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yParticle t1_is72fxk wrote

The thing about Norway is that it's so gorgeous it's hard to pick a favorite. This is amazing.

Do you know what this observation point is called?

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Scandinavianbears t1_is7bwgq wrote

Pretty sure this is from Neverdalsfjellet, and you are looking at the Lysefjorden. Pulpit rock is located at this point as well.

Source: born and raised in the area

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benhopes t1_is9d0r8 wrote

Thanks for just telling me my next holiday destination 😂

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tpgammak OP t1_is7ay6o wrote

You are absolutely right, the landscape is amazing! The picture was taken above Preikestolen at Lysefjord.

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cravf t1_is89ft4 wrote

I've been here once a few years ago and immediately recognized this pond. It's incredible how it hasn't changed!

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Alaska_Jack t1_is9g5fe wrote

Exactly what I was going to guess. I climbed up there one time.

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Insert_Bad_Joke t1_is9gm4u wrote

I'm just happy to see something other than the regular handful of postcard angles. Seeing the 12th nearly identical image of the same location is just annoying.this is a breath of fresh air

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0NlX t1_is73wx0 wrote

This shot is beautiful. Just like you (:

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tpgammak OP t1_is7b6bk wrote

Öhm thank you, stranger from the internet.

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hihasan99 t1_is9klkx wrote

It's breathtaking!! Just like he or she is 🥰

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otheraccountisabmw t1_is8uzlm wrote

Slartibartfast did a great job. Won an award for these fjords!

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Effective-Sun8079 t1_isa3dxu wrote

That’s such a deep reference, took me back 8 years to when I read that book to my gf

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StatusJoe t1_is8fi8w wrote

Since this is the only picture I’ve seen of your trip to Norway. It is both my most favorite and least favorite picture of your trip to Norway.

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ArtDSellers t1_is77qy6 wrote

That's a beauty. Which fjord is that?

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tpgammak OP t1_is7b9nr wrote

Thanks, this is Lysefjord, right above Preikestolen.

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ArtDSellers t1_is7jdbl wrote

I gotta get down to Stavanger. I’ve visited the Bergen and Ålesund areas, but I feel like there is some great stuff down south that I’ve missed.

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B-B-B-Besler t1_is9g2rq wrote

Out of all the cities you named, I liked Stavanger and the surrounding area the most, I’d definitely recommend to check it out!

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NCtoDFW t1_is8gb63 wrote

Glad you could afjord the trip!!

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mka_ t1_is84g4o wrote

Looks horrible. Definitely not jealous.

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Gillemonger t1_is9yro7 wrote

This is also my favorite picture from your trip to Norway.

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Yoshizuki t1_is9aio5 wrote

Prekeistolen hike?

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tpgammak OP t1_isa6mu3 wrote

Yes! An amazing experience, very crowded though during mid of July and August. But if you keep going a little bit higher, it is calm and the views are just breathtaking!

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Yoshizuki t1_isa7dde wrote

I remembered this rock shape in the water ;-) mine was half foggy half sunny

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No-tomato-1976 t1_is7onnm wrote

Come now Lok’e, let’s carve a boat

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RubyR4wd t1_is858if wrote

My wife and I are going to take my mother-in-law next year May. Any suggestions?

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BigBoiNr1 t1_is99ef8 wrote

As long as you dont hike to Trolltunga in jeans and sneakers you're fine.

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suspirio t1_isb23hu wrote

Did western Norway in 2019, hiked Preikestolen and Trolltunga (too burned out afterwards to handle Kjeragbolten in such a short timespan) but I can’t recommend them all enough. Actually trained a bit for Trolltunga as it’s an aggressive hike that subjects you to all types of weather (and got to the trailhead SUPER early as it gets quite busy). The Flam railway is quite nice if you want a break from hiking although Flam itself felt a little offputting once we saw all the massive cruise ships. Odda was a fun little base before the Trolltunga hike, definitely gave off the small Norwegian town vibe, and Stavanger felt very progressive with lots of cultural opportunities. Stayed in Forsand as a base for Kjerag & Preikestolen, which was tiny but beautiful. Just a gorgeous country from all we saw, would like to head north to Lofoten next time!

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tpgammak OP t1_isa6dq0 wrote

I am by no means an expert, but the area around Lysefjorden offers many opportunities for great hikes. Preikestolen, Kjerag, Sollifjellet to name just a few. Hardangervidda is really beautiful as well, you can walk up to Glaciers and lots of interesting places. My next trip will be to Jotunheimen, I can’t wait to experience the area. In general, Norway is wild and many hikes are quite demanding, and the weather in the mountains can change quickly, so be prepared and bring appropriate clothing (definitely bring raingear).

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RubyR4wd t1_isaak8a wrote

Thank you for the heads up!

I'll look into your recommendations!

My wife and I are experienced hikers but obviously not there. I'll make sure to make a pack list!

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Thlom t1_isbnalz wrote

Haha, I've seen so many "experienced hikers" tourists that gets fucked up on hikes we do with our kids!

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RubyR4wd t1_isbvwrx wrote

True that. Grew up in Colorado. Doesn't make me an expert hiker but I'm not a complete novice.

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Saeboria t1_is8i998 wrote

why did i read this as New Jersey at first instead of Norway lol (beautiful shot!!)

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tpgammak OP t1_isa6yfj wrote

There are nice places in New Jersey as well, but very different from my experience. But I want to go back there as well.

