Oslo Nature Walks: Island hopping
Description
Oslo's original and best rated island hopping tour shows you the iconic scenery of the Oslo Fjord. Set off on an island-hopping adventure using the city’s all-electric public ferries, just like the locals. Discover a quieter, more natural side of Oslo as you cruise across open water on a series of short boat journeys, taking in wide views of green islands, charming cabins, and distant hills. Step ashore on two or three unique islands (based on season and weather). On one, explore coastal paths, forests, meadows, and beaches while learning about over 1,000 years of history and how nature shaped local life. On the other, experience Norway’s cabin culture among colorful wooden cottages and blooming gardens, hearing how these simple retreats have long been a place to slow down and enjoy the outdoors. Your guide shares local insights throughout, bringing each place to life. Return by ferry with beautiful views of Oslo’s waterfront, ending a memorable and refreshing nature escape.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Nature preserve, scenic viewpoints
Cabin Island
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for child under 10 years of age
Reviews(629)
We spent a lovely tour with Neil—while being a fabulously interesting bloke in general, he was quite the aficionado about the islands! We had a few laughs and loved the atmosphere of the islands!
We visited 2 nice islands, both scenic and lovely to walk round. Our guide was friendly and engaging. For us though, if we were doing this again we’d just buy tickets for the ferries ourselves and find our own way round the islands as this is a trip we could very easily have done ourselves
Our 3 hour experience with our guide Leo could not have been better ! He kept us on schedule as we got on the ferry among the local crowds on a beautiful sunny Sunday. We were led on interesting paths along the two islands, to various vantage points. Leo was equally engaged with all 8 people who showed up for the tour, and gave interesting information about the area and Norwegian culture. Highly recommend as another way to experience Oslo.
Took this tour on June 19. Leo was an amazing guide, very friendly and personable. He is very knowledgeable regarding the history of the area. Very enjoyable tour.
It involves public transport ferry. It involves walking uphill and can be challenging if you have reduced mobility.
Thank you to my guide "Indiana" John for an amazing tour, it was beautiful and informative. He was full of great island lore. At the end of our trip he gave us some excellent tips on places to eat. 10/10 VIPPA Food court!!
Mikayla was great! Gave lots of interesting knowledge we would’ve never learned otherwise. The scenery was great and the walking was a great pace for everyone in our group. A beautiful way to see Oslo from the islands and explore a few of the islands themselves. Well worth it!
Tour guide was lovely and very informative! Any question we had she was happy to answer, highly recommend
We had a great tour with Michaela on Monday. She's a fabulous guide. Professional and friendly she kept the group together and on time for the ferries while providing a lot of information about the islands we visited including history, geography, nature and culture. Highly recommended.
This was a great activity as we not only got to see and experience the small islands off Oslo but enjoyed chatting with others in the group and our guide was fantastic. Thoroughly recommended.
