Top 5 Places to Visit In Northern Norway

Northern Norway has to be one of the most beautiful places I've ever been! Last summer I spent about a week exploring its most scenic places. I spent most of my time in the Lofoten and Senja Islands.
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[@kivikivi1882]

Thank you for showing Norway. I have always wanted to visit the north a long time, to see the northern light.

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks Sandra! Its too beautiful! Where are you from?

[@mikael2972]

A friend runs a shop in Henningsvær, happy to see foreigners excited about Norway!

[@MCCaSiYenThanh]

I wish i could fly to this place now!

[@RyanShirley]

You have to GO :)

[@itamar3800]

erm actually you can

[@fabi9]

The scenery of Norway is absolutely breathtaking, but a shout-out to all who want to enjoy this nature: please be careful and do not leave any plastics or trash there. Thank you for sharing the places you've visited!

[@medhat4B]

Loved that sunset.

[@RyanShirley]

David Forbes arctic sunsets are amazing

[@ladyangeles8698]

Living your life traveling is the richest thing for me than money and fame, it's like going to heavenly places and explore it's treasure's 😍💕. I love your videos soooo much!

[@bigred4335]

This was a great video... I have seen nothing but great wonderful videos of norway and cant wait to visit

[@RodHerzstrom]

My boy, dude I just went to Lofoten actually in Reine they have another football field like the one in Henningsvær. I flew the drone and ram just like you. I thought about you the whole time. Thanks for the inspiration ❤️I had the best day ever hiking and visiting Lofoten 🇳🇴

[@RyanShirley]

Ah dude Thats so sick you were there! I loved seeing your video on Instagram! Are you going to make a KZbin video from there?

[@RodHerzstrom]

@@RyanShirley yes for dure I just bought a camera before the trip. Lofoten was my birthday gift to my self but I still need to edit everything 😅

[@marcoopdenkamp]

Inspiration for our own trip to Northern Norway! We made our trip this summer, we had such luck with the weather.....the views and drone shots we made are amazing! Thank you so much...keep up the good work!!!

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks Marco! Did you make a video on it??

[@marcoopdenkamp]

Ryan Shirley we did a roadtrip from Senja, Lofoten to the South...Senja and the lofoten are already on my channel😎 your travel tips were perfect👌🏻🍀 Senja I love te most🏔👌 if you have a minute....check it out...I would love some feedback👍🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4O4poeGp7J7gJI

[@suchetasvlog]

The fern leaf 🍃 shot was amazing.Magnificent Norway trip video👌

[@tarekbania432]

this was the most effortless to watch n cool vlog i've seen recently, i appreciate your effort for this piece.

[@M78-y7r]

Really cool - thanks for sharing this

[@shaunhealy944]

Epic video! Absolutely stunning footage and great commentary! Thanks for sharing.

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much Shaun! Have you been to that part of Norway?

[@shaunhealy944]

@@RyanShirley You're welcome Ryan. No I haven't been. The dream at the moment!

[@otepsalvador1980]

Hi! Ryan thank you for sharing this beautiful place stay safe

[@womanofgoldenwords3881]

My last four trips were exploring and hiking the Amazon rain forest in Peru, diving with hammerhead sharks in the Galápagos Islands and doing safari in South Africa and checking out medieval castles and villages in northern France. I’ve been bummed lately cause I haven’t thought of any places that grabbed my attention and excitement like my previous 4 trips did. Then I came across this video and my jaw hit the floor- Norway, Sweden and St. Petersburg Russia is my next destination. Of course I’m not heading out there til late May... Anyway; I just liked and subscribed- keep the videos coming:)

[@fg.salomon]

Great insights on this part of the world!

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks friend :)

[@Thqmaas]

Super cool video! Norway looks amazing! I just got back from the beach and am almost done editing all the shots I got and I’m loving it! And I got a raise at work and may be able to go out of the country for the first time in the next few years! Keep up the videos Ryan. Super inspirational!

[@irmelinevensen4185]

I am coming from norway And yes it’s amazig

[@KarlBrobakk]

Your video is amazing! The shots are more impressive than the amount of time you spent hiking though, that is the way to really get blown away :)

[@mohammedhaque9212]

Keep up the good work mate, I like the fact you list the best places in each country to visit for views 👍

[@mohammedhaque9212]

Do you have a blog outlining the routes you take, I know you briefly mention the transport in your videos which is really helpful so keep that up pls

[@FreitagsKino]

I love this Video! Thank you so much. I guess, i have to visit Norway immediately. Thanks!

