Oslo: The Most Beautiful City I've Ever Seen | My Epic Day of Exploration!

[@okklidokkli]

Thanks for a really nice video, and kind words about Oslo. The city might not have as many grand old buildings and architecture like other famous European cities, but what it lacks in old architecture it makes up in eclectic architecture, hidden gems, and great diversity. The city also have a chill multicultural and open vibe. You are welcome back any day.

[@Jacobgribbin]

yo! Thank you for watching and the wonderful comment! Hope to be back soon! Oslo is amazing!

[@jrgenstrayqvale4359]

Just to build on this comment -> Since 1380 until 1814 Norway was the weaker part of a union with denmark and in 1814 we were traded to the Swedes. It was not until 1905 that Norway became its own nation. During those periods Norway was exploited for its resources and not really invested in as a country ( we got our first university which you passed on Karl Johans gate in 1811). That is why you dont really see alot of old buildings in norway, cause apart from churches and the larger farms, there was little investment into Norway from its owners :)

[@Uchiha.watashi]

wtf do u mean chill multicultural vibe??? there is nothing chill abt oslo, several shootings and stabbings happen more often than before because of the immigrants, oslo is full of trash and tagging unless u go to the richer areas, but even then you’ll find trash and tagging, oslo is definitely not a beautiful city, there are better ones in norway with less immigrants, let’s not act like this isn’t a big problems

[@Uchiha.watashi]

@@jrgenstrayqvale4359norway also didn’t let any jews be allowed to enter or live here before 1909 smth, so they’re also very antisemitic/hates jews 🥰🥰🥰 such a. greta nation!!

[@martinh1309]

Oslo sucks. - Norwegian

[@garycronin1469]

I'm living in Oslo for many years. The people are the best. Came here as an oil diver in 74, loved that too. Grew up in Alaska but after 4 tours in a war this sane place probably saved my life.😅❤

[@Uchiha.watashi]

what do u mean people are the best? norwegians are sooo judgemental and close minded people who judge u on everything, i’ve lived here my whole life and it’s hard to keep norwegian friends because they are like this, plus they LOVE immigrants and are afraid to speak up against crimes they do that destroy the city/country. Maybe they’re better than americans, but i promise u norwegians are definitely not the best, i even hear from norwegian friends that they don’t think norwegians are very open minded or necessarily nice. it may also depend on where u live, but i’ve always been judged by norwegians so

[@Uchiha.watashi]

not only that but norwegians are extremely hateful to jews, even since before ww2

[@Jacobgribbin]

wow! Alaska to Oslo, that is a cool story! thanks for stopping by Gary!

[@TheMaazTube]

Oslo Opera House is covered in marble. You weren't hiking on cement on your "modern hike", you were hiking on marble. And great video! Greetings from Oslo!

[@Jacobgribbin]

aye! Thank you so much for the wonderful comment! Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! much love friend 💙

[@lunachick7893]

The building at 11:24 is the parliament (Stortinget). The royal family comes out on the balcony at the castle every national day (17. Of May) and wave to the children marching by 🇸🇯.

[@voldesign9259]

Italian marble that is 🤑

[@Jacobgribbin]

@@voldesign9259 fancyyyyyyyyyyy!

[@norwaywithpal]

@@voldesign9259 It's italian marble because the Norwegian marble would be too expensive ;)

[@TalesFromAbroad-SJ]

Oslo looks absolutely amazing! I’ve been there myself, and it’s such a super cool city. The blend of history, art, and modern vibes really makes it stand out. The views from the Opera House and the atmosphere in Vigeland Park is so awesome. And that burger at Mathallen Oslo - I’m definitely adding that to my list for next time!

[@Jacobgribbin]

I AGREE! 100% my friend! great comment!

[@Osloyes]

Good video!! You could capture very much the essence of the beautiful Oslo!! Thank you so much for your kind words about our beloved capital city!

[@Jacobgribbin]

thank you so much for the kind comment! Really appreciate it!

[@kjerstiwesteng4460]

Great video of my home town, I like that you did Mathallen, not just the tourist places✌

[@Jacobgribbin]

@@kjerstiwesteng4460 thank you for the kind comment 😍

[@modumodd]

Thank you for your comments about my city Oslo!

