On the descent from the south, the left side provides a panoramic view of the Oslofjord and the city's landmarks like the Holmenkollen ski jump.
The left side offers a superior view of Norway's most dramatic alpine scenery, including the sprawling Jostedalsbreen glacier and the highest peaks of the Jotunheimen mountain range.
The left side offers the most dramatic contrast, featuring the immediate ascent over the Taurus Mountains, the rugged peaks of the Balkans and Carpathians, and the scenic descent over the Oslofjord.
The left side offers a high probability of viewing the spectacular Greenland ice sheet, potential Aurora Borealis displays during the overnight crossing, and the rugged Norwegian coastline on approach.
The left side provides an exceptional vantage point for Norway's highest mountain range, Jotunheimen, and the dramatic alpine landscape of the Valdres region.
Choosing the left side grants front-row seats to the dramatic transition from the turquoise Adriatic to the snow-capped Austrian Alps and the lush Danish plains.
The right side offers a superior mix of coastal views, starting with the Black Sea at takeoff and concluding with a dramatic descent over the islands and forests of the Oslofjord.
The right side provides a front-row seat to the UNESCO Vega islands and the spectacular alpine transitions of Dovrefjell and Rondane.
The left side provides a more consistently dramatic panorama of Norway's highest mountain ranges, including the Hallingskarvet plateau and distant Jotunheimen peaks, alongside a superior view of Bergen city upon departure.
While both sides offer coastal views, the right side is superior for its perspective of the Dutch and German inland cities and the breathtaking descent directly over the length of the Oslofjord into the heart of Norway.
The right side offers a superior sequence of diverse landmarks, including the high peaks of the Atlas Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, the Pyrenees, and the crossing into Scandinavia.
The Left Side is superior for this route as it captures the immediate urban sprawl of Vienna and the Danube bend after takeoff, followed by a spectacular panoramic view of downtown Oslo and the Holmenkollen ski jump during the descent.
The left side offers a superior experience, particularly during the departure from the Mediterranean and the final approach into Oslo. It provides stunning views of the Turkish Riviera, the Danube River, and the spectacular islands of the Oslofjord during the descent.