East Norway
The east is not only home to the capital city Oslo with interesting landmarks, shops, museums, and cafes, but also striking nature. Visitors will find conifer forests, valleys etched deep into the mountains and rolling hills along the vast fjords.
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Most popular attractions in East Norway
Nobel Peace Centre
The Nobel Peace Centre (Nobels Fredssenter) is not a museum in the traditional sense. Besides...
Vigeland Sculpture Park
Although located within Oslo’s Frogner Park, many visitors refer to the famous Vigeland art...
Oslo Opera House
The Oslo Opera House (Operahuset) is the home of the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, but...
Oslo
The first sight that greets most visitors to Norway is Oslo, Norway’s capital city and home to...
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Karl Johans Gate
A leisurely stroll down Karl Johans gate, Oslo’s main thoroughfare, is a must for anyone...
Oslo Royal Palace
Built in the early 19th century, The Royal Palace is the official residence of King Harald V...
Oslo Cathedral
The Oslo Cathedral (Oslo Domkirke) is the main church for the diocese of Oslo as well as the...
Aker Brygge
Aker Brygge is Oslo’s bustling waterfront area. By day, the lively shops and cafes attract...
Kon-Tiki Museum
The Kon-Tiki Museum (Kon-Tiki Museet) celebrates the life and achievements of Norwegian...
Norwegian Maritime Museum
Adjacent to the Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo is The Norwegian Maritime Museum (Norsk Maritimt...
Fram Museum
The Fram Museum (Fram-museet) displays the world’s most famous polar ship, the Fram, and...
Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) is an open-air museum with...
Viking Ship Museum
The Viking Ship Museum (Vikingskipshuset) houses three Viking long boats — used as burial...
Oscarshall Slott
The Oscarshall Slott was built as a pleasure palace for King Oscar II in 1852. Overlooking the...
Munch Museum
The Munch Museum (Munch museet) houses the largest collection of works by Norwegian artist...
Norwegian Museum of Technology
The Norwegian Museum of Technology (Norsk Teknisk Museum) showcases Norway’s progress over the...
Norwegian National Gallery
The National Gallery, part of the Norwegian National Museum, contains Norway’s largest...
Oslo City Hall
Oslo City Hall (Oslo rådhus) may seem plain at first glance, but step inside and you will find...
Oslo City Museum
Situated in an 18th century manor house, the Oslo City Museum is dedicated to the over...
Tusenfryd Amusement Park
A fun day out for the whole family! Tusenfryd (Thousand Joys) is Norway’s largest amusement...
Nordmarka
If you really want the authentic experience of Norway, do as the recreation-loving Norwegians...
Holmenkollen Ski Jump & Museum
The Holmenkollen Ski Museum is located at the base of Oslo’s iconic Holmenkollen ski jump....
Geilo
The mountain village of Geilo is one of the largest and oldest ski resorts in Scandinavia and...
Gol
Gol, a small town with a population of about 4,400, is a popular stop for travellers on their...
Hamar
Along with nearby Lillehammer, the city of Hamar played host to the 1994 Winter Olympic Games....
Trysil Mountain Resort
The Trysil Mountain Resort, located in Norway’s largest ski area, boasts great views from its...
Lom
Lom is a small village tucked away in Jotenheimen, a mountainous area known as “The Home of the...
Jotunheimen National Park
According to Norwegian mythology, Jotunheimen is the home of trolls and giants. However, its...
Rondane National Park
Established in 1962, Rondane National Park is Norway’s oldest national park and lies nearby two...
Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park
The Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park runs along the high Dovrefjell mountain chain,...
Røros
The small mountain village of Røros is an attraction in its own right, with its characteristic...
Lillehammer
Lillehammer is probably best known as the host city of the 1994 Winter Olympics, and the legacy...
Vinstra
The village of Vinstra (pop. 2,450) is most famous for Peer Gynt, a comical figure from...
Akershus Fortress
Akershus Fortress is a medieval castle, built in the late 1290’s by King Haakon V to protect...
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