Oslo Viewpoints: Vettakollen Mountain Hike

Embark on a guided hike to Vettakollen mountain in Oslo for breathtaking views of the Oslo fjord. This 3.5-hour trek offers unforgettable memories and requires a reasonable level of fitness.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Frognerseteren - The journey begins just outside Backstube Opera near Oslo Central Station. From this point, the group will board the Frognerseteren metro line for a scenic ride through stunning landscapes. As the city fades into the distance, panoramic views will unfold, setting the tone for a day of exploration.
    Upon arrival at Frognerseteren…
What's Included
  • English Speaking Local Guide
  • Public transportation tickets
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Join us to explore some of Oslo’s most renowned viewpoints! Prepare to experience breathtaking panoramic views of the city, the Oslo fjord, and the surrounding landscapes from the summit of Vettakollen mountain. This hike guarantees unforgettable memories!
The tour lasts approximately 3.5 hours, including public transportation. The walking distance is…

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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G2597matw
Apr 18, 2025
A wonderful experience for the family - Mustafa is an excellent guide!! - We had the most amazing time on this hike with Mustafa, who was the most amazing, friendly and informative guide we could have wished for. From minute one we were met on time and the transport to the hike was seamless and Mustafa was lovely to spend time with, and he was great with the kids. The hike itself was perfectly balanced for all abilities and culminated in the most amazing views over the city from the ‘fire hill’ where we had wonderful photo opportunities. Lots of memories made and highly recommended - a must see on any trip to Oslo!!
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651kevinb651
Feb 6, 2025
Another great trip - Throughly recommended great to see Miles again. The view is fantastic and the walk to it was great. Miles is very knowledgeable and a great person to spend the time with.
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L4829splh
Jan 3, 2025
Great experience - Initially I signed up for snowshoeing, however due to insufficient snow, I have decided to go for the alternative option which is the View of Oslofjord. I'm glad I chose it because the hike was awesome! Miles and Antonie were the guides for this tour. They are very knowledgeable and helpful (especially during the putting on of spikes on our shoes). The hike took us through the forest with breathtaking natural views and we were rewarded with the best view at the top overseeing the whole of Oslo. I strongly recommend people to join this tour!!
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Lydiapq1156qa
Dec 21, 2024
Great hike even on a cloudy day - The hike was beautiful. We went on a winter day where the snow had just fallen. It was foggy so the view was obstructed but the hike was still incredible. Josh was a great guide. He provided an amazing experience and gave information about the local plants, animals and area!
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Britt_s
Sep 15, 2024
Beautiful hike - This was great. Had a beautiful day for the hike and our tour guide Terry was a wonderful guide! Stunning views of the city, would recommend!
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Sophie_b
Sep 9, 2024
Great way to see more of Oslo - Great way to see more of Oslo - make sure to wear good shoes and ones that can get dirty/withstand water especially if there was rain recently.
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Csorenson1967
Jul 6, 2024
Recommend this hike to get a different viewpoint of Oslo - This was a really great hike. It was challenging as it had just rained and required attention to the rocks and roots on the path. Highly recommend solid footwear. Our guide was excellent and was very friendly, thank you. We were very confident in your ability to guide us!
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Maria_h
Jun 13, 2024
Chivalry is alive and well - Miles was our very well experienced and seasoned guide view of Oslo. Prepared for any weather,(and we experienced all: sun, rain, hail, and lightning throughout our hike) Miles moved seamlessly among the roles as cheerleader, coach, and travel guide. He is the travel guide equivalent of a Swiss Army knife; he can do it all. Best of all, is his willingness to generously share his expertise. BTW, moderate was a challenge for the 70 year olds on our hike.
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Daniel_s
Aug 15, 2024
Fun, scenic but rushed - Pleasant hike in quiet forest and good views of Oslo and surroundings. The hike was interesting and peaceful but the pace was too quick at times leaving little time to enjoy the surroundings. At times our guide seemed more focussed on keeping a timeline than enjoying the hike. I would have preferred a more relaxed pace.
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686hollyr
Jul 17, 2024
Turned Around - We take full responsibility for being poorly dressed for a rainy day, but the advertising said a leisure stroll. “We will take a leisurely hike through the glorious green forest” (from the instructions). That was not the case. We were encouraged to take a different route and abandoned, because the trail would be muddy, steep, and slippery. We were told that an injury is a high probability. Why take us in the first place, only to have us go a different way? We had fun on our own and this hike could be done without a guide and be so much cheaper.
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From $126
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).