⏱⏱⏱ TIME CODES: 00:00 - WELCOME TO NORWAY 🇳🇴 00:28 1️⃣ NEVER think that Norway is a small country 01:36 2️⃣ NEVER get too close to anyone 02:25 3️⃣ NEVER show up late 02:55 4️⃣ NEVER make eye contact for too long 03:41 5️⃣ NEVER Underestimate the word Koslig 04:17 6️⃣ NEVER Think you are better than everybody else 04:48 7️⃣ NEVER Say that Sweden is better at winter sports 05:46 8️⃣ NEVER ask questions that show you have NO knowledge about Norway 06:29 9️⃣ NEVER complain about Not being dressed for the weather 07:21 🔟 NEVER Think that Northern lights can be seen everywhere 08:22 1️⃣1️⃣ NEVER visit ONLY Oslo
Also, remember not to wear shoes inside the house! It is considered unhygienic and extremely rude. I realise a lot of countries share this rule and it isn't unique to Norway, but some nationalities may still find this surprising.
@@dannydaniels3784 Not in many civilized countries like Spain, Greece ( the cradle of modern civilization), France or Italy, just because our houses have tiles and not wooden floors and are washed daily
That is very apt. The point about eye contact is so disconcerting sometimes, you wonder if you are surrounded by crazy people. They will NOT look you in the eye, if you they can stare past your shoulder...
Living in Norway for the last 9 years… generally speaking, it’s the best description I’ve ever seen of the overall “vibe” I’ve experienced in this country. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve made friends, but comparing with other countries yeah… that’s pretty accurate 👍🏼
Just stumbled across this video and being originally from Norway, I think you’re spot on :) But there’s one thing I use to warn my Portuguese and Brazilian friends about: don’t call people friends too soon! In Norway, establishing a friendship isn’t an easy process and if you call someone you just met “my friend”, they’ll react in the same way as if you stand too close! They’ll back off, at least mentally. It’s considered way too intimate. Give it time. The ice needs to melt first :)
@@rennieday9292 I think you misunderstood - it is not about introducing someone, but you don't go up to a Norwegian you don't know and say: Hello, my friend! like it is common in many other countries, especially in warmer climates.
@@5v31yn Like I replied to the other comment here: it is not about introducing someone else, but how you approach a Norwegian. You don't open up with a "Hello, my friend!" when you don't know the person you talk to very well. Or at all.
I was thinking the same thing during the whole video. It also made me think, "This is how everyone should behave". If that makes me more Norwegian, I'll take it.
Totally Opposite with me....I have nothing in common with Norwegian people, beside blonde hair and blue eyes. The good Lord gave it to me just to confuse the enemies 🤣
I even tried Kvikk Lunsj in my previous video th-cam.com/video/Qg9Ewv45vx4/w-d-xo.html Even mention that Kit Kat might take like Quick Lunch but not the opposite 😉🤣
My grandmother came back from her Norwegian cruise that her and my grandfather always went on. She brought me a Kvikk Lunsj. I made the mistake of saying it's just a kit Kat. She smacked me. Lmao
I love Norway. Coming from the Netherlands, a country much smaller in size but much bigger in population (8x smaller and over 3x more inhabitants ) I love the space, the nature, the mountains the amazing fjords. I travelled twice from North Cape to Kristiansand, all along the coast by car. The frontwindow of my car felt like a cinema with the most beautiful sceneries you can image: 2000 km of mountains and fjords. I love also the slow travelling which you are forced to do in Norway. You drive those little roads and suddently you stop for a ferry. You wait a while until the ferry arrives and go to the next place. It is so relaxed. People are also friendly. Perhaps a little closed and from a distance in comparisment, but with warmth and interest if you start a talk. If it wasn't for the long, cold and dark winters, I would gladly live in Norway, I am living now in Switzerland but miss the sea.
Switzerland and Norway are my fave countries (+ the little gem Liechtenstein)! Where you live is also a beautiful country! I have been there several times and its just lovely!
Being Dutch also, I skipped Norway and moved to Switzerland straight away... Just back from a trip to Norway (Alesund, Geiranger, Nordkap, Stavanger) - At Preikestolen I had the best view of any mountaintop I have been to - ever.
a part from hating sweden, everything sounds like in Germany. Dont be late, dont come too close. Coselig is "kuschelig". Hating: we dont hate neighouring countries. We hate ourselves. The south germans vs north germans etc. vs. West. City vs countryside etc.
My family immigrated from Norway to the USA about 140-180 years (different groups came over at different times and lived in the same small farm town for the next hundred years). My grandma traveled to Norway and wants me to do the same. I was watching this to learn how to behave. ….Turns out my family still acts like this 140 years later. Intense appreciation of personal space, timeliness, humbleness and a disdain for Swedes. Weird to think how little may have changed.
Same, my family immigrated in the last 100 years and we still have cousins back in Norway and I find it so funny that my family acts this way. I thought every family acts like this.
@@DELL0015 Its jokingly, like trash talking a sibling, but all the Nordic countries bashes Sweden the most because they are the most extraverted and insecure of the Nordic countries, and they like to play holy. They are also more demeaning especially against fins, they dont have complete anonymous voting and their politicians are rulling in anti-democratic ways(refuse to work with specific parties voted in by the people fx). Their immigration politics are a good example of this, they went full woke and call out Denmark as some borderline racist country, while they now are looking at Danish politics to try and fix their country. Most swedes are like all other Nordic citizens but they do have a higher percentage of insecure nutjobs.
A Norwegian at home : "Don't talk to me, I don't want to get to know you" The same Norwegian at the cabin/boat/ski trip: "Hi hi, nice to see you, do you need some coffee, I've got loads on the kettle. Are you hungry? I've got a spare Kvikk Lunch for you if you like"
And ALWAYS a nod, hi or even a little bit of a quick chat when walking/hiking in nature.. Otherwise. Don't even look at people or acknowledge their existence.. 🤪😂
I am a South African married to a Norwegian. In Africa we are loud and talk to anyone anywhere. A casual trip to the supermarket involves chats to the bakery assistant, the cashier and random other people in general. My first few outings in Norway I learned to rein that in. Most looked at me as if I was simple! I will never get the fascination with winter sports. Hubby watches endlessly. I love my Norwegian family but it's been a huge learning curve.
As a Brit living in Norway for a year, this is very true. It's a clean, safe, quiet paradise with humble people and not-so-humble nature. Also I live in the north, not far from Tromsø, and people back in England ask me how far I am from Oslo, and they don't quite believe me when I say it's about a 24-hour drive.
Just done a tour around Norway last month and it really surprised me to discover that the flight from Bergen to Tromso was longer than my Manchester to Oslo flight. It certainly opened my eyes to just how big the country is. Experiencing the 24 hour daylight in Tromso blew my mind, absolutely loved it up there.
@@Pining_for_the_fjords I am trying to get over there this year. My partner is Norwegian and lives quite close to tromsø. How is it finding work out there?
I spent 2 weeks in Norway back in early '96. Wonderful place and stunningly beautiful. Some of the nicest and most genuine people I've met to this day. If I wasn't so averse to the cold weather, I'd love to live there.
I have to laugh at myself. I was an astronomy teacher, and should have known better. But I dreamed of visiting Norway, and seeing the midnight sun, and Northern Lights, in the same trip. Sure, if I was gonna stay for months
Honestly, it´s not too bad. I´m originally from Northern Norway - and my family used to work with tourism. I can´t even count how many tourists asked us about why we have two suns (a ´day´ sun and a ´night´ sun) during the summer, and if we had some trick to turn on the aurora during winters. An American family straight up thought we were into witchcraft to bring forth the aurora to lure in tourists.
@@SirPenguinPete Not just tourists. In Møre one person admitted "Ok, I can believe you have the sun up at night. But that has to be another sun!" (Decades ago but still ;) )
@@emilh5477 Jeg trodde det også var et amerikansk problem. Inntil jeg så en undersøkelse som viste at 60% av svenske 16-åringer ikke fant Stillehavet på kartet... Det er ikke enkelt å skulle vite alt :)
I visited Norway about 20 years ago, on one of my short summer vacations. I had visited Denmark and then Sweden on previous summer vacations. Denmark was the only country in the world where the natives sometimes mistook me for one of the other natives, by asking me for directions, in Danish. In Sweden they mistook me for a German. In Norway I don't know what the Norwegians thought I was, but I knew that it was the place on Earth where I felt the most at home on the roads. I thought that Oslo was a very unique city though. I'm from Montreal.
@@nigredoooalgown6245 As a Oslo kid, I can indeed confirm that this is true. But we also take some of the stuff you'd like to keep, if we get the opportunity that is.
This channel is growing on me. Anna doesn't get it all right, but her love for what she does is clear. More people should be traveling like she does! It opens minds and creates bridges where none were before.
I am from Tricity in Poland , 42 years old and I love BTS. Now thanks to them I know more about South Korea, history, culture, cuisine and I want to visit your country as soon as possible. 🤩
I actually don't. I'm Norwegian too but I sit next to people when the places are taken (maybe it would be different right now during the pandemic, but I don't travel much anyway because of it). If I can sit in a seat for myself I of course choose that instead
I'm from Minnesota. Dad was Swedish, Mom was Norwegian. Yeah, there is rivalry between Swedes and Norwegians, even in the USA. The behaviors you cite are all part of my family's behaviors. GREAT video, thank you!
My father was Norwegian and I have many relatives in Bergen. As my father died when I was ten I forgot how to communicate in Norwegian as I was born in London. It is really great to find out more about my father's culture. I have not visited Bergen for nearly 40 years.
"embrace cold outdoor weather, don't stand really close to people, don't maintain eye-contact for extended periods of time, go outside the capital city and see the country-side" Me, who's an autistic Canadian that prefers farms over cities: "........ *I found where I truly belong* "
Great tips. I lived there for a while. I’ll add one; Never assume that, despite pouring hours and your heart into learning to speak Norwegian, anyone will ever respect that or cut you a break. I got pretty good at it. However, be prepared to get your answers in English and be constantly reminded your a “Flytningar”. Speaking from personal experience of course so maybe it was just me.
