10 hours to the ARCTIC CIRCLE by train in Norway!
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Date: 2024-01-09
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-MyOutdoorsUK
I've just returned from making the same trip north as far as Fauske and then the full return from Bodo to Trondheim, and then to Oslo. There were some significant differences, particularly on the southern journey, where the train stopped five times including once for 20 minutes to allow trains to pass. This added a combined 70 minutes onto the journey and meant the night train from Trondheim to Oslo had to wait for us - leaving 8 minutes alte from Trondheim. On the return journey there was an announcemt to say when we were crossing the Arctic Circle and the train slowed to allow us a view of the marker - the cairn between the train and the building at 18: 10 in your video. For anyone wanting to go further North you change at Fauske to a bus service (the 100) to Narvik, where you can also pick up the line to Abisko and Sweden. It was also worth noting that when I ordered food (A moose burger, this was freshly cooked in an over, not a microwave.
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I've just returned from making the same trip north as far as Fauske and then the full return from Bodo to Trondheim, and then to Oslo. There were some significant differences, particularly on the southern journey, where the train stopped five times including once for 20 minutes to allow trains to pass. This added a combined 70 minutes onto the journey and meant the night train from Trondheim to Oslo had to wait for us - leaving 8 minutes alte from Trondheim. On the return journey there was an announcemt to say when we were crossing the Arctic Circle and the train slowed to allow us a view of the marker - the cairn between the train and the building at 18: 10 in your video. For anyone wanting to go further North you change at Fauske to a bus service (the 100) to Narvik, where you can also pick up the line to Abisko and Sweden. It was also worth noting that when I ordered food (A moose burger, this was freshly cooked in an over, not a microwave.
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-adamzieba8364
18: 07 I think the scenery change has more to do with the altitude than with latitude. I remember crossing the Arctic circle in Norway on a bus many years ago. The bus stopped near the visitor/tourist center and the area around it looked just the way I imagined the Arctic before coming there - no trees, only some shrubs, rocks and patches of snow (it was late June. But going further north the road descends and you can see trees and grass again. I even saw lawns around homes in Alta and people enjoying sunny weather in their gardens (it was around +20C.
But north of Alta pines and spruce disappear and only short birches can be seen. Some 50 kilometers south of Nordkapp begins typical tundra if I remember correctly.
Of course a railway line doesn't change altitude as quickly as a road does.
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18: 07 I think the scenery change has more to do with the altitude than with latitude. I remember crossing the Arctic circle in Norway on a bus many years ago. The bus stopped near the visitor/tourist center and the area around it looked just the way I imagined the Arctic before coming there - no trees, only some shrubs, rocks and patches of snow (it was late June. But going further north the road descends and you can see trees and grass again. I even saw lawns around homes in Alta and people enjoying sunny weather in their gardens (it was around +20C.
But north of Alta pines and spruce disappear and only short birches can be seen. Some 50 kilometers south of Nordkapp begins typical tundra if I remember correctly.
Of course a railway line doesn't change altitude as quickly as a road does.
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-Keikdv
I miss the stationsign of -Hell- (wich is 'cave' in Norwegian, not that other thing) and the globe in the field were you cross the artic circle. But you looked out on the wrong side. I did the route twice, both in daylight and on the nighttrain when it was NSB all the way. Same loco during the day but two Di3's on the nighttrain. Slept first class back to Trondheim to save out a hotelroom and still saved money. Those where the days.
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I miss the stationsign of -Hell- (wich is 'cave' in Norwegian, not that other thing) and the globe in the field were you cross the artic circle. But you looked out on the wrong side. I did the route twice, both in daylight and on the nighttrain when it was NSB all the way. Same loco during the day but two Di3's on the nighttrain. Slept first class back to Trondheim to save out a hotelroom and still saved money. Those where the days.
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-spikesmith7052
amazing that Norway have diesel locomotives for passenger transport in 2022, a country that has one of the best charging infrastructure for electric cars par capita but has forgotten that electic raliroads is possible, how is it possible for a country with that much state owned funds to be 100 years behind Sweden in some part of the transportation infrastructure?
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amazing that Norway have diesel locomotives for passenger transport in 2022, a country that has one of the best charging infrastructure for electric cars par capita but has forgotten that electic raliroads is possible, how is it possible for a country with that much state owned funds to be 100 years behind Sweden in some part of the transportation infrastructure?
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-alexclement7221
8: 13: The landscape changed because you climbed above 'treeline'. Once you go above a certain elevation (depending on the local climate and latitude, no trees will grow there. You could see this on the mountains you passed earlier; the further north you go, the lower the treeline on the mountains gets.
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8: 13: The landscape changed because you climbed above 'treeline'. Once you go above a certain elevation (depending on the local climate and latitude, no trees will grow there. You could see this on the mountains you passed earlier; the further north you go, the lower the treeline on the mountains gets.
