Top Oslo Outdoor Activities

Choose your own adventure on a self-guided tour of Norway, from Oslo to Bergen. All transportation is included for your excursion through some of the country's most beautiful alpine scenery. Scenic rail journeys on the Flåm Railway and Bergen Railway, as well as a cruise through the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord.

Spend an evening aboard a wooden sailboat in Oslo, and sail around the waters of Oslo Fjord. A great way to see the waterfront sights as the sun goes down, this 3-hour boat cruise follows a route past Akershus Fortress, Oslo Opera House and more. Cruise around the pretty islets of the fjord, and enjoy a snack of shrimps as you go.

Pedal a scenic path along the Akerselva River on a 3-hour bike tour of Oslo with a small group and local guide. Discover the city’s landmarks and hidden gems as you wind from the elegant opera house to a vibrant, creative neighborhood full of public art. Enjoy time to browse the stalls at a thriving fresh food market, and see the waterfalls at the heart of the city. Get insider recommendations on the best places to eat, drink and visit in the city while exploring Oslo as the locals do.

No other tour from Oslo comes remotely near this customer acclaimed day tour taking you from the Capital, over the mountains, and via the Fjords to the picturesque coastal city Bergen. Also, while on this tour you are able to visit famous Flåmand the Flåmsbana Railway, or you can take a cruise on the Nærøyfjord that goes through the UNESCO site with staggering views along the route (additional ticket cost). Unlike the jam-packed Oslo/Bergen train, there are no hordes of travelers in front of your lens and you can make stops on request at great scenarios all by yourself. This tour is hassle-free travel from hotel door to hotel door with the most spectacular scenarios along the way. Norway Fjord Travel receives top reviews from its guests for their flexibility and providing local guides that are easy to be around, combined with top knowledge and humorous comments. Needing flexibility of a 24 hr refund? See the same tour with that option available. Note: Tour ENDS in Bergen !!

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 Viking Ship Museums.

Enjoy an express tour of Oslo’s city center. Over the course of 2.5 hours, get a taste of Norwegian culture and visit major sights like Akerhus Fortress, City Hall, and the modern Opera House. Sample traditional brunost cheese before your visit ends. This efficient tour offers a perfect overview of beautiful Oslo.

Oslo is one of the best places in Norway to sample traditional cuisine, if you know where to look. Led by a local guide, this walking tour provides an insider’s perspective on the best spots to try Norwegian dishes, snacks, and drinks—plus an inside look at local sights, history, and culture.

Discover Oslo on foot during this small-group walking tour. As you visit landmarks like the Akershus Castle, the Norwegian Parliament, and the Opera House, your local guide shares information on Norway from the Vikings through present day. In addition to these major sights, your guide points out lesser-known backstreets and other hidden gems.

Whiz your way downhill on a sledge​ and explore Holmenkollen on this fun winter tour in Oslo. Learn about Norwegian winter sports culture, race your friends, and enjoy hot beverages on this fun-filled day in the snow. After your approximately 1-hour tour in Holmenkollen, you will move on to Frognerseteren to experience a more than 2-kilometer-long sled track in Oslo. You can choose to take a slow ride or organize a race with your friends and family, with hot tea and coffee on hand to keep you warm. The experience will be finished there so you can either take the public transport back to the city or you can stay and sled until the evening!

Enjoy a new perspective on Oslo’s impeccable scenery when you book a sightseeing cruise along the Oslofjord. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, hop aboard the vessel, and take to the water. You’ll admire sights like the Oslo Opera House, the city’s waterfront, and nearby natural enclaves, and will learn stories behind the sights from the on-board commentary. During the winter months, the tour includes a stop at Bygdøy.

Spend an afternoon exploring Oslo on two wheels. This full-day bike rental allows you to experience Norway’s capital city at your own pace, morning, noon or night. Cycle over to Vigilance Park, the world’s largest park of sculptures created by one artist, or visit Bygdøy Peninsula, home to Oscarshall Castle and the Kon-Tiki Museum, highlighting the expeditions of Norwegian adventurer Thor Heyerdahl. You can determine your own route, creating a one-of-a-kind tour.

Experience Norway, and see its picture-perfect Scandinavian scenery on an all-day tour. This day trip takes you from Oslo all around Norway’s must-see sights, countryside, villages, valleys, and UNESCO-protected fjords, and back to Bergen or Oslo. With a relaxing train ride through Flåmsdalen, a boat cruise down the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, and a bus ride through Nærøydalen, this tour gives you picturesque views of fields, mountains, and waterfalls. 

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.