Norway seems like a perfect place for introverts like me. It also is such a gorgeous BIG country with much to offer: old and modern architecture, fjords, mountains, lakes, waterfalls; historical Viking ships and villages; cross-country skiing; koselig getaways; beautifully-designed lookouts over spectacular views: Vigeland Park; amazing bridges and tunnels; and so much more. I haven't traveled to Norway yet but dream of doing so someday. If I ever do make it, I'll know the do's and don'ts thanks to your vlog. Jenny
Hi Jenny, Thank you very much indeed 🤗 I’m glad you enjoyed my little videos 🙂 Absolutely! Where are you from? What time of the year feels like the right one for you to visit Norway? 😉
I live in Seattle, WA, so it's a wee bit expensive for me to travel. I'm a senior now and because of the pandemic I'm still leery of traveling anywhere right now. But I read a lot about Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Faeroe Islands, watch TH-cam videos like yours, and just enjoy it all vicariously. We have the Nordic Heritage Museum here in Seattle and I was there this morning to see a new exhibit of Nordic painters. Your vlog has widen my experience. Thank you. Jenny
Yeah, as a Norwegian I'd suggest you actually go meet some before taking Anna's woord for it. As a rule, Norwegians in conversation find lack of eye contact insincere. We are direct talkers- especially in the North. As for maintaining eye contact like a stalker? Yeah, don't do that ANYWHERE. Who the hell likes that? Introvert's paradise? Seriously? If that's where we're going I'd suggest the US is moron's utopia.
As a Norwegian American I find this video interesting and quite entertaining. My grandparents immigrated from Norway and landed in Brooklyn New York. I have relatives outside of Bergen and in Southern Norway. I have visited 4 times.It's such a beautiful country with wonderful hard working people. I hope to visit again.
You’re American, you where born in the USA so you are not Norwegian . I was born in the Uk ,my grandparents were Norwegian but I don’t call my self Norwegian English !
@@AnnaGoldmanTravel hi I'm from minnesota where lots of Scandinavia people come too from iceland all the way to norway we full of Scandinavia head to toe in our state ❤
Mate if you where born in US that means your fully bloods US guy unless your mother or father is half norweigan but if you father or mother is born in USA then it doesnt count unfortunley
2:20 As a Norwegian, that is actually hilarious 😂😂 I love your format being outside, friluftsliv, right? :) In the mountain, it is customary to smile and say hello to everyone you meet maybe even chat for a while. It's not a forced thing either, it just happens :) This extends to polite greetings when encountering others while out skiing in Marka or similar. It feels reduntant after watching all of this to write this 😅You seem like a great woman and you know what you talk about and also have some interesting points many of us don't think about often, like how it's very impolite to be late :D Things to not do: - *LITTER.* This is a *HuGE* no no. - If someone dropped some clothing on the ground, you hang it on the nearest tree or fence, so it won't get more dirty and they'll come back and find it. Don't just walk past it or discard it as trash. Someone owns that. Be respectful and considerate! - Expect that you can just go skiing or hiking everywhere without former experience, proper planning, or pre-existing knowledge of Norwegian climate and topography. Enough people die each year and it's _always_ tourists, to be hyperbolic. - Expect that the welfare system happens on itself. You yourself must learn and understand how to utilize it. If you are in Oslo and need/want a shorter queue for a non-emergency but fast clinic visit, consider paying for private treatment. Waiting times can be 6 hours, even in pain, if there's a lot of pressure. This may change over time of course but it's just one example of not assuming everything will be done _FOR_ you without at least some effort to find things out in advance. If you get a cheap treatment, maybe even consider our culture of trust and that it's tax money - as with rescue operations with helicopters because someone didn't prepare - but if you want to pay something in return consider donating to a good cause. That's another culture deeply ingrained here as is volunteering. For comparison, last time I checked, Norwegians donate annually per person 10 times as much as the most diligent Americans, which ironically were Minnesotans. This may have changed but was a fact some years ago at least. Just some things I felt adding. I have OCPD so I am only trying to bring context and maybe prevent future issues, however little this is and this comment may drown and fade away. Like the last example, it's supposed to bring context, not diminish anyone else but rather give you a clue of how present this culture is, and taken for granted.
@@SebHaarfagre and if u would be the type of person Thats litterly using dictionary words in ur dayli language of usage Then Fuck Jesus you truly are a dumb Fuck u just don’t know it !!! 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
It's fun to hear about cultural norms and "dont's" in Norway. Growing up in Sitka, Alaska (very similar to Bergen's geography and weather) around & with many Norwegian commercial-fishing families who have been in Sitka for generations, they exhibit many of the same cultural traits that are explained on your Norway videos. Very interesting, keep up the good work!
@@NorseGraphic Something along those lines, sunny days are rare... Even on days when it doesn't rain, it's usually overcast. Living there for most of my life, I'd wager there were even times where it rained over 300 days a year. A sunny, 70 degree day in Sitka, is rare, but wonderful. However, the extended daylight in the Summer, coupled with the fishing, local harvesting opportunities, as well as the hunting in the fall and winter, more than make up for it : )
As a Norwegian, I think it has alot to do with the fact that we live quite spread out. Like, you will definitely see a difference between the typical "city folk" vs people living in the outer parts. I mean, I'm a "typical" Norwegian who likes to keep distance. However, if you go bigger cities, they will be more open to "break" the personal space.
Sitkas the best! Grew up commercial fishing in SE alaska until I was 16, dad lives in hoonah now. Originally from Kenai, Now I’m living in norway because my wife is from stavanger.
Swedes and Norwegians treat each other like siblings, they make fun of each other and compete in all manner of things, but in the end we love each other. This goes for the other Scandinavian countries as well. Also, the things you mentioned is true for Swedes as well, we're more alike than different. :)
My grand parents were Norwegian and often had nice things to say about Swedes such as: “Those Swedes are as strong as an ox,,,,,,,,,,,and yust about as bright.”
I loved visiting a Norway. We entered Norway in the far North, from Finland. We visited Nordkapp, saw the midnight sun then meandered down the coast to Oslo with a 2 night stay at Geiranger Fjord, including the Trollstigen Rd. It was magical. So many special memories.
between my parents aND ALL MY RELATIVES I am living in Sweden in Massachusetts. If I ever kept my shoes on beyond the back door I would be doin g chores for a week.
@@ImaStarInMyHometown I have an aunt thats like that, if she even shows up. Did shock us once tho, 1 time she was the first person there, only problem being she showed up 1 week early xD
I could live in a place where you don't have to communicate with others. Its seems more peaceful. It might be rude to say but you are wonderful and explains things clearly. Thank You. 🇺🇲
We become the most extroverted people once we get drunk, but we generally like to just go about our day in sober state. The absolute majority of us will engage in small talks with tourists however as we enjoy speaking with them.
My Norwegian grandparents raised their family in Northern Minnesota. The social norms are very similar. We are the same even the 2nd generation in Tx. We have a large personal space, hate being late or when people are late. Our biggest celebration is Christmas Eve (Christmas Day is more laid-back). We still celebrate May 17 at my mother's house
Greetings to Minnesota from Norway! It's almost "little Norway", at least some places, considering the huge exodus and the concentrated settlements culturally and nationally
Just two comments: avoiding getting too close to another person (who is a stranger-obviously a couple would be much closer) is not a rule that is restricted to Norway, many countries have similar rules. Also: if you are on a crowde bus etc, you are likely to sit closer than one meter, sometimes having body contact with complete strangers. Or: if you are going out with your colleagues, let`s say if 20 colleagues managed to squeeze in around a table, sitting close to each other. NOT a problem (at least not to anyone I know). As for eye contact: same here; in most countries, prolonged staring is considered rude, however normal eye contact is perfectly fine. I wouldn`t say that Norwegians in general avoid eye contact (unlike what some people seem to believe), rather it depends on the situation and of course, if you are close friends etc.
Many countries have such rules. But Norwegians have perfected it;) Even is Covid certified rules;) (sort of joking). We do not need government telling us.... those rules are almost part of our dna.
Great video and I am a descendant of Norwegians that came to Canada at the turn of the last century. You are upbeat, positive and your eyes are amazing!
As an American watching this I feel like I grew up in the wrong country. So many people showing up late and getting in your face. Norway seems like a paradise.
No no its not paradise...i live in Norway 15 Years this people ar idiots they can't make Nothing!!...without Polish and Litawians emigrants this country is not existing and this is tru
Another Norwegan here. You captured our culture and mentality well. One of the first things I tell foreigners who want to visit Norway (before COVID, and hopefully after) is to wear proper clothes. You really can't show up here in a t-shirt and shorts or your best/finest dress shoes any time of the year. Another thing that you didn't mention, was that you shouldn't wander off into Norwegian nature without any care for your safety. I've seen stories of foreign tourists getting stuck on mountains or getting caught in a storm while on a boat. It's very important to be mindful and go where the locals go, follow any weather reports, signs or guides if needed. Norwegian nature is wild, and we have actual predators here (bears, wolves and lynx to name a few), so please be careful! You can have a wonderful (and safe) time in Norwegian nature. Other things that I tell foreigners about are proably more universal, like not littering, or following the traffic laws. We take speeding very seriously here, so even minor infractions could cost you dearly. It's just not worth it, even if you have the money to rent a car here.
What a great comment 🤩🤩🤩 thank you so much, Erik! That’s really important - pinned 📍 Absolutely! Driving in Norway is a part of my next video actually 😉 I have quite a few colleagues- expats who are complaining about low national speed limits - for me it’s normal as I got my driving license in England 🙂 same style of driving - very relaxed, never in rush, lots of roundabouts - just a different side of the road and speed tickets in England are not proportional to your income 😉 About the clothes: absolutely correct! That’s why I keep telling to my friends - when you visit Norway - you better forget all your makeup than your hiking shoes and a raincoat 😁 Thank you so much indeed ☺️ amazing country! I’m happy to be a temporary resident here 🙂 By the way, I already adopted Norwegian habit when I see any rubbish while I’m hiking I’ll pick it up and bring it to the rubbish bin to recycle properly 😉 I’m planning to take this habit with me and apply in other countries whereas it’s possible 😉
I visited Bergen 2 years ago and love it. The people were very nice and 90% of them spoke English. Beautiful people, beautiful country and the food is amazing.
All true about what you said(from a Norwegian girl here) True when then the quarantine everyone in Norway was like "this is what we have been training for years, social distance" hehe. We are friendly when we get to know a person, but it can take some time, then you are just like an addition to the family(At leat in my familiy). If you like something of our stuff/tradition in Norway, then you are per definition "One of us, one of us".
