Hiking Tours · OSLO HIKING TOURS
Good oslo hiking tours cap their group sizes and fill weeks ahead. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how hard they really are.
Join an English-speaking guide such as Patrick, Shaf, or Giovanni for a four-hour Oslo fjord walk across three islands in warmer months, or two in winter. Expect public ferries, abbey ruins, forest paths, cabin gardens, picnic views, and about 7 kilometers of walking.
“The activity was amazing, even in the rain, all down to our amazing guide Laura”
Join an English-speaking guide such as Giovanni, Patrick, or Christian for a 3.5-hour walk across Oslofjord islands. Ride public ferries, explore Hovedøya’s monastery ruins, stroll past cabin homes, and enjoy city views. Bring lunch from April to September and dress for changing weather.
“We had a great time! Our guide Giovanni was very knowledgeable and very enthusiastic! He even brought cookies to share along with hot water to make coffee or tea which was great since it was very cold! He made a connection with everyone in our group and you can tell he is passionate about his job. 5 stars! We loved the tour!”
Ride Oslo’s metro into the forest, hike 5.4 kilometres past lakes and DNT Fuglemyrhytta, then reach Vettakollen for broad views of Oslo and the fjord. An English-speaking guide leads the way. Bring sturdy shoes, since trails can be muddy and rocky.
“Parfaite activité de sortir d Oslo pour une randonnée de 3h30 en forêt le long de sentiers bien balisés RDV facile et métro au top pour sortir de ville La randonnée a 5 était agréable Vue sur Oslo et le fjord”
Meet Ingunn and Nero at Kolbotn, just 20 minutes by train from central Oslo, for a 150-minute forest hike. Follow snowy trails to a viewpoint and quiet lake, then warm up beside a campfire with Norwegian waffles, snacks, and hot drinks. Small groups are limited to 10 people.
“Ingunn and Nero were great company and did a wonderful job showcasing their beautiful surroundings. The views were amazing. We stopped by a beautiful lake for morning tea while Nero went for a swim.”
Join a small guided hike around Malmøya with an English- or French-speaking guide. Walk beaches, forest paths, Kaninøya Nature Reserve, and Skinnerbukta Bay, then pause at Skinnerbaken for a waffle and warm drink. Guides such as Kevin and Antoine add local stories and an easygoing touch.
“antonie was very nice. we had a great time! the hike distance was around 2.6 miles total around the island with a nice break in the middle.”
Meet your English- or French-speaking guide at Oslo’s tiger statue, then ride toward Vettakollen for a four-hour hike through quiet forest, past lakes, and up to fjord viewpoints. The route suits active visitors seeking nature, photography, and a snowy adventure with spikes when needed.
“Fantastic tour - the forest in the snow was so quiet, peaceful and truly beautiful like out of a fairy tale”
Meet your English or Norwegian-speaking guide at Kolbotn Station, just 20 minutes from Oslo. Walk five minutes to the lake for a private 75-minute Vinyasa class, then hike for 2.5 hours with snacks, hot drinks, a dog, and an optional swim.
“The beautiful scenery and surroundings and nature with the sounds of the birds made it a beautiful experience I really enjoyed everything about today thanks so much for helping me to have such a wonderful day and to feel so refreshed and relaxed I highly recommend everyone to try to do this lovely activity if you ever are in Oslo a great memory has been made and the best recommendation I can give is if I ever come back to this great city this is what will be first on my list to do again!!”
Spend six hours hiking 12 kilometers through Oslo’s Nordmarka forest. Ride the train to Frognerseteren, walk to Skjennungstoppen, stop at two traditional cabins for coffee and waffles, and finish at Sognsvann Lake. This is a demanding nature outing for hikers with sturdy shoes.
“I booked on to the hike solo not sure what to expect but I had an absolutely wonderful time, the route isn't too difficult and is full of amazing views. My guide was the owner of the company himself, who offered to take me out on the hike because the weather was so nice! He made me feel very welcome and he was fantastic all around, as well as being incredibly helpful in giving me recommendations and directions for other things to do during my stay in Oslo. If you're coming in the summer you finish at Sognsvann Lake, so I recommend packing swimming stuff if you want to go…”
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