OSLO: The wildlife forest hike – Enjoy an important part of Oslomarka

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In this part of Nordmarka ( forested area north from Oslo) there are many wild animals - you can meet moose, beaver, deer, eagle, hawk, fox and many more. We do not control the wild animals, so we cannot guarantee that we will encounter any wild animals other than ants. But the opportunity to see wild animals is present, and Oslo Hiking's founder has met wild animals several times on this trail.

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We will begin our adventure in front of the Oslo Visitor Centre at Jernbanetorget. We will take a scenic train ride to Frognerseteren station, enjoying the stunning views as the train winds its way through the hills, leading us to the start of our hike.

From here we will make our way through the lush green forest to the majestic Skjennungstoppen mountain. The trail offers a perfect balance of challenging terrain and peaceful pathways, as you make your way through the stunning Norwegian wilderness. Once we reach the summit of Skjennungstoppen, we will be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

In this part of the forest you can find fox, beaver, moose, deer, eagle, hare and many other animals! They are all harmless. But still, it is a great chance to explore the beauty of the Nordic nature.

We will have two breaks at a «hytte» (traditional cabins): the cottage of Skjennungen and Ullevålseter. They serve great coffee and fresh pastry, such as freshly made waffles, served with jam and sour cream or Norwegian brown cheese. We will also visit the geographic center of Oslo, which is located right in the middle of the forest.

We end our hike at Sognsvann, take the metro line back to the city and finish our trip at Jernbanetorget.

Pleas notice, that this hiking tour is quite challenging.
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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:

• Groups of 10+ can save 10% per person
• Group discounts will be applied against the base price of the tour

(Children under 15 years of age together with adults only pay for the transportation)

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This tour requires minimum 2 people. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/tour or a full refund.

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What we recommend for our guided walks in Oslomarka forest

• It is recommended that participants bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable clothing and hiking shoes or similar.
• You should also wear trekking trousers on the tours longer than 4 hours.
• On longer trips you should bring something to eat - for example, chocolate, nuts or sandwiches.
• We recommend to use sunblock and protection against mosquitos.
• Remember that the trails might be wet because of rain.

Feel free to contact us if you have questions regarding our hikes in Oslomarka forest.

Would you like to make this tour private?

Click here to book a private Wildlife Forest tour. The price is given for the whole group:
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‍Drop us a message here booking@oslohiking.no and we will be happy to help you with your request.
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^{Photo: Josh Lake}