Experience Europe's largest urban forest, taking in a variety of sites from traditional wooden buildings, hilltop view points, pristine lakes and enough berries to last an entire holiday! The tour begins with a stunning metro ride up the hills, starting at sea level and ending nearly 500 meters above the city and fjord below. The first stop is the Holmenkollen ski jump, the spiritual home to Nordic winter sports. It is one of the most popular and best-rated sites in Oslo for a reason, leaving most tourists stunned by the scale of the jump and the views it affords.
From there, the hiking begins, climbing through the Oslo "marka", a dense forest with a couple of thousand kilometers of hiking paths. In under 30 minutes, the tour arrives at Frognerseteren, a historic collection of 19th century wooden buildings which typify Norwegian rural architecture. The views will amaze, the interior of the building will inspire and the food at the café will be easy on your wallet. Pick up a picnic lunch here as the tour will stop at a view point in 30 minutes time for lunch.
Dirt paths, rocky passages and deep forest await during the next part of the tour, making your way to the view point of Vettakollen, a "locals only" destination for one of the best views in all of Oslo. This stop is perfect for a panoramic lunch. After lunch, continue through the forest until arriving at the shores of Sognsvann, one of Oslo's prettiest lakes and perfect for a swim. Water temperatures range from 18-24 degrees (66-78 fahrenheit) in the summer, so bring a towel and swim wear. After the swim, it is back down to the city, on a different metro line, with more great views as the tour returns to civilization ending in the city center on the main street of Karl Johans Gate.
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National Theatre, Johanne Dybwads plass 1, 0161 Oslo, Norway
Traveler pickup is offered
Standard starting point is the National Theatre metro (T-bane) station. But we can meet travelers anywhere in the city centre.
Ports
4 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not wheelchair accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : Ashlee F
AMAZING! Josh & Patrick are the BEST Tour Guides You will EVER meet! Fun, Stunning, & Wonderful Hiking!
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Posted On : 2022-06-03
Posted By : marcocontini
I did the hike with my 13 year old son who is your typical couch-bound city kid. He is now in love with nature and planning to walk and hike regularly. I myself missed the strong connection to nature I had grown up with as a child and this trip emphasised the need to make it a regular part of our lives. Well done, Norway! Thank you Viking Biking for the inspiration! Only one suggestion to the organisers: advise participants to have a late breakfast or an early lunch and/or to take snacks to munch when needed. The promised picnic stop was at 4pm, and we'd had breakfast at 8am and no lunch. I'd just skip the picnic from the walk!
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Posted On : 2019-09-02
Posted By : Emily_E
We loved the time we spent walking through the mountains. It was beautiful and scenic- so much variety. It is not an easy hike though, so be prepared to be challenged!
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Posted On : 2019-09-01
Posted By : sherryh123456
We took a private tour with Christian on Friday, May 11. Although the weather did not look good, we decided to continue. The day turned out to be perfect! Christian was a wonderful guide - he shared so many things about Norway's culture and history as we spent 7+ hours together. We enjoyed every minute of our day and will return to Viking Biking and Hiking when we return to Oslo. We previously did the Island Hopping with Curtis and Christian. It was also fantastic!
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Posted On : 2018-05-17
Posted By : AlexandreL123456
Super moment passé en compagnie de Curtis, guide souriant et aimant la vie !
Randonnée en pleine forêt, point de vue magnifiques et baignade dans un lac en altitude, tout cela à portée de métro !
Cette escapade fait un bien fou et dépayse à deux pas de la ville !
durée indiquée : 4h
prévoir 5h-5h30
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Posted On : 2019-09-04
Posted By : ritajoaoF
O guia era super simpático e prestável e conhecia muito bem o percurso. O sítio é lindíssimo e super bem servido de transportes. O numero de horas é o equilíbrio perfeito para este tipo de passeio. Aconselho vivamente para quem gosta de experiências em ambiente de natureza pura.
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Posted On : 2019-08-19
