We drove 4000 km to sleep on this mountain! (Vanlife in Lofoten, Norway)

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With so many places we want to see in Norway, we have to plan out and do our best in order to see as many as possible. In this episode, we show you some of the gems in Lofoten, from arctic beaches to stunning mountain tops. Follow along to see where we hike, where we stay and why we decided to sleep on a mountain top in the midnight sun! It felt so great after driving thousands of kilometeres to get here and the old Vanagon seems to have become reliable (who would think so one year ago...) 😄
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[@SimonBraeck]

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[@seeyou1812]

Great video ,Norway is on my bucket list. thank you

[@SimonBraeck]

Cool, it won’t disappoint 😊

[@golfgolf7692]

From Napa California I love watching these videos. My family is of Norwegian heritage and I wanna trade passports!!!! Please!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks! My passport will stay with me atleast until I’ve seen every crook and cranny of this magnificent country😂

[@gn1282]

I'm a subscriber of several travel channels, but let me tell you that yours is the best one ever! You guys create the most cinematic videos I've seen, and I'm not talking about the quality of the gear you use, I'm talking about the creativity, composition, story telling, everything that cannot be found in any gear is what makes your productions so enjoyable. Thanks for sharing your trips with the world. All the best for you, guys!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks Guillermo! I really appreciate you taking time to leave such a kind comment. I truly put effort into these, so I’m glad to see it is reflected in my viewers feedback. This made my day, thanks👏🏼😀

[@Ls3Atomicvette]

Great review! Going to Norway next year!!! August or September

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you! August is a perfect month👏🏼

[@AdamSmith-up6xx]

Loved following your amazing journey through Norway!! This is definitely one of the best channels on KZbin!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks! I appreciate that a lot!👏🏼😃

[@paulevans3522]

Really enjoyed ur video guys keep them coming really good videos 👍

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks Paul. I’ll do my best👏🏼

[@Braapncamp]

Cracking shots spots and story. Love your videos folks! How is Truck Norris doing? All good I hope!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks!!😀 He is doing great! Currently hibernating while we keep throwing upgrades at him💸😄

[@Braapncamp]

@@SimonBraeck investments 😂👍

[@WVMbe]

Many of these KZbin channels feel a certain pressure to deliver on a regular basis. This commonly results in a lack of good quality content. It is amazing how you each and every time create a video that is breathtaking to watch. You can see that you put a lot of time in it, and nail it each and every time. After watching one of your videos, you want to get into your car and go explorer! This is what it is all about! Keep this very original, yet simple and honest way of creating content, it is super! Enjoyed it!

[@SimonBraeck]

Really appreciate the kind words! You’re right, there is a lot of effort put into these videos and that affects the frequency of uploading new videos. I believe in quality although that doesn’t always favor my channel algorithm-wise. I’m glad you recognize what goes into making these, so happy you like the videos too👏🏼😊

[@teekosk]

Nice filming again! That tilt-shift clip was funny 😀

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks Teemu👏🏼 Haha, yeah, it’s like Usain Bolt running down the hill

[@anjaliparanjape9582]

Simon and Binedict Awesome Backdrop and very Scenic....! You must also Travel to Canada and make Awesome Videos as well, as you both know Canada is also a very Scenic Country and has plenty for a Good Travellers like you

[@SimonBraeck]

Hi! Thanks for leaving this kind comment. We have actually been traveling through Canada, you can find the videos on my channel if you scroll through the older videos😀

[@StephanieVDW]

We stayed in Reine in one of those red cabins along the water for 8 days and most of the days was rainy. We were able to capture a few shots ..beautiful foto's but was not vlogging then..watching ur video brings back beautiful memories.

[@SimonBraeck]

That’s the reality of Northern Norway I’m afraid. Always feels like the best day weather wise is when you leave (which is a way these place keeps you wanting to go back) 👀 Thank you👏🏼

[@justinpope55]

At this point, I think the Lofoten tourism board should just hire you to do all their marketing - great job as always! Question for you: are the ferries free, or what do they cost? Some inland ferries in British Columbia are free, but the major ferries are costly. Again, thanks for bringing us along for the journey to the North. Any plans for winter?

[@SimonBraeck]

That would be decent👌🏼 I guess they get so much free advertising anyway. The ferries are costly, especially the one crossing over to Lofoten from the mainland. More than 100 USD… The shorter once are more like 15-20. For winter we might try to get our hands on some more capable camper vans because our van doesn’t like the road salt and steep icy hills. And we might go to some exotic place, far far away🙃

[@starlight5262]

Great Editing. 2.09 minutes is real attention seeker clip. Anywayz get going 😇

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you so much👏🏼

[@BR-zg8xp]

Hello from Ptushkin))), great views!!! When is it better to visit Norway, in summer or in winter?

