Snowshoe Tour in Oslomarka from Oslo: Winter Forest Walk

Step confidently into Oslomarka’s snowy woods with guided snowshoe lessons for all levels

A guided snowshoe tour in Oslomarka, the winter forest outside Oslo, where you travel by metro to Frognerseteren, put on snowshoes and walk through the snowy landscape with an English-speaking guide. The tour includes all snowshoe gear, instruction for beginners, and a chance to spot deer and foxes as you move through the Norwegian winter forest before returning to central Oslo.

The experience

How do you get into the snowy forests around Oslo without a car? You take the metro. The tour starts at the operator's center in downtown Oslo, then boards the train heading out toward Frognerseteren, where the city gives way to winter landscape and views over the fjord. Once you step off at Frognerseteren, the guide fits you with snowshoes and walks you through how to use them: no experience needed, and the instruction happens right there before you start moving.

The walk itself covers snowy forest trails where you'll feel the snow crunch underfoot and breathe the cold air. The guide points out the best spots and shares facts about Norwegian winter life and the animals that live here: deer, foxes, and others that move through these woods. You're moving the whole time, so a moderate level of fitness helps, but the pace is set for a mixed group and the guide stays with you every step.

After the forest, you make your way back to the metro station and return to central Oslo where the day began. The whole outing, including the train rides, takes about three and a half hours.

What’s included

• English-speaking local guide.
• snowshoes and poles for each guest.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 09:55Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 to 95 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 11.36

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by When in Norway

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary and instruction comfortably even if Norwegian is not your language. A moderate level of fitness is needed because you're walking for most of the three and a half hours, but the pace is set for a mixed group and the guide stays with you.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What's the walk actually like in the snowy forest?

You move through snowy trails on snowshoes, watching for wildlife like deer and foxes. The guide shares information about Norwegian winter traditions and the animals that live in Oslomarka, and you'll feel the snow beneath you as you walk at a pace suited to a mixed group.

Do I need to know how to snowshoe before I go?

No. The guide gives full instruction on how to use the snowshoes and poles once you arrive at Frognerseteren, before the walk begins. The tour is designed for all experience levels.

How do we get to the forest from Oslo?

You start at the tour center in downtown Oslo, then take the metro train to Frognerseteren. The scenic ride is part of the experience, and you return the same way after the walk.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour runs in winter conditions. Dress warmly in layers and bring winter clothes suitable for being outside in the cold and snow. The operator does not provide outerwear.