Stockholm 🇸🇪 vs Oslo 🇳🇴 | Comparing the Senses

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  • Stockholm, Sweden, and Oslo, Norway are two Scandinavian capitals with a lot of shared history and culture, but also quite distinctive identities. How do these two Nordic cities stack up in terms of the physical experience of each place (the sights, sounds, tastes, feels, smells, and general ambiance?)
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  • @ChristopherFehrenbacher
    @ChristopherFehrenbacher 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Great comparison of two cultures that are often closely tied and referred to in similar contexts.

    • @asenseoftravel
      @asenseoftravel  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Thanks! Working on another that looks at Oslo and Copenhagen

    • @CO0L_CAT
      @CO0L_CAT 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@asenseoftravelwhen will it release?

    • @asenseoftravel
      @asenseoftravel  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@CO0L_CAT A week from today :)

    • @CO0L_CAT
      @CO0L_CAT 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@asenseoftravel ok

  • @Traslan
    @Traslan 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I've lived in both cities, and I have to admit I prefer Oslo.
    It's more entertaining, closer to nature, and makes you happier.
    It is also cleaner and quieter.
    I also like the Norwegian food better. Swedish food feels like leftovers (sorry!), and cheaper. Not only money wise, but also in quality.
    When I lived in Sthlm, I went to Oslo to buy meat, bread, and certain vegetables that were extremely expensive in Sweden compared to Norway.
    But - this is my personal experiences and preferences.
    I no longer live in Sthlm, but in Norway 😅
    The mountains, the clean air, the water, the nature, the food ... it had to be Norway for me.

    • @Vestlys1
      @Vestlys1 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      "When I lived in Sthlm, I went to Oslo to buy meat, bread, and certain vegetables that were extremely expensive in Sweden compared to Norway."
      What colour does the sky have in the paralell dimension in which you live?

    • @its_blitz.
      @its_blitz. 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@Vestlys1 lmaoo 💀

  • @InMyHead1996
    @InMyHead1996 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Fantastic as always!

  • @emiriebois2428
    @emiriebois2428 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    With the same population, Europeans cities seem to be more dynamic and interesting than American cities

    • @asenseoftravel
      @asenseoftravel  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Indeed. American cities lack the true urban density and mix of uses that make such vibrant communities in Europe! (save for older cities like Boston, NYC, DC, Chicago, Philly, SF)

  • @AugustusRex-nk8ze
    @AugustusRex-nk8ze 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I'm a Swede but I prefer Oslo. It's a cooler yet more charming city.

    • @herrbonk3635
      @herrbonk3635 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Perhaps if you can stand all the nightmarish dystopian aluminium boxes put there by deconstructivist architects.
      These are much more prominent in Oslo than in Stockholm, and sadly than in Köpenhamn too nowadays.

    • @AugustusRex-nk8ze
      @AugustusRex-nk8ze 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@herrbonk3635 Don't agree there. I love Oslo's modern highrises. I think they should build some 200m skyscrapers as well.

    • @herrbonk3635
      @herrbonk3635 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@AugustusRex-nk8ze It's not about the numer of stories... it's about their ugliness. These boxes are just as horrendous when built low (as they often are).

    • @AugustusRex-nk8ze
      @AugustusRex-nk8ze 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@herrbonk3635 I like the blend of old an new, big and small in Oslo. It is not a beautiful town in a classical sense, but it's quite urban and gives me good vibes. In my opinion, Norwegian architects often do a fine job. Can you give me an exemple of the "nightmarish boxes" your'e talking about?

    • @herrbonk3635
      @herrbonk3635 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@AugustusRex-nk8ze Just look at the harbour clips in this video! It gives me the creeps. It's like a plant house had kids with a bad sci fi movie. Skew aluminium boxes are the direct anti thesis of an urban feel...

  • @emf2482
    @emf2482 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Oslocat here, I think Stockholm has a bit more variety in restaurants, bars and coffee shops, more coherent architecture compared to Oslo which has a fusion of many styles which I think is a bit confusing. Oslo is quite big but the interesting places are in a rather small area, whereas in Stockholm I think larger areas give that same feel overall. I can def see that Norwegians could fall in love with Stockholm but also vice versa. We are lucky with being so close to the nature. Out of all the big metrocities I´ve been to in Europa and US I would say Paris is the most unique and perplexing one. Real stunner

  • @abdulsamad6067
    @abdulsamad6067 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks Michael for such an amazing analysis. absolutely loved it.

