is in action and with a big crowd there!
Thanks for sharing , Steve.Oslo looks like a very nice place.
It really is Richard! Loved it :)
I did this route quite regularly with BMI Regional 5 years ago. 15 years ago who remembers City Star Airlines with the Dornier 328 Turboprops? Happy Days!
Ahh I wish I had the chance to fly the 328!
Great video Steve, what a great welcome to Oslo and I'm looking forward to the onward journey.
Thanks so much! The next stage was equally enjoyable :)
Wonderful video, stunning scenery and great commentary as always! Looking forward to part 2.
Thanks so much Helen! :)
Went to Oslo some years ago. A really nice clean city, the architecture along Karl Johans Gate to the architecture of a slightly different nature in Frogner park.
A very expensive city through
Unfinished business there mate, but aye, short trips only as it's so expensive!
Incredible journey to Oslo
Great video Steve! Thanks for sharing the details about your accommodation, I love travelling but my budget is very limited so it's always good to know some cheap and decent accommodation options for any possible trips, hope to see it more in future videos
Thanks so much Fran, will make sure to include again in future videos :)
Absolutely awesome Steve Norway is absolutely stunning myself and the Southernairs! Crew have had the privilege of visiting 😁.. keep up the good work looking forward to more content 😀
Cheers Mitch! If only I’d known about that Ethiopian flight at the time, I’d have been checking out the Business Class fares! 🤣
@@steve-marsh your very welcome yeah it's a bit hit and miss as to what days it operates ,none the less I highly reccomend . Hopefully you can get a flight on Ethiopian I'd love to hear your views on them 😀
I love how you always show how fantastic it is to get around by different ways apart from personal automobile!! Oslo looks beautiful, but that ski jump looks terrifying.
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Another great video, Steve, and what an arrival to Oslo. So impressive. Looking forward to watching the rest of your trip.
Thanks so much! Aye, that was a special wee treat for me to see that arrival, so cool!
It is nice and sunny day and nice to other country and the buildings are fantastic and the trams and nice place to visit
Hi we used to have ticket vending machines on the stations.. quite sad that they removed them not so long ago. As a Oslo citizen I still use my transport card eventhough most people only use their smartphones as a ticket.
You should next time continue on the same metro line to the last station Frognerseteren next time. It's even more spectacular view from Holmenkollen upwards to Frognerseteren 😊
Wonderful video, Steve! A little tip. I recommend the commuter-train/InterCity-train as well as Flytoget. You save a few pounds on the ticket and the Journey is only 1-2 minutes longer (stops at the same station Lillestrøm before Oslo)
But can you buy a train ticket in the railway station? Seemed difficult for Flytoget!
Wow, that was unexpected - what a nice-looking country! I'm with you on the so-called bog-standard metro ride, there's certainly nothing that in Manchester or Birmingham. Nice room too - I'd have been happy with that. Looking forward to part 2.
Cheers Paul! Aye, part 2 was a surprise to get such a bargain ferry in Scandinavia!
“That’s even more terrifying. It’s about 70 quid” said like a true Scotsman, Steve! Booked to go to Oslo next month with Loganair but from Edinburgh. Cheers again, Steve! Now got some things to add to the list whilst we’re there!
Good stuff! Have a fantastic time 😊 I’d really recommend that metro ride, I wish I’d had time to go to the end of the line
@@steve-marsh I’d never thought about using the metro either so going to have a look today. Appreciate the inspiration😂
@@JBFlytography From a fellow Scot who now calls Oslo home, I'd recommend downloading the Ruter app - by far the easiest way to get tickets and works on all our public transport (bus, train, t-bane (metro) and ferries). Also, thoroughly recommend taking the train Steve took all the way up to Frognerseteren, the last stop - fantasic views and a great cafe / restaurant at the top too. The walk down the hill, following the 1952 Olympics bobsleigh track, is also well worth it, it goes right past the Holmenkollen ski jump and practice hills.
"...but that's even more scary as it's about seventy quid!" 😅
That ski jump was amazing and the views were spectacular. Oslo may be pricey but it looks a beautiful city Steve 👍
Oh it really is mate! Only really went here for the ferry, but already keen to go back!
Great video. Welcome to Norway! How to take Loganair to Aberdeen in the future. Love following your channel!
Another cracking video Steve loved the views on the flight and train looks so clean. No dirty windows to film though. The ski jump was impressive much more dramatic without sown. Hope you are both well looking forward to the next instalment
Thanks so much Robbie!
Lived in Oslo for over 3 years. I loved it.
What a place!
That was indeed a special flight and Oslo looks fantastic!
Oh it really is Philip :)
Lovely scenery. Being an Aussie, I only know " Eddy the Eagle" from the movie made about his journey.
That is one helluva scary ski jump !
Aye Eddie has my respect after being up there! :O
Nice one will watch later as I love all your vids especially the flying and ferry ones!! Cheers👍👍
Cheers Trevor! :)
@@steve-marsh you’re welcome mate👍
Great vid Steve Norway is an incredible place been there with work to Stavanger then offshore . Your hotel was a good deal for sure puts Edinburgh to shame. Look forward to part two.
I was quite surprised by the room, was almost nervous about what was awaiting me, but would go back there in a shot! :)
Loved every bit of this Steve, been to Oslo many times but had no idea about the museum and the gorgeous metro connection. Love your accommodation too, you nailed it
Thanks so much! Wonderful city and country eh!? Glad you've had the pleasure :)