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”Fantastisk opplevelse å være med på kajakktur rundt Hovedøya. Supre instruktører som var veldig imøtekommende og bidro til en trygg og morsom førstegangsopplevelse i kajakk ?

Katrine Fors Haugen

Oslo Fjord Sea Kayak Tour – Hovedøya

Oslo Fjord is one of Oslo’s many famous attractions, and a lot of people jump on the ferries to go and see the Islands – maybe you are one of the more adventurous ones?

When we stop for a break on Hovedøya, you have options: go exploring, sunbathe or take a swim – up to you! During the summer months, the water in the Oslo Fjord can be warmer than 20 degrees – perfect, right? Our guide will take those who are interested on a short guided tour, while telling you about the islands rich history.

Oh, and keep your eye out for the resident fox, who is a well-known inhabitant of the island!

There are public toilets on the island and a place to buy food.

Discounts:

  • 25% off for youth (anyone under 30) and students. Use discount code “MGstudent” when booking online.
  • 15% off for OsloPass holders – go to VisitOslo to get your discount code.

Note: All of our activities can be purchased as gifts. Just choose the “gift card” option during the booking process.

Price

Adult kr. 890,-
– half price for youths under 12 years (must be in a double kayak)

Duration

3 hours

Location

CLICK HERE!
– you can also find the map below

Participants

Age requirement: 5yrs +
Fitness requirement: low – medium

Equipment

All included.
– wear clothes to suit the weather conditions. Bring swimming wear and a towel if you want to go swimming on the island.

Skill level

beginner; no experience needed

Info

Are you afraid that you do not have enough experience paddling a kayak? It is not required. This tour is suitable for adventurous families, beginners, as well as experienced paddlers. If you do not completely trust yourself, you can choose either to paddle your own kayak or in a double sea kayak, which is more stable.
 
Anyone under 12 must paddle with another (it can also be the case sometimes that youths over 12 years old will be put in a double kayak) and participants under 18 need permission from their guardians. Do you have questions about age limits? – Please just ask!
Practical information
  • Meet up with a water bottle, sun glasses and a smile. 
  • You can store your personal belongings at our base, which will be locked.  
  • Clothing: Shoes that can get wet – clothes that suit the weather conditions. We recommend woollen underwear on cold days. Rain clothes if it’s raining. 
  • Wear waterproof pants/ rain pants if you want to completely avoid any water dripping from the paddle onto your lap.
  • The kayak guides will bring waterproof bags, where you can store food, clothing, or other valuables that you want to bring on the tour. 
  • Have questions about your trip? Ask us – we will answer all your questions, and look forward to taking you on a real kayaking adventure! 

History

HOVEDØYA: The island’s name originates from “high island”, and consequently, if ever an invading force advanced up through the Oslo Fjord (the most practical way to invade the city), the watchmen on Hovedøya would be some of the first to know.

The island therefore boasts a fort built in 1808 with an array of cannons pointing south.

During the medieval period, an abbey on the island was the Oslo region’s main trading post. After the reformation, however, the abbey was raided by King Christian II in 1532 and its ruins are testament to this.

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