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Norwegian nature and food experience
Enjoy 5 hours of Norwegian nature and food experience. Walk down the river Aker enjoying its natural surroundings. Feel the vibrant atmosphere of the neighbourhoods you pass by. Get a taste of traditional Norwegian food in trendy Grünerløkka.
While in Oslo get away from the busy city life to this quiet green lung in the middle of the city. Meet your guide at your hotel and take a metro ride to the river station. Starting from Nydalen, a popular swimming place, walk along the river Aker with your professional guide who will be explaining in your language the industrial past of this important river that divides Oslo into east and west.
See the powerful waterfalls and feel the vibrant atmosphere of the area around the river. Pass under historical bridges and see the art inspired by the fairytales and folklore of the Norwegian culture. See old fabric buildings and breweries that have been converted into schools and entertainment establishments. Appreciate some street art at the bottom of the river banks.
End up your tour in the trendy neighbourhood of Grünerløkka sampling a taste of Norwegian food. Your guide will explain to you the different food sorts that have made it to the Norwegian tables through time while you taste the delicacies of Nordic cuisine.
Read about our tour on Travelmag.com
Tour description
Meet your guide at your hotel and take a metro ride to the river station. Starting from Nydalen, a popular swimming place, walk along the river Aker with your professional guide who will be explaining in your language the past and present of the river Aker. Walk past sculptures, street art and waterfalls.
Stop at popular Mathallen for a taste of Norwegian produce. See the local life in this food market and enjoy typical Norwegian snacks.
Continue your Norwegian nature and food experience, walking down the river as it bends into trendy Grünerløkka. Created in the XIX century to accommodate industry workers, taken by students in the 90s and is now one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in Europe. Finish your experience in Grünerløkka where you can choose to continue savouring the local life of Oslo or head back to your hotel.
Meeting point
This Riverwalk and food-tasting experience departs from the Nydalen metro station. You can also choose to be picked up at your hotel in the city centre at no extra cost. We can also pick you up at any Cruise ship port.
Please advise hotel address or cruise ship name and arrival port when you make the booking.
What to bring
In this Riverwalk and food-tasting experience, you will be walking outdoors therefore, your footwear is important. Use comfortable shoes and clothes according to the weather. In Norway, the climate varies quickly, and temperatures can be low. Therefore, it is important to check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. You can check the weather in Oslo at http://www.yr.no
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