Join us on a fascinating private journey to discover the beauty of Norway’s nature, including the largest lake in Oslo, Maridalsvannet. Experience its stunning views and enjoy the serene surroundings.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
On this trip, you will witness the clean Norwegian lakes and nature in all their splendor! The trip begins at our tour center in downtown Oslo. From there, we will hop on a train to Snippen Station. This is a scenic train ride, so don’t forget to capture the stunning views! Once we arrive, we will hike up to a tall hill, where some fun and light climbing is required. The reward for your efforts is a breathtaking panoramic view: from the cityscape of Oslo to the shimmering waters of the Oslo Fjord, and the vast, lush countryside and forests that stretch as far as the eye can see.
After soaking in the views, we’ll make our way down to the tranquil shores of Maridalsvannet, Oslo’s largest lake, surrounded by serene forests and pristine nature. Maridalsvannet, or Lake Maridal, is the largest lake in Oslo and serves as the city’s main drinking water supply. The lake’s clear waters flow all the way down the Akerselva River, through the center of Oslo, and into the Oslo Fjord. After exploring this area, we will make the journey back to central Oslo - where we started, but with memories that will last a lifetime!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Great Lake Tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $858 per person for this Oslo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Our tours start at our tour center in downtown Oslo. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Recommended minimum age for children is 5+ years old
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by When in Norway.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Wonderful hike with an experienced knowledgeable guide. Accurate description. Needed hiking shoes, water and a snack as recommended. Scenic views from various points. Beautiful area close to central Oslo easily accessible. Great outing for a small group.
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!
A lovely day: well planned, well led and well organised with a superb guide in Mustafa who was charming, knowledgeable and efficient in every way. Beautiful forest paths, good climb, great views, fine picnic with spectacular view over the lake.
Hi Matt, thank you for this feedback! It was our pleasure to make a private tour for you. Travel safely!
So, the day was rainy, but nevertheless, brother Mustapha made it great :) Had a wonderful time, the scenery is amazing, learned much about the surroundings, the nature itself and shared cultural differences between Norway, Morocco and Serbia. Turns out that we are not that different :) All in all, truly, a wonderful experience! Oh, and we had Stig with us :D
Hi Nikola, thank you for this feedback, and we are glad you liked the Nordic weather and a bit severe conditions 😃 Thank you for choosing us and for taking the tour anyway even if it rained.
I went on a wonderful hike with Cheryl. She is an excellent guide and made the experience memorable. Stunning views and great conversations.
Thank you so much for choosing us and joining us on the tour! I will pass your feedback onto Cheryl :) Hopefully we'll see you again soon! Oslo Hiking team
Was an absolutely brilliant trip with Erlend, we are visitors to Oslo from Middle east (Dubai and Egypt) and we just love how organized the trip and how they take care of details and provide Halal food...
We are so glad you liked the tour. Such feedbacks make us happy. Thank you for joining us and see you next time in Norway!
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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