Just because its winter, you can still explore Oslo on two wheels. This tour provides bicycles specially equipped for winter cycling and takes you to the city's top sites and seasonal attractions, such as Christmas markets.

The trip starts outside Oslo Visitor Centre at Jernbanetorget. We take the metro line Frognerseteren to Frognerseteren. This is a great train ride! The view from Frognerseteren is magnificent. We will slowly hike down towards King Olav’s trail and over the picturesque Fuglemyrene before reaching Vettakollen. The view from here is out of this world. The summit offers a panorama of large parts of Oslo, the Oslo fjord and the districts surrounding Oslo. We will then stroll down to the metro station and conclude our trip at Jernbanetorget, where we started.

A guided bike tour is a safe and unique way to discover Oslo, a bike friendly city with very limited car traffic, bike paths and green parks in every neighborhood. Your guide will not only guide you safely around the city, but share stories about life in Oslo and Norway: history as well as cultural aspects like food, weather, the welfare state, politics, nature and more. During uncertain times due to the Covid-19 crisis, it is wise to choose an outdoor activity with good distance between participants. A private bike tour is the perfect option. Feel like a local and discover the city by bike. In this 3-hour version of our popular private bike tour, you will have enough time to see the must-see sites while still having plenty of time during the rest of the day to visit museums, enjoy local restaurants or discover Oslo's amazing nature. Feel free to tell the guide about any sites you want to visit and we can tailor the tour to your needs!

You have to be an experienced hiker to participate on this tour. The trip starts outside Oslo Visitor Centre at Jernbanetorget in Oslo city centre. We will then take the Frognerseteren line to Frognerseteren. We will hike along broad and small patches in to the North forest of Oslo. In this part of the forest there are fox, beaver, moose, deer, eagle, hare and many other animals! They are all harmless. We will have a long break and then stroll down to Sørkedalen before we end our trip at Jernbanetorget where we started.

The trip starts outside Oslo Visitor Centre at Jernbanetorget in Oslo city centre. We will then take the Røa Line to idyllic Røa. We will slowly hike down towards the Lysaker river. There is a charming and accessible path along the riverbank, along which we will cross bridges, enjoy waterfalls, frothing rapids, lush trees and the twitter of birds. The trip finishes at Jar station where we will hop on the metro and arrive back at Jernbanetorget, where we started.

This is a beautiful walk up to one of Oslo's nicest viewpoints. You get to explore Oslo as a real Norwegian - out in nature, surrounded by nature and fresh air. We want to provide you with a feel good experience where you get to use your body and enjoy some healthy exercise. The walk is around 7 kilometer with an altitude gain of approximately 250 meters. If you have trouble with your knees or hips this hike might not be for you, but besides that this trip should be suitable for most people. Oh, and let's not forget about the waffles! Freshly made Norwegian waffles served with jam or brown cheese will be a mouthwatering reward at top of the mountain. Let's hike, have fun and explore the Norwegian woods together.

A beautiful experience in wild nature where you will learn a lot about the moose and its natural environment.

The trip starts outside Oslo Visitor Centre at Jernbanetorget in Oslo city centre. We will then take the Vy train to Snippen station. This is a great train ride! We hike up to a tall hill where some simple climbing is required. The view from this hill is out of this world! You will see most of Oslo, the Oslofjord and a large part of Oslo´s surroundings. We will then stroll down to the great lake Maridalsvannet and end our trip where we started at Jernbanetorget.

Whether you take this self-guided GPS audio tour on an early Sunday morning or a busy Tuesday afternoon, you will always experience the area and paths as a break from everyday life - a green and fresh lung that provides you with extra energy and joy of life. VoiceMap takes you on a tour upstream the river of Akerselva, from the busy downtown by the traffic machines, the Central Station and the Bus Terminal at Vaterland, and about 3 kilometres up to Sagene, where it ends by a cosy café next to a waterfall. The tour takes about 45 minutes, without stop. While you walk, Lars will tell you the story of Akerselva, and its surrounding areas. Along the way, you'll hear how the river shaped the industrial evolution of Oslo, and how it was brought back from environmental degradation, to become the tranquil, green artery of Oslo. … NB! The tour is wheelchair accessible, but be aware that the path may be steep in some places.

Turn your journey from Oslo to Bergen into a scenic adventure on a private 1-way tour. The 12-hour transfer begins with pickup from your hotel and continues with spectacular views along the flatlands, over the mountains, between fjords, and past charming villages. Your private driver is happy to stop at any point for photo opportunities. You can also choose to take the Flamsbana Railway and Naeroyfjord Cruise, at an additional cost.