Visit Vestre Aker
Popular places to visit
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.
Aker Brygge
This former shipyard is now a popular entertainment, shopping and restaurant district on the shores of the Oslo Fjord.
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.
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.
Royal Palace
You can find out about the history of Oslo with a trip to Royal Palace. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
MUNCH Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at MUNCH Museum in Oslo. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums 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
The Viking Planet Admission Ticket
Oslo City Highlights with Fjord Cruise
Top hotels in Vestre Aker
Scandic Holmenkollen Park
Clean room , friendly staff , plentiful breakfast and beautiful location
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Lysebu Hotel
All great
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Voksenasen Hotell, BW Signature Collection
This is a beautiful hotel that I have had the opportunity to visit in the past. We stayed 4 nights this time and have enjoyed the quiet beauty of the hotel and surrounding area.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Topcamp Bogstad - Oslo
It was basic but ideal for what you needed. Really pleased with it.
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025
Smarthotel Oslo
Clean room good service
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
A great hotel, we stayed in room 1717, 17th floor and the view is spectacular, my only negative is that in our 3 night stay I the housekeeping didn’t change our bed sheets, change out towels ect.., so I had to ring reception to ask for towels, coffee refresh ect.., other than that this place is more ...
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
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.
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.
