Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping

Explore Oslo’s fjord islands: hike, swim, and discover historic sites with a local guide. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

Duration: 4 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hovedoya - Historic monastery, nature reserve
  • Gressholmen Island - Wildlife and bird sanctuary, site of Oslo’s inaugural airport
  • Oslofjord - Island with cabins
What's Included
  • Public transportation ticket for use on the ferries (can also be used after the tour)
  • Guided tour
What's Not Included
  • Lunch (picnic stop included from April-September, bring your own lunch)
Additional Information

Experience the breathtaking Oslo fjord and its islands like a local by hopping on and off ferries to explore the forests, sea cliffs, charming villages, and historic sites of two to three islands, depending on the season. With the guidance of a local expert, discover the intriguing ruins of an abbey that is nearly 1000 years old, enjoy a picnic on a…

Cancellation Policy

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

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Theeswann
Jul 30, 2025
Island hopping-Oslo - The Island hopping in Oslo was great! Awesome history and views! Good amount of walking but what’s better :) Thank you, John! Would recommend!
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David_y
Jul 30, 2025
Excellent island hopping! - It was great to see the three islands, natural beauty, and birds. Our guide Lilo was Awesome!!! She showed great passion and was very knowledgeable.
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Priscilla_n
Jul 30, 2025
Laid back island hopping - It is a relaxed walk around 3 different islands and is well timed. The last island has a cafe with good food and refreshments. It started to rain at the end so we didn’t swim but there is a nice swimming area.
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Nancy_d
Jul 29, 2025
Fun experience - This was a fun experience. We were able to tour three islands and learn about some of the history of Norway. The islands were beautiful and our guide was knowledgeable and friendly.
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Meridth_l
Jul 28, 2025
Highly recommend to get the local feel of Oslo - Emma our guide was wonderful! As a local, she was able to share personal stories and lend an insider’s perspective to the tour. 3 islands to cover. There is a cafe at the last one, but it was closed the day we were there. Pack a snack. Plenty of water fill stations and restrooms. The islands would not have been as interesting without back story. Definitely take the tour.
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Jamie
Jul 28, 2025
Highly recommended for nature lovers! - The tour was wonderful. Our tour guide Becca is knowledgeable about Norwegian culture and surrounding areas. She was so passionate about what we were seeing that it pulled me in too. I especially loved the Norwegian song at the end that she sang. Although a bit hot and a lot of walking it was made better with Becca and the landscape around us. Highly recommend!
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Helen_o
Jul 28, 2025
Island Hopping - A great morning island hopping with Martin. He was full of knowledge & happy to share it with us. Great to use the local ferries ⛴️
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Jill_o
Jul 27, 2025
Well organized tour - We left a bag in the taxi and arrived an hour late. Thank you all for helping us to rejoin our tour 😀. Leo was a great tour guide: Extroverted, friendly, knowledgeable. I recommend this tour to anyone that wants to experience the Oslo fjord archipelago
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Cyx2jjxh2n
Jul 26, 2025
Fun Getaway Out of the City - This was a fun, active walk to local places that are relatively private to locals as well as public areas, both with a lot of history. Be sure to pack a snack/lunch and if you go in the summer, stay hydrated and wear a hat! We had a fun group of people and our guide, Niv, was upbeat and good at informing us of the historical significance of what we were seeing. We stayed in Oslo our whole time in Norway, so it was fun to get out of the city. We rode the ferries to each of the three islands we visited. I would recommend this if you like to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and you don’t mind walking a bit (a little bit of hilliness, but nothing extreme).
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Apersonwhoeatsfood
Jul 27, 2025
Lovely Walking Tour - It was really great - lots of beautiful islands, views and our host Astrid was a delight. Just a teeny bit too much hiking for us by the end on a hot day, but we were able to take an alternate route. I would have loved more time on the ferries!
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).