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.
Royal Palace
You can find out about the history of Oslo with a trip to Royal Palace. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
MUNCH Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at MUNCH Museum in Oslo. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
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.
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 City Highlights with Fjord Cruise
Our pick of the best HovedOya Hotel Deals
Clarion Hotel The Hub
Reception area is very nice and beautiful, staff were very nice and welcoming. The location is excellent, right next to the train stayion. The breakfast is the best thing as it was AMAZING. Room was very nice ans elegent however a bit small and not much storage space.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Citybox Oslo
Good location and facilities are fully prepared
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
Stayed for weekend as part of daughter's 21st celebrations. From room upgrade to cake and bubbly - everyone was so kind and made our stay so special. Room spotless, views incredible, best breakfast buffet ever, wonderful pool and sauna. Great location meant most major sites in easy walking distance. ...
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Hotell Bondeheimen
all good
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Comfort Hotel Børsparken
Room clean and freshly aired on arrival, bins and towels changed on 4th day. Staff were very friendly and courteous, my only niggle would be the bed was incredibly soft and at the present time there’s only 1 lift working so the queue for the lift at peak periods was a bit of a wait, however fantastic ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel Verdandi Oslo
Fantastic stay, can’t complain
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around HovedOya
Kvadraturen
If you're spending time in Kvadraturen, check out sights like Karl Johan Gate or Cinemateket 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 Chat Noir.
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- Mathallen Oslo
- Rockefeller Music Hall
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- Rignes Brewery
- Viking Ship Museum
- Bi Norwegian Business School
- Peer Gynt Sculpture Park
- Central Oslo Holidays
- Ullevaal Stadium
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- Natural History Museum
- Kon Tiki Museum
- Chat Noir
- Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology
- Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
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- Boler Church
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- Oslo City Hall
- Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art
- Gustav Vigeland Sculpture Park
- Fram Museum
- Aker Brygge
- Holmenkollen Ski Jump
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- Storo Storsenter
- Visit Nordstrand
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- Visit Grünerløkka
- Visit Ullern
- Visit Oslo City Centre
- Visit Sentrum
- Visit Alna
- Visit Toyen
- Visit Tjuvholmen
- Visit Sinsen
