Eastern Norway Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Eastern Norway
Where to stay in Eastern Norway
Fornebu
Unique features of Fornebu include the live music and beaches. Make a stop by Unity Arena or Inner Oslofjord while you're exploring the area.
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 Jump.
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.
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 Unity Arena.
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.
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.
Clarion Hotel Oslo Airport
The bar was closed, so those with flights arriving before 1500 had no options
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Comfort Hotel RunWay
Used as a stopover so only there for 6 hours. Comfortable clean room, good shower and breakfast, although at 5am is a buffet has a great selection until the hot buffet at 630
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Oslo Airport Hotel West
We had a girls trip and there were three of us in the room for a one night stay before we flew home It was very very small space. Not a lot of frills, very basic hotel. The staff were so nice and fun and helpful we have to give it five stars. We went to the restaurant expecting OK food and it was ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Oslo Airport Apartments
Trysil Alpine Lodge
Hesla Farm
Hesla Gård (Farm) is so charming. There has been great care in preserving the historic buildings, the lodging is clean and very comfortable, and the inn hosts are wonderful. Easy walk to town (10 min) and to local sites, such as the Gol Church, and to hiking trails. I look forward to my next ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Popular places to visit
Hemsedal Ski Center
Hit the slopes in Hemsedal with a visit to Hemsedal Ski Center. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
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.
Viking Ship Museum
This large hall is the permanent dock of three great Viking ships that may have once brought terror to northern Europe.
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.
Kon Tiki Museum
This museum founded by explorer Thor Heyerdahl houses homemade vessels that took him on historic voyages across oceans.
Maihaugen Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Maihaugen Museum during your travels in Lillehammer. You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area.
Things to do
2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship
Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide
Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary
The Viking Planet Museum Ticket
Oslo City Highlights with Fjord Cruise
