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Summer activities in Oslo

Published: 06.07.2026 · Updated: 06.07.2026

Oslo's unique closeness to nature, both to the fjord and the forest, makes it easy to include outdoor activities in your city break.

There is an increasing number of possibilities to experience Oslo through plenty of exciting attractions. Go on a paddle excursion on the Oslo Fjord, or go on an overnight adventure in the forest.

Active on the fjord

Oslo has truly opened up its waterfront in recent years, and there are plenty of ways to take advantage of that! Whether you like traditional kayaking or would like to try standing up to paddle on a SUP, or even enjoy an urban fjord-sauna: these are all activities that are available to you!

Oslo Sauna Association: Sukkerbiten

Oslo Sauna Association: Sukkerbiten

Oslofjord Dinner Cruise with Trollcruise

Oslofjord Dinner Cruise with Trollcruise

Oslo Efoil - courses and exploration

Oslo Efoil - courses and exploration

Silent Oslo Fjord Cruise with Brim Explorer

Silent Oslo Fjord Cruise with Brim Explorer

Mad Goats Kayak and SUP rental

Mad Goats Kayak and SUP rental

Friluftshuset: outdoor activity centre

Friluftshuset: outdoor activity centre

Oslo Kayak Tours

Oslo Kayak Tours

Salty Beard Escapes: Oslo Fjord Boat Trips & Tours

Salty Beard Escapes: Oslo Fjord Boat Trips & Tours

Guided nature walks

Did you know that there are local nature lovers out there who are ready to share their knowledge with you? Join them on a day trip or an overnight trip in Oslo's surrounding forests. With experienced guides to plan the whole trip, bringing first class equipment you can use, the only thing you need to think about is showing up and enjoying the adventure.

Oslonature

Oslonature

Bicycle through Oslo

Perched atop the bike saddle, you can explore every centimetre of the city with ease. Rent a city bike for an hour at a time, rent a bike for a whole day, or join a guided bike tour of the city.

Viking Biking & Hiking

Viking Biking & Hiking

City bikes: Oslo Bysykkel

City bikes: Oslo Bysykkel

Adrenaline kick

Lover of speed, heights and excitement? We can recommend zip-lining down the Holmenkollen ski jump, climbing among tall trees, or a day spent in the ski slopes (yes, even during summer!).

Skimore Oslo - Summer Park

Skimore Oslo - Summer Park

Oslo Climbing Park

Oslo Climbing Park

Holmenkollen zipline

Holmenkollen zipline

Rush Trampoline Park

Rush Trampoline Park

Gokart: Harald Huysman Karting

Gokart: Harald Huysman Karting

When it rains

Sometimes summer weather shows up as rain. Our suggestion for those particular days are to spend them at a spa, at the cinema or in an escape room.

THIEF SPA

THIEF SPA

  • Landgangen 1, Tjuvholmen
Perfect Escape

Perfect Escape

The Well Spa & Hotel

The Well Spa & Hotel

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