Akerselva river tour is one of the best experiences Oslo has to offer. It starts in the leafy-green Grünerløkka district, under some historic bridges such as Ankerbrua and Vaterland, through Grønland and through a 500m long tunnel to take you underneath Oslo Central Station! The tour ends where the Akerselva meets Oslofjord, at the ultra-modern Munch Museum. Choose between kayak or stand up paddleboard (SUP), and explore Oslo in a very unique way.

Tour info:

  • The tour lasts 90 minutes.
  • Kit hire included – kayak or SUP, life vest, paddle and helmet.
  • Suitable for all ages and abilities from 10 years upwards.
  • The starting point is at Nedre Foss Park, only an 11-minute ride on public transport or a 20-minute walk from Oslo Central Station.
  • You can leave your belongings in our vehicle which will be waiting for you where the tour ends at Operastranda (or “Goat Beach” as we like to call it, next to the Opera House).
  • We provide all kit – kayak or SUP, paddle, life vest and helmet. Wear weather-appropriate clothing (such as waterproofs if raining, swimwear if hot and sunny!) and you may want to bring a towel and change of clothes.
  • Feeling hungry after paddling? At Sukkerbiten Bar you can get some excellent wood-fired stone-baked Italian pizza to enjoy after the tour.
  • New for 2022 we also have a paddle tour along the Sandvikselva.
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Price and booking:

  • Adult – 890 NOK; Student – 750 NOK; Child – 590 NOK.
  • All of our activities can be purchased online as gift cards.
  • For group prices please see Private Akerselva River Tour.
  • If you have a YouWish, True Story or any other voucher from a third party company please email kontakt@madgoats.no with your voucher number, preferred tour date and time (you can check availability in the booking calendar), number of participants, and whether you would like kayaks or SUP.
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  • Pictures are taken by Jacques Holst (jacquesholst.com). The image is licensed under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0. (Free for personal use when crediting).
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"Great kayak tour down the river into the fjord finishing by the opera house. Fun tour guides. Nice to see the river and the fjord at the same trip."

Monte Parker
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"Var så heldig å få bli med på kajakktur på Akerselva i anledning Oslo kulturnatt. Dødsfett! Anbefales på det sterkeste!"

Julie L Stephensen-Roland

Price

  • Adult – 890 NOK
  • Student – 750 NOK
  • Child – 590 NOK

Duration

This tour lasts for 1,5 hours

Starting location

Nedre foss park

Your guide will meet you here at the tour start time.

Participants

Fitness requirement: low – medium.
Age requirement: 10yrs +

Equipment

All included. Kayak or SUP, paddle, life vest and helmet. You may want to wear swimwear or rain pants.

Skill level

Beginner; no experience needed.

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