I'm half Norwegian but born and raised in England. Throughout my life I know people have thought my personality to be a bit weird and I also used to think the same but as I've got older I've realised I'm just very Norwegian!!
1:16 Yes, Norway is a long country (we are still in Europe though) and when you have reached the Arctic Circle, you are only a little more than half way to the northern tip of the country. Check your map.
Hi, I have Norwegian roots, my grandma was born in a 2nd generation immigrant family. Her father and grandfather were ship's carpenters on the Scandian immigrant shipping to NZ during the 1800's. I haven't seen Norway so watching through your camera is very interesting. Thank you.
My grandmother was Norwegian. Moved to The USA when she was 12. She told us very much the same as you did in this video. She also sang us a song in Norwegian, It was so awesome. One of my bucket list items is to visit her hometown.
Really good video. I'm from Norway, and i pretty much agree with everything you are saying. We are open minded when it comes to visitors tho. We do understand if there is a culture clash, we won't get angry or anything like that. :)
I have been lucky enough to visit Norway twice (Bergen). One of the most beautiful places I have ever been, loved the city and the people. Still hoping to get back to visit again and make it north to Tromso. I loved hiking in the mountains above Bergen, not a more peaceful and serene place. Just wish You tube existed before I had gone there!
I've been learning Norwegian for 4 years, and plan to move to Tromsø when I can afford it and graduate! Finally going to visit this summer (though I wish I could go in the winter!) So this is super helpful! My Norwegian teacher (from bergen) taught me a lot of this but the extra details make such a difference! Havent taken a formal lesson in year and just practice from with my friend on discord now 😅
I am an American from Norwegian decent. I am retired US Navy and had the pleasure of visiting Bergen and Narvik. My family originated from Bagn and I love everything about Norway. I love your videos and always look forward to seeing more. BTW, I am an avid Curler and the Norwegians now, and always will have, the best uniforms around.....
I'm Norwegian, so none of this is new to me, but sometimes I like to watch these types of videos to remind myself of just how Norwegian I am lol. I vouch for the great advice in this video!
Going from the south of Norway to the North (Kristiansand to Kirkenes) takes 4-5 hours with a stop in Oslo, not a direct flight. The length of Norway is roughly 1779 (ca. 1749-1781) km. The length from Norway to the end of Italy is roughly 2422 km (using google maps distance measuring). You're allowed to ask where the Polar bears are. Most will say in Svalbard. The other tips were fine
If you are driving from Oslo to Bergen in Winter or early summer take E16 and avoid route 7. My trip was on march and had to turn back to route 52 since there was queue in Haugstol since the road was icy while on my return from Bergen I took E16 with no snow on the road.
@@AnnaGoldmanTravel Another "famous" thing is that one should not talk to strangers/norwegians on the bus. In many other countries strangers talk to each other hehe.
Just got back from Norway, stayed on Lofoten, visited Trømso and Å, it was AWESOME. Starting learning Norwegian, I'll be getting back in the future for sure. Many times :)
Living in Sweden for 56 years I’m still a norweigen in heart, that will nerver change, I agree with all you said. There is a proudness in Norway that is seldom found in other countries (Scottland comes to mind) and that is as solid as the mountains that compose this country.
Being as norwegian as can be, living here for my 40 year long life, I can say this is a very good video! So accurate! And I see you got some more good once in the comments as well. 👍 We are a not so small country, but we're not that many citizens, we're used to having lots of space to move around. As an introvert, I love it! 😁😁 I'd never live anywhere else 😁
ya but if I become rich somehow and buy my first msnsion...where do u recommend where there’s some sun mainly cause I’m from California but an extreme introvert to the highest degree 🤓💯🤙🏾
I’m married to a Norwegian and have been living here for 13 years . I am a 💯 % Norwegian in my heart . It’s the most beautiful place on earth . ❤️❤️❤️❤️
When I visited Sweden and Finland 3 years ago I totally felt at home ❤️ I am a hardcore introvert and those countries are an introvert’s paradise so I’m planning a visit to Norway!
Swedish person here. Almost all the points you made in the video can apply to Sweden aswell. I dont know about the winter sports though because im not really into sports at all really heh. Generally everything seems very similar. Especially the "standing 5 meters away for each other" and the "there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes".
Yea, I think you are right. I guess its probably inherited from the Viking Age. Don't let the trell/slave look you in the eye, which is a sign of disrespect somehow. Lol 😂
The reason for the no prolounged eye contact thing is really simple to explain, we are a old warrior people, if you stare at someone its usually due to wanting to fight
Not really we where allways trigger happy back in those days no matter what so the eye contact fact is false its more to do with gettin a norweigan pissed of then you ill see the brutal viking thats within us
I admire you! I look forward to watching you! I'm Norwegian, but I grew up in Minnesota! I'm planning a trip to Norway and your videos have helped me SO much. In fact, I'm considering moving there (after visiting first) I have relatives there I've never met. Thank you SO much for sharing your life in Norway!
As a American from the south visiting my now Norwegian husband for the first time, this was a big culture shock for me because in the south, we talk to everyone, we smile, we say hi, we are super friendly. So when I was on the transit system in Oslo and said hi to people I got crazy looks lol and my husband was like we don't do that in Norway 😅 🙃. The other thing that got me though is when walking through the stores if you didn't move fast enough or you are in people's way they bump right into you. First time that happened to me I was sitting there like wtf...
Same here when I lived in Norway and I'm from the south! I married a greek though and lived there and it was even more southern hospitality than the States. You say hi to someone and you'll be having a long conversation with them!
Something from the point of view of an Englishman who has travelled in Norway a lot - mostly wild country backpacking - I found that in their personal space requirements Norwegians were if anything slightly less stand-offish than the English, so I didn't need to adapt at all, and the same was true of eye contact. In fact everybody was friendly and approachable. In some countries people can get a little awkward when you speak their language, especially if it's not one of the dominant world languages, but Norwegians are perfectly fine with that. I don't speak Norwegian, but I speak Swedish, and got a good deal of tolerance doing that and making my best attempts to understand replies in Norwegian. Their intolerance of lateness suits me perfectly, because I am just the same. Yes, Kvikk Lunsj is just like Kit Kat, but I only mentioned it once and I think I got away with it.
If Norway was rotated around the southernmost point in Norway, it would reach almost to Rome in Italy. Norway is shown too big on the map at 1:18 due to the projection style.
Hi from Seattle! This information is quite valuable for me, as I'm planning to visit Norway next summer! I'm half-Norwegian on my late father's side, and I've never seen the country (yet!). Got to do something about that. My dad's parents both came from the south coast, by the way; so I definitely plan to visit those towns after leaving Oslo.. :)
I'm also a half-Norwegian Seattleite! Did your grandparents also come from the Bergen area? Mine did, and one of my favorite parts of visiting Norway was taking the train from Oslo, then exploring the city and surrounding countryside. Have a wonderful visit.
@@kristinewalberg2938 Actually, both my Dad's parents came from the south coast: his mother grew up in Sogne, and his father in Arendal. I hope to visit both towns near the beginning of this trip (which is still in its planning stages)...
@@LairMistress Arendal is lovely in the summer, (born and raised here, so miiight be a bit biased xP ), same goes for Kristiansand (which is the city closest to Søgne). And from Arendal to Kristiansand it's just a short drive, like 45 - 60 minutes.. depending on traffic. Winters I'd recommend going further up North, or.. anywhere but the South coast, haha. Winters are miserable here :P
@@kristinewalberg2938 Being in the Bergen area, you should consider this roundtrip: train Bergen Myrdal. Mountain train down to Flåm. Ferry back to Bergen.
I’m part Norwegian. But between that and my German ancestry, I guess it isn’t difficult to understand why I, too, dislike things such as being too close to others, making eye contact, and being late.
Anna, just discovered your channel. I started learning Norwegian language during lockdown as a means of keeping my brain active. I'm really enjoying it (although I'm pretty rubbish at it) and hope to visit your lovely country one day. I've subscribed so that I can pick up more tips and more Norwegian culture. Regards from the UK. Jeg liker Norge.
Aww thank you so much David ☺️🤗🤗 Actually in Norway almost everyone speaks English. Amarican English for some reason 🙄 So don’t you worry, I’ll be absolutely fine here if you speak just English. But it’s better to know the culture, you are right. Before I moved to Norway I was living in England for 10 years - the countries seem similar but they are different in fact 😉 I find it fascinating indeed!
@@Johnsli and this is great! 1. For learning the language - perfect way to do so! It’s tiring to read the subs all the time 😁 2. Great for expats 🙄 love tv in Norway! Lots of choice for English speakers 😉
@@AnnaGoldmanTravel i think It's great. I think the characters are more natural when you hear them in their original languague also. There was an experiment like 20 years ago where tv2 startet showing a tv series dubbed instead of subtitled and viewers could vote after the first episodes if they wanted to continue with dubbed or switch to subtitled. Vast majority voted for original languague with subtitles.
I've been doing a lot of research, and I've finally concluded that my whole life, I've been doing everything that's normal in Norway, but I've been doing it in the US.... I don't fit in here, please save me. People get too close and talk too much, and it's expected that you'll show up late to social gatherings, and I don't do any of those things. Help
@@ThatNorwegianGuy- what is the nonsense part please tell me I’m gonna visit Norway , is it the anti social eye contact part ? I hope so cause I like talking to people
@@goldenmemes51 Exactly, the anti social eye contact part. And the "do's and don'ts" it's all like silly stereotypical funny quirks that's untrue, yet people like to repeat it, even other Norwegians repeat it because, well they're funny. But none of it's practically true 😏 If you're in any of the cities here and you want to strike up a conversation with random people, as long as they're not literally on their way to do something and don't have time, people happily engage in conversation, especially if you're a foreigner and especially if you're an American.. Like most places on the planet we are drenched in American pop culture so Norwegians love to flex their Norwegianish-English for Americans 😂 The eye contact thing is just absurd. You make eye contact with people you interact with lol who just stares at someone they're not interacting with that's creepy 😏 So if you're coming here forget everything you heard in this and any other "do's and don'ts" videos, they're just nonsense click baity funny videos. Except for the nature part, that's all true, it really is breathtaking even for a native like me, still everytime I hike a mountain or drive through a fjord I'm amazed at the beauty of where I am 😎
I just hate sitting next to someone on the bus or having eye contact for too long. It's just so awkward since you don't know what to do about it without making it even more awkward xD
@@kingbacon2937 That sucks haha. I really want to visit Norway, I'm Irish and I feel like in some ways we're quite similar. However I LOVE eye contact haha. I feel like I see through the mask people wear in society when I look in someone's eyes and I get a real sense of who they are. Norweigans would hate me it seems :p.
