Eastern Norway Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Oslo Opera House showing a city and theatre scenes
Palace Park showing a pond, a garden and picnicking
Oslo featuring general coastal views and a marina as well as a couple
Oslo City Hall featuring interior views, a square or plaza and an administrative building
Palace Park

Where to stay in Eastern Norway

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Fornebu

Unique features of Fornebu include the live music and beaches. Make a stop by Telenor Arena or Oslofjord while you're exploring the area.

Fornebu
Oslo Winter Park which includes snow and snow skiing as well as an individual male

Holmenkollen

Travellers choose Holmenkollen for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Holmenkollen Station or Holmenkollen T-Bane and check out top sights like Holmenkollen Ski Museum.

Holmenkollen
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Skøyen

Check out the museums while you're in Skøyen. Hop on the metro at Skoyen Light Rail Station and Thune Light Rail Station to see top sights like Gustav Vigeland Sculpture Park and Frogner Park.

Skøyen
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Ullern

The restaurants and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Ullern. CC Vest Shopping Centre and Gustav Vigeland Sculpture Park are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Abbediengen Light Rail Station or Ullern Light Rail Station to get around the larger area.

Ullern
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Lysaker

While Lysaker may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like CC Vest Shopping Centre and Telenor Arena.

Lysaker
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Vestre Aker

If you're spending time in Vestre Aker, check out sights like Oslo Winter Park or Nordmarka and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Besserud T-Bane or Besserud Station.

Vestre Aker
Comfort Hotel RunWay

Comfort Hotel RunWay

3.5 out of 5
Hans Gaarders veg 27, Ullensaker
The price is NZ$171 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$171
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Ullensaker. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,056 reviews)
"We arrived very late and the staff had is checked in in moments. The breakfast buffet was wonderful and it was very close to the airport."

Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025

Comfort Hotel RunWay
Park Inn by Radisson Oslo Airport Hotel West

Park Inn by Radisson Oslo Airport Hotel West

4 out of 5
Museumsvegen 26, Gardermoen, Ullensaker
The price is NZ$214 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$214
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Ullensaker. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,875 reviews)
"The breakfast was superb. The rooms are a little small, but the breakfast more than made up for it!!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Oslo Airport Hotel West
Scandic Fornebu

Scandic Fornebu

4 out of 5
Martin Lingesvei 2, Fornebu, Bærum
The price is NZ$186 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$186
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Bærum. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Aker Brygge and Karl Johan ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Worth it…if you get a view on the nice side (ocean) but the view of the construction site is unfortunate and made our stay feel much less luxurious. Breakfast and the views from the breakfast area are lovely."

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Scandic Fornebu
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Oslo Airport Apartments

Oslo Airport Apartments

3 out of 5
12 Tunvegen, Ullensaker, Viken
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Ullensaker. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions SAS Museum and Jessheim Storsenter are located ...
6/10 (107 reviews)
"Easy area to commute to by transit, but I wish there were more things to buy in the area for food"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Oslo Airport Apartments
Riddergaarden Mountain Lodge, Beitostølen

Riddergaarden Mountain Lodge, Beitostølen

4.5 out of 5
Skjenhauglie 41, Øystre Slidre
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Beitostolen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a sauna. Popular attractions Beitostølen Ski Center and Lyskapellet ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (52 reviews)
Fantastique hôtel
"Endroit calme avec un bon petit déjeuner. Il se situe au 1er étage par rapport à la reception: il y a vraiment de tout en boisson il n y a pas de machine à café à choix multiples juste un Thermos de café chaud, on n a pas trouvé de quoi faire du chocolat chaud. Il faut faire ces gaufres soit même. ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Riddergaarden Mountain Lodge, Beitostølen
Riddergaarden Leiligheter

Riddergaarden Leiligheter

4 out of 5
41 Skjenhauglie, Øystre Slidre, Innlandet
Stay at this 4-star ski aparthotel in Beitostolen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Beitostølen Ski Center and Lyskapellet ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (49 reviews)
Stay for Bessengen hike
"The condo had everything we needed. The separate bedroom with bunk beds for the kids was convenient. The pool was very much enjoyed."

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2024

Riddergaarden Leiligheter
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Popular places to visit

Trysil Ski Resort

Trysil Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Trysil with a visit to Trysil Ski Resort. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Trysil Ski Resort
Kvitfjell showing a small town or village and snow

Kvitfjell Ski Resort

Ski and snowboard on wide snow-sure pistes at Norway’s Olympic-grade ski resort and you’ll find slopes for every skill level, excellent facilities and gorgeous Oppland views.

Kvitfjell Ski Resort
Viking Ship Museum which includes interior views

Viking Ship Museum

Step back over 1,000 years in time to marvel at these Viking burial ships, testament to the wealth and power of this feared people.

Viking Ship Museum
Jotunheimen National Park

Jotunheimen National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Jotunheimen National Park, a lovely green space in Vaga. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Jotunheimen National Park
Oslo Winter Park which includes snow and snow skiing as well as an individual male

Oslo Winter Park

Carve tracks on perfectly groomed runs and watch daredevils on Norway’s Olympic superpipe at this stunning resort area a short distance from central Oslo.

Oslo Winter Park
Galdhopiggen

Galdhopiggen

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Galdhopiggen during your travels in Hardanger. Wander the parks and lakeside while you're in the area.

Galdhopiggen

Activities

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NZ$5
per traveller
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2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship

2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship

NZ$81
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship
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Oslo: Guided Sightseeing Fjord Cruise on Premium Silent Boat

NZ$107
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Oslo: Guided Sightseeing Fjord Cruise on Premium Silent Boat
The Fram Museum Admission Ticket

The Fram Museum Admission Ticket

NZ$30
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Fram Museum Admission Ticket
Oslo - 24 or 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

Oslo - 24 or 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

NZ$74
per adult
Oslo - 24 or 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Ingeborg and Danne

The Viking Planet Admission Ticket

NZ$44
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
The Viking Planet Admission Ticket
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Cities near Eastern Norway

Geilo featuring mountains, snow and a lake or waterhole

Geilo

Idre

Idre

Alesund - More og Romsdal which includes a river or creek

Molde

Oslo Opera House showing modern architecture, a city and theatre scenes

Oslo