Top Oslo Nature Walks

Join a guided island-hopping tour to three of the Oslofjord’s most captivating islands, travelling like a local by public ferry. Your journey begins on Hovedøya, where nearly 1,000-year-old monastery ruins bring Oslo’s past to life. Hear how English monks arrived after the Viking Age, then walk through green meadows and birch forests, see historic fortifications and enjoy beautiful coastal views. Hop back on the public ferry to peaceful Gressholmen, where open fields, quiet inlets and forest paths reveal Oslo’s wild side. Breathe in the fresh fjord air before continuing to Lindøya, with its colourful wooden cottages, flower-filled gardens and waterfront views. Throughout the tour, your guide brings each island to life with local stories and history, giving you a memorable and authentic Oslofjord experience.

Vettakollen is one of Oslo’s most popular hikes, a mountaintop with magnificent views over the city skyline and Oslofjord. On this tour, visit the famous spot, then continue along a forest trail to reach a hidden lake that only locals know about. Experience "Friluftsliv", Norway’s “open-air” lifestyle, as you cool off with a swim in the lake (summer only) and tuck into traditional Norwegian waffles with cheese.

The audio guide serves as a handy mobile companion for a self-guided tour of Oslo. This tour is specifically designed for those looking to explore the city in a short span of 2-3 hours. Simply follow the route on the app's map, which takes you from the central station to the beach, passing through the city center's attractions. You're guaranteed to see: The Cathedral, The Opera House, The Parliament, The Town Hall, The Royal Palace, The Akershus Fortress, The Munch Museum, The Nobel Peace Center, The picturesque landscapes of Oslo Fjord. Once you've downloaded the tour, the app operates offline. The audio guide can always be heard clearly through your headphones. Enjoy captivating stories and legends at your own pace, without the need to keep up with a tour group. If you only have a few hours to spare in Oslo, spend it with the audio guide and you won't miss a thing.

The best way to see Oslo? From above it. On this guided hike, you’ll take a scenic train ride to Frognerseteren, making your way to the top of Vettakollen Mountain. Slowly scale up the gentle slopes of the mountain through forest and past small lakes, stopping at DNT Fuglemyrhytta cabin before reaching the summit overlooking the Oslofjord. The 5.4-kilometer route includes a final stroll through Nordmarka before returning to the city.

Be immersed in the cultural and architectural majesty of Oslo on a leisurely half-day bike tour of the Norwegian capital. With a guide leading the way, cruise through the charming city streets and visit popular attractions including Aker Brygge shipyard, Akerhus Castle, and the Royal Palace. Have no trouble keeping up with your small group. You can even take the tour in winter, with bike and itinerary modifications.

Get a true feel for Oslo as you join a guided bicycle tour through the heart of the city. The best way to discover the hidden gems and highlights that make Oslo truly special. Throughout this guided tour, our knowledgeable guides will weave tales of Oslo's history and culture. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore all the best highlights of Oslo!

Perfect for first-time visitors and those with limited time, this comprehensive coach tour of Oslo takes you to the city's most important attractions, including Vigeland sculpture park and Holmekollen ski jump, as well as the Fram and Folk Museum.

Oslo is one of the best places in Norway to sample traditional cuisine, if you know where to look. Avoid the tourist traps and eat like a local on this small-group walking tour. Get an insider’s perspective on the best spots to try Norwegian dishes, including cheese and waffles, plus learn about local sights, history, and culture.

See Oslo’s highlights quickly and efficiently on a tour of Norway’s capital while you gain insight into the city’s rich historical heritage from your guide. Take in views of the city from the vertiginous vantage point of the ski jump, see sculptures created by Gustav Vigeland, and pass by famous monuments, including the Oslo Cathedral and Akershus Castle, while listening to interesting commentary.

Getting to know a new city isn’t just about seeing its sights but meeting its people. With this private custom Oslo tour, connect with a local for a real feel of the city they love. Share your interests with your friend-in-the-making before meeting for a walking tour that delivers a personalized and authentic take on the city: from pointers on restaurants to finding little-known sights and ways to get around.

Explore Oslo on a city sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour; it’s the perfect way to discover Norway’s capital at your own pace. Choose a 24- or 48-hour pass, and hop on and off the bus at multiple stops around the city. Listen to audio narration about each of the sights, and use the route to take you to attractions such as Vigeland Sculpture Park and Akershus Castle and Fortress.

