Oslo Nature Walks: Island hopping

Recommended by 98% of travelers

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Oslo, Norway

High interest

Booked 4 times today.

3 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Mike_W ·

May 2026

Great trip, short ferry crossing, beautiful scenery, new experience. We loved the hike around two islands. The ground can be rocky and uneven so good, supportive footwear recommended. Great value and excellent guides Austra and Leo were very knowledgeable and informative.

· Esther_A ·

Jun 2026

Neil was great. He showed us many local plants. Told us about the history of the islands and about the culture of island life. He even shared some great geology info (my interest area) and gave good tips on what to do for rtfs rest of the day.

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Overview

Explore two or three beautiful islands (depending on the season) scattered throughout Oslo’s fjords on a small-group island-hopping tour on foot and by ferry. Visit local villages, sea cliffs, historic sites, forests, and hidden beaches. Be sure to bring a swimsuit and towel to enjoy an invigorating dip in the Oslo Fjord. Stop for a scenic picnic in summer (bring your own), or hot drinks in winter.

Get out of the city and explore the islands of the Oslo Fjord
Enjoy the relaxed pace and laidback atmosphere of a small-group tour
Soak in unique views of Oslo you won’t get any other way
Go beyond the guidebooks with facts and insight from your guide

What's Included

Guided tour
Ticket for the public ferries

Food and Drink (bring your own food and drink if desired)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Rådhusbrygge 4, 0160 Oslo, Norway
Near the departure point for the public ferry boats (platform E), next to an orange information point just before the dock. Your guide will have a Viking Biking & Hiking sign for Island Hopping. Please arrive at the departure point 20 minutes before the tour begins.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Gressholmen Island

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oslofjord

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for child under 10 years of age
Not wheelchair accessible

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Boris_G

Clarissa, Was a very fun guide. She had a great personality and was super knowledgeable. The island tour gave us great insight into Norwegian island living. Found the island hopping beautiful. Highly recommend this tour for anyone who likes the outdoors!

Reviews

4.9

based on 641 reviews

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The islands we visited...

Margaret_U, Jul 2026

The islands we visited were beautiful and it was lovely to get out into nature. Our guide, John, was very interesting and informative and told us a lot about the flora and aspects of the Norwegian culture. He really took care of us. I really enjoyed it.

Great experience

Laurence_S, Jul 2026

This was an outstanding experience. Niv was an excellent tour guide, and it was an absolute pleasure getting to know a Norwegian a little. Easy walk with a little elevation. You can get away with running shoes very easily, but trail runners are preferable.

We had a great timecwith...

Philip_T, Jul 2026

We had a great timecwith our guide Niv! She did an amazing job explaining the history of the islands.

Nov is a great tour guide

Anca_E, Jul 2026

Nov is a very knowledgeable tour guide. The amount of walking was perfect. She took on two islands, the view of Oslo was great. I highly recommend this activity.

Simple Trip

Jeremy_S, Jul 2026

What a simple trip! Get public ferry passes and visit two local islands. You could do this on your own. So why pay for this tour? What makes this different is the exceptional are the guides that Curtis hires: Luka and Leonardo! What a team as they explained Norwegian cultural and geographical matters with ease. Worth every krona!

This tour is suitable for...

Nita_N, Jul 2026

This tour is suitable for all ages and we loved the opportunity to wander the Islands which truly are beautiful and full of history. Our guide Niv did a great job.

Interesting tour of two islands of the Oslofjord

Uzo_N, Jul 2026

This is a very interesting tour by public ferry from Oslo. The tour guide Austra was very knowledgeable and engaging and made the tour very interesting. We went to two islands and walked around and learned about their origins and other interesting facts. I really enjoyed it and highly recommend it.

Must do tour, excellent and short hikes and cruise

Richard_O, Jul 2026

Short hikes, short cruise trips, excellent tour guide; best way to see the Oslo islands fjords in a short time

Tour with Leo June 19, 2026

Michele_L, Jun 2026

Took this tour on June 19. Leo was an amazing guide, very friendly and personable. He is very knowledgeable regarding the history of the area. Very enjoyable tour.

