Experience the highlights along the Akerselva River with a private guide.
Join a guided walk along the Akerselva River – one of Oslo’s most atmospheric routes. The river winds its way from the urban heart of the city up through green valleys, former industrial zones and vibrant neighbourhoods. Along the way, you’ll encounter industrial history, street art, the sound of waterfalls and quiet, forest-like sections – all right in the middle of the city.
Depending on where the tour begins, you may experience places like Grønland, Nedre Foss, Vulkan and Beierbrua – and learn how the Akerselva River has been a lifeline in Oslo’s development, from industry and pollution to today’s recreation and environmental focus. This is a tour where Oslo reveals its full spectrum: raw and beautiful, historic and modern, urban and green.
No tour is exactly the same – the route and content are tailored to the group’s interests, needs, and available time. Our guides have different areas of expertise and approaches, allowing us to offer classic sightseeing tours, themed walks, or deep dives into specific periods, such as World War II.
This is a popular choice for companies, delegations, school classes, families and groups of friends – anyone who wants to make the most of their visit to Oslo.
Fill out the contact form below, and we’ll get back to you with a great price offer – we’re happy to help tailor a guided tour that suits your group perfectly.
By arrangement – we’re happy to suggest a good route
We offer experienced guides in many different languages – including English.
By arrangement, but normally in central Oslo.
Usually around 2 hours (can be adjusted)
From NOK 3,300 for groups of up to 20 people
Transport, food and drinks, entrance tickets, and more
(Just ask – we can arrange almost anything)
This is probably the most popular tour for Oslo people!
The hiking trail along Akerselva starts at Maridalsvannet and goes all the way down to Vaterland in central Oslo. The river has around 20 waterfalls that started the machines in the old days. Along the 8 kilometer long path, you can hear a lot of exciting labor and other history, see old factory buildings that have been converted into cafes and museums, beautiful bridge buildings and make detours to places such as Telthusbakken, Gamle Aker Kirke and Vøyen Gård to name a few. We recommend a walk of around 2.5 hours and most people will probably prefer to follow the direction of the river downwards. A typical Akerselva walk starts at Nydalen and ends in Mathallen, but can of course be tailored. This trip can be combined with a drink stop along the way and beer tasting.
"Akerselva, you old and grey, Akerselva, I hold you. Although the Danube is never so blue, in beauty it can never reach you. Such colors have never been seen, like where you come out at an angle into the lovely fragrant nook between Nyland and H.A.H.»
– Vilhelm Dybwad
All participants are responsible for their own travel insurance. By purchasing the tour, you affirm that you have fully understood and agree to these Terms and Conditions, Waiver and Release of Liability.
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