[@Jacobgribbin]

yoooo! Welcome! thank you for watching to Oslo for being an incredible city with such a lively culture and people!

[@Uchiha.watashi]

⁠@@Jacobgribbinyou’ve got it wrong man… people here are not lively, only in the weekend when they get drunk, i’ve lived here long enough to know how ppl actually are here, i never hear anyone say a lot of positive stuff about norwegians

[@Jacobgribbin]

@@Uchiha.watashi interesting!

[@AndreBendigtsen]

Thank you for making such an ellaborate and downright nice video of our capital! 😀 I love watching it and greatly appreciate the work you've put into it!

[@AndreBendigtsen]

And that big phallos-like statue you visited is called "the monolith" and is actually the main attraction. It has great details in all the bodies stacked on top of each other to form the sculpture 🙂

[@AndreBendigtsen]

And ANOTHER "and" or pop-fact if you will... When you came to the royal palace, you can see the flagpole on top there. When the flag is raised, it means the royal family is home. 🙂

[@Jacobgribbin]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS! I really appreciate this! I really do! thank you Andre!

[@LidaKjølberg]

Hi Jacob! Love ur video! Been living here in Norway for 40 yrs! Thank u for ur visit & the kind words! Next time stay longer coz there are more beautiful nature/places to visit in Norway like Geiranger, Bergen, Pulpit Rock, Fjords, etc! All the best to u, from ur new follower!

[@Jacobgribbin]

Lida, thank you so much for your wonderful comment! Also thank you for the pro tips! Thank you, hope to hear from you again 🤙🏽

[@norwaywithpal]

Hi Jacob, fun to see your perspective of Oslo! You covered some really nice places. I hope you'll make it back again some day to cover even more :)

[@KierstenandTylertravel]

Oslo was gorgeous, love that city!

[@Jacobgribbin]

agreed!

[@bjrnjensen7074]

As a local now for 34yrs, I`m glad you enjoyed it!

[@iiNorwegianGamer]

Cool video bro! You are always welcome in Oslo 🥳🤝💙

[@mikegribbin8059]

Wow you were right Oslo looks amazing would definitely like to visit and spend a few days there to walk around and enjoy all the cool sites that I just saw on your video. Beautiful city .🤙

[@Jacobgribbin]

yes, it was amazing. the world is a huge place. Frog in the well

[@14MTH3M00N]

Great video! Love Oslo. A lot more to explore here - welcome back! :)

[@Jacobgribbin]

aye! Thank you for the LOVE! ❤️

[@jorunn62]

I really like you video!! I’m living on the west coast, and our capitol has always been a special place for me personally. I wish you’d have tickets to look inside the castle and our Parliament (the building with the rounded front you filmed on the right side of Karl Johan. I recommend this for next time, and also the skijump area of Holmenkollen and the ski museum there.

[@Jacobgribbin]

thank you so much for the wonderful comment Jorunn! yeah, I definitely want to come back and check out the ski jump area too!!!

[@wernernedreb3514]

I used to serve in the Kings guard. standing outside the castle was one of the more interesting places to be stationed as there are so many wird people walking around :)

[@Jacobgribbin]

ah very cool! I was one of those weird people lol

[@Gamerooster51]

Love Oslo!! The ferris wheel was not there last October.

[@jean-jaquesrousseau4712]

I also worked for a cruise line in my 20s, the happiest and most fulfilling and meaningful part of my life. Enjoy it while it lasts

[@gavin_sc]

Oslo is a great city, and the Norwegians are so nice! Great vlog mate!

[@Jacobgribbin]

aye! Thanks for the love friend!

[@torgnyaanderaa2334]

Awww, thanks for the nice words about our capital; glad you were pleasantly surprised! Always good to see people enjoying their time here. Enjoy the rest of your trip, and - welcome back some day!

[@Jacobgribbin]

thank you so much for the nice comment! Glad I was able to experience such a cool country!

[@batoulangell9874]

thank you jacob, you make me proud of "my city" ! Welcome back for a detour, you need to see more!! Or even better, come to north of Norway!!! Summer = midnight sun. Winter = Northern lights

[@Jacobgribbin]

thank you for watching and your kind comment! the Northern Lights is on my life bucket list!

