Private Tour
Private Great Lake Tour
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Join us on a fascinating and fun-filled journey to discover the beauty of Norway’s nature, including the largest lake in Oslo, Maridalsvannet. Experience its stunning views and the serene beauty of the surrounding landscape.
This tour takes about 4 hours including public transportation. The distance is 9.5 km.
This is a trip where you need some hiking experience. Hiking shoes are recommended.
Please notice that you will need a metro ticket (we can help to purchase it)
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour takes about 4 hours including public transportation. The distance is 9.5 km.
Some hiking experience needed. Hiking shoes are recommended.
Recommended minimum age for children is 5+ years old
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Ticket for public transportion
English Speaking Local Guide
Food and drinks
What To Expect
On this trip, you will witness the clean Norwegian lakes and nature in all their splendor. Please note: This hike is only available for private bookings. The price listed is for the entire group. Maridalsvannet, or Lake Maridal, is the largest lake in Oslo and serves as the city’s main drinking water supply. The lake’s clear waters flow through the Akerselva River to the Oslo Fjord. The trip begins outside Backstube Opera in the city center. From there, we will take the Vy train to Snippen Station. This is a scenic train ride, so don’t forget to capture the stunning views! Once we arrive, we will hike up to a tall hill, where some light climbing is required. The reward for your efforts is a breathtaking panoramic view: from the cityscape of Oslo to the shimmering waters of the Oslo Fjord, and the vast, lush countryside and forests that stretch as far as the eye can see.
After soaking in the views, we’ll make our way down to the tranquil shores of Maridalsvannet, Oslo’s largest lake, surrounded by serene forests and pristine nature. The journey concludes back at Jernbanetorget, where we started – but with memories that will last a lifetime.
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Private Great Lake Tour
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful walk in the woods with lake views along the way.
carlfM4858TC,
May 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful hike with an experienced knowledgeable guide. Accurate description. Needed hiking shoes, water and a snack as recommended. Scenic views from various points. Beautiful area close to central Oslo easily accessible. Great outing for a small group.
A great hike
mattrI2689QU,
Jun 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A lovely day: well planned, well led and well organised with a superb guide in Mustafa who was charming, knowledgeable and efficient in every way. Beautiful forest paths, good climb, great views, fine picnic with spectacular view over the lake.
Let's go again
nikolaVic,
Sep 25, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So, the day was rainy, but nevertheless, brother Mustapha made it great :) Had a wonderful time, the scenery is amazing, learned much about the surroundings, the nature itself and shared cultural differences between Norway, Morocco and Serbia. Turns out that we are not that different :) All in all, truly, a wonderful experience! Oh, and we had Stig with us :D
Worth the effort
HappyJamaicaWanderer,
Jul 26, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on a wonderful hike with Cheryl. She is an excellent guide and made the experience memorable. Stunning views and great conversations.
What a great Experience, definitely will make it to Oslo again
663ashrafs,
Mar 11, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was an absolutely brilliant trip with Erlend, we are visitors to Oslo from Middle east (Dubai and Egypt) and we just love how organized the trip and how they take care of details and provide Halal food...
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