[@RyanShirley]

FreitagsKino yes you do! :) where are you from?

[@FreitagsKino]

@@RyanShirley From Germany, so it's not so far away :)

[@lajpatbhalla5096]

Great man..... Your contribution to the world is magnificent...

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much friend! Where are you from?

[@lajpatbhalla5096]

@@RyanShirley From New Delhi, India 🙏🙏

[@jeffreywagner5234]

WOW!!!!!

[@RyanShirley]

Such amazing landscapes in northern Norway

[@heatherhs]

This is seriously amazing!!😱

[@RyanShirley]

lets go for our honeymoon?

[@nidjo5225]

This is what i was looking for, thanks man

[@RyanShirley]

Glad I could help! I hope you can see all the places soon!

[@DJSugar62]

Great Job Bro. I just Subscribed. I am going to Europe next year in march and maybe April. My current Destination choices are: Sweden Norway England Scotland Greece Italy And Malta. Your videos will be a guide for me on my journey. Especially for cost expenses

[@RyanShirley]

Some of my favorite places of all time too :)

[@er.rajivtawde]

Great work....u hav made it possible for everyone to easily enjoy the beauty of nature....appreciated !! ....Rajiv Tawde from India..

[@sightzwhiz2648]

Indeed, norway s the most beautiful. I hiked up mt rundamanen near Bergen. I will upload a video of it soon.

[@umaremirates751]

Super quality video as always ❤️

[@metulj22]

You were sooo lucky!

[@RyanShirley]

I definitely was 😅

[@bananaear23]

Those shots were crazy😱

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks Jojo :)

[@mulel_]

Oh, I love my country so much! Thank you so much for making this beautiful video! 🇳🇴

[@RyanShirley]

Norway is amazing! What part are you from?

[@mulel_]

Ryan Shirley Oh, I didn’t know you wrote back! I’m so sorry! My mother comes from Vesterålen in Northern-Norway(It’s a proximately two hours from Lofoten), and my father comes from Bergen(west in Norway). Most of my heart belongs to the north part of Norway, but I live 30 minutes away from Bergen in a place called Os.

[@adaml99a]

Incredible!!!

[@RyanShirley]

Adam Larner thanks Adam! You’ll have to visit it someday! :)

[@anastasiapeplinski3305]

THESE DRONE SHOTS. AMAZING. Since we can't travel now I'll be living through these youtube videos for a while 😂

[@lakrismeme]

Beyutiful drone clips...

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks Cringe :)

[@jasperkienle354]

Great video as always. U planning on making more drone tutorials in the future

[@RyanShirley]

Yes I will! Do you have anything you'd like to learn?

[@rokokcanyon2341]

@@RyanShirley i have a mavic air,,, and i will go to norway this december,,, some tips for the drone like how many batteries do i need to bring along... what type of flight modes suitable for some particular places there...

[@MaikelClaassenPhotograpy]

awesome!! looking foward to this trip someday!

[@RyanShirley]

Yes! You have to visit! Its amazing!

[@MaikelClaassenPhotograpy]

@@RyanShirley will do in the future! next stop are the Dolomites!

[@Cubby113able]

Ryan your next destination should be ALASKA! I would love to see what you think of it there. It's always been on my bucket list to go one day. And I would love to see it through your eyes with your zest and wholehearted enthusiastic love for life.

[@RyanShirley]

I’d love to visit, I wish I would have went this last summer but hopefully 2021 I can make it!

[@soulprovider915]

Great Video!!!

[@fromindramayucity7892]

Good channel Good ficture Good music Norway

[@yaronbal]

WOW!

[@Rob80993]

Absolutely brilliant video 👍👍👍👍👍

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks Rob! Such a magical region!

[@ellentaylor2147]

What time of year did you visit Senja? I'd love to be able to both hike and see the northern lights!

[@RyanShirley]

I was there in Setember :)

[@bellourkarim]

Thank you

[@RyanShirley]

I’m just thankful you watch!

[@alexandergopro6149]

Ur music choice is always great!

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks Alexander! Where are you from?