It involves public...

Ayesha_M, Jun 2026

It involves public transport ferry. It involves walking uphill and can be challenging if you have reduced mobility.

Beautiful Island Day

Sydney_F, Jun 2026

Mikayla was great! Gave lots of interesting knowledge we would’ve never learned otherwise. The scenery was great and the walking was a great pace for everyone in our group. A beautiful way to see Oslo from the islands and explore a few of the islands themselves. Well worth it!

Amazing

4j24wg49f2, Jun 2026

Tour guide was lovely and very informative! Any question we had she was happy to answer, highly recommend

Very enjoyable activity

Sharif_S, Jun 2026

This was a great activity as we not only got to see and experience the small islands off Oslo but enjoyed chatting with others in the group and our guide was fantastic. Thoroughly recommended.

Very enjoyable and interesting.

Esther_A, Jun 2026

Wonderful, unique way to experience Oslo!

Kimberly_L, May 2026

This tour was great for getting to know more about Norway, the Oslo area, and especially the special connection between Norwegians and nature. It was an opportunity to do something quiet and scenic outside the city and really appreciate the beauty of the fjords. Our tour guide (Laura) was absolutely fantastic, and incredibly knowledgeable- she didn’t just take us to some outstanding spots in the fjords but also explained a lot of the history and background for the places we visited. The walking was not difficult either, trails were very well maintained.

Great experience

Priyankar_S, May 2026

Great island hopping experiences , went with my husband and twin boys , our tour guide was Alisha , she was extraordinary , very accommodating and very thorough with information

Oslo nature "rocks"

Leta_F, May 2026

Neal was an awesome guide as we ventured on the ferry to 2 different t islands, where he pointed out native flowers, plants, trees, and wildlife! He made frequent stops for everyone to catch up while he shared all kinds of interesting stories.

Amazing experience! Isi...

Ella_T, May 2026

Amazing experience! Isi was our tour guide she was very knowledgeable and personable. We got to see the beautiful Oslo fjords and beautiful quaint cabins. Highly recommend!

John the guide is...

Patrick_D, May 2026

John the guide is amazing. If you are not in decent shape you may want to consider a different tour. From the boat to the tour and back is 10000 steps.

An enriching experience

Liliana_M, May 2026

Laura was our tour guide and she was wonderful! An excellent trip around the Oslo fjord and interesting facts about the Norwegian cabin culture. I enjoyed the trip very much! Thank you, Laura!

Great adventure trip

Mike_W, May 2026

Informative and nature based - beautiful!

Linda_B, May 2026

Brilliant, nature based and informative/historical tour of a couple of the islands. Carolina was a brilliant tour guide, she was very informative and approachable and looked after us so well. We loved doing the cold dip with her, hope she remembers the Welsh couple who had a cold dip with her!

Our guide Kat was...

Paige_P, May 2026

Our guide Kat was wonderful! Warm, insightful, funny, and organized. We had an excellent time despite some unexpected rain. The tour was a good combination of seeing nature and learning history and culture

Gioanni is a great tour...

Martha_G, May 2026

Gioanni is a great tour guide and this is a wonderful tour. We got a real feel for the nature in Oslo on our boat rides and walking tours.

Tour John

Milo_S, Apr 2026

A most tour and John was a wonderful guide. John gave us a lot of information about both islands and was very good.

Great Solo Experience

Rebecca_B, Apr 2026

The tour was just wonderful. MiMi was an amazing tour guide and very entertaining. She made sure to include me and talk to me because I was a solo traveler. I had a great time and would recommend this trip to anyone visiting Oslo.

John our tour guide was...

Becky_S, Apr 2026

John our tour guide was great. He was friendly and knowledgeable. The tour is only 2 island but you get to walk around them at a relaxed pace and take in the scenery and info.