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-CourtMcCheese
I have never seen anyone do a review on nord, I remember I only went on it once on a really scenic ride across the hills and waterfalls, it was part of a cruise trip from Fred oslen, also I remember the vending and coffee machines on like a 20 min journey - views are somewhat once in a life time -
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I have never seen anyone do a review on nord, I remember I only went on it once on a really scenic ride across the hills and waterfalls, it was part of a cruise trip from Fred oslen, also I remember the vending and coffee machines on like a 20 min journey - views are somewhat once in a life time -
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-carthtc3429
Yeah, went there in August, great trip!
The train got 2 hours delay so we missed the day's only connecting bus to Narvik, however kudos to SJ Nord, they provided us with a free taxi that raced with us to catch up with the bus all the way at the ferry in Bognes (160 km, halfway to Narvik. :)
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Yeah, went there in August, great trip!
The train got 2 hours delay so we missed the day's only connecting bus to Narvik, however kudos to SJ Nord, they provided us with a free taxi that raced with us to catch up with the bus all the way at the ferry in Bognes (160 km, halfway to Narvik. :)
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-jm-bv1wh
I took the overnight night train in 1977, Trondheim to Bodo. There was a pyramid made of stones that marked the Arctic Circle, and the train passed it in the early morning. Is there no longer a marker for the Artic Ciircle, or did you just omit it from the video? Thanks.
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I took the overnight night train in 1977, Trondheim to Bodo. There was a pyramid made of stones that marked the Arctic Circle, and the train passed it in the early morning. Is there no longer a marker for the Artic Ciircle, or did you just omit it from the video? Thanks.
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-rezaalan3991
Great trip. The locomotive model remembered me about older locomotive which came from former Soviet Union Countries. I'm curious, why the electrification not yet reaching Arctic circle area? Is that expensive to installing some infrastructure along that route?
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Great trip. The locomotive model remembered me about older locomotive which came from former Soviet Union Countries. I'm curious, why the electrification not yet reaching Arctic circle area? Is that expensive to installing some infrastructure along that route?
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-LQC2556
I took this route a few years ago, although unfortunately I didn't get to see much because it was the night service (albeit during summer, so there was still light. I guess if you return during the winter, that will be the light level you can expect.
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I took this route a few years ago, although unfortunately I didn't get to see much because it was the night service (albeit during summer, so there was still light. I guess if you return during the winter, that will be the light level you can expect.
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-lcfnyc2007
Can you consider to please invest in a slightly less noisy suitcase? I would even skip the suitcase and go for a light backpack. then you will not need to have these noisy sounds -hijacking- every start of your video. ;-. Just a suggestion.
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Can you consider to please invest in a slightly less noisy suitcase? I would even skip the suitcase and go for a light backpack. then you will not need to have these noisy sounds -hijacking- every start of your video. ;-. Just a suggestion.
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-Sophia87170
I wonder if anyone can help I really dislike the toilets with the buttons as I have had a bad experience with them and I suffer claustrophobia, are there any latch manual type of doors within this train or other trains in Scandinavia.
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I wonder if anyone can help I really dislike the toilets with the buttons as I have had a bad experience with them and I suffer claustrophobia, are there any latch manual type of doors within this train or other trains in Scandinavia.
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-AndreiTupolev
Why announcements 5 to 6 minutes before arrival? Rather more useful than -next stop Storrebro East- (please add accent as appropriate) or whatever just as you're coming to a stop, if you've got luggage to get together
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Why announcements 5 to 6 minutes before arrival? Rather more useful than -next stop Storrebro East- (please add accent as appropriate) or whatever just as you're coming to a stop, if you've got luggage to get together
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-JaxierLucies
18: 45 This is Saltdalsfjorden (Saltdal Fjord) and it's about 5-10 min until you reach to the part where Skjerstadfjorden (Skjerstad Fjord) begins. These two fjords together is called Saltfjorden (Salt Fjord)
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18: 45 This is Saltdalsfjorden (Saltdal Fjord) and it's about 5-10 min until you reach to the part where Skjerstadfjorden (Skjerstad Fjord) begins. These two fjords together is called Saltfjorden (Salt Fjord)
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-andressorin1205
Great video; what a discovery for me! I knew nothing of these Italian heritage trains. I definitely must try them. Grazie!
PS: try to stress these two words on the first syllable:
PAdova - Adige.
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Great video; what a discovery for me! I knew nothing of these Italian heritage trains. I definitely must try them. Grazie!
PS: try to stress these two words on the first syllable:
PAdova - Adige.
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-erichthecat6032
More outstanding landscape ---
Like to be profoundly happy too!
Maybe they made some special investigation and stats showed 5 to 6 mins, funny task for students
Wrecked by kids? --
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More outstanding landscape ---
Like to be profoundly happy too!
Maybe they made some special investigation and stats showed 5 to 6 mins, funny task for students
Wrecked by kids? --
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-TurbineNorShark
me beeng a norwegian rail enthusiast. the sight of Spy (vy) SJ and Go nowhere (go ahead) just pisses me off greatly, there's no such thing as a norwegian railway until NSB is brought back!
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me beeng a norwegian rail enthusiast. the sight of Spy (vy) SJ and Go nowhere (go ahead) just pisses me off greatly, there's no such thing as a norwegian railway until NSB is brought back!
