Public Nature Walks: Island Hopping in Oslo
By Viking Biking
Available from: April - September
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Go island hopping and explore Oslo like a local! This ferry tour takes you around islands dotting the surrounding waters, allowing you to truly appreciate the surroundings of Oslo. Book today!
Oslo has loads to offer, and one of the best ways to explore the city and its surroundings is by visiting the islands scattered across the archipelago. Viking Biking’s island hopping tour takes you around the best spots in the city, including historical landmarks, topaz shaded fjords, and flower-covered islands that look straight out of a fairytale!
Begin your day of island hopping at the ferry terminal downtown, at ‘Rådhusbrygge’ 1, where you get on a quick ferry to the first island of the day, Høvedøya. This island holds historical significance, with an abbey on site dating back to 800 years, as well as city remains from the 19th century. A tour guide will escort you around the island, telling you all about the island’s significance. After exploring Høvedøya, you set off on more boat rides to two other islands nearby, including the quaint isle of Lindøya - home to a brilliant summer village decorated with vibrant painted wooden houses. Here you can take a lovely walk on the flower-covered trails all over the island and let the serenity envelop you.
Make sure you carry your swimsuit as there will be time to take a dip in the sun-kissed waters of the fjord. After a quick stop for lunch, the final ferry ride of the day will take you to the city centre, some of the most stunning views surrounding you as the boat nears the harbour in Oslo.
- Hop on and off from ferries as you explore beautiful islands such as Høvedøy
- Go for a quick swim in the warm blue waters of the Oslofjord
- Go hiking in coastal forests and experience nature like never before
You are encouraged to carry a towel and swimsuit so you can comfortably swim in the fjord. You can bring your own lunch or purchase it from one of the shops along the way.
- Entertaining & Knowledgeable Guides
- 24-hour public transport card, valid on ferries, metros, buses, trains and trams
- You are eligible to receive a full refund of the booking amount if you cancel your reservation at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
Additional Information
Our guides will be wearing yellow "Viking Biking & Hiking" reflective vests while holding an "Island Hopping" sign. The guides will be near the platform E, which is where the public ferries depart from.
This tour is suitable for children aged 8 and over.
This tour uses ferries which are part of the public transport system. 24-hour transport tickets are included in the tour price and will be given to you by your guide upon checking in. After the tour, you can continue to use the transport ticket up until 24-hours after activation.
An average fitness level is required. The walking is mostly flat but on a mix of stones, gravel paths and dirt roads. Participants should be able to walk for 30 minutes at a moderate pace and wear good walking shoes for the trails.
Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the start of the tour. The stated tour departure time is when the public ferry departs, therefore it is important to arrive in good time to check-in with your guide and board the ferry together as a group.
Meeting Point
Viking Biking
Oslo's premier provider of outdoor tourism, offering biking and hiking tours in the heart of the Norwegian capital.