Thanks Anna very helpful. I live in the United States. I have Norwegian Ancestry. My great grandfather is from the Hamar area. Coming to visit Norway this June for the first time. John Andrud
Norway.. looks quite similar to Switzerland. Many (not all!) of your points are also valid for Switzerland. IF everything goes well (big if) i will visit Norway in July for fishing and hiking around Hitra. Zürich to Oslo, sleep over night somewhere and the drive 8h to Hitra with a rental car. It's a really beautiful route.
Indeed! 100% . I used to go to school in Switzerland for a few summers, Norway and Switzerland are very similar. You’ll feel very much like home ☺️ But coffee in Starbucks is more expensive in Norway 😉 just to let you know. I’ve got lots of Swiss friends we are cross checking the costs of living here and there 😁 Great plan! In July .. well let’s hope so but I would play safe and give it until September.. if you don’t want to spend 10 days in quarantine hotel 🙂
@@AnnaGoldmanTravelunfortunately, September is not an option. All fishing-houses with boat etc. Have to be booked 1 year in advance to find a place. If July won't make it (it probably won't), it will have to be postponed to 2022. You forgot Trondheim in your list. I heard it has a beautiful small old town.
@@fischersfritz468 well.. I’ve heard today that the border might be open earlier for people who have vaccinated certificate 🙂 but you know.. it’s all changing day by day and it’s really hard to be sure what’s going to happen tomorrow.. so 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 Yes! Absolutely in my list 🙌🏻 and I also want to go finishing locally 😈 I never tried it before! But I’ve heard it’s an absolute must do summer activity in Norway ☺️
@@fischersfritz468 I also feel like one day I should definitely come to Switzerland and compare it with Norway 😁 so far my friends keep telling me there are so many similar things
@@AnnaGoldmanTravel there are some nice things to see and do in Switzerland! Nothing is cheap though compared to other countries. Something is for sure: you are never alone. With 1/10 of Norways size, quite some mountains and at 8.5mio people, being really alone is rare. Yes, the vaccination is on the way. Not yet for the bulk of people below 50 (like me), but hopefully soon.
You can actualy see the northen lights everywhere in norway you just need a good eye to see it further south because it fades in a dark/light green hue😊😊 i live 3 hours south east of Bergen and i can see the northen light but faint and sometimes brighter😊😊 just know what to look for
Aww that’s soooo cool! Would never expect the Northern Lights nearby Bergen ☺️👏🏻👏🏻 I need to give it a try next winter 🙂 Where I live we have only magnificent, truly fantastic sunsets 😌😌 like the best I’ve ever seen actually
⏱⏱⏱ TIME CODES:
00:00 - WELCOME TO NORWAY 🇳🇴
00:28 1️⃣ NEVER think that Norway is a small country
01:36 2️⃣ NEVER get too close to anyone
02:25 3️⃣ NEVER show up late
02:55 4️⃣ NEVER make eye contact for too long
03:41 5️⃣ NEVER Underestimate the word Koslig
04:17 6️⃣ NEVER Think you are better than everybody else
04:48 7️⃣ NEVER Say that Sweden is better at winter sports
05:46 8️⃣ NEVER ask questions that show you have NO knowledge about Norway
06:29 9️⃣ NEVER complain about Not being dressed for the weather
07:21 🔟 NEVER Think that Northern lights can be seen everywhere
08:22 1️⃣1️⃣ NEVER visit ONLY Oslo
🇷🇺🇬🇧👈anna
@@batman192 🇮🇹❤️
🥂🥂🥂
@@batman192 cin cin 🙂 how’s the situation in Italy now?
@@AnnaGoldmanTravel Italia tutto ok siamo zona gialla tutto sotto controllo relax se voi venire gionio agosto fammi sapere.ok anna?
Also, remember not to wear shoes inside the house! It is considered unhygienic and extremely rude. I realise a lot of countries share this rule and it isn't unique to Norway, but some nationalities may still find this surprising.
🤩🤩 same in Russia actually! We also have to remove our shoes before entering the house 🙂
just like anywhere in a civilised world.
@@dannydaniels3784 Not in many civilized countries like Spain, Greece ( the cradle of modern civilization), France or Italy, just because our houses have tiles and not wooden floors and are washed daily
All the time? even for a dinner party? or entertaining? Maybe for everyday routine. Surely ladies don't walk around in nylons at a cocktail party.
@@keouine They do walk in nylons at parties. Same in Germany and many other countries.
Long eye contact is the reason we went full Viking around 1000 years ago
Yuh
Great one! Love it 😁👍🏻
hahaha
Yeah, Long eye contact it’s a like a desire for a fight or sex
@@ceb203 😆😆😆😆😆 i love this comparison 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Basically, Norway is an introvert's paradise.
Almost.
That is very apt. The point about eye contact is so disconcerting sometimes, you wonder if you are surrounded by crazy people. They will NOT look you in the eye, if you they can stare past your shoulder...
Again, such ignorance
Living in Norway for the last 9 years… generally speaking, it’s the best description I’ve ever seen of the overall “vibe” I’ve experienced in this country.
Don’t get me wrong, I’ve made friends, but comparing with other countries yeah… that’s pretty accurate 👍🏼
no it expensive but atleast its impossible to be homeless
Just stumbled across this video and being originally from Norway, I think you’re spot on :) But there’s one thing I use to warn my Portuguese and Brazilian friends about: don’t call people friends too soon! In Norway, establishing a friendship isn’t an easy process and if you call someone you just met “my friend”, they’ll react in the same way as if you stand too close! They’ll back off, at least mentally. It’s considered way too intimate. Give it time. The ice needs to melt first :)
So how you will introduce them? 👀
"Hi, this is my.... colleague??
@@rennieday9292 I think you misunderstood - it is not about introducing someone, but you don't go up to a Norwegian you don't know and say: Hello, my friend! like it is common in many other countries, especially in warmer climates.
@@5v31yn Like I replied to the other comment here: it is not about introducing someone else, but how you approach a Norwegian. You don't open up with a "Hello, my friend!" when you don't know the person you talk to very well. Or at all.
@@WilfredHildonen oooh, I see, thanks for the explanation.
After watching this I can say I'm definitely more Norwegian than I thought I was.
Great one! ☺️👍🏼 love your comment! Thank you very much 🤗🤗
Everyone is, we got around back in the day ;)
I was thinking the same thing during the whole video. It also made me think, "This is how everyone should behave". If that makes me more Norwegian, I'll take it.
Totally Opposite with me....I have nothing in common with Norwegian people, beside blonde hair and blue eyes. The good Lord gave it to me just to confuse the enemies 🤣
Opposite and I am norwegian, well only half I guess...
her last advice is the best one, if you want to see Norway get out of the capital.
Thank you 😁🤗
Yes the capital is just full of arrogant people. and a lot of drug addicts and hookers..
Good to hear people. Oslo has nothing to do with Norway 😁
I visited norway 3 or 4 years ago...to be honest, I was only in Oslo.
@@eineeins1848 😂
You forgot "Never call a "Kvikk Lunsj" a "Kit Kat"".
Or Nugatti for Nutella.
I even tried Kvikk Lunsj in my previous video th-cam.com/video/Qg9Ewv45vx4/w-d-xo.html
Even mention that Kit Kat might take like Quick Lunch but not the opposite 😉🤣
True
Haha, so true;)
My grandmother came back from her Norwegian cruise that her and my grandfather always went on. She brought me a Kvikk Lunsj. I made the mistake of saying it's just a kit Kat. She smacked me. Lmao
I love Norway. Coming from the Netherlands, a country much smaller in size but much bigger in population (8x smaller and over 3x more inhabitants ) I love the space, the nature, the mountains the amazing fjords. I travelled twice from North Cape to Kristiansand, all along the coast by car. The frontwindow of my car felt like a cinema with the most beautiful sceneries you can image: 2000 km of mountains and fjords. I love also the slow travelling which you are forced to do in Norway. You drive those little roads and suddently you stop for a ferry. You wait a while until the ferry arrives and go to the next place. It is so relaxed. People are also friendly. Perhaps a little closed and from a distance in comparisment, but with warmth and interest if you start a talk. If it wasn't for the long, cold and dark winters, I would gladly live in Norway, I am living now in Switzerland but miss the sea.
Switzerland and Norway are my fave countries (+ the little gem Liechtenstein)! Where you live is also a beautiful country! I have been there several times and its just lovely!
Being Dutch also, I skipped Norway and moved to Switzerland straight away... Just back from a trip to Norway (Alesund, Geiranger, Nordkap, Stavanger) - At Preikestolen I had the best view of any mountaintop I have been to - ever.
I am From 🇩🇴 Dominican Rep and i am Dutch nationality and i am looking foward to move to Bodø ❤️🇳🇴
As a Norwegian, I can conform these rules mentioned in this video are very important for the Norwegian people. Good video!
Just compare Norway with Spain for a moment, I also dreamed of living in the freezer
, Norway is truly paradise !
nahhh hvaa cap
@5:57 absolutely hilarious, lol.
As a Norwegian, I sleep
a part from hating sweden, everything sounds like in Germany. Dont be late, dont come too close. Coselig is "kuschelig".
Hating: we dont hate neighouring countries. We hate ourselves. The south germans vs north germans etc. vs. West. City vs countryside etc.
My family immigrated from Norway to the USA about 140-180 years (different groups came over at different times and lived in the same small farm town for the next hundred years). My grandma traveled to Norway and wants me to do the same. I was watching this to learn how to behave.
….Turns out my family still acts like this 140 years later. Intense appreciation of personal space, timeliness, humbleness and a disdain for Swedes. Weird to think how little may have changed.
Same, my family immigrated in the last 100 years and we still have cousins back in Norway and I find it so funny that my family acts this way. I thought every family acts like this.
I fit the description by 146%. It remains to find that not very smart distant relative who once left for Russia.
