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Akerselva River Kayaking Tour: Explore Oslo's History and Culture
4.7
17 Ratings
Grünerløkka
Discover Oslo's history and culture on a thrilling Akerselva River kayaking tour. Paddle through the city and into the stunning Oslo Fjord.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Akerselva River - We start the trip on the Akerselva River in central Oslo
- Oslo - We paddle through central Oslo
- Grunerlokka - The Akerselva winds its way through Grunerlokka, Oslós cultural centre
- Barcode Oslo - We paddle out of the tunnel and find ourselves in Bjørvika, Oslos central waterfront district
- Munch - We now paddle down the Akerselva canal past the new Munch Museum
- Oslofjord - Now it is time to paddle onto the wonderful Oslofjord, where we get to view central Oslo from the water
- Oslo Opera House - We finish the tour by paddling over to the spectacular Oslo Opera House which is best viewed from the seat of a kayak. After this it is time to paddle back to the mouth of the Akerselva River where the van and trailer is parked. We hope you had a great kayak trip with us!
What's Included
- Use of Kayak and necessary equipment
Additional Information
Experience Oslo from a fresh angle by kayaking along the scenic Akerselva River. Discover a new side of yourself – your adventurous spirit! Join us and unleash your inner “Goat” as you kayak through the heart of Oslo and out into the stunning Oslo Fjord. *For children under 10, we recommend booking our “Akerselva Packraft Tour” which is suitable for them.
Our kayak tour kicks off in central Oslo at Nedre Foss Gård Park, next to the renowned Mathallen (Food Hall). From here, we paddle through Grunerløkka, where you’ll witness a remarkable mix of nature and urban life – a hallmark of Oslo! As we continue our urban kayaking journey, we reach Grønland – the cultural hub of Oslo! From there, we paddle out to the Oslo Fjord, passing through a 500m long tunnel that flows beneath the city center!
We conclude the trip by paddling into the Oslofjord, passing the new Munch Museum, and finishing near the Oslo Opera House – a quintessential Oslo landmark!
- Minimum age 10
Location
Nedre Foss Gård
Nordre gate
The tour starts at Nedre Foss Park (Mad Goats Akerselva) beside Mathallen. You will see our van and trailer with all the colourful kayaks! Call 400 80 440 if you get lost!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(17 Ratings)
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Caterina_n
Sep 18, 2023
So much fun! - Thanks Pascal, he was so patience and made sure that I was comfortable during the whole experience. It was my first kayaking but it is such an amazing way to visit Oslo. Thanks again.
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Maria_c
Jul 6, 2023
River Rendezvous - Christian and Mateo were fantastic! It was a scenic paddle down the river and a lovely way to start our afternoon and see a different part Oslo.
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564co
Jun 29, 2023
Book this adventure for your next trip to Oslo! - We had an absolutely wonderful time. Christian was our guide (hysterical and informative) and Mathias was our helpful driver/set-up and break-down person.
Only recommendation: our group of 12 felt a bit big for one in-water guide mostly due to differing levels of kayaking experience, but this was not a deterrent of our fun.
Highly recommend booking this trip on your next Oslo adventure!
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Jahan
Jun 16, 2023
Kayaking in Oslo - Had an awesome time on this kayaking tour. Kevin and Christian were just great! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Oslo!
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Torebe1413
Jun 11, 2023
River kayaking for a family - We did Alkerselva river tour as a family (one teen and one preteen). It was a fun and easy kayaking. A great way to go through Oslo and be in the water around Munch! A highly recommended activity for everyone!
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Wendy_h
May 18, 2023
A fun time doing something a little different in Oslo. - It was something different - fun with some surprises. The guide was great - he was funny, knowledgeable, and great at helping even novices feel comfortable in the kayak.
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C1279vrtomash
Feb 9, 2023
Fun kayak tour in central Oslo! - Amazing experience on the Mad Goat Akerselva Kayak Tour! If you are visiting Oslo and want to go kayaking then this kayak trip is must-do!
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Kevinhq7917vn
Jan 29, 2023
Awesome experience - Had an absolute blast on this tour, so much so that I did my Vått Kort with Filip for my birthday soon after.
I’m now hooked and even tried white water as well. Everything is an experience and they have never let me down on anything I’ve done with them.
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Sofe12
Jul 19, 2022
Kayak in Akerselva - Wonderful experience. Great introduction and coach. Learning by doing. Fun ride with lots of laughter. Really appriciated
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F7646iustephand
Aug 1, 2023
The other Oslo experience - We had the pleasure to be instructed and guided by two people who provided us the other experience under and at Oslo with the tunnel and the seaside view at the end.
We can really recommend it.
Thanks to Christian and Matthias
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