Top Oslo Kayaking Tours

Discover Oslo's wild side on this urban kayaking adventure, blending city life with pristine nature. Starting at historic Nedre Foss Gard Park, you’ll paddle through trendy Grunerløkka and multicultural Grønland, then venture through a mysterious tunnel beneath the city. Emerging into the majestic Oslofjord, the journey culminates at the iconic Opera House—a trip perfect for adventurous spirits seeking a different perspective on Norway's capital city.

Explore Oslo and get a great workout with this 3-hour kayak tour. Paddle through the beautiful waters of the Oslo Fjord as you see city sights and nature highlights like bays, beaches, and islands. No prior kayaking experience needed. Professional local guides can customize tour to suit group size and experience level.

Oslo combines the best of city life and nature. Experience both simultaneously on a 2-hour afternoon kayaking tour around Bygdøy. No previous kayaking experience is necessary, as you’ll get a training or refresher briefing before hitting the water with your private guide. Plus, you can customize your itinerary by choosing to kayak around natural area or visit a local beach.

Our skilled instructors take you on an experience-rich tour on calm water in beautiful nature, including a historical background. We give you an introduction to develop your paddling skills and the trip is suitable for everyone, both adults and children. The tour starts on the beach at Bogstadvannet where the boats are ready. We paddle past Bogstad Manor, a magnificent manor house from the 17th century. Furthermore we paddle up the Sørkedal River, which winds its way into the valley. Here we can paddle upstream on a calm river with exciting nature and wildlife on both sides. The paddling trip continues to the north-east corner of the lake and we disembark at Bjørnsgard, which is a small Norwegian folk-museum with several small log houses and farm buildings. The oldest buildings are up to 800 years old and are among the best preserved in the world. Here we take a short break with coffee, mineralwater and a snack before paddling back.

What makes this experience unique is the opportunity to paddle directly through the heart of Oslo while still feeling close to nature. Akerselva offers a rare combination of urban history, green surroundings, and calm stretches of river that are not accessible by foot. Using stable and beginner-friendly packrafts, participants get a safe and immersive perspective of the city from the water. The tour is guided by locals with strong knowledge of the river, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience for both first-time paddlers and more experienced participants.