Best bird watching trails in Viken, Norway

This is one of the most convenient places to get outside near Oslo. Take bus 30 (Bygdøy) from Oslo central station or drive and park in one of the many car parks. This route will take you along the water, but there are chances to take the side trails as well and extend your hike.Show more

Nice tour through the Hardangervidda! The tour starts from Fagerheim Fjellstue. The well-marked DNT path leads along the north side of Storekrækkja to the Krækkja tourist hut. The trail is a bit rocky, but dry and easy to hike. Flat terrain, only flat just before Krækkja it gets a bit hilly. From Krækkja, follow the road southwest towards Halne and Kjeldebu. Cross the bridge over the river from Drageidfjord. Turn left just across the river and follow the path along the stream to Storekrækkja. Then follow the flat and beautiful path along the water back to Fagerheim. A great tour, also for children.Show more

Nice hike from Frognerseteren cabin with a break at Skjennungstua cabin. The trail starts next to the metro station. From there there are nice trails down and past Tryvannet and Skjennungen. Follow the signs to Skjennungstua, which is located on a hill. Same way back.Show more

The hike leads from the Prestholtseter mountain cabin over a path with many stone steps up to the Prestholtskaret saddle (1,600). At the beginning the trail leads through meadows and heathland and later winds its way through scree towards the saddle Prestholtskaret. On the last few meters the trail becomes really steep. At the saddle you have a view of the wide plateau.Show more

Kolsåstoppen is a popular hiking destination well-known for its spectacular panoramic views of Oslo, Bærum, and the Oslofjord. This beautiful hike is suitable for almost all hiking lovers, no matter your skill level - including adults, seniors, and children. The trail leads through a quiet, tall forest, and a small lake on the way to the top. If it’s good weather take a break and swim! There are many options for hiking to the top of Kolsåstoppen. This particular route is a roundtrip hike of the Søndre side of the mountain, with Stein Gård as the starting and ending point.Show more

Really beautiful trail that starts by a museum of an old homestead, then winds its way through a forest, and finishes with spectacular views of Hemsedal and the surrounding mountains. Sign the guest book at the top and get your Top 20 Hemsedal Trails pin in town.Show more

Fantastic but somewhat challenging tour (especially after rain) to Bjønnåsen and Marikollenslottet and then down to Åmotdammen.Show more