HovedOya Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Oslo Opera House
Explore Oslo’s premier performance venue, famed both for its striking architecture and world-class performances.
Aker Brygge
Head to this vibrant entertainment district on the banks of the Oslofjord, situated in a former shipyard.
Karl Johan Gate
During your trip to Oslo, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Karl Johan Gate. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries or seek out its local tours.
MUNCH Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at MUNCH Museum in Oslo. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Tusenfryd Amusement Park
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Tusenfryd Amusement Park as part of your trip to Ås. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
Activities
2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship
The Fram Museum Admission Ticket
Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide
The Viking Planet Museum Ticket
Oslo Panorama Tour with Holmenkollen Ski Jump and Vigeland Park
Oslo City Highlights with Fjord Cruise
Our pick of the best HovedOya Hotel Deals
Clarion Hotel The Hub
"Great hotel in central Oslo right opposite Oslo S. Nice comfortable rooms and great breakfast. Very nice and friendly staff."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Citybox Oslo
"Perfect hotel for a break in the city. Comfortable room easy check-in and check-out. Would recommed"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Kampen Hotel
"Very good place, clean, great helpful staff, very accommodating to help, the young guy was particularly helpful in my room change and making it simple and easy. Great place for a great price and close to centre. Only a 20 min walk"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Comfort Hotel Xpress Youngstorget
"Good hotel and good location. Walking distance from Central Station, which itself is very easy to get to from the airport."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
"Over 50 minutes to get checked in. Hotel in near continuous chaos. I would NEVER stay here again if I have the choice."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station
"Check in was relatively easy but staff did not give the opportunity of storing baggage for a few hours. They just offered us to pay to get room access to store our bags. Couples should avoid booking a "compact" room because the bed is fixed to the wall ensuring one person has to crawl over the other ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around HovedOya
Kvadraturen
If you're spending time in Kvadraturen, check out sights like Karl Johan Gate or Stortorvet and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dronningens Gate Tram Station or Wessels Plass Light Rail Station.
Oslo City Centre
Travellers choose Oslo City Centre for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Christiania Torv Tram Station or Wessels Plass Light Rail Station and check out top sights like Norwegian Parliament.
Sentrum
While you're in Sentrum, take in top sights like Oslo City Hall or Fridtjof Nansen Square, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kontraskjaeret Tram Station or Christiania Torv Tram Station.
Vika
Theatres and restaurants are highlights of Vika. Make a stop by The National Museum or Oslo Konserthus while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Vikatorvet Tram Station to get around town.
Bjørvika
While you're in Bjørvika, take in top sights like Akerselva River and jump on the metro at Bjørvika Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Central Oslo
Travellers love Central Oslo for its popular shops, and you can see more of Oslo by jumping on the metro at Nationaltheatret Tram Station or Tullinlokka Light Rail Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like National Theater and Fridtjof Nansen Square.
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- Mathallen Oslo
- Rockefeller Music Hall
- Oslo Reptile Park
- Rignes Brewery
- Viking Ship Museum
- Bi Norwegian Business School
- Peer Gynt Sculpture Park
- Central Oslo Holidays
- Ullevaal Stadium
- Jernbanetorget
- Pipervika
- Karl Johan Gate
- Natural History Museum
- Kon Tiki Museum
- Chat Noir
- Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology
- Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
- Color Line Ferry Terminal
- Boler Church
- Gaustad Holidays
- Oslo City Hall
- Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art
- Gustav Vigeland Sculpture Park
- Fram Museum
- Aker Brygge
- Holmenkollen Ski Jump
- Harald Huysman Karting
- Storo Storsenter
- Visit Nordstrand
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- Visit Skillebekk
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- Visit Skøyen
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- Visit Grünerløkka
- Visit Ullern
- Visit Oslo City Centre
- Visit Sentrum
- Visit Alna
- Visit Toyen
- Visit Tjuvholmen
- Visit Sinsen
