What you’ll experience
Try snowshoeing for the first time in the foA winter evening walk through the forest by torchlight, with a campfire stop for hot chocolate and marshmallows. The contrast between the flames, the snow, and the dark forest makes this a quintessential Norwegian winter experience.rest just 20 minutes from central Oslo. We’ll walk across a frozen lake and through snowy woodland trails – no experience necessary.
We meet at the tiger statue outside Oslo Central Station as the afternoon light fades, and take the metro together to Sognsvann. The ride takes 20 minutes.
At Sognsvann, we walk to a campfire spot by the frozen lake. I’ll have a fire going, and we’ll sit together with hot chocolate and marshmallows while I share stories about the area and Norwegian winter traditions.
Once we’ve warmed up, I’ll hand out flame torches and give a quick safety briefing. Then we set off into the forest. Walking with a torch in your hand, surrounded by snow-covered trees and the glow of flames, is something you don’t easily forget.
The walk takes about 30–45 minutes through the winter woodland. Afterwards, we return to Sognsvann station and take the metro back to the city centre.
Season: 1 December – 31 March.
Itinerary
- Meet at the tiger statue, Oslo Central Station
- Metro to Sognsvann (20 min)
- Campfire by the frozen lake – hot chocolate and marshmallows
- Torch distribution and safety briefing
- Torchlight walk through the forest (30–45 min)
- Return to Sognsvann station
- Metro back to city centre
The tiger statue (Tigeren), Jernbanetorget, outside Oslo Central Station (Oslo S)
- Return metro tickets
- Campfire with hot chocolate and marshmallows
- Flame torch
- Spikes/crampons if needed
- English-speaking guide
- Additional food and drinks
- Personal travel insurance
- Warm winter jacket
- Gloves
- Warm hat
- Sturdy shoes or boots
- Water bottle
Children from 12 years are welcome, accompanied by an adult. Due to the open flames, this tour is not suitable for younger children.
