Akerselva River Kayak/Packraft Tour: Urban Adventure in Oslo
Description
See Oslo from a unique perspective, while kayaking down the beautiful Akerselva River. You might also find a new side to yourself – your wild side! So join us & embrace your inner “Goat” while kayaking through central Oslo, & out onto the wonderful Oslo Fjord. *If your child is under 10 years then we recommend you book our “Akerselva Packraft Tour” which they can join. Our kayak tour starts in central Oslo at the Nedre Foss Gård Park, which is located beside the famous Mathallen (Food hall). From here we paddle through Grunerløkka, where you will experience an incredible blend of nature and city life - something Oslo is famous for! Continuing our urban kayak adventure we arrive in Grønland - Oslo’s cultural heart! From here we paddle out onto the Oslo Fjord – but first through a 500m long tunnel thats flows underneath the heart of Oslo city! To end the trip we will paddle out into Oslofjord, past the new Munch Museum & finish beside the Oslo Opera House – an iconic Oslo landmark!
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Itinerary
We start the trip on the Akerselva River in central Oslo
We paddle through central Oslo
The Akerselva winds its way through Grunerlokka, Oslós cultural centre
We paddle out of the tunnel and find ourselves in Bjørvika, Oslos central waterfront district
We now paddle down the Akerselva canal past the new Munch Museum
Now it is time to paddle onto the wonderful Oslofjord, where we get to view central Oslo from the water
We finish the tour by paddling over to the spectacular Oslo Opera House which is best viewed from the seat of a kayak. After this it is time to paddle back to the mouth of the Akerselva River where the van and trailer is parked. We hope you had a great kayak trip with us!
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age 5
Reviews(60)
This kayak experience was a fantastic way to experience a different view of the city. We paddled along the Akerselva River, which flows along at a fairly slow pace. The water is not very deep, as discovered by a friend who tipped over and had to walk to shore to get back in his kayak. Paddling through the long tunnel at the end was fascinating too. The guides were super helpful and friendly. Overall, a very fun activity!
My son (14) and I loved our trip with Mad Goats down the Akerselva River. The guide and van driver were both very friendly and helpful. The meet-up point was clear. All necessary gear was provided. It was a unique way to see the city. It was beginner-level. I never felt unsafe or like I'd tip over. It was peaceful for the most part, with a little bit of excitement here and there - all very manageable. I'd definitely do this again and recommend to anyone wanting to see Oslo in a different way. It was a special treat to end up in the fjord - and get great pics outside the Munch museum.
A unique aquatic experience for a city center. The guides were very helpful and made the experience as smooth as you’d like. Gear was all handled well, they even inflated a special raft for me at 1.85m height.
It was a great afternoon for this lovely kayaking tour. It was really relaxing and it was easy to paddle through the river to the opera house. I wish it was longer but it was a great day and the stuff was super friendly and nice. I really enjoyed doing this for a small part of my afternoon.
Thanks so much for the great review. Glad you enjoyed your time kayaking with us! :)
This is the best exprience in Norway🇳🇴🛶 I will definately try sea kayak next time. It's easy activity ! The stream has its own flow so it's not difficult. Staff members are so kind and professional. Especially Tora was really kind and she took good photos a lot😊 Other staff also took care of us a lot while we are kayaking and waited for the people who came from the back so don't have to worry if you're slow. (Bring spare pants, socks and inner wear!)
Thanks for the great review. Glad you had fun on the river and thanks for the extra feedback! :)
Nice, pleasant paddling tour. Friendly and helpful staff. I would recommend it.
Hey, thank you so much for the review. Glad you had a good time on the river with us. :)
A great trip that was part of a birthday present. Incredibly cozy guides who took care of us safely and well. I can recommend the tour for both adults and children.
Thank you so much for the fantastic review. We are always happy to hear you had a good time on the river with us! :)
This was an amazing and unique experience. Our favorite experience from our entire Nordic cruise! So great.
Thank you so much for the fantastic review. We are always happy to hear you had a good time on the river with us! :)
Pleasant river,beautiful day, excellent, and very friendly and knowledgeable Guides - Dean H was great and kindly provided some photos.
Hey thanks so much for leaving such a nice review. If you had a good time on our Akerselva river kayak and packraft tour then we are happy! :)
A nice relaxing time. It was pleasant, and very nice to be on the cool water while it was an unusual heatwave. The guides are lovely people. The actual kayak experience is meh. The water is stinky, full of high rocks and the group is often clumped together so you spend a lot of time trying not to bump into each other.
Hey Carrie thank you for leaving a review. The river always changes depending on the time of year whether it is low or high water, cold or hot but all the same people 99% of the time love the tour and finish with a big smile as it is one of the more unique ways to see Oslo and a perspective you only get from the water. Thanks again and enjoy the rest of your trip in Norway! :)
