Self-Guided Walks
Here you’ll find my self-guided walks for Norway (including the coastal ferry), Denmark, Sweden and Finland.Â
Norway
Oslo
Oslo City Centre
This walk includes all the major highlights of Oslo, including the Opera House, Cathedral, Parliament, Theatre & City Hall.Â
2.6km / 1 hour / Level 1 Walk
Kvadraturen
This history-focused walk covers Kvadraturen, the historic part of Oslo that was established in the 17th century by King Christian IV. Â
1km / 45 minutes / Level 1 Walk
Akershus Fortress
Akershus Fortress was established as the palace in the 13th century, but eventually evolved into a fortress, prison, and memorial site.Â
1km / 45 minutes / Level 2 Walk
Grønland
Located east of the central station, Grønland has a reputation for its high immigrant population. However, this creates a unique part of the city that is well worth exploring.Â
1.7km / 45 minutes / Level 1 Walk
Akerselva River Walk
Akerselva is not just the ‘green lung’ of Oslo, it is where the city was developed in the 19th century. Explore these historic buildings & see how locals use the river today.
6km / Up to two hours / Level 2 Walk
Around Norway
Røros UNESCO World Heritage
Explore this fascinating historic mining town.Â
1.3km / 1 hour / Level 2 Walk
Stavanger City Centre & Gamle Stavanger
See the best of Stavanger on this self-guided walk!
3km / 1 hour / Level 2 Walk
Longyearbyen
Explore the capital of Svalbard on this incredible walk.Â
3km / 1.5 hours / Level 2 Walk
Norway's Coastal Ferry
Ã…lesund
This walk starts at the coastal ferry pier and includes all the major landmarks of Ã…lesund.Â
3km / 1 hour / Level 1 Walk
Trondheim
This walk starts at the coastal ferry pier leads you to Nidaros Cathedral (via the city) and back (via Bakklandet)
6km / 2.5 hours / Level 1 Walk
Bodø
This walk starts at the coastal ferry pier and takes you around the lighlights of Bodø.Â
3km / 40 minutes / Level 1 Walk
Harstad
This short walk around Harstad is perfect for those visiting for a short time.Â
1km / 20 minutes / Level 1 Walk
Tromsø
This walk starts at the coastal ferry pier and takes you around Tromsø, passing the historid and modern landmarks.Â
3km / 40 minutes / Level 1 Walk
Honningsvåg
Follow this walk around Honningsvåg to learn about everyday life in the far north.
2.7km / 45 minutes / Level 1 Walk
Kirkenes
Follow this walk around Kirkenes for an overview of the city’s history and culture.Â
3.7km / 1 hour / Level 1 Walk
Hammerfest
Follow this walk around Hammerfest to learn about the fascinating history of this polar capital.
1km / 40 minutes / Level 1 Walk
Denmark
Copenhagen City Centre
Explore the highlights of Copenhagen and see the major attractions.
4km / 1.5 hours / Level 2 Walk
Chrstiansborg & Christianshavn
Follow this walk to the merchant neighbourhood of Christianshavn to see some of Copenhagen’s oldest buildings.
2.6km / 1 hour / Level 1 Walk
Kongens Nytorv to Amalienborg
Explore Kongens Nytorv, Nyhavn and Amalienborg in depth.Â
1.2km / 45 minutes / Level 1 Walk
Sweden
Gamla Stan
Gamla Stan is Stockholm’s medieval town centre.Â
1.4km / 1 hour / Level 1 Walk
Södermalm
Explore Stockholm’s historic and hipster neighbourhood.Â
3.7km / 1.5 hours / Level 2 Walk
Finland
Helsinki’s Old Town
Explore the historic centre of Helsinki and see some of the oldest buildings in the city.
1.5km / 1 hour / Level 1 Walk