What they don't like about Swedes?
@@DELL0015 Its jokingly, like trash talking a sibling, but all the Nordic countries bashes Sweden the most because they are the most extraverted and insecure of the Nordic countries, and they like to play holy.
They are also more demeaning especially against fins, they dont have complete anonymous voting and their politicians are rulling in anti-democratic ways(refuse to work with specific parties voted in by the people fx).
Their immigration politics are a good example of this, they went full woke and call out Denmark as some borderline racist country, while they now are looking at Danish politics to try and fix their country.
Most swedes are like all other Nordic citizens but they do have a higher percentage of insecure nutjobs.
@@ewweg ok
A Norwegian at home : "Don't talk to me, I don't want to get to know you"
The same Norwegian at the cabin/boat/ski trip: "Hi hi, nice to see you, do you need some coffee, I've got loads on the kettle. Are you hungry? I've got a spare Kvikk Lunch for you if you like"
🤣🤣🤣👍🏻 I love this one! Thank you so much for your comment 😁
Pretty accurate XD
@@Deadman7782 thank you 🤗🤗
I recognize myself very much in that comment. :)
And ALWAYS a nod, hi or even a little bit of a quick chat when walking/hiking in nature..
Otherwise. Don't even look at people or acknowledge their existence.. 🤪😂
I am a South African married to a Norwegian. In Africa we are loud and talk to anyone anywhere. A casual trip to the supermarket involves chats to the bakery assistant, the cashier and random other people in general. My first few outings in Norway I learned to rein that in. Most looked at me as if I was simple! I will never get the fascination with winter sports. Hubby watches endlessly. I love my Norwegian family but it's been a huge learning curve.
As a Brit living in Norway for a year, this is very true. It's a clean, safe, quiet paradise with humble people and not-so-humble nature. Also I live in the north, not far from Tromsø, and people back in England ask me how far I am from Oslo, and they don't quite believe me when I say it's about a 24-hour drive.
Just done a tour around Norway last month and it really surprised me to discover that the flight from Bergen to Tromso was longer than my Manchester to Oslo flight. It certainly opened my eyes to just how big the country is. Experiencing the 24 hour daylight in Tromso blew my mind, absolutely loved it up there.
What did you do in Norway? Folkehøgskole?
@@nikolaiuberhoff4622 I mainly worked in construction.
@@Pining_for_the_fjords I am trying to get over there this year. My partner is Norwegian and lives quite close to tromsø. How is it finding work out there?
Very nice video
I spent 2 weeks in Norway back in early '96. Wonderful place and stunningly beautiful. Some of the nicest and most genuine people I've met to this day. If I wasn't so averse to the cold weather, I'd love to live there.
I have to laugh at myself. I was an astronomy teacher, and should have known better.
But I dreamed of visiting Norway, and seeing the midnight sun, and Northern Lights, in the same trip.
Sure, if I was gonna stay for months
Honestly, it´s not too bad. I´m originally from Northern Norway - and my family used to work with tourism. I can´t even count how many tourists asked us about why we have two suns (a ´day´ sun and a ´night´ sun) during the summer, and if we had some trick to turn on the aurora during winters.
An American family straight up thought we were into witchcraft to bring forth the aurora to lure in tourists.
@@SirPenguinPete lmao, turister 😂 den Amerikanske familien såvna sikkert i naturfag timen🤣
You could do it in a shorter time, but then you'd have to also visit the Norwegian claim in Antarctic, Queen Maud's Land. :)
@@SirPenguinPete Not just tourists. In Møre one person admitted "Ok, I can believe you have the sun up at night. But that has to be another sun!" (Decades ago but still ;) )
@@emilh5477 Jeg trodde det også var et amerikansk problem. Inntil jeg så en undersøkelse som viste at 60% av svenske 16-åringer ikke fant Stillehavet på kartet... Det er ikke enkelt å skulle vite alt :)
I visited Norway about 20 years ago, on one of my short summer vacations. I had visited Denmark and then Sweden on previous summer vacations. Denmark was the only country in the world where the natives sometimes mistook me for one of the other natives, by asking me for directions, in Danish. In Sweden they mistook me for a German. In Norway I don't know what the Norwegians thought I was, but I knew that it was the place on Earth where I felt the most at home on the roads. I thought that Oslo was a very unique city though. I'm from Montreal.
Norwegian here, Oslo is where we dump our garbage.
@@nigredoooalgown6245 As a Oslo kid, I can indeed confirm that this is true.
But we also take some of the stuff you'd like to keep, if we get the opportunity that is.
This channel is growing on me. Anna doesn't get it all right, but her love for what she does is clear.
More people should be traveling like she does! It opens minds and creates bridges where none were before.
I am korean. 48years old. Someday I want to go to Norway. It’s one of my dream. .
please do! just remember, sadly we are quite an expensive country.. hope to see you soon :)
I hope that you do
I'm from Norway, and my dream is to visit South Korea
Welcome! Don't be disappointed if we seem cold, uninterested or rude. We don't mean to ;)
I am from Tricity in Poland , 42 years old and I love BTS. Now thanks to them I know more about South Korea, history, culture, cuisine and I want to visit your country as soon as possible. 🤩
You forgot the most important thing, never sit next to some one on the bus. I'd rather stand the whole trip, than sitting next to someone 😂
True! Absolutely 😁 I’ll mansion this in my next video 😉 same goes with the train when you seat is not reserved in advance 😁
that is very true
det er iegentlig litt synd da men dem klarer seg ivertfall bra i Covid pandemien siden dem uansett er vant med sosial avstand xD
@@KevinSolem thank you 🤗 I’m glad you liked it 🙂
I actually don't. I'm Norwegian too but I sit next to people when the places are taken (maybe it would be different right now during the pandemic, but I don't travel much anyway because of it). If I can sit in a seat for myself I of course choose that instead
I'm from Minnesota. Dad was Swedish, Mom was Norwegian. Yeah, there is rivalry between Swedes and Norwegians, even in the USA. The behaviors you cite are all part of my family's behaviors. GREAT video, thank you!
My father was Norwegian and I have many relatives in Bergen. As my father died when I was ten I forgot how to communicate in Norwegian as I was born in London. It is really great to find out more about my father's culture. I have not visited Bergen for nearly 40 years.
Soooo I'm an introvert, seems like Norwegians love there space and with no long eye contact. Love it!!!
"embrace cold outdoor weather, don't stand really close to people, don't maintain eye-contact for extended periods of time, go outside the capital city and see the country-side"
Me, who's an autistic Canadian that prefers farms over cities: "........ *I found where I truly belong* "
Maybe you have Norwegian decent? Maybe it's in your DNA? Maybe you're just finding your original home?
You are most welcome here ! We love visitors that comes and goes without saying a word!
You prefer farms, you say? Well, our farmers are kind of pissed off at the moment, so you might want to reconsider xD
Great tips. I lived there for a while. I’ll add one; Never assume that, despite pouring hours and your heart into learning to speak Norwegian, anyone will ever respect that or cut you a break. I got pretty good at it. However, be prepared to get your answers in English and be constantly reminded your a “Flytningar”. Speaking from personal experience of course so maybe it was just me.
I'm from Minnesota. I was in Norway I thought it was kind of cute when people would say hi hi. It has more meaning than just saying 1 hi or hey
Aww Minnesota! How cool! I love your snowy winters ☺️ can’t wait to visit one day
Exactly ☺️ I felt the same way when I’ve heard it for the first time
I'd love to go to Minnesota once! :)
Heihei! UwU
I'm hi hi watching this.
It's he he 😁
Norway seems like a perfect place for introverts like me. It also is such a gorgeous BIG country with much to offer: old and modern architecture, fjords, mountains, lakes, waterfalls; historical Viking ships and villages; cross-country skiing; koselig getaways; beautifully-designed lookouts over spectacular views: Vigeland Park; amazing bridges and tunnels; and so much more. I haven't traveled to Norway yet but dream of doing so someday. If I ever do make it, I'll know the do's and don'ts thanks to your vlog. Jenny
Hi Jenny,
Thank you very much indeed 🤗 I’m glad you enjoyed my little videos 🙂
Absolutely! Where are you from? What time of the year feels like the right one for you to visit Norway? 😉
I live in Seattle, WA, so it's a wee bit expensive for me to travel. I'm a senior now and because of the pandemic I'm still leery of traveling anywhere right now. But I read a lot about Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Faeroe Islands, watch TH-cam videos like yours, and just enjoy it all vicariously. We have the Nordic Heritage Museum here in Seattle and I was there this morning to see a new exhibit of Nordic painters. Your vlog has widen my experience. Thank you. Jenny
Yeah, as a Norwegian I'd suggest you actually go meet some before taking Anna's woord for it. As a rule, Norwegians in conversation find lack of eye contact insincere. We are direct talkers- especially in the North. As for maintaining eye contact like a stalker? Yeah, don't do that ANYWHERE. Who the hell likes that? Introvert's paradise? Seriously? If that's where we're going I'd suggest the US is moron's utopia.
As a Norwegian American I find this video interesting and quite entertaining. My grandparents immigrated from Norway and landed in Brooklyn New York. I have relatives outside of Bergen and in Southern Norway. I have visited 4 times.It's such a beautiful country with wonderful hard working people. I hope to visit again.
Wow! This is cool! I’ve heard that in the US there is the same number of Norwegians as in Norway itself 😉 about 5 million 🙂
@torivarnor 😂😂 awesome! I’ve heard that it’s really quite a lot of Norwegians over there.
One day I’ll visit Norwegians in the US for sure ☺️
You’re American, you where born in the USA so you are not Norwegian . I was born in the Uk ,my grandparents were Norwegian but I don’t call my self Norwegian English !
@@AnnaGoldmanTravel hi I'm from minnesota where lots of Scandinavia people come too from iceland all the way to norway we full of Scandinavia head to toe in our state ❤
Mate if you where born in US that means your fully bloods US guy unless your mother or father is half norweigan but if you father or mother is born in USA then it doesnt count unfortunley
2:20 As a Norwegian, that is actually hilarious 😂😂
I love your format being outside, friluftsliv, right? :) In the mountain, it is customary to smile and say hello to everyone you meet maybe even chat for a while. It's not a forced thing either, it just happens :) This extends to polite greetings when encountering others while out skiing in Marka or similar. It feels reduntant after watching all of this to write this 😅You seem like a great woman and you know what you talk about and also have some interesting points many of us don't think about often, like how it's very impolite to be late :D
Things to not do:
- *LITTER.* This is a *HuGE* no no.