[@SimonBraeck]

Hi👋🏼 Thanks! It really depends what you’re after. Winter time is good for the northern lights, whale watching, dog sledding etc. During summer, you can see the midnight sun, hike mountains, do road trips… It’s up to you :-)

[@laleceferova2928]

Hi. Im enjoy this video. Thanks for this video😃😍🤗😘😘😘

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you! I appreciate it👏🏼

[@ChrisNokiaa]

4000km is exaggerated right haha

[@frednorman1]

Loved the video, thanks. I was in the Lofoten several years ago on my only trip to Norway, didn’t get below Leknes..also was surprised how good the food was in Norway( and surprised about Taco Friday!)

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you! Taco Friday is a must, haha🌮

[@charleskrueger5523]

Are there any auto-trains or auto-long distance ferries to get from Southern to Northern Norway without driving the whole way?

[@SimonBraeck]

You could use the Hurtigruta service, although it is not very quick, nor very cheap. More like a cruise along the coast of Norway, with the possibility to bring your car. It will make for some very pretty views though, and a good to way to see a lot of Norway

[@richardsayer1533]

Your content is awesome…..💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you sir!😃

[@billfish5913]

You are so lucky to live in beautiful Norway. I live in Wyoming which is also beautiful, but we are inland and have no fjords. Norway is in my bucket list. I have a 1978 VW Camper Bus. But my wife won’t camp in it. In the 1970s we had a VW camper bus and she camped in it, but now she wants a bathroom and shower and heater and AC. So we also have a truck camper that even has a queen sized bed. Enjoy the memories you are making in your VW camper. I love the way you have outfitted your camper. When you are 69 like me, you will look back with fond memories of these travels.😎👍

[@SimonBraeck]

Yes I’ve started to realize that😇 Too bad she won’t join you in the bus, although I understand how time changes the preferred way of standards etc… We try to cherish these moments and I’m happy to know that these videos serve as vivid memories even for us😊

[@VikashOnTheWay]

Come india for road trip and adventures.. you definitely love it...

[@SimonBraeck]

Would be fun😊😊

[@grast961]

Another absolutely stunning video, thank you.

[@SimonBraeck]

Sure thing, thanks for watching😄

[@andrewfeaver2805]

Thanks for the video, was just fantastic!!!!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks Andrew😊

[@TeamEngedal]

just one more awesome video to dream along with! thanks! :D

[@SimonBraeck]

I know the feeling👏🏼😊 Thanks🤩

[@ArcticNorthAdventures]

Great video, its not easy with a small van I can tell 🙈 but everything is possible, I thought I had a big load with surfboards but your Air Kayak is much more 😂🤘

[@tripmood365]

Hi guys. Really good travel destination ideas. In your own peace in the mountains. Good idea to stay without a tent. I support. From these videos, I get delicious inspiration for my future Digi nomad life. The motorhome will be my only home. good luck 🇫🇮☃

[@Justafonso]

I feel the vertigo everytime I see one of you two on the verge of a top mountain 😂

[@SimonBraeck]

Haha! We try to keep it controlled😄

[@deanrobinson3717]

Hi Simon, I really love your channel, it has massively excited my love for Norway. So much so, I am wanting to drive from the UK, I have a 1979 VW T2 and 3 of us would be travelling. What’s the average price of fuel? Is there many fuel stations around and which ferry service do you use to book for the island hopping? Sorry for the questions

[@SimonBraeck]

Hi! Thanks for watching my videos😊 You’ll have a great time if you decide to come over. I would say it’s about 15-16 NOK pr litre. Fuel stations are everywhere, Circle K, Shell, Yx, Esso are the most common stations. There are a few ferry companies, if you navigate using Google Maps they will let you know if you need to use a ferry and what the start/stop point is. Just google these to names and the correct time table/company will appear. Generally you’ll be charged quick, easy and automagically if you have a AutoPass chip in the vehicle. Fjord1, Torghatten are to examples of ferry companies

[@deanrobinson3717]

@@SimonBraeck , many thanks for the reply, and many thanks for the information, I was insure whether to load up with extra fuel cans , as you may know, these old VW’s have small fuel tanks. 😃

[@maciejkubiak7385]

The editing, the music, the colors - this is art, man. I always enjoy watching your adventures. I've been to Norway couple of years ago and experienced rainy Geirangerfjord. Some day I gonna visit your beautiful country again. So thank you for being such an inspiration 🙂 Btw, how was Truck Norris doing all the way? The new engine did its job?

