Follow Oslo's river downhill from Nydalen past waterfalls and 19th-century mills to Grünerløkka and the city centre, the way residents walk or jog it.
Best time: Morning or afternoon; autumn colours in late September-October
The route, stop by stop 1 Nydalen T-bane Start here (metro); follow signs to the riverside path; 5 min.
2 Akerselva river walk Rapids and old mill buildings; 20 min.
The 8 km river from Maridalsvannet to the fjord runs past waterfalls, old textile mills and Grünerløkka; residents walk or jog Nydalen-to-centre in about 50 minutes.
3 Mathallen Oslo Coffee or lunch stop; 30 min.
Oslo's covered food market: 30-plus shops, cafes and eateries from Norwegian and international small producers, by the Akerselva.
4 Blå Street art walls, Sunday market; 10 min.
Riverside jazz and indie club with a terrace over the Akerselva and a Sunday craft and vintage market; a pillar of Oslo's music scene.
5 Ankerbrua fairy-tale bridge Fairy-tale bronze figures; 5 min.
A bridge over the Akerselva decorated with bronze figures from Norwegian folk tales; kids love spotting the trolls and heroes.
6 Vaterland park End near Oslo S/Grønland; 5 min.
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