SCENIC FOREST HIKES IN OSLO

Top 3 Reasons to Hike in Oslo in 2025

Enveloped in mountains, woodland, and sea, Oslo in Norway is a compact and cultured city in northern Europe, offering a tangible sense of adventure. If you are planning your trip to Europe or even Scandinavia, you must not skip this colourful and vibrant destination. Steeped in ancient history, and teeming with unique cuisines, friendly people, and wide and wild open spaces, Oslo offers a true blend of nature and cultural experiences, making it a true bucket list destination for any traveller.

 Oslo is tucked into a landscape of surrounding forests and farmlands, making it ripe for hiking trails. If you adventure calls your name, here are 3 reasons to go hiking in Oslo, Norway.  

Unparalleled Scenery

The city of Oslo is hugged by old growth forests. Its wilderness is swept in mountains and criss-crossed with melodic streams. Oslo nature walks should be added to your itinerary. A guided hiking tour is the perfect way to explore the vivid green forests, freshwater lakes, and take in the awe-inspiring fjords that look like they were plucked from a fairytale.

Your tour guide will help you gain a better understanding of the deeply rooted and historic Norwegian connection to the land and wildlife. The unique scenery in and around Oslo is perfect for those wishing to discover this spirited land, without missing out on the local museums and cafés in the city! This enchanting landscape is truly on Oslo’s doorstep.

Where Ancient History Meets Nature

Norwegians have a deep ancient history, with unique traditions, folklore, and customs that have been shaped by its vast Artic coastlines, mountains, and forests. Human occupation of Norway has been found along its coasts dating back to between 11,000 and 8000 BCE. Evidence from stone tools and other archaeological findings highlight the country’s history of hunting and fishing.

Even today, locals have a fond connection with their nature. A famous Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen created the term friluftsliv in the 1850s to describe the positive influences of the wilderness on spiritual and physical wellbeing. Guided hiking tours through the landscapes of Oslo allow travellers to listen to the stories, legends, and folklore that have connected locals to the natural world for thousands of years. Vikings stories, anyone?

Try Unique Cuisine

A guided hike through Oslo captures an authentic and local experience of the city’s dishes and flavours. Norway’s iconic cultural dishes reflect its Artic environment, such as laks (salmon) and torsk (cod). Other traditional delicacies include reindeer, elk, and moose, and geitost, which is a soft-hard cheese made from cow’s or goat’s milk.

A trip to Oslo is truly not complete without getting the chance to sample traditional dishes crafted with local ingredients. Booking a guided food tour can help you experience the true essence of Norwegian culture and history through authentic and local flavours and recipes – without having to research the dishes yourself! Try out hidden spots away from the crowds, just like a local, and tuck into a full course meal after a day out on the trails.

Blend Nature, Flavour, and Culture

Get off the beaten trail and indulge in the true wilderness of Oslo, and its traditional dishes and customs, without the planning and preparation yourself! Here at Oslo Nature, we have a range of guided Oslo hiking tours. Follow the paths of ancient Vikings through tight-knit forests and rolling hills. Our hiking tours are sustainable and eco-friendly, designed to leave only your footprints and hearts behind.

Be sure to browse out catalogue of tours to find the right one for you. Discover the peaceful forest trails and enjoy an intimate experience with this sacred land. For lovers of the outdoors, history, and culture, get ready to reap the heart of Oslo. Don’t miss out and book your Oslo hiking tour today!

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