Vestre Aker Travel Guide
Oslo
Visit Vestre Aker
Popular places to visit
Aker Brygge
This former shipyard is now a popular entertainment, shopping and restaurant district on the shores of the Oslo Fjord.
Oslo Opera House
The home of the Norwegian National Ballet and Opera is a large marble and glass edifice that resembles a glacier rising out of the water.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
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.
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.
Things to do
2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship
Oslo: Guided Sightseeing Fjord Cruise on Premium Silent Boat
Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide
The Viking Planet Museum Ticket
Oslo City Highlights with Fjord Cruise
Top hotels in Vestre Aker
Scandic Holmenkollen Park
Room has amazing views
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Lysebu Hotel
Welcoming staff who spoke excellent English. They gave us helpful recommendations for sledding with young children. Swimming pool was great. Buffet breakfast fantastic (cereals, bacon/egg, continental and self-make waffles). Check if there are extra charges for parking and the pool, as the hotel ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Clarion Hotel The Hub
clean room but quite small. picked this hotel for swimming pool but it was quite small and too deep for my kids. sauna not so hot. if swimming pool is the reason why you pick this hotel, reconsider :) changing area and shower for swimming pool was just so not well managed and wet floor all over the ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Citybox Oslo
Great
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Comfort Hotel Børsparken
Second stay I had a great front room, spacious and sunny. Staff very helpful and a great breakfast. Also, great location so close to the city and the wharf.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
Epic
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vestre Aker
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.
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.
Majorstuen
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Majorstuen. Top attractions like Oslo City Museum and Frogner Park are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Vigelandsparken Station or Frogner Stadion Station to see more of the city.
Frogner
Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Frogner. Make a stop by Color Line Ferry Terminal or Oslo City Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lille Frogner alle Light Rail Station or Elisinburg Tram Station to get around town.
St. Hanshaugen
You might enjoy the restaurants while in St. Hanshaugen. Bislett Stadium is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Stensgata Light Rail Station or Bislett Station to see more of the city.
Sagene
While you're in Sagene, take in top sights like Storo Storsenter or Sagene Church, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sandaker Center Tram Station or Torshov Tram Station.