[@lisahahn173]

Nice video. Look at you; 800 subs and 40K views. You're killin' it. I'm on my way to Stockholm and then Oslo. I'll use your exploration as a loose guide. Thx

[@Jacobgribbin]

thank you Lisa! 800! I am so happy! Stockholm, have never been, enjoy! and I am excited for you to see Oslo! Let me know how it goes! 🤙🏽

[@k.a.stensson]

Thank you for visit our city.. Welcome back =)

[@Hkk_jliu-xf3iw]

I’ll watch this evewhere

[@licencetostay007]

That was a great video, feel like you caught the vibe of the city. If you ever come back, there are a couple of really good burger places, and generally the neighborhoods around the food court that you visited as well as the one between the palace and the Vigelandpark are worth exploring!

[@Jacobgribbin]

awesome! thank you for the wonderful comment and insight! I will add to my notes for next time I visit! Thank you friend!

[@rockon4853]

I love my beautiful country, I`m living just 30 minutes outside of Oslo 🌷🤗😊

[@parsifal102]

You totally pinched it! Really good video capturing the essence of the city (I am from Oslo)!

[@Jacobgribbin]

haha thank you! I ran everywhere trying to get the most possible done in one day! thank you for watching friend!

[@emilauriel7505]

I’m subscribing cause this video was great. Continue to make this cause you are good at it!

[@Jacobgribbin]

wow! what a wonderful comment! thank you! Just living and loving life, sharing my adventures. Thank you friend! 🤙🏽

[@erik5820]

19:40 the Golf stream - moving varm water from the Mexican Gulf east and up to Northern Europe is the main reason for the relatively mild climate in Scandinavia. (Similar lattitudes in Northern America would be Greenland, Hudson Bay and Alaska - way colder...).

[@Jacobgribbin]

perfect! Thank you! was looking for this comment! I love Oslo

[@bioteKen]

@@Jacobgribbin Well, that is partly true and more impactful for the western coast of Norway and all the way upp north where it's straight out to the Atlantic. Remember that Oslo is at the end of a fairly long fjord with limited circulation, and in summer it simply heated by the sun/air temp. But of course, say the Gulf stream didn't exist, the temperature would be significantly lower also in the Oslofjord. Cool video - next time, try outside tourist season (early spring and maybe our famous national day, 17. May) and spend a few days 👍

[@MarcusNikolaisen]

Great video! You are welcome back any day, and if you do I would recommend visiting a few towns outside of (but near) Oslo. Kind regards from a Norwegian fella

[@Jacobgribbin]

yo! thank you so much for the wonderful comment! means a lot! What is the #1 town you recommend?

[@linasundqvist5621]

​@@Jacobgribbin Drammen 😊

[@okklidokkli]

@@linasundqvist5621 😅

[@hph1990]

Nice vid! You should come back during winter to see how diffrent the city is then! Its like a winter paradise, also take a trip to Holmenkollen. Its quite popular all year around, but best a clear winter day!

[@Jacobgribbin]

I am from Hawaii, I would freezeeeeee 🥶😂 I would need 3 jackets haha. but I do want to try

[@hph1990]

@@Jacobgribbin haha! You get used to it quicker than you think! Trust me 😉

[@Guz1l]

I'm glad you enjoyed Oslo! The reason the water in the Oslo fjord is this warm, is because a couple miles south of oslo, there is a quite narrow and shallow pass in the fjord (you probably noticed the "Oscarsborg festning" en route to Oslo, about 45 minutes before arrival). During WW2 they made a huge wall under the sea to repel u-boats there, which was later torn down. Anyways, because of this, the water is not shifted that much and can warm up during the summer. During the winter most of the Oslo fjord actually freezes, and you can do some ice skating if you are brave enough..

[@Jacobgribbin]

wow! can't imagine a wall under the sea, that is crazy!

[@Uchiha.watashi]

the last part there im 99% sure not true, i’ve never seen anyone ice skate there lmao

[@Jacobgribbin]

@@Uchiha.watashi 😂

[@Guz1l]

@@Uchiha.watashi just google sandvika ice skating:)

[@AndersVold]

I have ice skated on the Oslo fjord

[@sidselfjeld3312]

I like to point out that the roof on the operahouse is not made of sement, but superexpensive marbel from Italy. Glad you liked our capital. It's a very nice summercity. Not so nice in the winter with snow and -15 o C.

