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How we started an urban paddling tour in Oslo City Centre
10 years or so ago, when I (Tomas Lars Hansson) was just starting Mad Goats in Oslo, I came across the Akerselva River. Akerselva is, of course, a famous river – known for its lovely riverside walking paths with many famous landmarks that runs all the way from the scenic lake of Maridalsvann from which the Akerselva flows. However, since I was come from a whitewater kayaking background, I can’t help but look at a river from the “can it be paddled” perspective! So I embarked on my first Akerselva urban kayak adventure, which was soon followed by guiding 1000s of other people down this amazing river.
From the top at Maridalsvan all the way down to where the Akerselva ends at Oslo Fjord. This meant kayaking through Nydalen, Grünerløkka, Grønland and Bjørvika. Passing landmarks such as Mathallen, the new Munch Museum and finally coming out at Sukkerbiten and out to the wonderful Oslo Fjord!
Paddling the upper section of Akerselva from Maridalsvannet Lake down to Vulkan (grade 4 & 5!)
Guided River Tour on Akerselva (for beginners)
Major landmarks along the Akerselva River
- Mathallen (yum yum yum)
- Hausmania (Kulturhus)
- Ankerbrua (famous fairytale statue bridge)
- Grünerløkka
- Grønland
- Akerselva Tunnelen
- Akerselva Kanalen
- Bjørvika
- Munch Museum
- Oslo Opera House
- Sukkerbiten Oslo
- Goat Beach (also known as Operahus Stranda)
- Oslo Fjord
Best Kayak Tour in Oslo – Goat Life!
Testimonials from tour participants
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