Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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A three-hour guided hike through the forests just outside Oslo, built around Viking history and Norse folklore — developed with a Viking expert who helped shape every story along the route.
Walking beneath the trees, you'll hear the myths that defined a civilisation: the creation of the world, Thor's legendary fishing trip, the tragic death of Baldur, and many more tales. The forest has its own inhabitants too — trolls, the enchanting Huldra, and the Nøkken, creatures that have lured people into the woods for as long as the people of Scandinavia have told their stories.
We stop at Trollvann lake for Norwegian trail snacks and a hot drink. Your guide will tell you the story behind the food ...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
Grefsenkollen tursti
Travelling independently? Either take a taxi from your hotel / residence to the trailhead or take bus 56 from Storo metro station to Akebakken. From Akebakken, it is around a 7-minute walk uphill along Akebakkeskogen to the trailhead car park. Arrive by 09:50 for a 10:00 start.
A three-hour guided hike through the forests just outside Oslo, built around Viking history and Norse folklore — developed with a Viking expert who helped shape every story along the route.
Walking beneath the trees, you'll hear the myths that defined a civilisation: the creation of the world, Thor's legendary fishing trip, the tragic death of Baldur, and many more tales. The forest has its own inhabitants too — trolls, the enchanting Huldra, and the Nøkken, creatures that have lured people into the woods for as long as the people of Scandinavia have told their stories.
We stop at Trollvann lake for Norwegian trail snacks and a hot drink. Your guide will tell you the story behind the food ...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
Grefsenkollen tursti
Travelling independently? Either take a taxi from your hotel / residence to the trailhead or take bus 56 from Storo metro station to Akebakken. From Akebakken, it is around a 7-minute walk uphill along Akebakkeskogen to the trailhead car park. Arrive by 09:50 for a 10:00 start.
Return
Itinerary
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Grefsenbakkene
Grefsenbakkene is part of Oslo Skisenter Grefsenkollen, a local ski area on the edge of the forest above the city. On this tour, guests pass close to the slopes while learning about Norway’s deep connection to skiing, winter culture, and outdoor life. The area helps show how easily Oslo residents move between city life and nature.
2
Trollvann
Trollvann is a peaceful forest lake in Oslo’s Grefsen area, surrounded by trees, trails, and hills. On this tour, guests will stop here for a light Norwegian trail snack and a hot drink, with the option of a refreshing swim when weather conditions allow.
1 hour
3
Grefsenkollen
Grefsenkollen is one of Oslo’s best-known viewpoints, offering sweeping views over the city, the Oslofjord, Holmenkollen, and the surrounding forest. It is a popular local hiking area and a beautiful reward after the uphill section of the walk.
