Oslo
Accommodation in Oslo Municipality
Oslo combines forest trails, islands in the Oslofjord and cultural attractions. For a winter-themed stay, cross-country skiing is a documented option: the trails in Oslomarka are used for it in winter. Other interests for outings range from hiking and museums to beaches. When looking for a hotel in Oslo, consider which of these sides of the city matter most for your trip.
Forest trails and winter outings
Oslomarka covers two-thirds of Oslo’s area. The region offers hiking trails for all ability levels, from easy walks to more challenging climbs. People also walk and cycle on the forest trails, and ski there in winter. When planning your trip, you can therefore choose between hiking, cycling and cross-country skiing without assigning any of these activities a specific difficulty level.
The area around Holmenkollen also offers different perspectives for outings: it is connected to Nordmarka, and Tryvann and Frognerseteren serve as starting points for hikes and excursions in both summer and winter. The Holmenkollen National Ski Arena offers insights into various aspects of Norwegian ski culture, and the ski jump tower provides views. If you are interested in skiing, you can compare this cultural visit with the nature and hiking activities described above.
Fjord islands and activities by the water
The islands in the inner Oslofjord offer opportunities for hiking, picnicking, visiting cafés, swimming and beach activities. Langøyene is a popular recreation and swimming area with several beaches, picnic areas and sports courts. These details offer different reasons to visit an island: exercise, time outdoors or a break at a picnic spot.
Huk is a sandy beach with a beach volleyball court and a beach restaurant. If you would rather explore forest trails, Kongeskogen has forest paths and hiking trails. These different descriptions can help you choose an outing based on what you are looking for, whether that is a beach, a sports court or a walk in the forest.
Oslo’s ferries run from Rådhusbrygga by Aker Brygge to several islands in the Oslofjord. This gives you a specific ferry terminal to use when planning an island excursion. You can match the island you would like to visit to the interests mentioned there, such as hiking, picnicking or swimming.
Museums, history and culture
The museums on Bygdøy present Norwegian history from the Viking Age to the present day. Bus route 30 runs to Bygdøy year-round, stops at all the museums on the peninsula and takes 15 minutes from the city centre. The Bygdøy ferry also runs year-round from Oslo city centre across the fjord to Bygdøy; the crossing takes 15 to 20 minutes. This gives you two described transport options for visiting the museums.
The Kon-Tiki Museum displays the original balsa-wood raft used in the Kon-Tiki expedition. Its exhibitions on Kon-Tiki and Ra are specially designed for children. This is a specific feature of the exhibitions for anyone visiting the museum with children. An open-air museum shows how people in Norway lived from 1500 to the present day. The ruins on Hovedøya are reminders of a monastery founded in 1147, while Ekebergparken is a public sculpture and culture park that focuses on art outdoors.
When looking for a hotel in Oslo, you can weigh up your interests in forests, fjords and history as different priorities for your stay. Find more information about Oslo at Oslo.
For an overview of the wider destination, see Norway.
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