Winter View of the Oslofjord Hike

Have you ever dreamed of walking through a winter wonderland? Do you want to experience the most beautiful view of Norway's capital city? Join us for a winter hike through the snowy forest high above the fjord - with spikes and poles!
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4 Hours
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2-10 people
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5,4 km
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Winter
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Our trip starts outside Oslo Visitor Centre located at the bustling Jernbanetorget. We will hop aboard the Frognerseteren metro line taking a scenic train ride with breathtaking views of the winter landscape.

As we reach the Frognerseteren station, we will be greeted by our first panoramic view of the city and fjord. If you think this view is great, just wait until we get to our destination of Vettakollen mountain where we will look down over the city of Oslo and the surrounding fjord. We will wind our way through the winter forest landscape and along small frozen ponds that are inhabited by the mystical creature named Huldra. Our first stop on our adventure will be near a small Norwegian cabin called Fuglemyrhytta - this is a cozy spot to relax and take in the views. Our guide will tell you about the importance of these cabins in Norwegian culture. From there our adventure will continue through the snow laden forest to the most spectacular spot of our journey – the summit of Vettakollen mountain offering breathtaking views of the city and the Oslofjord. Take in the crisp winter air and don't forget to take a photo to capture this special memory.

Here we will enjoy a break while learning about the beautiful area we are looking down upon. Experiencing a moment like this with good company and "hygge" is something embedded in Norwegian life.

After enjoying the view, we will go down to the metro station and finish our trip at Jernbanetorget.

Due to Holmenkollen Ski Festival, we will use an alternative route 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 March 2025.


Travelling is all about sharing experiences, so why not go on hike together with friends or family, and book one of our tours as a larger group? We will be delighted to offer you a group discount:

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

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:

Book Private Tour

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

What's included

We will provide spikes and poles for each guest, our guide will give instructions on how to use them.

As an eco-friendly tour operator, we are using public transportation (train tickets are not included in the price, but we can help you purchasing them).

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 4 hours including public transportation. The walking distance is 5,4 km.

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.