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.

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.

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.

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 !!

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!

Immerse yourself in the cultural and architectural majesty of Oslo on a leisurely 3-hour bike tour of the Norwegian capital. With a knowledgeable guide, cruise through the  charming city streets and visit popular attractions like Aker Brygge shipyard, Akerhus Castle and the Royal Palace. Receive an insightful introduction to the city’s rich historical heritage and enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour, limited to only 15 people.

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.

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.

Explore the forests and fjords of Oslo on this half-day nature walk that gets you out of the bustling city. Take in the quietude of the forest while hiking between viewpoints, stopping at Holmenkollen ski jump and the Frognerseteren historic landmark. Recommended for those who are physically fit, this tour also has time for a swim, so bring a swimsuit and towel.

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!

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.

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.

Electric mountain bikes for rental in Oslo. All e-bikes with full suspension, Bosch motor and a big battery. Perfect for trailing, downhill and exploring on any terrain. Experience nature and biking in a new and fun way. Dont worry about the uphills, its the best part riding an e-bike.

Venture beyond the bustle of central Oslo—and enjoy an accessible escape into the surrounding scenery—on this private e-mountain bike tour. Pick a departure time that works best for your schedule, meet your guide at the departure point, and get acquainted with your bike. Then set off. You’ll discover the Maridalsvannet lake, will zip through the forests of the Nordmarka area, will see the Holmenkollen ski jump, and more.

No matter if you are looking for some special time with friends or if you want to make new friends in Oslo during winter, our sledging adventure is the most fun experience in Oslo this year!

The tour starts with a train ride on the scenic Bergen Railway, from Oslo through Hallingdal valley and Hallingskarvet National Park to Myrdal station. The journey continues with the Flåm Railway which is one of the world's steepest railways. The 20 km long train journey from Myrdal to Flåm gives you a panoramic view of some of the wildest and most magnificent of Norwegian mountain nature, including the famous Kjosfossen waterfall.   The Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, extends more than 200 km inland to the foot of the Jotunheimen mountains. This area is said to be one of the most beautiful travel destinations in the world. The Sognefjord is called the King of the fjords for a good reason: its the longest ice free fjord in the world, and is enveloped with exceptional natural beauty, tall mountains, waterfalls and scenic forests. The boat takes you through the entire fjord out to the coast and south towards Bergen, through beautiful coastal landscape.

This tour is a nice way to start your day in Oslo, or to finish it. With your driver you are privately delivered to the starting point of this tour near Oslo Opera House and handed the tickets. From this moment, you step on the modern comfortable hybrid ferry boat to see Oslo from a new angle. The local guide on board will point out the local attractions and provide you with a commentary. There are multiple decks available for you as well as the inner lounge with large windows. You can freely move around the decks and enjoy marvellous panoramas in the outer space as well as taste some food and beverages available from the kiosk in lounge area.