[@Jacobgribbin]

loved the city! haha, I really can't imagine the winter!

[@herjung346]

loved the video, nice as a norwegian who hasnt been in Oslo in about 10 years to see some of the sights. subbed!

[@Jacobgribbin]

AYE! Thank you so much friend! Really appreciate it!

[@Magnetar83]

I'm so glad you like the city grew up in!

[@Jacobgribbin]

loved it!

@@Jacobgribbin And just like in Britain, many from the rest of the country just can't stand Oslo, some hate it so much I can feel the seething thru the screen when they post their Oslo hate online. You of course know what it's about, jealousy. We also have some of the best summer weather of any larger city or town in the country, that's also similar to the UK and London. + we're surrounded by greenery, also a bit like London.

[@chrisreinert9981]

When I lived in Norway in the 60's I went to school across the road from the main gate to the kings summer house and watched the changing of the guard's during recess.

[@LafisLafis26]

stop yapping

[@Jacobgribbin]

wow! throwback!

[@GoingNorthObv]

@@LafisLafis26 ???

[@noahyeah7407]

Great Video man, thanks for a good time!

[@Jacobgribbin]

Noah! thank you so much! Love comments like these! 💙

[@basjelode]

Great vid. Welcome back here to Norway,anytime😎

[@Jacobgribbin]

Thank you so much! Appreciate the positive comment my friend!

[@CecilieRøsjø]

The Golf stream passes by Norway and that makes the climate in Oslo nice and warm quite early in summer, so the water temperature in the Oslo fjord quickly reaches + 65F ish or above. You were for sure not the only tourist at Mathallen 😊. And as a multi cultural buzzing capital, Norwegian people are just happy to share 1 of many treasures in our city.

[@Jacobgribbin]

Interesting! yeah, everyoner there seemed very happy and joyful indeed!

[@Uchiha.watashi]

multi cultural buzzing capital 💀 the multiculturalism is destroying the city, wtfdym? more stabbing and shooting has happened in oslo over the years, last time it happened wasn’t even too long ago, my parents don’t even like me being in oslo in the weekend because of the immigrants, why do some norwegians love to lie about their country 🤡

[@jacobgribz]

amazing video Jacob, keep up the good work

[@Captainbacoon]

19:45 the norwegian coast get's "heated" because of the "Gulf stream". If not the water would be freezing. Really enjoyed your video!

[@Jacobgribbin]

Love the username hahaha! Captainbacon! Thank you for the kind words! much love! ❤️

[@shaygriffiths6586]

You were looking for ice cream and walked past at least 2 Narvesen kiosks that sell it on the corners of Studentlunden. Across the road from there, on Karl Johans gt, among the restaurants is also one. Østbanen was the main station before Oslo S was built

[@Jacobgribbin]

haha, nice, a true local! should of been my tour guide! thanks Shay!

[@viggoholmsen7203]

Østbanehallen (the old Eastbound Train Station) and Oslo Central Train Station are connected and together form the train station complex. The shopping mall extends through both and is connected to another shopping mall (Oslo City) by a walking bridge. Vestbanehallen (the old Westbound Train Station) by City Hall and Aker Brygge (which used to be an industrial mechanical yard) has been turned into the Nobel Peace Center. In the latter half of the 1970s, tunnels where built under the city proper, connecting east and west railways and the National Theater Train Station was built, connecting the train and subway stations. Østbanehallen and Vestbanehallen were then repurposed (Østbanehallen only partially, as it is still considered a train station). Just a few years later, new tunnels were built to lead vehicular traffic passing thru the city underground instead of congesting the city center, which has since turned largely pedestrian.

[@cecilier.4708]

The Mall beside the trainstation is the old trainstation. It's nice that they have kept it and use it. It has become a nice and beautiful place ❤

[@Jacobgribbin]

Thanks for the info! and thanks for watching friend!

[@AugustusRex-nk8ze]

Oslo is the coolest city in Scandinavia. Friendly, urban, vibrating, with a very nice mix of old and new, big and small. It's bustling and cosy at the same time, and the surroundings are stunning. Greetings from Sweden❤

[@Jacobgribbin]

@@AugustusRex-nk8ze hello my Swedish friend! I agree with everything you said!

