Lake Walk and Campfire

It's hard to beat a good walk by a peaceful lake in the woods. Add warming up by a cozy fire afterwards and you've got the perfect match! Enjoy nature as locals do!
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3 Hours
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1-15 people
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2 km
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All year
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This tour is the best way to experience how locals enjoy nature - and our expert guides know how to do it right!

We’ll start our adventure in the heart of Oslo, meeting near the famous Tiger statue at Jernbanetorget. From there, we’ll hop on a train to Sognsvann, an idyllic lake tucked away in the woods. It’s only 20 minutes from the city center, but feels like a world away! In just a short ride, you’ll find yourself surrounded by untouched forest—just as it has been for centuries.

After a forest walk, we’ll gather around a cozy campfire by the lakeside. Here, we’ll teach you the art of making fire in the wild, share stories about Norwegian outdoor traditions, and dive into the local way of life. It’s also the perfect moment to taste some classic Norwegian treats—think of it as a true taste of the outdoors! You will try the iconic Norwegian chocolate that every local hiker carries in their backpack.

After the cozy barbecue by the fire, we’ll catch a short train ride back to Oslo and we’ll be back in the city center where we started the tour.

Travelling is all about connection—and what better way to connect than by sharing a hike with friends or family? If you're coming as a group, we’d love to offer you a special discount:

  • Groups of 10+ get 10% off per person
  • Group discounts will be applied against the base price of the tour

*A minimum of 6 people is needed for this trip to run*

Photo: Josh Lake / When In Norway

Would you like to make this tour private?

Click here to book a private Oslo View tour. The price is given for the whole group:

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Drop us a message here booking@wheninnorway.no and we will be happy to help you with your request.

What's included

English-speaking tour guide

Walking tour in the green forest near the lake
Food and drinks (Hot Chocolate/Tea Hiking Chocolate & Marshmallows)

Good to know

Hiking schedule

Please check the Calendar (click the green "Book" button)

Meeting point
All our hikes start outside Oslo Visitor Centre, next to the tiger, in central Oslo.
Trip length and distance

This tour takes about 3 hours including public transportation. The walking distance is 2 kilometers.

Payment options
You can pay with VISA/credit card in advance or with PayPal. Please notice that standard tour price does not include public transport ticket. You should purchase your ticket separately.
Children information
Children must be accompanied by at least 1 adult. Recommended minimum age for children is 10 + years old.
Fitness level
Reasonable standard of fitness required. Hiking shoes or similar needed