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you so much for the kind words, really appreciate that😃👏🏼 Traveling in Norway gets addictive, we might do another similar trip next year (3 years in a row…)! You should definitely come back! The new engine feels reliable, no more worrying of how it performs. The diesel pump might need to be replaced, we used the old JX pump which seems to deliver too little diesel when the going gets tough… Really happy with it though

[@mianro_1980]

Phenomenal video and tha last camp spot was amazing!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks! Yes, lovely to stumble upon a place like this late at night👏🏼

[@sbsaxb611]

Really enjoyed it. Can't wait, to see Norway again

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you, Norway is waiting for you😊

[@robin_gly]

So nostalgic when watching all these pictures 😭 Spend two weeks on the Senja and the Lofoten this summer, its really from an other world! Tanks Simon for this amazing content 🙌🏼

[@SimonBraeck]

Indeed it is👌🏼 Easy to wanna go back there when we get reminded how beautiful it is there. Thanks for watching👏🏼

[@oderycke]

It's decided, next year in May planning a whole month road trip in Norway. Thanks so much for sharing your so beautiful country with us. If I see truck Noris sure I come say hello ;)

[@SimonBraeck]

Oh wow, I think you’ll have a great time🤩 Be sure to wave at us!🚎

[@oderycke]

@@SimonBraeck With Pleasure ;)

[@bluewendytube]

Another very enjoyable trip through unbelievably wonderful scenery. Even when it rains you can look out of Chuck and drink in those incredible views. The spring rolls looked delicious too!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks😊 We try to make the best out of it, nice to discover the quick and easy spring rolls as a dinner option👌🏼

[@bluewendytube]

@@SimonBraeck yes, I recently bought a few organic packs, (Biona) delicious!

[@mecanicachomon7453]

Genial video!!!!! Saludos desde Palma de Mallorca España

[@SimonBraeck]

Muchos gracias😄👏🏼

[@PeterGallagher1]

Love the midnight sun and tentless camping.

[@SimonBraeck]

More nights like those please👏🏼👌🏼

[@thomaskellam2169]

Inspiring videos to watch. Keep at it !!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks, I appreciate it👏🏼😊

[@scottbassman6092]

Thanks for another wonderful video. It’s very beautiful there! Quite an inspiration.

[@douglaslosey6501]

Thanks for sharing another great video!!!

[@SimonBraeck]

My pleasure😊👏🏼

[@thenoworriesnomad]

As always guys. 👍👍 plus you really are blessed with some spectacular scenery...

[@pyronitro]

you guys helped me learn to love Norway. it quite amazingly Beautiful!

[@ErmittlerTV]

This is just WOW 🤩 Thanks for sharing these precious landscape views 🖖

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks! My pleasure😃👏🏼

[@mmwaashumslowww7167]

It is good to see you both really enjoying the freedom in such a beautiful country. The content is brilliant every time. I think you have have chosen the right time for these adventures, as this years events worldwide are a cause for concern with limited travel and more conditions. Happy travels!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you😊 I am happy that we live in a tiny, yet amazing country that we can explore year after year and still keep finding new places that are magnificent. Thanks for following along

[@placestosea]

beautiful scenery, thank you. owning a van is great for visiting fantastic places.

[@agilityvan]

Great job! Maybe you can consider to make a map with your camping places -gps locations etc :) It will be great help for others :)

[@JelleBakkerMedia]

So a few days back I found this channel, and I binchwatched al the road trip videos, kept track of the destinations and now I have to do this road trip! I don't know when but I'm sure this is the best place to be in the world! Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@Davy_Delwal_Le-Papa]

Thanks for all.. its always a pleasure to watch your vidéos.

[@Javanica]

What a dream van

[@andreasdahl717]

shorts og tjukk dunjakke. Digger stilen :D :D

[@SimonBraeck]

Norsk sommer🤌🏼😂

[@frpaddy]

Wonderful video Simon!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks!👏🏼😊

[@Kari_PL]

I love It 🫶🏻😍

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks😊

[@bolanos3]

amazing journey

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks😊👏🏼

[@frankkongsrosvendsen1099]

Fantastiske bilder igjen😁👍

[@SimonBraeck]

Mange takk😃😃

[@djsqeeze]

Awesome videos :)

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks mate!

[@dutchglobetrotter6464]

Guys, thank you very much! Enjoyed every minute. Hope to see you again soon.

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you😊 My MacBook just died on me, hoping to resolve it quickly, if not there will be a longer delay than usual before the next video🙁

[@dutchglobetrotter6464]

@@SimonBraeck We're a patient audience over here :)

[@arcticrunning8370]

Welcome to my backyard!

[@SimonBraeck]

We love it!

[@Bostonclassics1]

Love your videos

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you😊

[@caddycrewzer__]

It's amazing 🤩 Thank you!

