Best View of the Oslofjord Hike
Description
Come with us and discover some of Oslo’s most iconic viewpoints! Get ready to enjoy the best panoramic views of the city, the Oslo fjord, and the surrounding areas from the top of the Vettakollen mountain. This hike promises unforgettable memories! This tour takes about 3.5 hours including public transportation. The walking distance is 5,4 kilometres. Reasonable standard of fitness required. Hiking shoes or similar needed.
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Itinerary
Our adventure begins at our tour center in downtown Oslo. From here, we’ll hop on the metro and enjoy a scenic ride through a breathtaking landscape. As we leave the city behind, the views over the fjord will unfold before you, setting the stage for a day of exploration. As you reach the Frognerseteren station, you will be greeted by crisp fresh air and breathtaking panoramic views. From here, we enjoy a leisurely hike through the glorious green forest, keeping an eye out for trolls of course, and past mysterious small lakes, said to be inhabited by the mystical creature Huldra.
Soon, we come to DNT Fuglemyrhytta - a small cabin that offers a cozy spot to relax, maybe have a snack, and take in the views.
Our adventure continues through the forest to the most spectacular spot of our journey – the summit of Vettakollen mountain. From here, you can feast your eyes on large parts of Oslo, the Oslo fjord, and its serene coastline, dotted with numerous small islands. Here we will enjoy a break in the heart of nature, and a moment of nordic "hygge," meaning a peaceful moment shared with good company. Don’t worry, we have plenty of time for photographs!
After enjoying the view, we stroll down to the metro station and finish our trip back in central Oslo. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a nature enthusiast looking to experience Oslo's beauty, the Vettakollen hike to the top of Oslo is a must-do experience.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Reasonable standard of fitness required. Hiking shoes or similar needed.
- This tour takes about 3.5 hours including public transportation. The walking distance is 5,4 kilometres.
- If there are not enough guests for the group tour to run, you will be offered the choice of a tour spot on a different date or a full refund.
Reviews(74)
Loved seeing Oslo from a different perspective by going on this hike. It was a beautiful walk, and a nice break from the hustle & bustle of the city. Miles was extremely knowledgeable & attentive to the group, and along with the other participants, created a fun group dynamic. Would highly recommend if you are looking for something active for a half day!
This was a wonderful experience. Our hike guide was Miles, who was absolutely amazing. The views were gorgeous and the hike is absolutely worth it. This was the highlight of our trip.
This was a great hike although it was too cloudy for the view. Hiking through the dense forest was outstanding. Our tour guide was excellent. She provided a great introduction to Norway and its people.
Our tour guide Miles was wonderful, he told us the history of Oslo along with Norway and was extremely knowledgeable. We were fortunate as the day we took this tour it was sunny with mild tempertures so the trail we hiked was relativly dry. Being that my wife and I are both seniors, Miles was very patient with us a we navigated the trail. We both throughly enjoyed the hike and the sites at the top were amazing. We highly recommend you consider this tour.
Wear appropriate shoes because trails can be muddy and rocky. The guide, christie was great and gave us great information
Super guide Peter took us on a beautiful walk near Oslo. An Oslo native, Peter shared his wealth of knowledge about the area, explaining the outdoors culture regarding the Norwegian Trekking Assoc. and Holmenkollbakken, the ski jump complex which was fascinating. Great views, good time, thoroughly enjoyed 5 stars for sure.
Happy you liked it, thank you!
A "must-do" when you are in Oslo! Perfect way to experience the woods when time is limited. It was just a short train ride from the Central Station and we reach the starting point of our hiking trail! We will definitely join the same or other similar walking tours by "When in Norway" if we were in Oslo again. Thanks, Peter (our guide)!
Thank you, very happy you liked it!
Peter was an excellent guide — patient, knowledgeable, and thoughtful. The hike was amazing, and he shared so many interesting facts about Norwegians, answering all my questions. He taught us a lot and made the experience truly memorable. Thank you, Peter!
Thank you, very happy you liked it!
Guide never showed up. Was looking forward to this hike so this was a huge disappointment. Called the number on the email was sent to VM. Emailed the address and got an OOO. They issued a refund but it doesn’t not cover the effort put in getting to the meeting spot and the disappointment to have your plans canceled. I hope they are able to organize themselves better for future clients.
Thank you very much for your feedback, and once again, we apologize that you did not get a tour with us. As I have written to you previously, there were a number of misunderstandings that caused this. We have many thousands of guests every year, and the vast majority of them are very satisfied with our tours and services. Please contact us if you are in Oslo another time, and we will treat you to a free tour!
Miles was a great guide! Not a tough hike at all. Good combination of trail and dirt roads. Very informative as well. I would recommend this hike to anyone.
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!
