Private Tour
Akerselva River Meander: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
Available languages
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Whether you take this self-guided GPS audio tour on an early Sunday morning or a busy Tuesday afternoon, you will always experience the area and paths as a break from everyday life - a green and fresh lung that provides you with extra energy and joy of life.
VoiceMap takes you on a tour upstream the river of Akerselva, from the busy downtown by the traffic machines, the Central Station and the Bus Terminal at Vaterland, and about 3 kilometres up to Sagene, where it ends by a cosy café next to a waterfall. The tour takes about 45 minutes, without stop.
While you walk, Lars will tell you the story of Akerselva, and its surrounding areas. Along the way, you'll hear how the river shaped the industrial evolution of Oslo, and how it was brought back from environmental degradation, to become the tranquil, green artery of Oslo.
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NB! The tour is wheelchair accessible, but be aware that the path may be steep in some places.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
What To Expect
Akerselva River
The route follows the river upsteam.
The tour starts on the bridge.
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Akerselva River Meander: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We will come back!
heikoh330,
May 1, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00It was great! This is repeated.👍 Just the trip to Holmenkollen and the hikes there are a unique experience. The restaurants in Akerbrugge are also an experience.
Nice meandering walk
preventspaam,
May 27, 2023
- Tripadvisor
5.00This was definitely worth the small fee, but a little bit of a pain to download the app. Once we did, though, it was really nice to hear a bit about what we were walking past. Added value to the experience!
A perfect Sunday stroll!
Patrick W,
May 8, 2023
- Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed the audio guided walk. We learned so much more about the area and we could travel at our own pace. It was perfect for a Sunday walk - a lot of the street artist were out and we picked up some great gifts then continued our guided walk.
Akerselva a pearl in Oslo
Terje J,
Jun 9, 2021
- Tripadvisor
5.00Akerselva is a pearl. Walking from Frysja to Bjørvika along the river is just an experience, so much to see and experience, about 10 km slender down. New impressions all the way, and many nice cafes and restaurants underway. It's just to suck in while walking, have a good time.
A new experience
Artemisdian7,
Sep 2, 2020
- Tripadvisor
4.00A new experience, a quiet walk, know the essence of the city. Know some history, the non-tourist and more traditional area.
A big disappointment
G3079GGpamelar,
May 20, 2025
- Tripadvisor
1.00I was unable to progress beyond the starting point despite numerous attempts. As a result the "tour" was a big disappointment and a waste of money.
Unable to find the path.
Teresa O,
Jun 3, 2024
- Viator
1.00We ordered six audio recordings of the Akerselva River and successfully downloaded them before our trip. However, our experience quickly turned frustrating when we couldn't find the Akerselva River path for the audio tour. Despite walking around Oslo for two hours, we were unable to locate the starting point. In a final attempt, we decided to take taxis, splitting into two groups since there were six of us. Unfortunately, even the taxi drivers struggled and ultimately failed to find the Akerselva River path, dropping us off at the Opera House instead. Each taxi ride cost us $28, adding to our frustration and disappointment. To improve future experiences, I highly recommend providing clearer and more detailed directions for your tours. Given our significant efforts and the additional expenses incurred without being able to enjoy the tour, we kindly request a refund for this unsatisfactory experience. Thank you for your understanding and attention to this matter.
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