Nordstrand Travel Guide
Oslo
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Popular places to visit
Vantage Point Ekeberg
Explore the great outdoors at Vantage Point Ekeberg, a lovely green space in Oslo. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Lambertseter Church
Lambertseter Church is just one of the places to see in Oslo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Varingskollen Alpine Center
Hit the slopes at Varingskollen Alpine Center during your trip to Oslo. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Sydstranda
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sydstranda during your trip to Oslo? Amble around the area's forests or visit its shops.
Jettegryten
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Jettegryten during your travels in Oslo. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Oslo: Guided Sightseeing Fjord Cruise on Premium Silent Boat
2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship
Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide
The Viking Planet Museum Ticket
Oslo City Highlights with Fjord Cruise
Top hotels in Nordstrand
Clarion Hotel The Hub
A nice hotel, fantastic location. Generally quite clean, but could do with a good hoover in public spaces and room. Staff are friendly and polite. Food in restaurants and breakfast excellent. Gym, pool and sauna quite good for a hotel.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
Great hotel, excellent location, fantastic breakfast options, luggage storage, nice lobby area with bar to wile away an hour or so before heading off to the train.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station
Central by name and it lives up to that. I always stay here, modern, clean, handy and consistently priced. Just wish they’d recognise my loyalty to the hotel on their owners programme (Strawberry)
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Citybox Oslo
If you are not expecting the Ritz but want affordable, clean and comfortable accommodation this fits the bill. Right in the heart of the city, with two excellent restaurants attached, it suited us perfectly. The staff were helpful (particularly when the automated check-in wanted to charge us again ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
Our room had a terrible smell coming from the bathroom we had to open the window and still was pretty bad. Very centrally located, friendly staff and the lobby smelled great.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hotel Verdandi Oslo
Other neighbourhoods around Nordstrand
Ekeberg
When in Ekeberg and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Vantage Point Ekeberg or MUNCH Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Brattlikollen T-Bane or Brattlikollen Station.
Gamle Oslo
Shopping, restaurants and museums highlight some notable features of Gamle Oslo. Make a stop by MUNCH Museum or Akerselva River while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at St. Halvards Place Tram Station or Munkegata Tram Station to get around town.
Toyen
Noted for its museums and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Toyen. Top attractions like Natural History Museum and Jordal Amfi are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Toyen Station or Toyen T-Bane to see more of the city.
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.
Gronland
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Gronland. Make a stop by Akerselva River or Intercultural Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Gronland T-Bane to get around town.
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.
