What to do in Akershus

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View of Akershus Fortress in Oslo, Norway
View of Akershus Fortress in Oslo, Norway
The Little Red House on a small island.
Layover spot.
A small lake called Åmotdammen.

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Oslo City Hall featuring a city, an administrative building and a bay or harbour

Oslo City Centre

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Travellers choose Oslo City Centre for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Christiania Torv Tram Station or Wessels Plass Light Rail Station and check out top sights like Norwegian Parliament.

Oslo City Centre
Palace Park showing a pond

Central Oslo

Travellers love Central Oslo for its popular shops, and you can see more of Oslo by jumping on the metro at Nationaltheatret Tram Station or Tullinlokka Light Rail Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like National Theater and Chat Noir.

Central Oslo
Oslo, Norway - Panoramic view of Oslo waterfront with Akershus Fortress, City Hall and Aker Brygge borough at Pipervika harbor

Sentrum

While you're in Sentrum, take in top sights like Oslo City Hall or Fridtjof Nansen Square, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kontraskjaeret Tram Station or Christiania Torv Tram Station.

Sentrum
Kiddie building blocks for adults. Norway's national oil company headquarters

Fornebu

Unique features of Fornebu include the live music and beaches. Make a stop by Unity Arena or Oslofjord while you're exploring the area.

Fornebu
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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.

Holmenkollen
An alley at the Promenaden Fashion District in Oslo, Norway, with an art installation called “HUG LIFE" which was about spreading joy, warmth, and acceptance. Through this art installation, the artists claimed they wanted to give the world and the citizens of Oslo a hug and a smile.

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.

Kvadraturen

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