[@alexandergopro6149]

Ryan Shirley Germany

[@sannaekfeldt9241]

Haha the hike to see Segla is an easy hike in Norway standard😂 Hiked it 7 months pregnant😉

[@heinemann9901]

sheeeshhh

[@XProSuper]

Thank you so much this was soo beautiful

[@RyanShirley]

You are welcome! Thanks for your support!

[@eliastcobb5506]

Super sick video! We're headed there at the end of August:) What was the hike you did in Botnvatnet?

[@umagreet43]

I'm visiting my boyfriend in Ballangen next week and this videos got me really excited! Around which month did you visit northen norway?

[@RyanShirley]

U I you can start seeing them in September/ end of August :)

[@kaurinconsulting2106]

Oh man! So close to Gryllefjord, but didn't visit! :D Most special place on Senja. ;)

[@RyanShirley]

Kaurin Consulting ah I definitely missed that opportunity! Are you from Norway?

[@kaurinconsulting2106]

Ryan Shirley Yes, I grew up in Gryllefjord. So might be a little biased.😄

[@leonardiese]

Nice trip man!

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks Leon! Where are you from?

[@nilanilla2279]

Always like video 👍

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much Nila! Where are you from?

[@ivanmcallister4882]

Went there many years ago. Beautiful scenery. But make sure you have enough money. The prices of things are eyewatering expensive.

[@RyanShirley]

Norway is pricey 😅

[@SergeCousineau]

WoW! De toutes beauté ! Merci ! Amitié Hélène et Serge 💑 👍😉🏔🎥

[@mesillahills]

As a drone guy, you might want to be aware of the NEW and free Google Earth Studio. It is a super professionally made app which allows the creation of "fake" drone imagery from their some 2000 photogrammetry produced 3D imagery regions in Google Earth. It can be used where a drone is not practical or allowed. It can create very good imagery if you keep some distance as recommended. It is all keyframe based and allows added synchronized layer tracking points when exported to Adobe After Effects. It captures clear to 4K. And it comes with 5 pre-made flight path wizards. Some people are already incorporating segments in their videos like yours. BTW - Final output can be imported into Photoshop CC too for final render (without extra layer tracking points). Open as sequence and PS automatically does the rest. It does not contain it's own final .mp4 render engine. It outputs all frames to a folder. That's the one bummer.

[@RyanShirley]

no freaking way! I'm going to check that out right now! THat looks incredible

[@mesillahills]

@@RyanShirley It is being done by others who use real drones (as supplements to what they can get). KZbin search ... "Google Earth Studio" and you will see hundreds of videos already made this way. It's relatively new and done by application first only. MS is just beginning to get into this too off their Azure servers. That will be next year. Photogrammetry is a powerful new tool for creating realistically looking 3D models of entire regions. MS is claiming they are going to do the whole world. FYI only...

[@RyanShirley]

mesillahills no way! I just applied. I’m blown away by its capabilities. Hopeful I can start I cooperating it into my videos. Have you used it before?

[@joelgowdy7638]

@Ryan Shirley, Absolutely breathtaking! I can’t wait for my trip to Northern Norway! However, I’m curious as to @4:32 why did you say, ”It was too freaky!?” Was it paranormal? Was it some kind of creature in the night? Plz tell 🤗

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks Joel! My mind got the best of me and I just started thinking of scary scenarios and then it got pitch dark and my phone only had like 1% battery and I needed it to hike down for a flashlight. I also got worried about bears but in reality there’s no bears there, and the northern lights were gone so I had no reason to freeze on a cliff 😂

[@Laythh]

Sick video as always. Didn't think you could see the Northern lights in the summer, what time of the year was this?

[@KrisLuckPhoto]

Layth Mahmoud this had to be late august, first few weeks of september

[@KrisLuckPhoto]

Aurora probably didnt show or get dark enough til 11-3am window

[@kamilmk98]

Hey! How were you able to capture NorthernLights with your drone? Thanks

[@er.rajivtawde]

Sad to see only 758 likes and only 79 comments... i wish i cud giv thousands of likes.

[@kausm8430]

beautiful shots mate! Visiting Norway this July. Cannot wait! On a scale of 10, how difficult is the hike in Fjordard?