[@siverthaugen6006]

Hey you coughed me on film here lol. I am one of the three lifeguards in the background at the opera beach.

[@henriz.l]

Du skrev at han hostet deg på film 😄

[@Jacobgribbin]

haha! nice!!! that is hilarious!

[@odins1eye]

@@henriz.l ...Should of course be "You kåt me on film" 🤷‍♂

[@sulliken77]

Lived for 10 years in Oslo. It's fun to see the city from a tourist point of view. When you're living a place, it just becomes the back drop for your life. Nothing special. I still live close to the city, so every now and then I go there to grab a pint or twenty😂

[@Jacobgribbin]

@@sulliken77 nice, thanks for sharing. Glad to hear from a local 🤙🏽

[@leluyaa]

Greetings from Oslo sentrum, a stones throw away from the main street and castle 🙏🏼

[@Jacobgribbin]

Hello there! Thanks for comment! 💙

[@parascitzo9455]

The east and south coast of Norway usually get pretty comfortable water temps during the summer. Usually between 17-21 degrees Celsius.

[@Jacobgribbin]

it was real nice, great water!

[@lunachick7893]

​@@Jacobgribbinit's warm because of the gulf stream coming from the mexican gulf.

[@lunachick7893]

If you come back you definitely should take the tube to Holmenkollen and visit the Cafe Frognerseteren. The view of the city is spectacular!

[@Trippy_NO]

Great video!

[@Jacobgribbin]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks you so much!

[@ladythalia227]

If you decide to come back, you should venture into old Oslo. The Middelalderpark (medieval park) and the the Ekeberg park. You’ll get a magnificent view of Oslo and it’s also the point from which Mucnch painted 😱

[@Jacobgribbin]

oooo thank you for the local tip! I love city views

[@Annsunshine30]

You forgot to pop in to the Munch museeum, to have a look at the famous painting, "The Scream" though. But maybe next time. 😄

[@Jacobgribbin]

I will add it to my list next time! Thank you!

[@KhurshidsChannel]

Very nice video. Thanks for sharing. 👍3

[@Jacobgribbin]

@@KhurshidsChannel thank you my friend :)

[@M_S_40]

Beautiful video of my city ❤

[@Jacobgribbin]

such a beautiful city indeed! 💙

[@Bubajumba]

In general we Norwegians don't mind our royals, we have been fortunate with good kings who have deep roots to our independence

[@AegeanGaming]

Real happy you had a great day here dude 😜 come back any time! 😁

[@Jacobgribbin]

ayeeeee thanks bro! OSLO IS NICEEEEEEEEEEE! also thanks for watching and the nice comment!

[@ReaderOfThreads]

Great video! When you said people were starting at you when you were in Mathallen it was because you were filming. Filming in public (inside) is seen as intrusive.

[@Jacobgribbin]

I understand! makes sense! thank you for watching my friend!

[@kilipaki87oritahiti]

@@JacobgribbinYup you said you don’t fit in, Oslo has the most immigrants and refugees as well as tourists and foreign business people visiting. And there are many Asians in general. As he said it’s due to the filming which clearly indicates you’re a tourist🤣🤣🤣 And yeah, we’re all about privacy…

[@kaospilot2774]

I am not sure that it as seen as intrusive, maybe more so that people aren't used to vloggers filming themselves talk to the camera in public.

[@Essemxd]

No it's fine, people just aren't used to it

[@Anne.R..]

Impressed by everything you "discovered" in our capital Oslo. Hope you had good shoes 🙂 Nice to get to know you in your video. Welcome back!🍃

[@Jacobgribbin]

Thank you for the nice comment and for watching Anne! Oslo is a beautiful city! Cheers!

[@martinh1309]

Crap capital

[@Valerianqelbri]

Great video 👍

[@Jacobgribbin]

thank you so much for following along friend!

[@LafisLafis26]

did u take the boat dfds from like dennmark to norway ?

[@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131]

He came off a cruise ship. At Vippetangen.

[@Jacobgribbin]

correct! NCL DAWN

[@JensChrBrynildsen]

Hehe. You're not sticking out. Your camera is likely sticking out. Not that common 😂 Hope you got an ice cream at Paradis@Mathallen? One of the best in Oslo. Glad you liked my city!

