This tour combines both the vibrant city and beautiful nature and you get to explore it with your very own expert guide.
P.S: A 24- hour ticket for the public transportation is included in the price.
Day 1: Discover Oslo with your own licensed guide
Your guide will pick you up at your hotel at 14:00 or any other place in the city centre that is convenient for you. The walk takes you through some of the city center of Oslo, passing by several must-sees. Depending on where you start your tour these attractions can be the Opera house, Akershus Fortress, Oslo's main street Karl Johan or the city hall. Your authorized Oslo Guide will enlighten you with several in-depth facts about the many highlights you'll encounter on your way around Oslo, show you people and culture the Oslo way.
Depending on where you start your tour a stop at the Vigeland sculpture park and the Viking ship museum can also be included. The largest sculpure park in the world by a single artist contains more than 200 sculptures and is one of Norways can’t miss places. It is the life work of Gustav Vigeland whose sculptures represent the human condition illustrating the complexities of relationships and the journey from the cradle to the grave.
The Viking ship museum offers an experience out of the ordinary. Here you can discover the best preserved Viking Ships in the world and exquisitely carved objects from the Viking age. The museum contains three original Viking ships that are more than 1000 years old and your expert guide will tell you more about their way of life. At around 18:00 you will end your tour next to the train station where your hiking guide will pick you up the next day.
P.S.: Before saying good buy to your guide be sure to ask about insider tips on how to explore Oslo’s nightlife in the evening! Did you know that one of the worlds best bars is located in downtown Oslo?
Day 2. Hike to to the Vettakollen mountain to see the spectacular view of the Oslo fjord.
Our trip starts outside the Oslo Visitor Centre, at the train station Jernbanetorget at 9:00. We will take one of the most breathtaking metro train rides, with it's stunning views, to the Frognerseteren station.
The Frognerseteren station offers magnificent views of the coastline, and from here we will slowly hike down King Olav’s trail and over the picturesque Fuglemyrene. The hike will take us through a lush green forest where you can breath the fresh air and listen to the sounds of nature.
Our path will lead us to Vettakollen peak, which is one of the most favourite spots among the locals. The panorama from here is absolutely breathtaking, especially on a clear day. You will see large parts of Oslo city, the Oslo fjord, and its dramatic coastline with many small islands.
After enjoying the views, we will stroll down to the metro station and finish our trip at Jernbanetorget, where we started, at 13:00.
What is included in the tour price?
Travelling is all about sharing experiences, so why not go on hike together with friends or family, and book one of our tours as a larger group? We will be delighted to offer you a group discount:
Please check the Calendar above. We recommend all participants to arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts.
Vennligst sjekk kalenderen over. Vi anbefaler alle deltakere å ankomme 10 minutter før turen starter.
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