Cross Country or Downhill Skiing in Oslo

Experience winter skiing only half an hour from downtown Oslo!
Duration icon
Duration
6 Hours
Group size icon
Group size
1 - 8 people
Kilometers icon
Kilometers
Elevation loss icon
Elevation loss
Elevation gain icon
Elevation gain
Highest peak icon
Highest peak
Season icon
Season
Winter
Difficulty icon
Difficulty
Very easy
Difficulty
Easy
Difficulty
Medium
Difficulty
Experienced
Difficulty
Very experienced

Just 30 minutes by metro from the city center, you can enjoy an authentic Norwegian skiing experience! Join us for a half-day adventure filled with exciting winter activities, guided by an experienced local.

Choose between classic cross-country skiing at the world-famous Holmenkollen Ski Arena, where top athletes compete in the annual World Cup, or hit the slopes for some alpine action at Tryvann Ski Resort. With 15 slopes and 5 lifts, there’s something for every level — from beginners to seasoned skiers.

Looking for more? Extend your adventure with night skiing under the lights — the resort stays open until 10 p.m.!

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

Icon of a blue circle with a drawned backpack icon in the middle.

Transportation by metro from the city centre to either Holmenkollen or Tryvann/Voksenkollen and back

3-4 hours of skiing with guide/instructor. Possible to extend the day, but then on your own

Ski rental (including skis, boots, poles, helmet)

Ski pass for one day (at an extra cost when booked)

Good to know

Hiking schedule

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

Meeting point
The tour starts with a pickup at your hotel or Airbnb accommodation or at our general meeting point Backstube, near the Opera at 09.00 am. We estimate return to the same place at around 14.00.
Trip length and distance

This tour takes about 5 hours including transportation.

Payment options
You can pay with VISA/credit card in advance or with PayPal.
Children information
Children below the age of 8 are not permitted on this tour. 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. We also strongly recommend that everyone in the group is in similar shape and has similar experience. The guide will adapt the cross country skiing to the level of the group. Warm winter clothing including warm shoes, mittens and head gear is needed.
Good to know

Not included

Food. Lunch can be bought at several restaurants at either Holmenkollen or Tryvann, or you must bring your own food and drinks for a whole day. We recommend that you bring a backpack.

Skis and gear

You must supply us with information about height, weight and shoe size in advance, so that we can reserve skis, poles, shoes and helmets for you. Goggles is also recommended for alpine skiing.