    • @asenseoftravel
      @asenseoftravel  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching! Excited to make more of these in the near future!

  • @birgittae9046
    @birgittae9046 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for a great video! interesting angles and the comparison between the two cities. 🙋‍♀️

    • @asenseoftravel
      @asenseoftravel  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I hope you enjoy some of the other comparisons on my channel as well :)

  • @teemo8247
    @teemo8247 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love this video! I 've been looking for a video like this for a long time

    • @asenseoftravel
      @asenseoftravel  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much for watching! I have several comparison videos coming out in the near future, so stay tuned!

    • @teemo8247
      @teemo8247 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@asenseoftravel Which cities are you gonna compare? Or is that a secret :p
      prob London vs Paris lol

  • @andersgulowsen2814
    @andersgulowsen2814 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was in Stockholm a few days ago. First time. (I am 50) And I loved it. The weather did help alot as is was amazing. And I stumbled in to a Servingplace where all the Hammarby people came for a beer.
    And yes they thought it was fun I was from Oslo, but basicly it looks better in gamlastaden etc. Ohh and the first beer I got cost 45 Kroner.. That is true love from me :)

  • @TravellingTorunn
    @TravellingTorunn 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This was very good. Thorough and interesting and full of facts (Norwegian here 🙂). Subscribed now, and will take a look at other of your videos.

    • @asenseoftravel
      @asenseoftravel  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you for watching and subscribing! Excited to have you here

  • @steinarhaugen7617
    @steinarhaugen7617 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Interesting comparison with two winners. 😊

    • @asenseoftravel
      @asenseoftravel  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They're definitely both winners!

  • @daffydus
    @daffydus 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks, this was great!

    • @asenseoftravel
      @asenseoftravel  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'm excited to make a few more of these in the near future

  • @martinvanevrah
    @martinvanevrah 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I WAS SEARCHING NORWAY THEN YOUR CHANNEL POOPED NICE VLOG ,KEEP GOING

  • @herrbonk3635
    @herrbonk3635 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is actually made me curious about Oslo! Haven't been there since the mid 1970s, when I was a kid.
    Not fond of the horrendous aluminium boxes they seem to love, but I guess it's time for a visit.

    • @CO0L_CAT
      @CO0L_CAT 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Trust me, Norwegians don’t like the aluminium boxes as well.

    • @herrbonk3635
      @herrbonk3635 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CO0L_CATI'm glad to hear that.

  • @act_sion
    @act_sion 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Great cities but too expensive

  • @exploring_world_together
    @exploring_world_together 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great comparison between the two cities.❤

    • @asenseoftravel
      @asenseoftravel  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! They're hard to pit against each other because both places truly are fantastic

  • @TullaRask
    @TullaRask 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I miss some of the patchy vibe in Oslo in this video. The chance to take a trip to places like Grunerløkka, Rodeløkka, Frogner, Kampen etc. There is a certain patchwork between smaller towns being included into Oslo in older days. You also crossed some of the ruins of Oslo, it's often referred to as the Nordic Pompeii, meaning you have to look for the ruins to find older structures. This kind of video is really too short to view the variety in Oslo I think. Also the fact that it was moved in the 1500 something to be better protected by the fortress, means that it was easier to create more moderne architecture, but people in Oslo has often had their identity somewhere else and such didn't always care that much about the old ruins, so would tear down old to accommodate new. That's why we have the wider streets and avenues and the big Jernbanetorget.

    • @TroenderTass
      @TroenderTass 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This was a very generous review of Oslo. It's not that great tbh. Stockholm is alot more intersting.

    • @TullaRask
      @TullaRask 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TroenderTass Do you live in Oslo? Have you been around the city?

    • @TroenderTass
      @TroenderTass 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TullaRask I've seen Oslo several times. It's also losing its norwegian cultural ties because of the massive immigration, and it has alot more immigrants than the other scandinavian capitals. A decadent city and nation in complete decline, just sitting there naively not understanding the nationalistic backlash that is growing within its borders and outside it.

    • @TullaRask
      @TullaRask 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TroenderTass LOL you're one of those. Have a nice day.

    • @TroenderTass
      @TroenderTass 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TullaRaskYou can run now, but eventually you will be answering to the norwegian people, you decadent. We will take back our cities.

