Oslo Kayak-Tours’ skilled instructors will take you on an adventurous trip on calm water in beautiful nature and give you a brief historical background. The trip will also focus on how the Vikings paddled and navigated more than thousand years ago.
We will give you an introduction so that you experience mastering paddling techniques. The trip is suitable for everyone, both adults and children.
The trip starts at the beach, where the boats are ready.
We paddle past Bogstad Gård, a beautiful manor house from the 17th century that has played an important role in Norwegian history. Then we paddle to the mouth of the Sørkedal River and continue up the river, which has beautiful nature and wildlife on both sides. Our guide talks about the importance of being able to paddle and navigate in narrow or shallow waters. The paddle continues to the northeastern corner of the lake and we go ashore at Bjørnsgard, a small Norwegian folk museum with several small log houses and farm buildings. The oldest buildings are up to 800 years old and are among the best preserved in the world. Here we take a short break before paddling back.
Tour period: May to September
Starting point: Bogstad beach – from the city center Subway Line 2 to Røa,
bus 41 to Bogstad Badeplass
Route: Bogstad farm – Sørkedalselven – Bjørnsgard
Activity level: Easy-medium (Participants must be able to swim)
What is included in the price?
3-hour guided tour with a certified instructor (approx. 2-2.5 hours on the water, depending on the group’s skills and weather conditions)
All necessary equipment (kayak, paddle vest and oar)
Light refreshments during the break
Important information: Transportation to and from the meeting point is not included in the price.
Children under 6 years of age who are accompanied by an adult can participate for free. We offer both single and double kayaks, canoes and reserve the right to choose the besteq uipment based on the participants’ skills.
Booking requirements
Minimum 4 paying participants – maximum 10 participants.
Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance and are binding.
What should you bring on the trip?
Bring a water bottle and comfortable clothes that dry easily when wet.
Optional swimwear