[@Jacobgribbin]

haha thanks. No, I didn't get an ice cream there. but there are a lot of people in the comments saying that it is awesome! So I will definitely get one next time! thank you for watching and commenting!

[@TK-uc5yf]

The recent the water was such a good temperature was because of the Mexico golf that runs through alongside of Norway. It mainly runs against the West Coast, but the wins blow over to the whole country. Glad you liked Norway good video. 👍

[@Jacobgribbin]

thank you so much for watching! I liked your comment a lot! 💙

[@FrilanserKanalen]

Norwegians are very outdoorsy people, especially in summer when the sun is out. Welcome back.

[@Jacobgribbin]

thank you for watching friend!

[@sigve8019]

Walking on cement, funny! It is very expensive italian marmor :) Great video!

[@Jacobgribbin]

Thanks Sigve! haha, now that I know its Italian marmor, I feel so fancy haha!

[@sigve8019]

@@Jacobgribbin ☺️😁

[@frodehagen8690]

Very nice video, and you are a cool guy. I think the readon why some were «staring» at the foodhall was brcause you were filming, and because you are a handsome guy. :-). Still much more to see and do, so welcome back to Norway.. :-)

[@Jacobgribbin]

wow! Thank you for such a nice comment! I very much appreciate your time and comment! made my day!

[@Spppp158]

You said you would consider it a win if you got an ice cream and then you walked right past one of the shops of the best ice creams in Oslo. In Mathallen you stood next to Paradis, which translates Paradise and Is = Ice (cream).

[@Jacobgribbin]

😂 had no idea I walked past it. I will grab some next time

[@janidoesstuff2208]

I believe the water is good because of several reasons 🤔🫣 One reason Norway isn’t frozen over is because of The Gulf Stream. A warm stream coming from the Straits of Florida. That might be a reason. If you take a swim in some fresh water lake in Norway it’s usually colder than the sea. It was about 21-22°C in the water when you were swimming, is my guess. That cools you down to the normal temperature inside. Even 20 is nice. That’s just a thought I had though, so don’t know if that would be the reason if I Googled it 🤭 Of course as we all know.. the sun is also helping a great deal. Might be more.. might be something totally different. 😂

[@Jacobgribbin]

thank you so much for the explanation! I was totally confused! Appreciate the love my friend!

[@janidoesstuff2208]

Anytime! Great video btw 😊😊

[@robertkopperud7454]

Norway ❤❤❤

[@Jacobgribbin]

💙

[@haystackhider7158]

1:35 Not cement. The roof surface is covered by italian carrara-marble. LOL

[@Jacobgribbin]

LOL! my B

[@JK_87606]

thanks for watching 🙂

[@Jacobgribbin]

thank you!

[@fjesarn]

Oof that hop on hop of bus has some scammy prices, next time buy a 24hr public transport pass for $10 and just take the tube or tram. It’s super easy and goes to all these spots

[@Jacobgribbin]

dang, MVP here. yeah, I totally agree!

[@fjesarn]

@@Jacobgribbin Public transport integrates really well with google maps, so you can just type in destination and chose public transport. It will then guide you to the quickest route, and tell you which buss/tram/train to take and where to get off

[@tingeling5663]

The reason the sea in Norway ain’t too cold is because of the «Gulf Stream». A warm stream coming all the way from Florida😊.

[@stevenGerraification]

Funny and interesting to watch as a Norwegian! You definitely chose the right time of year, there is a very different vibe in in 0 degrees during the dark, long and cold winter!

[@Jacobgribbin]

😂 that sounds soooooo tough hahaha. I really can't imagine!

[@digitalviking5733]

The water is warm/nicer than youd think because the gulf stream swoops by southern norway and into the oslo fjord. Its not uncommon with 21-23c, but no matter how shitty the summer is you will always get 18-20C.

[@Jacobgribbin]

nice perk of living in Norway eh!

[@yngvarsrlie9639]

Nice that you like our city 😄

[@Jacobgribbin]

I do more than like it.... I LOVED IT haha! Thank you for watching!

[@Witnessdomaining]

Now I need to try that burger!

