Osteroy Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bergen showing landscape views, mountains and a lake or waterhole
Bergen featuring a lake or waterhole, mountains and landscape views
Osteroy
Bergen featuring mountains, a lake or waterhole and landscape views
Bergen featuring mountains, a lake or waterhole and landscape views

Explore one of Europe’s largest inland islands to discover ancient Scandinavian villages, hike scenic fjord valleys and visit the home of violinist Ole Bull.

Delve into dynamic Osterøy, an island where cozy villages are nestled among dramatic glacier-carved landscapes. This 127-square-mile (328-square-kilometer) island is cut off from the mainland by the Osterfjorden and Veafjorden, making it one of Northern Europe’s largest inland islands.

Visit the island’s quiet administrative center, Lonevåg, to see the birthplace of Borge Garveri, a leather-craft company that supplies the world’s highest fashion brands. Head to the larger town of Valestrandfossen to inspect the former home of Ole Bull, a famed Norwegian violinist. Most of the Osterøy’s major settlements are located on the flatlands on the west side of the island.

Discover the island’s heritage at Havråtunet or Havrå Farm. Explore this cultural memorial to see medieval farmhouses dating back to the 14th century and archeological sites that indicate that people have been living here for over 3,500 years. Journey through more living history at the Osterøy museum, an open-air museum in the pretty village of Gjerstad. Inspect 17th-century cottages and exhibits of artisanal weaving techniques passed down through generations.

Take a tour of the island’s gorgeous churches, including the 16th-century Hamre Church, with an original construction that dates back to the 11th century. Explore Hosanger Church, a stone and brick church built in 1796, to see a beautiful 17th-century silver chalice. Learn about the island’s industrial history at Herlandsfoss Kraftverk, a museum inside a former hydroelectric plant.

See the island’s dramatic scenery on the east side, where glaciers carved steep mountains and fjords during the last ice age. Hike trails above the pretty village of Bruvik or trek up Høgafjellet Mountain, Osterøy’s highest peak. Alternatively, enjoy the views as you fish for cod or catfish on the calm waters of the fjords.

Osterøy is a 1-hour drive northeast of Bergen. Get here by bus or car via the Osterøybrua Bridge, one of Norway’s longest suspension bridges.

For a historic and scenic Osterøy experience, take a sunset horseback ride along Kossdal Road. This century-old path winds through the pretty hills around Kossdal Lake.

FjordSlottet Hotell
FjordSlottet Hotell
3 out of 5
2715 Osterøyvegen, Osteroy, Vestland
The price is NZ$258 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$258
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osteroy. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.
8.4/10 Very Good! (42 reviews)
"Very good but the location was a bit off"

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

FjordSlottet Hotell
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
4 out of 5
Dreggsallmenningen 1, Bergen
The price is NZ$400 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$400
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Radisson Blu Bergen is in a great location. Close to cruise terminal and right in the old harbour. A few minutes walk to the fish market and lots of restaurants and cafes. The hotel will store your luggage if you get in early ( especially after a cruise or morning flight). The rooms are small but ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
Hotel Norge by Scandic
Hotel Norge by Scandic
4 out of 5
Nedre Ole Bulls Plass 4, Bergen City Centre, Bergen, Hordaland
The price is NZ$365 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$365
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bergen. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,280 reviews)
"Very comfortable hotel with friendly & courteous staff."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Hotel Norge by Scandic
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
6 Person Holiday Home in Lonevag-by Traum
6 Person Holiday Home in Lonevag-by Traum
2.5 out of 5
Osteroy
Stay at this vacation home in Osteroy. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attraction Bergen Camp Park is located nearby.
6 Person Holiday Home in Lonevag-by Traum
5 Person Holiday Home in Lonevag-by Traum
5 Person Holiday Home in Lonevag-by Traum
2 out of 5
Osteroy
Stay at this vacation home in Osteroy. Enjoy free parking. Popular attraction Bergen Camp Park is located nearby.
5 Person Holiday Home in Lonevag-by Traum
5 Person Holiday Home in Lonevag-by Traum
5 Person Holiday Home in Lonevag-by Traum
2 out of 5
Osteroy
Stay at this vacation home in Osteroy. Enjoy free parking. Popular attraction Bergen Camp Park is located nearby.
5 Person Holiday Home in Lonevag-by Traum
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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