[@jurgenmaier9440]

I really love to follow your journeys with Truck Norris. These are amazing! I hope that I will get a chance to visit your beautiful homeland sometime in the future with my own VW T3 California.

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you😊 I’ve heard that these vans will ship easily in containers👀🇳🇴

[@isparshmehta]

simon looks younger in this video, maybe it is Due to clean shave or maybe he is a vampire 😀😀, tusen takk for this awesome video. background music really blends in with the landscape, this channel in definitely in my top 3 #BEST

[@SimonBraeck]

It’s definitely the latter🧛🏽‍♂️😉 Thanks, I really appreciate the kind words😊👏🏼

[@martinjones2397]

Simply breathtaking enjoyed the journey with you so much just sad that it’s over but excited for future videos

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks for following along😊 I hope the videos I have in the pipeline will deliver the goods aswell👀

[@Bitacora_de_spain]

Saludos desde Chile 😃

[@SimonBraeck]

Hola Victor! Muchos gracias👏🏼 Ahora estoy en Costa Rica practicando mi español

[@designwall8169]

Waited so long. Finally. Finally.

[@SimonBraeck]

It takes ages to produce these, sorry sorry!

[@designwall8169]

@@SimonBraeck Yes, I know the pain of editing to get such a great visual story telling. Well worth to wait. Anyway Thank you guys bring us beautiful vlogs around the Norway. Can't wait to come back to Norway. :)

[@noaknyman]

Älskar era videor, snyggt filmat och fina miljöer, hade inte jag köpt en t3 hade jag nog aldrig hittat eran KZbin :) snyggt jobbat👌keep up the good work✌️

[@SimonBraeck]

Tusen takk!😃

[@sequoiasemperviren3163]

Thank you again for your marvelous generosity to take the time to share your adventures (you three that is) with the world.

[@SimonBraeck]

My pleasure! I appreciate you following along👏🏼😊

[@claretbuck1882]

Awesome guy's you live in a truly beautiful country love your vids and see you soon 👍🏻

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks! I appreciate you following along😃

[@jajamame]

It was a pleasure to watch your video again, keep it up. greetings Jan.

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks Jan! Will do my best😊

[@Adventure_MT]

Great video. Loved this serious. You are very lucky to live in such a beautiful country.

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you😊 Yes indeed, we love spending the entire summer on the road (if work allow us…😄)

[@sebastianlipp7649]

Awesome content, as always. Your channel was a great inspiration for our last Norway trip this summer and we'll likely be back next year for an extended period to thoroughly explore again. Keep the great videos coming 🙂

[@SimonBraeck]

Love to hear that! I’m telling you, traveling through Norway get addictive. I have plenty of friends that keep coming back👀

[@sebastianlipp7649]

@@SimonBraeck Yes, very much so! We do have similarly stunning mountains in Switzerland but the combo of mountain cliff drops and ocean is just such a unique combination. That paired with the option to (responsibly!) wild-camp and super long days during summer is just such a jackpot. Let me know should you ever plan to overland Switzerland. Maybe see you somewhere on the road in Norway next summer :)

[@BretBerger]

Really top notch production Simon. Nice work. Hundens mormor er meget smuk.

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks! I will forward the kind words😉🐺

[@sonhannn]

😍

[@SimonBraeck]

😊👏🏼

[@johjakjos]

Hej i to skønne mennesker tusind tak for en super tur! vi har nyt hver eneste minut af jeres tur! Tusint TAK

[@SimonBraeck]

Hei! Tusen takk for den flotte kommentaren, det varmer at turen vår har vært kjekk å følge med på😊

[@ericpelkey2788]

This has been such an amazing jurney though -out this road trip. All video were top notch, best videos on KZbin. You both are so amazing. Can not wait for the upcoming video of the recap.

[@hridhinkpeppachan2132]

Your videos never fails to blow my mind!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you so much👏🏼

[@Frenchcrop]

Beautiful

[@olejacobstalesen6558]

Another video, so well shot and produced, it's a joy to behold and listen to! Sad that the trip is over, but at least I can dial down the envy a few notches🙄 As always, thanks for entertaining us, and I'm really looking forward to what ever else you cook up for us!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks Ole Jacob🙌🏼 Haha, good thing I have a few more Norway videos in the pipeline then😄 Currently about to leave Costa Rica after 3 wonderful weeks. Exciting (and a bit different) things to come from this one. Although my laptop just died, so editing will be delayed until further notice…😞

[@olejacobstalesen6558]

@@SimonBraeck Oh, that sounds fantastic! Costa Rica, I mean, not the laptop... The laptop is terrible, something with a little horsepower ain't too cheap😪