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BUA Drøbak

The tourist information center in Drøbak also operates BUA Drøbak, a free lending center where anyone can reserve sports and outdoor equipment, both in summer and winter.

BUA Drøbak was established in 2019, and since 2020, its operation has been under the jurisdiction of the tourist information center in Drøbak harbor. BUA is a free lending center where anyone can reserve hiking equipment and borrow it for up to one week at a time. The center serves as a low-threshold offering aimed at ensuring that everyone has equal opportunities to lead an active lifestyle and participate in sports.

About BUA

BUA is a national nonprofit organization that aims to make it easier for children and youth to try out a wider variety of activities without increasing consumption. BUA's purpose is to contribute to inclusion and increased participation in health-promoting activities for children and youth, regardless of socio-economic status, by strengthening and promoting new and existing equipment schemes for sports and outdoor life.

Hiking and nature guiding Koslås

Great nature and local history on Bærum's famous peak.

Join our nature guide Bjørn on a guided tour in Nature to the Kolsås peak. Here you will have the opportunity to look at the wildlife, learn about the plants in nature and the local history. Koslåstoppen has a unique geology, as part of the Oslo Belt. Hiking starts at Stein farm. We walk on the path along the slope southward, along the mountain, until we reach the path junction that leads us up to Setertjern. In the area here we stop, to see if we can experience the world's fastest bird, the peregrine falcon, it nests in the area here. If we are lucky, we can experience when it plunges down to catch its prey in the air. Eventually we come to idyllic Setertjern, here it will also be time for a little stop,

We walk further towards northern Kolsåstopp, enjoying the view towards Bærum's works and Lommedalen. The return path takes us down the slalom slope to the main road, where we finally come down to Bærums Verk shopping center. Enjoy a nice lunch or a cup of coffee at a local restaurant and summary of the trip. The trip takes 4-5 hours.

Handelsstedet Bærums Verk has over 40 shops, galleries, artist workshops and nice restaurants.

Access by bus 150 to/from Oslo and Bekkestua. A small parking space available at Stein Gård.

WildOslo – guide skating and cross country skiing

In winter, Wild Oslo offers guided skating and cross country skiing tours

Because we are local and we live here and know the best places, in addition we offer rentals and guided tours.

Being guided by us is like being shown around by a friend.

Guided skating and ski tours What shall we do?

We skate on a lake 20 minutes south of Oslo S. Usually on the lake Langen. The guide will teach you everything you need to know. Here we skate with nature on all sides. After some skating, we make a fire before we continue. We provide skates, shoes, coffee/cocoa and a light snack meal.

Top quality equipment.

Both shoes and skates are comfortable and perfect for touring skating. Touring skates are lower than hockey skates, so you get closer to the ice.

Clothing

You get good speed on tour skating, even if you use less effort than on skis. We therefore recommend a headband under the hat, or other warm solutions. Use a scarf, buff or neckerchief.

Warm mittens or two pairs of mittens.

Warm clothes.

We take weather and driving conditions.

Crosscountry skiing

Ski, snow, ice and fire. This is Norway. You will be surprised how ‘Alaska’ the area looks like, so close to the center (25 minutes bus south, from the city centre of Oslo) We will ski over a frozen lake or in the forest, depending on the conditions, and into the Wilderness. After some skiing we will make a fire, and enjoy a warm lunch/dinner in the forest. We will probably not see many people, maybe none.

It doesn’t get more Norwegian than this: Ski, fire and food over fire – Norwegians favorite activity. With a local and Norwegian guide. Don’t miss this chance to get back to nature!

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The Strawberry peak in Lommedalen – hiking tour

Experience the beautiful scenery around Oslo – we guide you to places where you have the feeling of being totally "alone". Scenic trip to to the "Strawberry peak" north in Lommedalen where you´ll experience the most beautiful view of the Lommedalen and out through the Oslo Fjord. We make bonfires and enjoy light food and something hot to drink during the cold season.

Approximately 2 hours walk from the By bus stop in Lommedalen. 2 km hilly road, and about 2 km steady climb to the top of the trail. A total of about 6 hours of hiking.