[@Jacobgribbin]

yes! please do. actually the whole menu looked good AF. lmk if you do. maybe I was just super hungry hahaha

[@ragearne]

Norway has always been a monarchy. However, we were under Danish reign from 1537 to 1814 and under Swedish reign from 1814 to 1905. When Norway became independent in 1905 the people of Norway elected the new king of Norway. So the "modern" monarchy is kind of a symbol for Norways independence. The king and the royal family are quite popular despite previous mentioned controversies. They are politically neutral and act as a gathering institution for Norwegians and the nation. So far working for the best for the country.

[@Jacobgribbin]

interesting piece of information and history here, thank you. glad I could learn more about the country, culture and historical roots.

[@gunnarsandberg8132]

From Norway, Røros (its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980) .. In Oslo now!!

[@Jacobgribbin]

love brother 💙 thank you for watching and commenting!

[@hwplugburz]

The reason the water was not icecold is because you were there at the best possible time of the year. Bathing temerature *can* reach as hish as +20c in the oslofjord, from say the last week of june to like the first week of august. If you come back in winter it will probebly be 1c degree abowe freesing. (and the golf-stream ofc..)

[@Jacobgribbin]

thank you for the info my friend!

[@Martin05_05]

You desreve more subs man And love from norway I dont live in oslo but a smaller city Should visit different places in norway to

[@Jacobgribbin]

wow, thanks for the nice comment! Where are you from? and what other places do you recommend? Thank you Martin

[@karodear]

People were staring at Mathallen because you were filming yourself, not because you as a tourist was sticking out ^_^

[@Jacobgribbin]

haha, I figured

[@tomtabak5944]

Very cool video love your content keep it up Gribbs 808

[@Jacobgribbin]

yo yo yo, thank you for supporting !!

[@turidboholm2587]

The Gulf stream, is why we don’t freeze to death, while swimming in the sea in Norway. That is also why we live our lives way up North, and the sea doesn’t freeze over during winter 🥶

[@Jacobgribbin]

pretty crazy how the world works. such a cool fact about Norway.

[@AndyPancake]

Whoa! Ive started to watch tourists videos of Oslo, to see if I can "discover" spots from you outsiders, for my street photography. And all of a sudden I see my ugly mug in your video... lættis (funny). Good video also.

[@Jacobgribbin]

yooo! what is your ugly mug? what part of video haha!?

[@AndyPancake]

@@Jacobgribbin at 11.50 ish after your smoothie. Striped tshirt camera around my neck, fiddling with my phone.

[@Duerdeilig]

As a local in Oslo the kings palace or whatever is just something I would walk by, not stand there for ages and take pictures of guards😂❤

[@Jacobgribbin]

haha, I knew it! seemed like a tourist trap LOL. thanks for the comment duerdeilig!

[@AA-yc9dq]

I’ve had the same sentiment any time I travel and see it. I don’t get why it’s so fascinating

[@haakonchristensen2880]

Whale steak is really good. You need to try that when you're here in Norway.

[@Glundberg84]

I'm glad you liked it 😊

[@Jacobgribbin]

I loved it! Thanks for watching bro!

[@runningonemty8566]

Akershus Fort was the inspiration for the castle in The Frozen movie....Just telling 🙂

[@Jacobgribbin]

wow, I had no idea! very cool!

[@sisselnilsen4699]

Interesting walk I know so very well

[@Jacobgribbin]

very nice walk 💙

[@holmis07]

These norwegian royal guards are quite famous around the world compeeting in the millitary tattoo competisions and doing very well. You will find them on youtube 🙂

[@Jacobgribbin]

interesting! so that is why they are popular. thank you for letting me know and watching!

[@truxton1000]

99% of all people outside Scandinavia think it’s “so cold” in Scandinavian countries, and yes, it can be, specially in certain inland places in the winter. But coastal areas are not cold in the winter but on par with for example British islands. And the summer in certain places is actually not that bad, record heat in for example Oslo in the summer I think is around 35 degrees Celsius, July temperatures in Oslo is usually in the low or mid 20’s. Because the long days with sunshine from 4-5am until 10-11pm the temperature in the fjords can get very pleasant, 22-23 is actually not uncommon. Compared to the coastal areas of Britain which is typical around 13 even in the summer it’s pleasant.

[@182-media]

As a Norwegian that has lived in Oslo for 30 years. I would say you got what seems to be the perfect day. Any questions or if you ever come back :) Hit me up!