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-billbinkelman1259
For armchair travelers like myself, your videos are a godsend. Thanks for sharing your trips with us. I live in the midwest of the US and I love -feeling- like I am seeing the world!
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For armchair travelers like myself, your videos are a godsend. Thanks for sharing your trips with us. I live in the midwest of the US and I love -feeling- like I am seeing the world!
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-upresins
To avoid getting your reflection in the shot, keep the camera pressed against the glass of the window. I have done this many times with my smartphone. Works well with the camera on AutoFocus.
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To avoid getting your reflection in the shot, keep the camera pressed against the glass of the window. I have done this many times with my smartphone. Works well with the camera on AutoFocus.
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-lesliestrout5121
Reminds me a lot of our trip from Oslo to Bergen. Wondering if there were many tunnels on this route? We were amazed at how many tunnels we went through during our stay in Norway.
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Reminds me a lot of our trip from Oslo to Bergen. Wondering if there were many tunnels on this route? We were amazed at how many tunnels we went through during our stay in Norway.
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-arokh72
I'm not surprised that it took 80 years to build the line. I'd imagine once they got to Hell, Hela would have made it a bit difficult for the builders, as would the lost souls there.
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I'm not surprised that it took 80 years to build the line. I'd imagine once they got to Hell, Hela would have made it a bit difficult for the builders, as would the lost souls there.
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-anumeon
Hell is a nice place to visit. They have a genuine Gods expedition there. :D
Norwegian trainlines are just amazingly beautiful to travel on. And reasonably priced as well.
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Hell is a nice place to visit. They have a genuine Gods expedition there. :D
Norwegian trainlines are just amazingly beautiful to travel on. And reasonably priced as well.
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-mnyheim11
Great video! Normally they also serve you a nice little breakfast in premium class, on this morning departure. And they do do offer warm dishes in the dining cart as well.
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Great video! Normally they also serve you a nice little breakfast in premium class, on this morning departure. And they do do offer warm dishes in the dining cart as well.
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This is the only way I would see northern Norway - not by train - but by your video. Way too cold for this Floridian. I'm not even planning to see southern Norway.
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This is the only way I would see northern Norway - not by train - but by your video. Way too cold for this Floridian. I'm not even planning to see southern Norway.
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-AvanCade
Did you know that NSB is short for a political party related to the Nazi's (Dutch? So for me it is really weird to see those letters used as an abbreviation.
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Did you know that NSB is short for a political party related to the Nazi's (Dutch? So for me it is really weird to see those letters used as an abbreviation.
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-lowercherty
I took the Hurtegruten ferry from Kirkenes to Bergen. We stopped at Bodo and Trondheim. Beautiful, but different, scenery.
Is Bodo the end of tracks?
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I took the Hurtegruten ferry from Kirkenes to Bergen. We stopped at Bodo and Trondheim. Beautiful, but different, scenery.
Is Bodo the end of tracks?
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-abhirammadhu2973
As someone living near the equator, this feels like a magic land. Taking a trip on this route and on that Alaska railroad are my dream journeys. --
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As someone living near the equator, this feels like a magic land. Taking a trip on this route and on that Alaska railroad are my dream journeys. --
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-HrHaakon
The lunch car is overpriced by Norwegian standards. A lot of us just buy and pack our own lunch and bring it on board with us instead. Just a small protip.
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The lunch car is overpriced by Norwegian standards. A lot of us just buy and pack our own lunch and bring it on board with us instead. Just a small protip.
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-abus3562
I tried to watch this, but the printed sentences were on top of each other, difficult to read your script so I decided not to watch, sorry about that.
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I tried to watch this, but the printed sentences were on top of each other, difficult to read your script so I decided not to watch, sorry about that.
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-ChrisH-1952
I share your delight in discovering this line. Until I took it myself, I had no idea it would be so wonderful. Beautifully presented as always.
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I share your delight in discovering this line. Until I took it myself, I had no idea it would be so wonderful. Beautifully presented as always.
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-Riva35.
Since your seat is on the opposite side of the train, you could not see many of the signs on your right. Wrong decision. Am I wrong?
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Since your seat is on the opposite side of the train, you could not see many of the signs on your right. Wrong decision. Am I wrong?
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-simonsv9449
You should try the night train up to Narvik in Norway, from Stockholm. It-s exciting views and you go even more north.
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You should try the night train up to Narvik in Norway, from Stockholm. It-s exciting views and you go even more north.
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-dennisud
Well, if you want this sort of View try 1 of the 5 ways to travel by train from Santiago, Chile to Tierra Del Fuego! ---
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Well, if you want this sort of View try 1 of the 5 ways to travel by train from Santiago, Chile to Tierra Del Fuego! ---
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-CalinFR
7: 32 what are some routes that the new trains are running on? I have an Interrail pass, really want to try them out?
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7: 32 what are some routes that the new trains are running on? I have an Interrail pass, really want to try them out?
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-scottyerkes1867
Epic scenery! Love the exterior colors. Interior refurbishments well executed.
Thank you Thibault. ---
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Epic scenery! Love the exterior colors. Interior refurbishments well executed.
Thank you Thibault. ---
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