[@RyanShirley]

Awesome man! Honestly it’s not too hard just a decent elevation gain but definitely doable

[@kausm8430]

@@RyanShirley thanks buddy! added the hike to my list

[@eduardoruiz876]

Hi!! I love your videos, they are so cool. How did you record the northern lights with the drone? I am planning to head there but I thought that you couldn't capture them with a drone.. Thanks!

[@joyymahanta23]

Hey Ryan! Loving your all vdos...when did you visit Northern Norway?

[@RyanShirley]

Joy Mahanta thanks Joy! I was there in late August/early September

[@elizabetheverdeen1703]

woow i really love your videos, on what moth did you go?

[@RyanShirley]

I was there in August/beginning of September

[@ZilverSchmitz]

Beautiful man, really want to go to there!!

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks Zilver! You would make a amazing video there!

[@DigitalDre]

Dude, this is so funny, Yesterday I’ve set up the same route for my norway trip in september. hahaWhich month have you used to visit norway? How long have you been there and how rainy was it? Did u sleep,in a tent or car?

[@RyanShirley]

Digital Dre great minds think a like! 😉 I was there at the beginning of September. It didn’t rain at all for me. I spent most of the nights in a car and I got a Airbnb for one night.

[@ondrejzbell5684]

Great tips! In which month where you there? Im going to tromso in late june and was thinking about the weather and clothes to choose. Thanks

[@RyanShirley]

I was there at the end of August

[@jingwee1755]

Whaooo! So it’s still able to see the nothern light on summer ? May I know which Month you went ?

[@RyanShirley]

I was there at the beginning of September! Sure got lucky with the lights :)

[@KrisLuckPhoto]

You gotta check out Alaska! There are some super cool spots here

[@manmehakkaur4399]

I live in northern Norway so I have seen most of the places

[@RyanShirley]

Dang, you live in a awesome place! Where's your favorite spot?

[@frankjohansen9364]

I am born in Medfjordvær right across the fjord from the mountain of Segla,the same mountain from this video,I have just come down to Oslo after been some days on holliday in Medfjordvær,I wasn't on the top of Segla this time, but I was there 4 years ago,a great view,but not easy to get there for a 64 years old and a bit too corpulent man.

[@JK-ny7nx]

Can you share the time of year you were there and the average temps? Great video!

[@RyanShirley]

I was there end of august and it wasn’t too cold, just wore a jacket and pants

[@politicallycorrectredskin796]

Norwegian is hard. Kval is the old Norwegian way of spelling whale. And vika just means bay. So Whale Bay in English.

[@RyanShirley]

Wow I didn’t know that it was called whale bay in English!

[@vaclavklapetek680]

So nice. What period of summer that was, asking because of northern lights ;)

[@RyanShirley]

I was there at the beginning of September!

[@tone2913]

I grew up there :-)

[@RyanShirley]

Wow, how did you like living there?

[@tone2913]

@@RyanShirley I had a good childhood. My parents took me out on hikes in Senja all through my upbringing. I was born under the northern lights, but when you live in those surroundings, you forget to appreciate it, you take it for granted because that is all you know. I moved to the south a few years back, but I can always go back and visit, as all of my family still lives up there 😊

[@ryanc4748]

Awesome. What time of year did u go?

[@RyanShirley]

I was there at the end of August, into the first few days of september.

[@helleaugustinussen2944]

I live in Northern Norway❤️

[@RyanShirley]

No way! What part are you from?

[@helleaugustinussen2944]

Ryan Shirley Some minutes away from Narvik:)❤️

[@matthewashton9472]

5:27 is that the ISS flying over?

[@RyanShirley]

Matthew Ashton no it’s Santa Claus 🎅🏼

[@leeyan7899]

If we have difficulty hiking , do you suggest to bring along an electric scooter to go up top of mountains ?

[@RyanShirley]

Lee Yan i don’t think a scooter could make it across that terrain

[@mr.unknown6935]

Love from India 🇮🇳

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks brother!

[@gbatigoal9]

Which is more scenic. Switzerland or 🇳Norway?

[@RyanShirley]

I personally like Switzerland more, but Norway is freaking incredible too especially if you like the ocean!

[@gbatigoal9]

@@RyanShirley Thanks for your feedback 👍

[@jjadugar]

Beautiful video. I am going in 2 weeks. I am planing to buy a drone. Which one do you have? And which one would you recommend me?

[@RyanShirley]

Thank you! I used a Mavic Air for this video. I’d recommend that or a Mavic 2 Pro. Where are you from?

