Top 7 Hiking Tours in Oslo

1.Best View of the Oslofjord Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107Our pick

Leave central Oslo by metro and walk 5.4 kilometres through forest, past small lakes and DNT Fuglemyrhytta, to Vettakollen. Your English-speaking guide handles the route and shares local stories. Allow 3.5 hours, bring sturdy shoes, and budget about €10 for metro tickets.

“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”

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2.Scenic Forest Hike with Dog & Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $166

Meet Ingunn and Nero at Kolbotn station for a 2.5-hour forest hike just 20 minutes from central Oslo. Walk uphill to a 153-meter viewpoint, pause beside a lake for Norwegian waffles, coffee, and tea, and enjoy a possible swim. The trail suits active visitors comfortable with uneven ground and hills.

“Everything was great The guide and her dog were exceptional hosts to this hike and the waffles were delicious too Highly recommended”

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3.Best View of the Oslofjord Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · from $141

Join a small group of up to 15 people for a 3.5-hour hike from Frognerseteren to Vettakollen. You’ll ride the metro from Oslo, walk 5.4 kilometers through forest and past small lakes, stop at Fuglemyrhytta, and finish with broad views of Oslo and the Oslofjord. Guides such as Mustafa add local insight.

“Our tour was great. Our guide Mustapha was experienced, extremely pleasant and very sensitive to our needs and interests. He was very knowledgeable about the city’s history, the natural environment, cultural landmarks and he even shared some interesting information about living in Oslo.”

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4.Winter wonderland forest hike & campfire with a dog

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $150

Join Ingunn or Margarita and Nero the dog for a 2.5-hour forest hike from Kolbotn. Walk through a Norwegian neighborhood, climb to an Oslofjord viewpoint, then stop beside Gjersjøen for waffles, hot chocolate, and a warm drink. The route is moderate, with icy sections in winter and time for swimming in summer.

“I really enjoyed this nature hike with Ingunn and Nero! It was beautiful scenery and nice to be out of the city.”

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5.Wildlife Forest Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $65Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide near Oslo Opera House at 8:55 am for a six-hour outing through Nordmarka and Skjennungen Forest. You’ll walk about 12 kilometers, climb to Skjennungstoppen, visit two traditional forest cabins, and return by metro from Sognsvann. Bring boots, layers, water, and snacks. Wildlife sightings are possible but never promised.

“the climb of the hill under the shade of the trees and when you reach the top, enjoy the view as a reward”

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6.Skjennungstoppen Wildlife Forest Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $298

Spend six hours hiking 12 kilometers through Oslo’s Nordmarka forest to Skjennungstoppen. Ride the train from central Oslo, stop at two traditional cabins for coffee or waffles, pass the geographical center of Oslo, and finish at Sognsvann Lake. The guide speaks English, and public transport is included.

“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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7.Yoga & Hiking with a dog

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $166

Meet your English or Norwegian-speaking guide at Kolbotn train station, 20 minutes from Oslo. Walk five minutes to the lake for a 75-minute all-levels yoga class on a pier, then take a 2.5-hour small-group hike with Norwegian snacks, coffee or tea, an optional swim, and time with the dog.

“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!!”

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