Oslo Island Hopping: Explore Hovedøya and Nakholmen

Explore Oslofjord’s islands on an electric ferry. Discover history, beaches, and stunning views. Perfect for summer swims and cultural insights.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hovedoya - The Ultimate Oslo Island-Hopping Adventure
    Begin your adventure near Backstube Opera cafe, conveniently located next to Oslo Central Station. Following a brief introduction, board an electric tram—known locally as a “trikk”— and glide through the lively city streets to Aker Brygge, Oslo’s bustling waterfront area. With its chic…
What's Included
  • Tram and Ferry Tickets
  • In-person guide
What's Not Included
  • Brunch
Additional Information

Hop aboard Oslo’s fully electric Public Transportation Ferries for a spectacular day of Island Hopping. Join us while we explore the inner harbor of the Oslofjord and see what makes this area so special! We will visit both the islands of Hovedøya and Nakholmen, which each have their own unique charm and history. Monastery Ruins, Viewpoints, Beaches,…

Location
Backstube Opera
Chr. Frederiks plass
All our hikes start outside Backstube Opera, in front of the cafe, in central Oslo.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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503rapha_lb
Jun 2, 2025
Essential visit in addition to the city - Several islands each with its own character, including one with former workers' houses (now popular second homes). The circuit by ferries (very regular) allows you to make an à la carte route, and spend the half or full day in these different islands, which often offer a sublime panorama of Oslo.
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Derek_s
May 31, 2025
This was a great day trip... - This was a great day trip to see the power islands of Oslo. The schedule was full, but not rushed, so we truly got to experience each island at its fullest. It was very interesting to learn about the unique differences between the stops. And Miles was wonderful. He took the time to get to know you personally, and also made sure he answered all your questions.
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O8689mbronalds
May 19, 2025
Great Tour with Great Island Views - The tour was relaxing. Given the time of the year we went (May), the weather was perfect. The guide we had (I don't know her name) had so much patience. She was incredibly patient, and a great leader of the group. She also showed us a lot of different things on the various islands we went to. One of them had a bunch of small houses/cottages. The guide told us stories that made it feel like I was there. It was special. The views were beautiful and I would love to do it again.
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Marion_c
May 11, 2025
Great tour - Had a great time island hopping around the Oslofjord. The guide was lovely and very knowledgeable about the area.
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Alexandra25160
May 4, 2025
Great! To do absolutely! - Great morning with our two guides. The islands around Oslo are beautiful. A breath of air to do absolutely! I recommend this walk which is completely affordable even with children. It was so good that we went back the next day to see the rest of the islands!
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Poerava228
May 3, 2025
Amazing tour in the islands around Oslo - Amazing discovery of the islands around Oslo, by a beautiful weather (sunscreen recommended even with 16C•). Myles and Kristy have been doing a great job with both explanations in English or French. We highly recommend this tour.
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X5949afannamariac
Oct 17, 2024
From one island to another in good company - Very nice tour. We visited two very fascinating islands on foot. Guide was very nice and friendly and the beautiful day made everything even more enjoyable
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I4201lesabrinad
Sep 27, 2024
Must See in Oslo - Amazing tour with 2 great guides who were very friendly, informative, and even gave us recs for places to eat afterwards! They were engaging and answered any questions we had. Would recommend 10/10!
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D9799rbtonyh
Jun 1, 2025
A good trip - The ferry timings were wrong, either because the guide did not check properly or because of problems. Either way we got to see another island. Peter, our guide was very good indeed and made the trip very enjoyable.
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Glenn_m
May 7, 2025
A hopping we will go … - Well, not quite what I expected, but it was a sunny beautiful day! I think that it would have made more sense to just buy a ferry ⛴️ pass myself and frolic in the woods for a much longer time frame. But maybe you’d feel better having a guided tour? Of the “3” solo add on excursions I’ve done, this one would have been voted off the island 🏝️.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).