[@jjadugar]

Originally from Spain but I am settled in Spain. It’s my second trip to Norway. I am surprised you didn’t do the hike in Riene? How many days did you spent all together. I have a few handicaps. From Tromsø to Lofoten is a long way. I only have 3 days and the days are shorter. However I have hired a camper like you and hopefully will keep driving during the day and search for the northern lights in the night. 🙄

[@jjadugar]

I just watched some more videos of yours. Which programe do you use for editing? You some very professional videos. Do you do this for hobby? Or you are a professional ?

[@wasilkaa]

In which month you were there? We are going to Tromso and Senja in a 1.5 week and we are wondering if there is any chance for Northern lights already

[@RyanShirley]

I was there at the first week of September. And I just left Tromsø today and even when the sun sets it’s still light outside, never really got dark enough to see the northern lights but maybe you’ll be able to see them at the end of your trip

[@janmajnik6889]

Which dates were you there? We are planning to drive this year from Stockholm all the way up north. 1st of august.

[@RyanShirley]

I was there at the end of august into beginning of September

[@valakimas3719]

Dude, you should get an fpv drone!

[@RyanShirley]

valaki más i recently got one! Just learning how to fly it and not crash lol

[@valakimas3719]

@@RyanShirley yepp, it's not easy😄 It took me at least half a year to get used to it. But I can't wait to see the awesome footages of yours!!!

[@thrashsias94]

what was the date of filming the northern lights? Was it on August?

[@RyanShirley]

Late august into the first days of September

[@NIKITA303]

Ryan what month did you go? It seems like there weren't any tourists around but still late enough in the season to see the northern lights? How long would you recommend such a trip to be? Minimum amount of days? Thanks :)

[@RyanShirley]

I was there right at the end of August and beginning of September. Great time to be there in my opinion 😁

[@NicosDayOut]

Could you tell me in which month you visited senja

[@ParadisePoisson]

I must live in Reine one day. This WILL happen for me

[@fromindramayucity7892]

Yes thats is beautiful place in Norway If you have plan for facation You should wach

[@sarahcordova7938]

What month did you go to Norway?

[@kivikivi1882]

Sarah Cordova the beginning of September

[@jillianmay4835]

when did you take this trip? What month?

[@RyanShirley]

End of august 😁

[@whitesimurgh6363]

Odin.. Is with us!

[@RyanShirley]

Yes he is :)

[@shlomok9731]

what month did you see the northern lights?

[@RyanShirley]

Shlomo K I was there in September :)

[@oviff7312]

Can we touch the ligts at the sky. Pls anybody tell

[@RyanShirley]

Free Gamer you can I’d your Peter Pan :)

[@joshuadillon4396]

What time in summer did you travel there ?

[@RyanShirley]

At the end of august

[@noppo9942]

4:44 my surname is Ersfjord😂

[@jasonbournem673]

Your sound is similar to mine

[@RyanShirley]

That’s what i like to hear! :)

[@virustsunami4096]

So u also see the lights in Summer? 😱

[@RyanShirley]

I was there during the first days of September and saw them ☺️🌌

[@CryMoarZ]

At what time did you travel?

[@RyanShirley]

The end of August :)

[@86Shehan]

Bergen or tromso? Could anyone suggest

[@RyanShirley]

Tromsø is cool because you can go to Senja and Lofoten. Bergen has more fjords though nearby

[@86Shehan]

@@RyanShirley Thanks Ryan 👍

[@Tim_-bt7fk]

In which month has you visited Norway?

[@shadowr8121]

I’m thinking of planning a trip out there is it possible for you to send me the route you took?

[@Johnsli]

From Tromsø drive to brensholmen (i recommend the southern route on kvaløya), take a ferry to botnhamn. Follow the 862 through Senja, then from straumsbotn i recommend the 86 to Gryllefjord, ferry to Andenes. From there dont go on the main road, go on bleiksveien (Western side of the island), onto the 82 near risøyhamn, from Sortland you can take 85 to gullesfjord from where you will go on the e10 all the way to the end of Lofoten. From Moskenes you can take ferry to bodø and fly from there or drive back to Tromsø. This is a great trip and you will pass by all the places mentioned in the video (some will require you to depart from the main road so you need to plot the locations on a map), and plenty more scenic places.