A “runseeing” tour of some of Oslo’s highlights. A lovely combination of parks, waterfront paths and some roads that pass Oslo’s major landmarks: The Royal Palace grounds, the Nobels Fredssenter, Opera House, Akershus Fortress, Norwegian Armed Forces Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Oslo Cathedral. Overall route ~10 km, or save 2 km by eliminating the Tjuvholmen section.
Slottsparken. CC: Wolfmann
Start at the area around the Parliament Buildings, and pass head east on paths through Karl Johans Gate and Studenterlunden Park toward the Royal Palace — a grand section! Cross into the Royal Palace area and park (Slottsparken), with a memorable approach to the palace and then a ~2 km loop around the scenic, hilly grounds. Then, south, using Olav Vs gate to access the Tjuvholmen, with a nice waterfront path leading to spectacular Museum of Modern Art. This section is 2 km out and back. Then, continue south along the waterfront path, passing the 13th-century Akershus Fortress. Then head east for a loop around the Oslo Opera House area, and a jaunt down the waterfront Middelalderparken, with views of a fjord. The final 1.7 km section heads back west through the Barcode Project and the center of Oslo, passing the Oslo Cathedral.
Opera House
Add-Ons: Additional Paths in Slottsparken. Can also head north of Slottsparken for 0.5 km to Bislett Stadium, famous for the Dream Mile. The tracks (outdoor and indoor) are open to the public. Near there are the hillside St. Hanshaugen park & Stensparken park.
A “runseeing” tour of some of Oslo’s highlights. A lovely combination of parks, waterfront paths and some roads that pass Oslo’s major landmarks: The Royal Palace grounds, the Nobels Fredssenter, Opera House, Akershus Fortress, Norwegian Armed Forces Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Oslo Cathedral. Overall route ~10 km, or save 2 km by eliminating the Tjuvholmen section.
Slottsparken. CC: Wolfmann
Start at the area around the Parliament Buildings, and pass head east on paths through Karl Johans Gate and Studenterlunden Park toward the Royal Palace — a grand section! Cross into the Royal Palace area and park (Slottsparken), with a memorable approach to the palace and then a ~2 km loop around the scenic, hilly grounds. Then, south, using Olav Vs gate to access the Tjuvholmen, with a nice waterfront path leading to spectacular Museum of Modern Art. This section is 2 km out and back. Then, continue south along the waterfront path, passing the 13th-century Akershus Fortress. Then head east for a loop around the Oslo Opera House area, and a jaunt down the waterfront Middelalderparken, with views of a fjord. The final 1.7 km section heads back west through the Barcode Project and the center of Oslo, passing the Oslo Cathedral.
Opera House
Add-Ons: Additional Paths in Slottsparken. Can also head north of Slottsparken for 0.5 km to Bislett Stadium, famous for the Dream Mile. The tracks (outdoor and indoor) are open to the public. Near there are the hillside St. Hanshaugen park & Stensparken park.
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10.7 km (6.7 miles); Can save 2 km by eliminating the Tjuvholmen section.
A route showcasing the Oslo Cathedral and three nearby urban parks: St. Hanshaugen, Stensparken, & Slottsparken (Palace Park). Can be combined/mixed with our Oslo Runseeing & Akerselva River routes.
One of the most popular places to run in Oslo. A combination park and historic estate. Enjoy 4--5 km of beautifully landscaped trails around the manor (now Oslo City Museum), and the Gustav Vigeland sculpture park.
One of the longer continuous off-road runs in Oslo. The 5.5 km path runs from Vaterlandsparken north to Nydalen. You'll run through several small parks past numerous waterfalls, alternating between water views & wooded sections.
A lovely route just east of Oslo center that features two modern parks: Middelalderparken, built on the grounds of the former Royal Estate, and Ekebergparken, which features a 63-acre sculpture park and trails through a nature preserve.
A nearly all off-road route in eastern Oslo that combines several lovely parks: Birkelunden, Sofienberg Park, the Botanical Garden, Tøyenparken, and the Valhall athletic complex in Hovin. There's a weekly Parkrun in Tøyenparken.
A pleasant run on the 'Museum Peninsula' on the Inner Oslofjord, known for its museums, leafy trails, beaches, & upscale homes. Our 4.3 km loop on wide gravel paths is a combination of waterside & wooded sections.
A worth-it destination run just 7 km north of Oslo and accessible by transport. Enjoy the 3.2 km loop around the lake (lit at night!). There's also a running track & many km of additional trails offering wooded, hilly trail running.
For a taste of Norway's forested hiking/trail running, Østmarka & Nordmarka are two large forest parks within 30 minutes of Oslo and accessible by subway. Good combination of narrow & wide forest paths, fairly hilly.
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10.7 km (6.7 miles); Can save 2 km by eliminating the Tjuvholmen section.
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