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 the most dramatic entry into Norway, featuring the rugged southern coastline and a panoramic view of Oslo city and the Holmenkollen ski jump during the descent.
The right side provides a superior geographic variety, offering an immediate view of the Lithuanian coastline followed by the vast Swedish lakeland district and dense Scandinavian forests.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Swedish coastline and a more dramatic reveal of the Oslofjord and the Norwegian capital during the final descent into Gardermoen.
While both sides offer similar views of the North Sea during the cruise phase, the Right Side is generally superior for the arrival into Norway. As the plane descends into Oslo Gardermoen from the south, the Right Side typically provides better vistas of the Oslofjord, the city center, and the surrounding lake districts.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic transition from the North Sea into the rugged, snow-capped mountain ranges of southern Norway and the high-altitude plateaus.
The left side offers a superior view of the Baltic coastline, the Stockholm archipelago, and the scenic approach through the Oslofjord.
The left side typically provides the most iconic views of the Stockholm metropolitan area upon departure and the majestic Glomma river during the arrival into Norway.