  • @Vikinggirl1679
    @Vikinggirl1679 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    First time watching your channel. Very interesting and very well done young man! Loved it. I live in the USA the state of Minnesota. My grandparents were Swedish and spoke Swedish but lived at least for wahile in Jacobstad Finland. I so want to see Sweden and all Scandinavia maybe even move to Sweden somehow. You forgot an important aspect of Sweden... it's the land of ABBA lol. I love the great band ABBA and would love to see their museum in Stockholm. Benny and Frida of ABBA had a flat together in old town. Keep up the good work and take care

    • @asenseoftravel
      @asenseoftravel  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How cool! I've never been to Minnesota but I do know that's where most Nordic immigrants settled - I imagine there's a lot in common culturally! As for ABBA, that's the one museum I missed in Stockholm, but it's on my bucket list for next time. I do hope you make it to Stockholm one day!

  • @ehjo4904
    @ehjo4904 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Next Boston and NYC or Montréal to Toronto ?

    • @asenseoftravel
      @asenseoftravel  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Next is actually Copenhagen vs. Oslo, but I am definitely looking to do some North American comparisons (Toronto vs. Chicago and Boston vs. Montréal are some I have in mind)

  • @jeschinstad
    @jeschinstad 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Norwegian meatcakes _are_ superior to Swedish meatballs and the Norwegian koldtbord (cold table) is much easier than Swedish smörgåsbord. This makes Norway a much better country than Sweden. No, I'm joking; Sweden is a wonderful country. It's not Norway, but it's damn close.

  • @biankakoettlitz6979
    @biankakoettlitz6979 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think comparing these cities is comparing apples with peaches, you can't do it!

    • @asenseoftravel
      @asenseoftravel  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's true! The idea here is more so to compare the five senses you experience in each 🙂

  • @coconutfleetsleeper5717
    @coconutfleetsleeper5717 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    To me London smells like stale beer, wet concrete and piss 😂

    • @asenseoftravel
      @asenseoftravel  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha, can't disagree with this

    • @emf2482
      @emf2482 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      yeah London smells like fucking ass! its a very cool city though

  • @Perisa79
    @Perisa79 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did you know that the worlds most poisonus food is actually Norweigan farmed salmon... Bon Apeti!!! 😁

    • @Ridiculina
      @Ridiculina 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      While it’s true that salmon farming presents numerous challenges, the notion that farmed salmon is poisonous is unfounded. In fact, farmed salmon is perfectly safe to consume and contains fewer heavy metals than wild, fatty fish.
      That being said, farmed salmon does pose a significant threat to wild salmon populations due to the high number of escapees. Additionally, there are substantial animal welfare concerns, particularly in relation to the treatment of salmon lice. The mortality rate among farmed salmon is excessively high, although efforts are underway to reduce it. I am worried though, that they still have a long way to go to fix this problem.
      Despite these issues, consuming farmed salmon is not harmful. However, due to the impact of salmon farming on wild salmon stocks, I personally choose to avoid eating farmed fish if I can.

    • @Perisa79
      @Perisa79 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Ridiculina Watch the video "Farmed Norwegian Salmon World’s Most Toxic Food" here on youtube. It may change your mind.. =)

  • @eric.4301
    @eric.4301 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As Norwegian. Oslo the is most boring European capital, imo you cant even compared it to Stockholm or even Copenhagen.

    • @salvatore5436
      @salvatore5436 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And what about food in Norway compared to Sweden ? (cost, choice, quality)

    • @eric.4301
      @eric.4301 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@salvatore5436 don’t even mention about the food. Way cheaper and usually Norwegians buys it from Sweden. Quality is the same and restaurant prices r wayyyy different

    • @salvatore5436
      @salvatore5436 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@eric.4301 Thanks for the answer I didn't know this and also I'd like to know more about security in the country because I feel like Sweden is currently much more dangerous compared to Norway what do u think ?

    • @eric.4301
      @eric.4301 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@salvatore5436 Yeah but not such different. In Norway people didn’t close their windows or even their doors. Now it has risen high specially what’s happening in Oslo and other areas. But at the end whole Europe is in the situation

    • @emf2482
      @emf2482 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I agree! You get bored here very quickly. Its gotten better the past 10 years but it has a long way to go to become on par with Sthlm and Kjøben