Packrafting and hiking in Nordmarka

We depart in the morning from Oslo Central Station for a short train journey north to the edge of the vast Nordmarka forest. Upon arrival, a short hike immerses us in the Nordic atmosphere, leading us to the first body of water where our packrafting adventure begins.

After preparing our equipment and a technical briefing, we begin our first crossing on calm waters, bordered by pine and birch trees. The day alternates between paddling sections and short portages on foot to connect the different lakes. Each stage is a new immersion in Scandinavian nature: dense forests, wild shores, and vast panoramas of rolling hills.

Late afternoon, we arrived at a secluded lakeside site to set up camp. We pitched our tents, prepared dinner, and enjoyed a convivial campfire to conclude this first day of our expedition. We spent the night in our tents, lulled by the calm and soft northern light.

Waking up by the lake, we break camp in the cool morning air. After breakfast, we pack up the tents and load the packrafts for another day of exploration. The morning begins on the water, paddling across calm lakes and short portages through the forest. The pace is leisurely, punctuated by breaks to enjoy the silence and observe the surrounding nature.

Around midday, we reach a section which we traverse on foot, our boats folded on our backs. The afternoon continues again on the water, along the last lakes of the stage.

At the end of the day, we arrived at a traditional Norwegian lodge nestled in the heart of the forest. We settled into our rooms and enjoyed a well-deserved moment of relaxation. A sauna with views of the lake and forest provided the perfect opportunity to warm up and soothe our muscles after a day of exertion. In the evening, a hot dinner completed the experience.

After breakfast, we leave the lodge and get back on the packrafts to cross one last lake. The morning is spent on the water, in a peaceful and wild setting, before we rejoin the hiking trail.

We then walk approximately 15 km, through forests, lakes and clearings, to the viewpoint overlooking Oslo, where the panorama of the city and the fjord rewards our efforts for a final evening, a retrospective of your getaway.

Last morning in Holmenkollen, with the option to visit the famous ski jumping site and its museum, offering panoramic views of Oslo and the fjord. For biathlon fans, the World Cup venue is located right next to the ski jump.

Alternatively, you can take advantage of Oslo for a stroll in the city centre or a final cultural immersion, depending on your preferences.

In the middle or end of the day, free transfer to the airport for the return flight, concluding this Nordic and immersive getaway.