Oslo Island Hopping: Explore Hovedøya and Nakholmen

Explore Oslofjord’s islands on an electric ferry. Discover history, beaches, and stunning views. Perfect for summer swims and cultural insights.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hovedoya - The Ultimate Oslo Island-Hopping Adventure
    Begin your adventure near Backstube Opera cafe, conveniently located next to Oslo Central Station. Following a brief introduction, board an electric tram—known locally as a “trikk”— and glide through the lively city streets to Aker Brygge, Oslo’s bustling waterfront area. With its chic…
What's Included
  • Tram and Ferry Tickets
  • In-person guide
What's Not Included
  • Brunch
Additional Information

Hop aboard Oslo’s fully electric Public Transportation Ferries for a spectacular day of Island Hopping. Join us while we explore the inner harbor of the Oslofjord and see what makes this area so special! We will visit both the islands of Hovedøya and Nakholmen, which each have their own unique charm and history. Monastery Ruins, Viewpoints, Beaches,…

Location
Backstube Opera
Chr. Frederiks plass
All our hikes start outside Backstube Opera, in front of the cafe, in central Oslo.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(24 Ratings)
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Giovannimaria_r
Aug 19, 2025
Walking in the fjord. - Non-committal excursion between the islands of the fjord. Thanks to a sunny day, our guide made us walk between 2 islands explaining local curiosities and customs. Numerous toilets available but no breaks anywhere to refresh yourself so get a snack before you leave. The guide speaks only English. You can also take a dip in the sea if you want. You don't need hiking shoes, just comfortable shoes. Thank you for the great experience.
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Gerri_w
Aug 8, 2025
fun day exploring the... - fun day exploring the islands - made it much easier having a guide who knows the area, transportation system & was very friendly,
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Roberto_s
Aug 8, 2025
Great experience. - Our guide was great! She was very easy going and answered every question. She was also very knowledgeable.
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Vicki_g
Aug 6, 2025
Interesting tour of small Oslo islands - Perfect amount of time to see and hear interesting facts about small islands near Oslo. Petter was an excellent guide.
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Kathryn_s
Aug 1, 2025
Good tour - It was fun going to different islands with a very knowledgeable guide. Lyn was wonderful-she did a great job
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John_l
Jul 21, 2025
Excellent day! - Petr the guide was very knowledgable and good company for a wonderful few hours island hopping around Oslo. The weather was very kind to us and we all thoroughly enjoyed the experience with a great guide.
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Howardt618
Jul 16, 2025
Excellent experience! - We really enjoyed our tour with Linn. She showed us the islands and shared some of her personal experiences. The tour was nearly private as we were only 4 guests. As luck would have it, the weather was PERFECT. I would highly recommend the Oslofjord Island hopping tour.
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Sakshisharda_s
Jul 12, 2025
Oslofjord - Einar and his company did an excellent job accommodating the various tour groups. The Oslofjord is beautiful and this tour is a must to see the city with a different vantage point.
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Silvia
Aug 9, 2025
Animal experience, which can easily be done on your own. - We could just as well just bought a 24-hour ticket even for 132kr, and explored the islands at a pleasant pace. We were a small group of 4 pieces. It was told something by the guide, but had poor time on each island. Guide said that we could only be left on the islands we wanted ourselves, to get back on our own. We did, that was so much better. Then we had time for both swimming and a glass of wine on Gressholmen, before we took the boat ourselves to Nakholmen, also further back to Aker Brygge.
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Yvette_l
Jul 26, 2025
Not worth the money. - This is no reflection on the guide, however, this tour is not worth the money. The time was poorly planned and truthfully could be done on your own. The island with the fort and swimming,in my opinion, is the only island of interest to children.
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From $63
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).