See Oslo's top sights on a full-day combo experience in the Norwegian capital. With a guide, take a sightseeing tour by coach, visiting Vigeland Park and stopping at the famous Holmenkollen Ski Jump for photos. Then, tour the FRAM Museum, which talks about Norway's polar exploration, and the Folk Museum. Then head out into the Oslo Fjord to enjoy a cruise around the idyllic coastal region.

Oslo has changed drastically in recent decades, and you’d never know it—until you take this private self-guided audio tour. Starting at Vaterland Bridge, south of Oslo Plaza, you’ll wander the Akerselva, learning how this once-industrial corridor, riddled with history, became the city’s green getaway. Take the tour at your own pace, pausing as you like, ending at a cozy cafe with waterfall views.

When your cruise ship docks at the Port of Oslo, head into town and see the sights on a hop-on hop-off tour with City Sightseeing. This DIY shore excursion allows you to explore Oslo at your own pace, and learn about the landmarks and attractions with the help of audio commentary. Use your 24-hour ticket to see sights like the Kon-Tiki Museum, Akershus Fortress, Vigeland Sculpture Park and more.

It's hard to beat a good walk by a peaceful lake in the woods. Add warming up by a cozy fire afterwards and you've got the perfect match! Enjoy nature as locals do! This is a private tour, and we can adjust the starting time to your wishes.

Choose your own adventure on a self-guided tour of Norway, traveling from Oslo to Bergen through UNESCO-protected fjord and mountain scenery. A combination of train and ferry transit make for an exciting mix as you travel to Myrdal, Flåm, Gudvangen, and Voss, before arriving in Bergen. With all travel expenses covered, and a route in place, this trip has all the freedom of self-guided exploration without the hassle of planning it yourself.

A three-hour guided hike through the forests just outside Oslo, built around Viking history and Norse folklore — developed with a Viking expert who helped shape every story along the route. Walking beneath the trees, you'll hear the myths that defined a civilisation: the creation of the world, Thor's legendary fishing trip, the tragic death of Baldur, and many more tales. The forest has its own inhabitants too — trolls, the enchanting Huldra, and the Nøkken, creatures that have lured people into the woods for as long as the people of Scandinavia have told their stories. We stop at Trollvann lake for Norwegian trail snacks and a hot drink. Your guide will tell you the story behind the food too. The myths don't stay in the past. By the end of the hike, you'll understand how Norse cosmology laid the foundations for a distinctly Norwegian relationship with nature — one that persists in friluftsliv, allemansretten, and the quiet romanticism Norwegians still bring to their forests today.

Embrace the darkness of Norwegian winter on this haunting journey in the Oslo forest. Venture into the dark, enchanted heart of the Oslo Forest for an unforgettable evening experience.

We will take the train to Spikkestad station and continue along the Old Drammen Line Rail Trail to Lier. On our way we pass through two tunnels (the longest is lit) and two railway stations. You will get a great view of the Drammen fjord while moving downhill towards Lier. The trip is six kilometres long, but can be extended to Old Lier Station (10 km) free of charge upon request.

Join us for a guided walk through the Vigeland Park, the world’s largest monographic sculpture park, containing more than 200 works by the great artist Gustav Vigeland. Taking more than 40 years to complete, this is one of Norway’s main attractions: Well worth a visit, and with the guide telling you about the known and lesser known aspects of the works and the artist’s interesting life, a new dimension is added to your experience.

Have you ever dreamed of walking through a winter wonderland? Do you want to experience the most beautiful view of Norway's capital city? Join us for a winter hike through the snowy forest high above the fjord - with spikes on your shoes!

Experience Oslo’s cuisine and natural beauty combined with this local-led, multi-faceted tour. Meeting right at your hotel, you’ll follow your personal guide to the River Aker, where you’ll scope out waterfalls, historic bridges, and spot some of the city’s best street art. Nature meeting urbanization, you’ll then head over to sample Norwegian foods at Mathallen Oslo, one of northern Europe’s finest food halls, and taste the latest in Nordic cuisine.

A thousand spruce trees are growing in a forest north of Oslo, and they exist to print books that nobody alive is allowed to read. The sealed manuscripts sit in a room on this route, waiting for the year 2114. That is one stop on this self-guided audio tour of Oslo, narrated through your own phone with no guide and no group. Over about three hours you stand where a king threw down his glove and moved an entire city, climb the marble roof of an opera house that has no keys, and finish at the home of a king the people actually voted for. Start this self-guided walking tour whenever suits you, walk at your pace, pause for a bowl of fish soup, pick it up later. The audio works offline. Good for a first day in Oslo, or a return visit that wants the stories behind the postcard. Over 25,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and the tour comes with a full refund guarantee.