Oslo Kayak Adventure: Akerselva to Oslo Fjord
4.7
29 Ratings
Grünerløkka

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
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…
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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…

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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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(29 Ratings)
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Angus_m
Jul 19, 2025
Great little experience in downtown Oslo - We bought this last minute, and had a great time. It was on our last day in Oslo. Couple of small little currents, lots of floating down the river, a waterfall to go under in the end. Only thing I would strongly recommend just to book it through the tour operator themselves, the markup was way more than I would have preferred.
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Marie_t
Jul 10, 2025
Fantastic adventure - Absolutely wonderful. The kayak tour is well-staffed with someone at the front, the rear, and a driver. The beginning is challenging in the sense of being very shallow, but after that it is lightly adventurous and very safe. You go down two tiny waterfalls and through a long tunnel and end up in the fjord by the Opera House. If you are walking from a certain direction be aware that the grafitti-lined walkway going into the park might make your gps go whacko. It is hard to tell that the squiggling walkway leads into the park and for me my app told me I was going in the wrong direction. The walkway joins a smaller and a larger park so it is confusing.
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392eriku
Jun 21, 2025
More fun than we expected! - Nice, friendly and professional people that was always around in case someone needed them! Would not mind doing it again :-)
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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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Kelley_h
Jun 27, 2025
Nice easy paddle through... - Nice easy paddle through town. Accessible for all skill levels. Interesting and unique way to sea Oslo. Definitely recommend bringing a change of clothes.
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Kelly_p
May 30, 2025
Boring event. - Good equipment. Minimal instruction before setting off. Less than an hour of active kayaking. Did not kayak around fjord. Sat in front of Munch museum until 75 minutes were met. Not worth the money.
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