- If someone dropped some clothing on the ground, you hang it on the nearest tree or fence, so it won't get more dirty and they'll come back and find it. Don't just walk past it or discard it as trash. Someone owns that. Be respectful and considerate!
- Expect that you can just go skiing or hiking everywhere without former experience, proper planning, or pre-existing knowledge of Norwegian climate and topography. Enough people die each year and it's _always_ tourists, to be hyperbolic.
- Expect that the welfare system happens on itself. You yourself must learn and understand how to utilize it. If you are in Oslo and need/want a shorter queue for a non-emergency but fast clinic visit, consider paying for private treatment. Waiting times can be 6 hours, even in pain, if there's a lot of pressure. This may change over time of course but it's just one example of not assuming everything will be done _FOR_ you without at least some effort to find things out in advance. If you get a cheap treatment, maybe even consider our culture of trust and that it's tax money - as with rescue operations with helicopters because someone didn't prepare - but if you want to pay something in return consider donating to a good cause. That's another culture deeply ingrained here as is volunteering. For comparison, last time I checked, Norwegians donate annually per person 10 times as much as the most diligent Americans, which ironically were Minnesotans. This may have changed but was a fact some years ago at least.
Just some things I felt adding. I have OCPD so I am only trying to bring context and maybe prevent future issues, however little this is and this comment may drown and fade away. Like the last example, it's supposed to bring context, not diminish anyone else but rather give you a clue of how present this culture is, and taken for granted.
Dude relax - No one likes norway ur anti zionists
@@StayTheFuckAwayFromMe Well that's just empirically fallacious, heck, it's the opposite of any rational, cognitive reasoning.
@@SebHaarfagre norway is a big toilet
Shithole
In all regards
U butthurt? 😂😂😂
@@SebHaarfagre fallacious?
Using big words dosnt mean ur eny smarter
Just means that ur a dumb Fuck trying To act smart 😂😂😂
@@SebHaarfagre and if u would be the type of person
Thats litterly using dictionary words in ur dayli language of usage
Then Fuck Jesus you truly are a dumb Fuck u just don’t know it !!! 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
It's fun to hear about cultural norms and "dont's" in Norway. Growing up in Sitka, Alaska (very similar to Bergen's geography and weather) around & with many Norwegian commercial-fishing families who have been in Sitka for generations, they exhibit many of the same cultural traits that are explained on your Norway videos. Very interesting, keep up the good work!
231 rainy days in a year?
@@NorseGraphic Something along those lines, sunny days are rare... Even on days when it doesn't rain, it's usually overcast. Living there for most of my life, I'd wager there were even times where it rained over 300 days a year. A sunny, 70 degree day in Sitka, is rare, but wonderful. However, the extended daylight in the Summer, coupled with the fishing, local harvesting opportunities, as well as the hunting in the fall and winter, more than make up for it : )
As a Norwegian, I think it has alot to do with the fact that we live quite spread out. Like, you will definitely see a difference between the typical "city folk" vs people living in the outer parts. I mean, I'm a "typical" Norwegian who likes to keep distance. However, if you go bigger cities, they will be more open to "break" the personal space.
Sitkas the best! Grew up commercial fishing in SE alaska until I was 16, dad lives in hoonah now. Originally from Kenai, Now I’m living in norway because my wife is from stavanger.
Alaska is Russian, and Russia is Mongolian mixed with Norwegian...
"I live in Norway"
"ah Sweden is beautiful, especially Copenhagen"
"......."
😆😆
My brain! It hurts! lol
🤣
And it has a beautiful flag also...white and blue.
Copenhagen is denmark
Swedes and Norwegians treat each other like siblings, they make fun of each other and compete in all manner of things, but in the end we love each other. This goes for the other Scandinavian countries as well. Also, the things you mentioned is true for Swedes as well, we're more alike than different. :)
Same goes for USA and Canada. Especially northern USA
My grand parents were Norwegian and often had nice things to say about Swedes such as: “Those Swedes are as strong as an ox,,,,,,,,,,,and yust about as bright.”
@@johnstauffer4362 just like what we swedes say about Norwegians 😉
I am noprwegian, and you are spot on.
One I heard was, "one hundred Swedes through the weeds chased by one Norwegian."
I loved visiting a Norway. We entered Norway in the far North, from Finland. We visited Nordkapp, saw the midnight sun then meandered down the coast to Oslo with a 2 night stay at Geiranger Fjord, including the Trollstigen Rd. It was magical. So many special memories.
This was wonderful! Norwegians are really nice people. They're kind, reserved, and very outdoorsy! I love it so far here :)
🤩that’s awesome man! Lucky you, you look happy there
Being half-Norwegian, most of this is no surprise...... my family interacts much this way.......in Minnesota!
So true!!!
between my parents aND ALL MY RELATIVES I am living in Sweden in Massachusetts. If I ever kept my shoes on beyond the back door I would be doin g chores for a week.
@@Darkwell0071 Yes- shoes off! Just ask my sons as I trained them up that way as well!
Totally agree, my ancestors came over in 1858... many people still interact much this way... I too am in Minnesota.
Oh, yes, Norwegians are themselves wherever they go, except on vacation, that is another matter
Every norwegian family has one person who is always late
🤣🤣🤣 great one! Love it 😁
Happy National Day 🤗
Well, not always late, but always to important events, yes indeed
@@ImaStarInMyHometown true! But even when you go for dinner to your friends- 15 mins late is usually top maximum as I noticed ☺️
@@ImaStarInMyHometown I have an aunt thats like that, if she even shows up.
Did shock us once tho, 1 time she was the first person there, only problem being she showed up 1 week early xD
Yep thats my aunt
I could live in a place where you don't have to communicate with others. Its seems more peaceful. It might be rude to say but you are wonderful and explains things clearly. Thank You. 🇺🇲
We become the most extroverted people once we get drunk, but we generally like to just go about our day in sober state. The absolute majority of us will engage in small talks with tourists however as we enjoy speaking with them.
@@Sn1zzle Great place to live 👍🏻
My Norwegian grandparents raised their family in Northern Minnesota. The social norms are very similar. We are the same even the 2nd generation in Tx. We have a large personal space, hate being late or when people are late. Our biggest celebration is Christmas Eve (Christmas Day is more laid-back). We still celebrate May 17 at my mother's house
Greetings to Minnesota from Norway!
It's almost "little Norway", at least some places, considering the huge exodus and the concentrated settlements culturally and nationally
Minnesota was populated by large Scandinavian communities during the 19th century.
my folks raised us in south dakota and minnesota (mom's side) lol i'm 4th generation
I’m envious of not living there- feom Cleveland-but currently in California. I desire that humility and polite demeanor
Brock Lesnar is from Minnesota
Been to Norway a number of times. Beautiful country and very friendly people. I definitely plan to go back, adding in some of these useful hints!
Glad you've enjoyed the experience. We welcome you back.
Very very good yes
have you learned the rules of collision
Just two comments: avoiding getting too close to another person (who is a stranger-obviously a couple would be much closer) is not a rule that is restricted to Norway, many countries have similar rules. Also: if you are on a crowde bus etc, you are likely to sit closer than one meter, sometimes having body contact with complete strangers. Or: if you are going out with your colleagues, let`s say if 20 colleagues managed to squeeze in around a table, sitting close to each other. NOT a problem (at least not to anyone I know). As for eye contact: same here; in most countries, prolonged staring is considered rude, however normal eye contact is perfectly fine. I wouldn`t say that Norwegians in general avoid eye contact (unlike what some people seem to believe), rather it depends on the situation and of course, if you are close friends etc.
Many countries have such rules.
But Norwegians have perfected it;)
Even is Covid certified rules;) (sort of joking).
We do not need government telling us.... those rules are almost part of our dna.
as a norwegian i can say that this is 100% true!
@@ruben7937 their almost like the Japanese in some ways..
I hate to compare yet good comparison?
Great video and I am a descendant of Norwegians that came to Canada at the turn of the last century. You are upbeat, positive and your eyes are amazing!
As an American watching this I feel like I grew up in the wrong country. So many people showing up late and getting in your face. Norway seems like a paradise.
You are very welcome in Norway ☺️🤗 give it a try 😉
Maybe it’s the right country for you 🙂
Come and try it out!
We are proud of our country .
Your very welcome!
I was thinking the same!
No no its not paradise...i live in Norway 15 Years this people ar idiots they can't make Nothing!!...without Polish and Litawians emigrants this country is not existing and this is tru
Im living in norway and my bog brotter daid and it was 17 jers ago and im 10
Been to Norway a bunch of times, instantly fell in love with it, been in the summer, been at Christmas time, the country and people are amazing
Another Norwegan here. You captured our culture and mentality well. One of the first things I tell foreigners who want to visit Norway (before COVID, and hopefully after) is to wear proper clothes. You really can't show up here in a t-shirt and shorts or your best/finest dress shoes any time of the year. Another thing that you didn't mention, was that you shouldn't wander off into Norwegian nature without any care for your safety. I've seen stories of foreign tourists getting stuck on mountains or getting caught in a storm while on a boat. It's very important to be mindful and go where the locals go, follow any weather reports, signs or guides if needed. Norwegian nature is wild, and we have actual predators here (bears, wolves and lynx to name a few), so please be careful! You can have a wonderful (and safe) time in Norwegian nature.
Other things that I tell foreigners about are proably more universal, like not littering, or following the traffic laws. We take speeding very seriously here, so even minor infractions could cost you dearly. It's just not worth it, even if you have the money to rent a car here.
What a great comment 🤩🤩🤩 thank you so much, Erik! That’s really important - pinned 📍
Absolutely! Driving in Norway is a part of my next video actually 😉 I have quite a few colleagues- expats who are complaining about low national speed limits - for me it’s normal as I got my driving license in England 🙂 same style of driving - very relaxed, never in rush, lots of roundabouts - just a different side of the road and speed tickets in England are not proportional to your income 😉
About the clothes: absolutely correct! That’s why I keep telling to my friends - when you visit Norway - you better forget all your makeup than your hiking shoes and a raincoat 😁
Thank you so much indeed ☺️ amazing country! I’m happy to be a temporary resident here 🙂
By the way, I already adopted Norwegian habit when I see any rubbish while I’m hiking I’ll pick it up and bring it to the rubbish bin to recycle properly 😉 I’m planning to take this habit with me and apply in other countries whereas it’s possible 😉
@@AnnaGoldmanTravel Tusen takk for treating our country kindly and for your kind words.
