Oslo Kayak Adventure: Akerselva to Oslo Fjord

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Discover Oslo’s history and culture on a thrilling Akerselva River kayaking tour. Paddle through the city and into the stunning Oslo Fjord.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Akerselva River - We start the trip on the Akerselva River in central Oslo
Oslo - We paddle through central Oslo
Grunerlokka - The Akerselva winds its way through Grunerlokka, Oslós cultural centre
Barcode Oslo - We paddle out of the tunnel and find ourselves in Bjørvika, Oslos central waterfront district
Munch - We now…

What's Included

Kayaking and Pack-rafting equipment: watercraft, paddle, life jacket & helmet
Paddling Instructions and Professional Guides
Private transportation

What's Not Included

Rainproof clothes / wet weather gear (dress to suit weather conditions)
Bottled water
Sunscreen and sun glasses
Waterproof phone case/bag (you don’t need but bring if you want)

Additional Information

Experience Oslo from a fresh angle by kayaking along the scenic Akerselva River. Discover a new side of yourself – your adventurous spirit! Join us and unleash your inner “Goat” as you kayak through the heart of Oslo and out into the stunning Oslo Fjord. *For children under 10, we recommend booking our “Akerselva Packraft Tour” which is suitable for…

Location

Nedre Foss Gård

Nordre gate

The tour starts at Nedre Foss Park (Mad Goats Akerselva) beside Mathallen. You will see our van and trailer with all the colourful kayaks! Call 400 80 440 if you get lost!

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Sarah_h

May 10, 2025

Do this! Kayaking is Oslo is a blast. - This river kayaking experience is totally worth it! We were total beginners but had no trouble getting the hang of it. All the equipment is provided and the personnel gave us a thorough orientation before we got into the river. You’re going with the current so it’s basically just guiding your kayak along — no tricky or strenuous paddling. The weather was very fine and we only got a teeny tiny bit wet from the drips into our laps off the edge of our paddles, but that was truly no big deal. You definitely don’t need special clothing for this excursion. We had a small group of about 6 people. The journey is scenic and interesting, and our guide (Felix) was wonderful. Highly recommend the kayak tour with Mad Goats! Afterwards there are plenty of pubs and restaurants nearby to reward yourself with a burger, cold beer, etc.

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Kathryn_h

Oct 17, 2024

Great fun! - What a great time! The guide was great and very patient. Loved the paddle. We all had fun. It was cool seeing Oslo from the water.

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Glenns55travels

Aug 14, 2024

Perfect introduction to Oslo - There is no better way to see a city than to kayak along its main waterway. In years gone by, the river was a key part of transporting goods in Oslo. By kayaking along the river you get to see the city and its key attractions from the best vantage point - a kayak on the river. Dean , our guide and his brother, looked after the group from beginning to end. Our safety was their prime concern but having fun was right up there. Our pre trip briefing was clear and we got terrific guidance on where best to paddle along the way. You don’t need to be an Olympic athlete to enjoy the kayaking. The pace was very relaxed. Good for families, oldies and everyone in between. Thanks Madgoats for a wonderful afternoon.

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Nettes82

Aug 8, 2024

Great fun! - I booked a kayak tour on Akerselva for me and my daughter (16), as a fun way of experiencing old sites in a new way. We had zero experience with kayaking, but the guide was very clear and calm during his instructions, making it easy to understand. This made every obstacle on our way easy to tackle without being stressed out, when being stuck on a rock or crashing into low hanging branches. As we were a small group, we reached the "end station" quite early, so the guide gave us the opportunity to explore the Sørenga area for a while as well. We loved this tour experience, such a fun way to do something different in our own city. Thank's so much, we will do this again!

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Ellen_k

Jul 16, 2024

Urban kayaking - Nice little easy beautiful paddle down an urban river. A nice way to see parts of Oslo. Guide was great!

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Robbin_k

Jul 5, 2024

Fun activity in Oslo - Very fun activity to do with a wonderful guide and scenery. When booking this activity we thought it would be really hard, but it was surprisingly easy

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Jennifer_s

Jun 12, 2024

Great few hours on the river - We had a great experience kayaking. We had a super small group - just 4 of us including myself. The guide was incredibly instructive before we got into the river so we felt safe and prepared for anything that might happen like rough water or the kayak rolling. The route is cool - goes through a tunnel and under some bridges and ends in open water by the opera house. Mad Goats was really accommodating since my husband suffered an allergic reaction before our scheduled tour. They let us reschedule for the following day without issue. I ended up losing my phone in the river (be careful if you bring a phone with you into the kayak) and they even offered to try and find it for me in the river. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this tour for anyone who is reasonably fit.

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Caterina_n

Sep 18, 2023

So much fun! - Thanks Pascal, he was so patience and made sure that I was comfortable during the whole experience. It was my first kayaking but it is such an amazing way to visit Oslo. Thanks again.

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Maria_c

Jul 6, 2023

River Rendezvous - Christian and Mateo were fantastic! It was a scenic paddle down the river and a lovely way to start our afternoon and see a different part Oslo.

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F7646iustephand

Aug 1, 2023

The other Oslo experience - We had the pleasure to be instructed and guided by two people who provided us the other experience under and at Oslo with the tunnel and the seaside view at the end. We can really recommend it. Thanks to Christian and Matthias

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up to 15 guests

1 - Adult