[@TheDeadMoonBeams]

Thanks for covering Oslo "The Tiger city", The Origins of the name is conteded, and just who inspired it is not really known. But there is a passage from a book by Knut Hamsun that I think fits well: Goes something like this in English: "It was during that time that I went around and starved in Kristiania, this wonderful city that no one leaves until he has had the marks of it claws and cut into him" Edit: Oslo's name was Kristiania in the olden days. (Kinda surprised you called it the most beautiful city you've seen 😅 (But you did catch nice footage from the pretty side of its face) The area around the opera house (The Barcode area) is in most citizens eyes an eyesore. The "old city" area with its charm has suffered for it. Vigeland Park is beautiful. All the green lungs of the city is kinda Oslos pride. Not many cities have that many within such a small area. Downtown Oslo and Karl Johan street can be a nightmare for introverted Norwegians, and its not very pretty imo. I used to be an addict so i've seen the worst the city has to offer though. But even if its 14 years since i kicked my heroin addiction, there is still a big BIG totally open market smack right in the middle of the city centre. And we were the overdose capital of Europe for a while for that reason ( amongst others ofcourse) BUT: In how many capitals can you jump on a subway, a team or a bus, and be on the edge of pure untouched wilderness within half an hour (at the most)? That is my favourite part of living here. To be able to escape into the forest on a moments notice when city life gets the better of me ❤️ (Did you notice on your flight into or from the city that you can see Oslo... Oslo..and then suddenly wide wilderness? 🥰 About the Royal guards, since you asked, they are just symbolic, and I think they are ridiculous. Edit: Winters here is hell if you're not into skiing 😅

[@Jacobgribbin]

yoooo, thank you for the amazing comment! I hoped you subscribed because I would love to hear more from you! loved this! I have a lot of respect and admiration for beating your addiction, respect brotha! love ❤️

[@TheDeadMoonBeams]

​@@Jacobgribbin Thank you brother ❤️ Respect back to you for travelling the world. I forgot to sub yesterday, but now I have ✌️ Going to watch more of your vids for travel tips since my girlfriend and I have just started our mission to see the world together. First stop on that dream ws Paris just a few weeks ago. Beautiful city, but we were unlucky to end up there just 4 days before the Olympic Games started, so it was really hard to get around on pretty much every sort of public transport. We stayed in Montmartre and almost every way to get to the south side of the Sein was impossible. Keep up the good work, and I've seeing you around. If you ever come back to Oslo give me a heads up here and we'll show you "our" Oslo (the hidden gems) Our next trip will be to somewhere warm. Winter is coming... 😅 So we'll defenintly use your channel for tips

[@Moccalatte61]

I am Norwegian 😀Living in Oslo 😎😀

[@Jacobgribbin]

ayeeeee you live in a wonderful city!

[@TobbiXz]

1:35 The exterior of Oslo Opera House is actually not made out of cement, but white granite and white Italian Marble.

[@eltoro969]

You asked for a local`s view on tourists watching the soldiers in front of the castle. That`s pretty normal in Monarchies in Europe. We don`t mind it at all. It`s so common that we would have thought it would be weird if they didn`t attract any tourists, actually :D

[@Jacobgribbin]

hahaha, thank you. I was very intrigued

[@Duerdeilig]

And it’s really funny seeing people take pictures with the tiger😂

[@Jacobgribbin]

haaahaahahah, it's cool

[@kimkong86]

Thanks for the positive video! But to be fair, you went to the most common tourist places and did not even go to the nice parts of the city (aker brygge, bygdøy and the older area that starts after the castle). Super cool that you liked it so much but Oslo can be soooo much better with some local guidance ;)

[@Jacobgribbin]

nice! I look forward to coming back to experience the local perspecitve! Thank you Kim 💙

[@kimkong86]

@@Jacobgribbin ❤️

[@chiho705]

Noo! You missed the main library (6 floors) right next to the Opera😢

[@Jacobgribbin]

woah, did not that was tourist attraction. ill check it out next time

[@T.vango1]

Where is Sinnataggen, the angry little boy standing on one foot. He is very famous, has been for atleast since i was a kid in the early 70s.

[@hanfrekkejveln4111]

Our ocean is mild because of the gulf stream