@@Onnarashi my greatest pleasure ☺️ I promise to live the country the exact way I found it 😉🤗
I visited Bergen 2 years ago and love it. The people were very nice and 90% of them spoke English. Beautiful people, beautiful country and the food is amazing.
All true about what you said(from a Norwegian girl here)
True when then the quarantine everyone in Norway was like "this is what we have been training for years, social distance" hehe.
We are friendly when we get to know a person, but it can take some time, then you are just like an addition to the family(At leat in my familiy).
If you like something of our stuff/tradition in Norway, then you are per definition "One of us, one of us".
Hello Karin
I'm half Norwegian but born and raised in England. Throughout my life I know people have thought my personality to be a bit weird and I also used to think the same but as I've got older I've realised I'm just very Norwegian!!
Good for you :P
Im alos norwagian
I would say a meter is a good enough distance, but everything between 1 meter and 5 meter is very nice.
Me=5 meters is perfect.
I hate it when people get closer…always want to give them a front kick/teep. 2 m at least!
1m is a bit close. Basically, if you can reach me eith your hands, then you're too close
My Norwegian grandparents raised their family in Massachusetts. Thank you a very fine video.
1:16 Yes, Norway is a long country (we are still in Europe though) and when you have reached the Arctic Circle, you are only a little more than half way to the northern tip of the country. Check your map.
yes think about the same if you did this with russia it would go don to antartica xD
@@sylface86 And Russia would then find that Norway was already there ;) With Queen Maud's Land, and even Peter I's Island.
As a 100% Norwegian girl.. i can accept that everything is true:)
Thank you very much Melissa 🤗🤗🤗
Yet some of them are wrong
@@nexorider17 not all🙈it is different from every people here in Norway.
I gave this video a like, after the rule "don't ever be late". Now, that's my kind of people.
If you're not early, you're late: words to live by.
Hi, I have Norwegian roots, my grandma was born in a 2nd generation immigrant family. Her father and grandfather were ship's carpenters on the Scandian immigrant shipping to NZ during the 1800's. I haven't seen Norway so watching through your camera is very interesting. Thank you.
My grandmother was Norwegian. Moved to The USA when she was 12. She told us very much the same as you did in this video. She also sang us a song in Norwegian, It was so awesome. One of my bucket list items is to visit her hometown.
What is the name of your grandmas hometown?
Love, Love, Love Norway from Oslo to North Cape. Especially the Lofoten Islands, so beautiful.
Really good video. I'm from Norway, and i pretty much agree with everything you are saying.
We are open minded when it comes to visitors tho. We do understand if there is a culture clash, we won't get angry or anything like that. :)
You say that until someone sits next to you on the buss.
I have been lucky enough to visit Norway twice (Bergen). One of the most beautiful places I have ever been, loved the city and the people. Still hoping to get back to visit again and make it north to Tromso. I loved hiking in the mountains above Bergen, not a more peaceful and serene place. Just wish You tube existed before I had gone there!
Tromsø is so good.
im from midle east its too sunny and dry here im sick of it i love the weather u guys have up there also the nature in your country is very beautiful.
Yeah.. it’s never extremely hot it Norway 🙂
Where about in Middle East are you from? 🙂
@@AnnaGoldmanTravel iran
I've been learning Norwegian for 4 years, and plan to move to Tromsø when I can afford it and graduate! Finally going to visit this summer (though I wish I could go in the winter!) So this is super helpful! My Norwegian teacher (from bergen) taught me a lot of this but the extra details make such a difference! Havent taken a formal lesson in year and just practice from with my friend on discord now 😅
I have the same plan as you, I recently started learning Norwegian and I want to move to Oslo when I am done school! Good luck my friend!
Moce to toten they all sound nice
*move
Lykke til! :) Hvis du ikke liker nordlendingene, så får du komme ned litt lengre sør. Vi har bedre vinter og bedre sommer her :D
@@arne1881 og dårligere kjørere
Norway is the distance from WA to south CA. I've done that trip in my car 4 times in the first 4 months with vacation stops in 2021. It's not that bad
I am an American from Norwegian decent. I am retired US Navy and had the pleasure of visiting Bergen and Narvik. My family originated from Bagn and I love everything about Norway. I love your videos and always look forward to seeing more. BTW, I am an avid Curler and the Norwegians now, and always will have, the best uniforms around.....
I've been in Norway many years ago, straight to Narvik it was such an unforgettable experience! Well done Anna keep on with this nice videos!
Thank you so much 🤗🤗
I’m happy you enjoyed Norway! And you are very welcome to come again 😉🙌🏻
Narvik during winter is extraordinarily pretty :D
7 times in the past...in Narvik, but actually in Skjomen, what is n:1 one place there, only my opinion. Gr´s from Finland.
I'm Norwegian, so none of this is new to me, but sometimes I like to watch these types of videos to remind myself of just how Norwegian I am lol. I vouch for the great advice in this video!
Thank you 🤗🤗 love your country! So I decided to stay for a few more months 🙄
Please if you can introduce me to Norwegian man to marry me I am a lady from the middle east .. educated . I speak Arabic & English ..
Going from the south of Norway to the North (Kristiansand to Kirkenes) takes 4-5 hours with a stop in Oslo, not a direct flight.
The length of Norway is roughly 1779 (ca. 1749-1781) km. The length from Norway to the end of Italy is roughly 2422 km (using google maps distance measuring).
You're allowed to ask where the Polar bears are. Most will say in Svalbard.
The other tips were fine
If you are driving from Oslo to Bergen in Winter or early summer take E16 and avoid route 7. My trip was on march and had to turn back to route 52 since there was queue in Haugstol since the road was icy while on my return from Bergen I took E16 with no snow on the road.
I used to live in Norway, my grandpa got cancer and we had to move to Latvia. I hate it here and i can’t wait to move back. 😞
This really makes me feel I'm Norweagan at heart.
Aww thank you so much ☺️🤗
Maybe you have anything else to add, Peter? 🙂
I am norwegian and you are spot on.
Aww thank you so much 🤗 I’m so happy you enjoyed it ☺️
@@AnnaGoldmanTravel Another "famous" thing is that one should not talk to strangers/norwegians on the bus. In many other countries strangers talk to each other hehe.
Just got back from Norway, stayed on Lofoten, visited Trømso and Å, it was AWESOME. Starting learning Norwegian, I'll be getting back in the future for sure. Many times :)
Living in Sweden for 56 years I’m still a norweigen in heart, that will nerver change, I agree with all you said.
There is a proudness in Norway that is seldom found in other countries (Scottland comes to mind) and that is as solid as the mountains that compose this country.
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Being as norwegian as can be, living here for my 40 year long life, I can say this is a very good video!
So accurate!
And I see you got some more good once in the comments as well. 👍
We are a not so small country, but we're not that many citizens, we're used to having lots of space to move around.
As an introvert, I love it! 😁😁
I'd never live anywhere else 😁
But you are a very lucky man. God has chosen a beautiful place for you)
I’m glad you’re as Norwegian as possible
@@jennaingersoll4780 Ikr? Imagine if I was only halfway 😮🤣
@@ilkin.2781 stooopid
ya but if I become rich somehow and buy my first msnsion...where do u recommend where there’s some sun mainly cause I’m from California but an extreme introvert to the highest degree
🤓💯🤙🏾
I’m married to a Norwegian and have been living here for 13 years . I am a 💯 % Norwegian in my heart . It’s the most beautiful place on earth . ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Can you please introduce me to Norwegian man to marry him if we match .. I am a female from the middle east
Hello Priscila
I really enjoyed this! Being a Norwegian I am smiling a bit to the things you point out, but thats just because you're so right 😊
When I visited Sweden and Finland 3 years ago I totally felt at home ❤️ I am a hardcore introvert and those countries are an introvert’s paradise so I’m planning a visit to Norway!
Swedish person here. Almost all the points you made in the video can apply to Sweden aswell. I dont know about the winter sports though because im not really into sports at all really heh. Generally everything seems very similar. Especially the "standing 5 meters away for each other" and the "there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes".
Yea, I think you are right. I guess its probably inherited from the Viking Age. Don't let the trell/slave look you in the eye, which is a sign of disrespect somehow. Lol 😂
The reason for the no prolounged eye contact thing is really simple to explain, we are a old warrior people, if you stare at someone its usually due to wanting to fight
Not really we where allways trigger happy back in those days no matter what so the eye contact fact is false its more to do with gettin a norweigan pissed of then you ill see the brutal viking thats within us
I admire you! I look forward to watching you! I'm Norwegian, but I grew up in Minnesota! I'm planning a trip to Norway and your videos have helped me SO much. In fact, I'm considering moving there (after visiting first) I have relatives there I've never met. Thank you SO much for sharing your life in Norway!
As a American from the south visiting my now Norwegian husband for the first time, this was a big culture shock for me because in the south, we talk to everyone, we smile, we say hi, we are super friendly. So when I was on the transit system in Oslo and said hi to people I got crazy looks lol and my husband was like we don't do that in Norway 😅 🙃. The other thing that got me though is when walking through the stores if you didn't move fast enough or you are in people's way they bump right into you. First time that happened to me I was sitting there like wtf...
Same here when I lived in Norway and I'm from the south! I married a greek though and lived there and it was even more southern hospitality than the States. You say hi to someone and you'll be having a long conversation with them!
Good info to know. Been thinking of doing gradschool in Norway especially after finding out that I have distant family in Norway.
yeah your name is Hold, very norwegian :D
@@dalatangen7474 my great grandmother's last name was Gotaas.