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Saeboria t1_isajdk7 wrote

im near the border of NJ and so I’ve been there many times. there are some nice places there! but yes it def does not look like that photo lmao so it just made me laugh when i thought it said that at first

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gs12 t1_is8185i wrote

Beautiful

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whydog t1_is8ac9a wrote

Jesus Christ

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lisards t1_is8uv11 wrote

Where was it, generally speaking?

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PikkNakke t1_is98f9h wrote

This is Lysefjorden, located in the south-west of Norway. Near Stavanger.

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clarenceappendix t1_is8zjbs wrote

What did you take this on?

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tpgammak OP t1_isa72g4 wrote

iPhone 13 Pro Max. No filters, Norway is beautiful just the way it is.

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clarenceappendix t1_isba55h wrote

Dang! Didn’t know iPhones could take that much resolution

And the 14 now has a 48 Megapixel sensor 😁

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tpgammak OP t1_isbfgma wrote

I really like the quality of the pictures a lot, pretty incredible that a phone can take pictures like that.

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TigersRreal t1_is933ju wrote

My favorite picture of your trip to Norway

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underestimated_fuck t1_is93fep wrote

Is there any fish?

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tpgammak OP t1_isa76uv wrote

I didn’t see any, but I caught a few tasty mackerels in the fjord…

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Phreequencee t1_is965mp wrote

If this was the stone or bronze age I would declare this a sacred spot. Heck, I'll declare it an info age sacred spot.

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tpgammak OP t1_isa7hbh wrote

It is definitely special and makes you feel small and unimportant as a human. That’s what I love about Norway.

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Idfckngk t1_is99v8m wrote

I am pretty sure I took a nap right next to this pond years ago. World is small. And beautiful obviously

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bonearl t1_is9dy8t wrote

Permission to have a copy of this to make this my computer wallpaper

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tpgammak OP t1_isa7peh wrote

I would feel honored, permission granted! I use it as a wallpaper myself and it keeps me grounded.

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bonearl t1_isa7svh wrote

I appreciate your generosity. Thank you very much :)

Have a great day you beautiful human

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asavagefox t1_is9mh93 wrote

Wow, incredibly beautiful. Earth is a treasure.

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cave79 t1_is9qc0u wrote

Lovely place Norway expensive tho.

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moresushiplease t1_is9sj2c wrote

I think I have been to that very spot! Glad you enjoyed and got good weather

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DJDarren t1_is9tnsu wrote

Slartibartfast did good work here.

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Kindly-Finish905 t1_is9vmho wrote

I would definitely like to visit Norway one day

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veRGe1421 t1_is9xwym wrote

I need to go visit Norway

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Gabimanaver t1_isaandi wrote

Since I live in this area I recently just took a picture of the line of people all waiting to get that one picture on pulpit rock, find these more fun than just taking a picture of lysefjorden.

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SelinaBon t1_isam8zt wrote

I have never seen such a beautiful place. Tysm for sharing

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sjrln t1_isay7rc wrote

Scales merging

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Garcia-lisa t1_isayipb wrote

I really want to go see such a beautiful place with the person I like, but unfortunately, since I don't have anyone I like

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sunrae21 t1_isaymu9 wrote

I would totally move to Norway if I could.

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XENO_90 t1_isb4aoy wrote

Norway is just exceptionally beautiful.

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Captain_Davidius t1_isbfgdu wrote

Slartibartfast would be so happy someone saw this.

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youtman t1_is8mc7m wrote

Can't find the car.

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FlimFlamBingBang t1_is8pcfg wrote

Isn’t that location one used in a fight seen in one of the Hobbit films?

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Toxicseagull t1_is993od wrote

Norwegians, what do you call those small ponds situated on mountains? (The one in the foreground here)

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Kristinio t1_is9egpj wrote

I would call it “vatn” or “vann” (the joys of two written languages), which literally translates to “water”. Usually they don’t have names, but if they are close to a hiking route they are normally referred to by the name of the mountain top + “vatnet”. Sometimes they are close to a mountain cabin and the area will have a name, usually a family name from “old times”, and the water will be referred to by the same name as the area.

I hope it make sense. I wanted to use lots of Norwegian words that I can’t translate on the fly.

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Toxicseagull t1_is9f142 wrote

Yeah that does, thanks. I was just curious as the north of the UK uses the word 'Tarn' (sometimes with a name beforehand) for them and I would have assumed it was related to a Norse word.

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beutifulanimegirl t1_is9fp5a wrote

Could be, «Tjern» is also a common word in Norwegian meaning smaller body of water.

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Toxicseagull t1_is9ga7q wrote

Yeah probably. We use it widely for all sizes up to a small lake, probably less specific use than the Norwegians.

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Kristinio t1_is9q30n wrote

Oh, tjern is a good word. I forgot about that, lol. I think I personally would call the body of water in this image a tjern.

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Cosumik t1_is9mqqw wrote

very Breath of the wild 😳

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Wright129129 t1_isabn22 wrote

Why the fuck was I born in America

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tpgammak OP t1_isbaz88 wrote

America has so, so many beautiful places to offer, you are lucky to be born there. I had the opportunity to visit a few National Parks in the US, and I‘d love to see more of them!

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ApertureDelta t1_isblad5 wrote

what a view. what town was this near?

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Royranibanaw t1_isbz1b5 wrote

Stavanger is quite close and it's one of the largest cities in Norway. Jørpeland is closer, but it's a lot smaller

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ApertureDelta t1_iscjqg9 wrote

thanks for letting me know! ill have to give them a visit!

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