In the footsteps of Amalie Skram, Oslo
4.5520 Reviews34 people have played this questHowever, Amalie doesn’t arrive. Instead a messenger boy appears and hands you a note. Amalie's latest manuscript has disappeared. Are you up for the challenge to explore 1880's Oslo and find Amalie's lost manuscript?
How many are playing?
Unlock · €9.99Live in Oslo? The Annual Pass is how locals play · €79.99/yr. See the Annual Pass →
Places you will visit
8
It will take you
50-80 mins
You will walk
1970 steps
Total distance
1.5 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Nationaltheater whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 8 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Youngstorget and see where you land on the Oslo leaderboard.
Highlights
one hour walk through the city center of Oslo
explore what Oslo looked like in 1880
solve riddles and learn about the feminist writer Amalie Skram
Ratings and Reviews
20 ratings
Eleni
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Stancu
Caitlin Arnold-Brogan
Martina Amboom
Made by Johbst
Johbst created this quest · the route, the puzzles and the story are theirs.
The mission: Your story in Oslo
My dearest friend,
Beat the best: Top Oslo explorers
Good to know before you play
- We recommend not playing at night
- This scavenger hunt doesn't include stories about places.
Frequently asked questions
Is In the footsteps of Amalie Skram, Oslo self-guided?
Where does it start and finish?
How many accesses are needed?
Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30–$60 (€23–€50) per person
Questo
Transparent pricing shown before checkout
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30–$60 (€23–€50) per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
Joined by 1,000,000+ explorers worldwide
Guided tour pricing: Comprehensive Economic Analysis of Guided Tour Pricing, EU and US markets, 2026. Standard 2–3 hour group walking tours.
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A flexible self-guided way to discover Oslo
In the footsteps of Amalie Skram, Oslo is for travelers who want a private, self-guided city experience rather than joining a scheduled walking-tour group. You follow a route, solve clues and discover places at your own pace.
The route starts at Nationaltheater and finishes at Youngstorget over 1.5 km, with 8 challenge locations. Typical duration: 65 min; 1.5 km walking route; 8 challenge locations
Choose this for flexibility, privacy and active discovery. Choose a guided walking tour when live commentary and asking a guide questions matter more. Playable languages: English.