@@rholdphoto cool, alot of my friends are named Hold :) here in Norway
Something from the point of view of an Englishman who has travelled in Norway a lot - mostly wild country backpacking - I found that in their personal space requirements Norwegians were if anything slightly less stand-offish than the English, so I didn't need to adapt at all, and the same was true of eye contact. In fact everybody was friendly and approachable. In some countries people can get a little awkward when you speak their language, especially if it's not one of the dominant world languages, but Norwegians are perfectly fine with that. I don't speak Norwegian, but I speak Swedish, and got a good deal of tolerance doing that and making my best attempts to understand replies in Norwegian. Their intolerance of lateness suits me perfectly, because I am just the same. Yes, Kvikk Lunsj is just like Kit Kat, but I only mentioned it once and I think I got away with it.
The thing with Kvikk Lunsj is hardly a mortal sin.. never tried Kit Kat, but I am not a huge fan of Kvikk Lunsj- there are better options out there.
@@bjrnjensen7074 Du er tydeligvis ny på internett. ;) Sjekk alle videoene med "... tries Norwegian candy", og les kommentarene.
Fantastic. My family on my dad's side is from Norway. I am first generation Canadian. Have been to Norway to see my family.
If Norway was rotated around the southernmost point in Norway, it would reach almost to Rome in Italy. Norway is shown too big on the map at 1:18 due to the projection style.
Well spotted! Thank you so much 🙂
Hi from Seattle! This information is quite valuable for me, as I'm planning to visit Norway next summer! I'm half-Norwegian on my late father's side, and I've never seen the country (yet!). Got to do something about that. My dad's parents both came from the south coast, by the way; so I definitely plan to visit those towns after leaving Oslo.. :)
I'm also a half-Norwegian Seattleite! Did your grandparents also come from the Bergen area? Mine did, and one of my favorite parts of visiting Norway was taking the train from Oslo, then exploring the city and surrounding countryside. Have a wonderful visit.
@@kristinewalberg2938 Actually, both my Dad's parents came from the south coast: his mother grew up in Sogne, and his father in Arendal. I hope to visit both towns near the beginning of this trip (which is still in its planning stages)...
@@LairMistress Arendal is lovely in the summer, (born and raised here, so miiight be a bit biased xP ), same goes for Kristiansand (which is the city closest to Søgne). And from Arendal to Kristiansand it's just a short drive, like 45 - 60 minutes.. depending on traffic.
Winters I'd recommend going further up North, or.. anywhere but the South coast, haha. Winters are miserable here :P
" I'm half-Norwegian"
That's not a thing, either you are Norwegian or you are not.
It's not just about DNA, but a mindset.
@@kristinewalberg2938 Being in the Bergen area, you should consider this roundtrip: train Bergen Myrdal. Mountain train down to Flåm. Ferry back to Bergen.
the arctic circle is around in the middel of norway if you drive north south
I would love to drive all the way from the north to the south of Norway 😌 sounds like the most scenic trip possible 🙌🏻
Thank you for the insights, and God bless you!
As a Norwegian, I can confirm that this is accurate.
Aww thank you so much ☺️🤗🤗 Im glad my observation was right 🙂
@of-cinema thank you very much ☺️🤗
I’m part Norwegian. But between that and my German ancestry, I guess it isn’t difficult to understand why I, too, dislike things such as being too close to others, making eye contact, and being late.
Anna, just discovered your channel. I started learning Norwegian language during lockdown as a means of keeping my brain active. I'm really enjoying it (although I'm pretty rubbish at it) and hope to visit your lovely country one day. I've subscribed so that I can pick up more tips and more Norwegian culture. Regards from the UK. Jeg liker Norge.
Aww thank you so much David ☺️🤗🤗
Actually in Norway almost everyone speaks English. Amarican English for some reason 🙄
So don’t you worry, I’ll be absolutely fine here if you speak just English. But it’s better to know the culture, you are right.
Before I moved to Norway I was living in England for 10 years - the countries seem similar but they are different in fact 😉 I find it fascinating indeed!
@@AnnaGoldmanTravel probably more american english because most of our tv series and movies are american and none of them are dubbed.
@@Johnsli and this is great!
1. For learning the language - perfect way to do so! It’s tiring to read the subs all the time 😁
2. Great for expats 🙄 love tv in Norway! Lots of choice for English speakers 😉
@@AnnaGoldmanTravel i think It's great. I think the characters are more natural when you hear them in their original languague also. There was an experiment like 20 years ago where tv2 startet showing a tv series dubbed instead of subtitled and viewers could vote after the first episodes if they wanted to continue with dubbed or switch to subtitled. Vast majority voted for original languague with subtitles.
Hi, is there any site you are learning Norwegian language?
It's so perfect that she does this video while hiking in nature with a backback and barely any people around. It's the most Norwegian thing you can do
I've been doing a lot of research, and I've finally concluded that my whole life, I've been doing everything that's normal in Norway, but I've been doing it in the US.... I don't fit in here, please save me. People get too close and talk too much, and it's expected that you'll show up late to social gatherings, and I don't do any of those things. Help
Well.. you should visit Norway then 😉🤗
@@AnnaGoldmanTravel Agreed :)
Waiting a bit longer till all covid stuff is over. But once it is, Norway will be the first place I visit.
Welcome to Norway
Born in America, but at least half my ancestors are from Norway, and all of this feels instinctive to me.
Lol most of what she's talking about is absolute nonsense 😂 your instincts must be very confused then
@@ThatNorwegianGuy- what is the nonsense part please tell me I’m gonna visit Norway , is it the anti social eye contact part ? I hope so cause I like talking to people
@@ThatNorwegianGuy- thanks Freddy !
@@goldenmemes51 Exactly, the anti social eye contact part. And the "do's and don'ts" it's all like silly stereotypical funny quirks that's untrue, yet people like to repeat it, even other Norwegians repeat it because, well they're funny. But none of it's practically true 😏 If you're in any of the cities here and you want to strike up a conversation with random people, as long as they're not literally on their way to do something and don't have time, people happily engage in conversation, especially if you're a foreigner and especially if you're an American.. Like most places on the planet we are drenched in American pop culture so Norwegians love to flex their Norwegianish-English for Americans 😂
The eye contact thing is just absurd. You make eye contact with people you interact with lol who just stares at someone they're not interacting with that's creepy 😏 So if you're coming here forget everything you heard in this and any other "do's and don'ts" videos, they're just nonsense click baity funny videos. Except for the nature part, that's all true, it really is breathtaking even for a native like me, still everytime I hike a mountain or drive through a fjord I'm amazed at the beauty of where I am 😎
This video gives me a new point of view about Norway. Always like you, Anna.
My greatest pleasure 😉🤗
You haven't lived if you haven't seen the fjords. Breath taking natural beauty.
I just hate sitting next to someone on the bus or having eye contact for too long. It's just so awkward since you don't know what to do about it without making it even more awkward xD
I definitely need to raise ‘bud subject’ next time 😁 I feel like I’m missing out something 😉
Just start a conversation...I live partly in Prague...people never look you in the eye there ...
@@Sveinwol oh so it gets worse than norway 😂 that’s how culture works i guess. I’m glad we have unique cultures in the world
@@kingbacon2937 That sucks haha. I really want to visit Norway, I'm Irish and I feel like in some ways we're quite similar. However I LOVE eye contact haha. I feel like I see through the mask people wear in society when I look in someone's eyes and I get a real sense of who they are. Norweigans would hate me it seems :p.
Wear sunglasses it helps to cover your eyes
Thank you for being a good - and funny - representative for our country. This doesn't happen a lot. Jeg håper du trives i Norge!
Thank you so very much for such a kind comment ☺️🤗
she’s cool chick
@@gracie99999 Yeah, let's reduce her to being a "cool chick".
Ha ha, I'm Norwegian, and I loved the 5-meters-rule at nr. 2. I was laughing out loud then. The further away the better! People are scaring, you know!
Ridiculous
Thanks Anna very helpful. I live in the United States. I have Norwegian Ancestry. My great grandfather is from the Hamar area. Coming to visit Norway this June for the first time. John Andrud
Norway.. looks quite similar to Switzerland. Many (not all!) of your points are also valid for Switzerland.
IF everything goes well (big if) i will visit Norway in July for fishing and hiking around Hitra. Zürich to Oslo, sleep over night somewhere and the drive 8h to Hitra with a rental car. It's a really beautiful route.
Indeed! 100% . I used to go to school in Switzerland for a few summers, Norway and Switzerland are very similar. You’ll feel very much like home ☺️
But coffee in Starbucks is more expensive in Norway 😉 just to let you know.
I’ve got lots of Swiss friends we are cross checking the costs of living here and there 😁
Great plan! In July .. well let’s hope so but I would play safe and give it until September.. if you don’t want to spend 10 days in quarantine hotel 🙂
@@AnnaGoldmanTravelunfortunately, September is not an option. All fishing-houses with boat etc. Have to be booked 1 year in advance to find a place. If July won't make it (it probably won't), it will have to be postponed to 2022.
You forgot Trondheim in your list. I heard it has a beautiful small old town.
@@fischersfritz468 well.. I’ve heard today that the border might be open earlier for people who have vaccinated certificate 🙂 but you know.. it’s all changing day by day and it’s really hard to be sure what’s going to happen tomorrow..
so 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
Yes! Absolutely in my list 🙌🏻 and I also want to go finishing locally 😈 I never tried it before! But I’ve heard it’s an absolute must do summer activity in Norway ☺️
@@fischersfritz468 I also feel like one day I should definitely come to Switzerland and compare it with Norway 😁 so far my friends keep telling me there are so many similar things
@@AnnaGoldmanTravel there are some nice things to see and do in Switzerland! Nothing is cheap though compared to other countries. Something is for sure: you are never alone. With 1/10 of Norways size, quite some mountains and at 8.5mio people, being really alone is rare.
Yes, the vaccination is on the way. Not yet for the bulk of people below 50 (like me), but hopefully soon.
Ok I am sold on visiting Norway with my family! :-)
Aww 🤩🤩 I’m glad! Absolutely! Norway is such a gorgeous country 😌 I’m sure you’ll enjoy it a lot!
You can actualy see the northen lights everywhere in norway you just need a good eye to see it further south because it fades in a dark/light green hue😊😊 i live 3 hours south east of Bergen and i can see the northen light but faint and sometimes brighter😊😊 just know what to look for
Aww that’s soooo cool! Would never expect the Northern Lights nearby Bergen ☺️👏🏻👏🏻 I need to give it a try next winter 🙂
Where I live we have only magnificent, truly fantastic sunsets 😌😌 like the best I’ve ever seen actually
@@AnnaGoldmanTravel hehe