Meetingplace at By in Lommedalen. Access by own car / transport (good parking facilities) or by bus from Oslo, which takes about 1 hour from the center of Oslo.

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Birdwatching and lavvo dinner in the fairy tale forest

Game-watching in the fairytale forest and dinner and bonfire at Hannes

Welcome by Hanne at Rønningen farm. We are met by Hanne who tells a little about the history of the place and the people. Each is given a baguette and a bottle of water that we take with us on the trip out into the woods. The walk lasts about 4 hours, and may be adapted to a better fit for the group. Discover untouched nature in historical surroundings, only 25 minutes from Oslo.

We move out into Hornimarka and the fairytale forest. The first stop is at Persbråten, an old farmhouse. We walk along Urdselva up Urdsdalen. The river originates from the lake Svartvann, which is located a few km further up in the valley. There are several exciting waterfalls to see along the way, these are extra beautiful after a lot of rainfall. There is a rich fauna in this area, moose and deer live here … Dwarf woodpeckers, wasps and peregrine falcons are rare birds that live in the area, and if we are lucky, we can spot these, … we recommend to have the camera at hand. Old forest, narrow valleys and steep mountain slopes are also something that meets us along the way.

Some distance up in the valley we come to several places with an exciting history. We take a detour up to Risfjellkastet, where there are tombs (piles) from the Bronze Age. From the cairns we go northeast to Risfjellet's steep descent, from here there is a magnificent view of Kolsås, Sandvika and the fjord. After a break here, we return down to the farm.

Back on the farm, the farm girl Hanne will guide you into the dining room where a wonderful meal awaits us. Bonfire talk, nice company and summary of the trip. Dinner is served n in the lavvo, in the barn or in Jaktslottet.

Practical info:

The trip is in rough terrain so shoes with a rough sole are important. Physically demanding trip. Bring a small backpack.

Other easier tour suggestions:

Tour 2. Skuibakken storytelling with hiking to the farm (approx. 2 hours) Easy trip

Tour 3. History story, burial mounds, ancient road m.m. bird safari, fairytale forest, and nature photography (approx. 3 hours)

Tour 4. Nature photo – Listening trip in the forest / bird watching (approx. 3 hours)

Access to / from Oslo in the same way as upon arrival; by minibus, taxi or regular bus to Skui and 2 km walk to the farm

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Markaopplevelser

My name is Bjørn Eide and I own the company Markaopplevelser, which started 10 years ago and is located in Lommedalen.
Join the adventures in our grand nature; Where to find the best lakes for fishing? Where can we experience Blackcock and Tiur mating? Where does the Osprey live? These are examples of experiences I can show you. I share my local knowledge by inspiring and motivating my audience.

I emphasize safe guiding and take you through magnificent scenery.

Nature has always been a place I have lived in close contact with, ever since I was a little boy. With a mother born and raised in Krokskogen, and grandparents who had their work in there, the paths were just waiting for me to explore.
As an active cross-country skier for many years, I have crossed the forest many times. In the summer, I am an avid angler.

I have a lot of local knowledge in Bærumsmarka, Krokskogen, Nordmarka and Vestmarka. I'll be happy to guide you and your colleagues through some splendid nature experiences all year round.f

Welcome.

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WildOslo – experiences in nature

Why choose Wild Oslo and what can we offer?

Because we are local, we live here and know the best places, in addition we offer rentals and guided tours. Being guided by us is like being shown around by a friend.

Escape the hordes

We rent out equipment, and have guided tours for small groups. No waiting in line, just nature. We are also family-friendly – on a guided tour, your speed is our speed.

The real Norway – nature experiences just on the doorstep of Oslo

If you are in Oslo, the area is covered by more than asphalt and concrete. Didi you know that we are on the same latitude as the capital of Alaska?

The opportunities with us are many – here is some of what we can offer:

– Rental of kayak and canoe at Langen. Langen is located in a part of Oslomarka called Sørmarka

– Rent a floating tent in Oslomarka

In the wintertime we can offer guided ice skating and skiing for beginners and more experienced guests

Welcome to an exciting activity a short distance from Oslo!

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