Taking Norway's MOST Scenic Train

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[teetertotter]

That climb was so intense. Wow. Your sister Jess is awesome. Please do more trips with her!

[jasonmacneil]

Michael, I know that I'm nobody to you. But my wife and I are so very proud of you and what you've accomplished. We love watching your train videos and really enjoyed the one with your Dad. We are just about to watch the next one you did with your Mom. You seem like such a genuine, decent, kind, and well-spoken young man. Your parents, I'm sure, are very proud of you. Keep on traveling young man. And God bless and keep you!

[AverytheCubanAmerican]

3:15 That's more than just a ski jump! What makes the 1994 Winter Olympics unique is that it was the first time that the ceremonies took place not at an arena or stadium but at a SKI JUMP venue! And they took advantage of the ski jump setting when it came to lighting the Olympic cauldron. The Olympic Flame was skied down the ski jump before lighting the cauldron. Originally Ole Gunnar Fidjestøl was supposed to do it but after an injury, his back-up Stein Gruben received the honor. The cauldron was then lit by Crown Prince Haakon Magnus.

Hands down an epic Olympic cauldron lighting and one of the most memorable (alongside Muhammad Ali lighting the Atlanta 1996 one and the Barcelona 1992 bow and arrow one). Unfortunately, it happened the same day the original version of The Scream (Munch made four versions) was stolen from Oslo's National Museum. Thankfully it was recovered undamaged in May 1994

[PrepsTexas]

Michael.. this is amazing! The Nordic countries are truly majestic..

[SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Yup, you can definitely tell she's your sister! You both have that adventurous spirit! You took a challenge head-on and went through with it! Showing that you should never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn. I've climbed our Mount Paektu a couple times, so I'd love to do this Romsdalsstigen Via Ferrata! Mount Paektu is the highest peak in all of Korea. It is 2750 m high above sea level and it's an active stratovolcano on the border with China. It's so mysterious that scientists still don't know how it even got there. It's so culturally significant in Korean culture that it's featured in the anthems of our government and the South/ROK's. Both Koreans and the Manchus of neighboring China consider the mountain to be their spiritual home.

[anniemurray]

That climb would have had me crapping my pants! I'm so scared of heights! Congrats to you and your sister for making it all the way and making it look easy!

[MrFrankhdgs]

Oh, wow, Mike, that seemed like so much fun...an adrenaline rush, for sure!! I'm appreciate you and Jess including us in your ascent through the clouds. It was magical. I can't wait for the next episodes!

[nowherech]

Norway and the fjords is so amazing! We are hoping to tell some stories from there but so far we’ve been in Finland 🤩

[barbb]

Wow! Wow! Thank you for making that climb, and making it look easy! I am sure at the time it might not have seemed like it! Great video.

[dianeboileau]

Incredible! I'm so envious! Wishing I were young and fit again! Thanks to the both of you for taking us along on that climb! You did it!!!

[ajmilagros]

Congratulations to you and Jess for completing that climb - there is no way i would have been able to do that climb. 😮

[grantelliot]

Wow!!! Norway for me is probably the most beautiful country on the planet. It's definitely on my bucket list.

[carolw]

My family s is from Norway and I enjoyed seeing the country along with you. Thanks!

[neresq]

Riding through Norway's countryside, whether by bus or train, and regardless of time of year, is always stunning. We spent over 3 weeks in Norway in December 2022, and our trip included taking the breathtaking (truly the most stunning in Norway) 7 hour ride on the Bergensbanen train from Oslo to Bergen. Smooth, quiet, and clean -- especially in our half-empty, Pluss (1st) Class car with hot beverages and snacks included. Heartily recommend for everyone to do it. Earlier in our extended trip through Nordic countries, we had also taken a 5 hour train ride from Stockholm to Copenhagen, and, a few days later, an overnight ferry from Copenhagen to Oslo, both of which were also wonderful experiences. Finally, I'd also like to recommend to you and all your followers to book a journey on one of Hurtigruten's coastal ferries, whether it be on a 6 nt northbound voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes, a 5 nt southbound voyage, the full 11 nt. roundtrip voyage, or even just a short port to port trip like from Bergen to Trondheim or Tromso. We did the full Bergen-Kirkenes-Bergen 11 nt. trip (during Polar Nights) --- and it was amazing!!!!

[John_Fugazzi]

This was the most harrowing Downie Live episode ever. I couldn't believe how demanding a climb that was. Those Norwegians don't joke around. - when you finally make it to a bridge it's a high wire act. I'll take the gondola.

[tubesockromance]

I am a grown man, and every time he says his catchphrase at the end, I tear up a little bit.
Great job on all these videos, man. Truly.

[brianross]

Maybe it’s because I really want to go to Scandinavia, and maybe it’s because I love trains, but this series is the best DownieLive thus far.

[nickpapagiorgio]

Wow what an AMAZING place!!!! That town is Absolute heaven. I also have to say Downie that you are the best at advertising products Lol! I have been using Harry’s since 2014 when they first came around and I will NEVER look back!

[louisat]

It's also worth going in Winter, with the long dusk and pink skies and the frozen waterfalls - I went from Andalsnes to Bjorli on a coach and got the train back down and its beautiful

[petermladinic]

What a beautiful landscape! Good to see Jessica again! you guys are brave, and obviously fit and skilled. Thanks for a great video, Mike.