The Wildlife Forest Hike

While we can't guarantee an encounter with forest animals, the chance to see them is always present, so keep your camera handy.

Nordmarka, the lush forest area just north of Oslo, is home to an amazing array of wildlife. If you're lucky, you might spot a moose, beaver, deer, eagle, hawk, or even a fox – just to name a few! . You never know what might appear around the next bend! (Our guides have spotted wild animals along this very trail several times, so it’s always an exciting possibility!)

Our adventure begins at the Tiger Statue outside the Oslo Visitor Centre at Jernbanetorget. From there, we’ll hop on a scenic train ride to Frognerseteren station, where we’ll enjoy the views as the train winds its way through the hills, bringing us to the starting point of our hike.

From here we will make our way through the lush green forest to the majestic Skjennungstoppen mountain. The trail offers a perfect balance of challenging terrain and peaceful, serene pathways, as you hike through the stunning Norwegian wilderness. When we reach the summit, the reward is worth every step – panoramic views that will take your breath away.

In this part of the forest we might catch a glimpse of fox, beaver, moose, deer, eagle, hare and many other animals! They are all harmless and can be quite elusive, but keep your eye's peeled because every day is a new adventure!

Along the way, we will stop at two "hytte" (traditional Norwegian cabins). First, we’ll visit Skjennungenstua, followed by Ullevålseter. They serve great coffee and fresh pastry, such as freshly made waffles, served with jam and sour cream or Norway´s famous brown cheese. We’ll also make a stop at the geographical center of Oslo, hidden right in the heart of the forest.

Our hike will end at the picturesque Sognsvann Lake, where we’ll take the metro back to the city and finish our journey at Jernbanetorget.

Please keep in mind that this hiking tour is quite challenging.

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

This tour requires minimum 2 people. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/tour or a full refund.

What we recommend for our guided walks in Oslomarka forest

• It is recommended that participants bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable clothing and hiking shoes or similar.
• You should also wear trekking trousers on the tours longer than 4 hours.
• On longer trips you should bring something to eat - for example, chocolate, nuts or sandwiches.
• We recommend to use sunblock and protection against mosquitos.
• Remember that the trails might be wet because of rain.

Feel free to contact us if you have questions regarding our hikes in Oslomarka forest.

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‍‍Photo: Josh Lake, main photo: Stein J Bjørge