Nordre Aker Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Akerselva River
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Akerselva River during your travels in Oslo. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
Aker Brygge
This former shipyard is now a popular entertainment, shopping and restaurant district on the shores of the Oslo Fjord.
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.
Karl Johan Gate
During your trip to Oslo, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Karl Johan Gate. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Viking Ship Museum
This large hall is the permanent dock of three great Viking ships that may have once brought terror to northern Europe.
MUNCH Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at MUNCH Museum in Oslo. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Self-guided tour at Grefsenkollen (ONLY AWAILABLE IN NORWEGIAN)
Akerselva River Tour
Oslo: Guided Oslofjord Cruise by Silent Electric Boat
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Other neighbourhoods around Nordre Aker
Sagene
While you're in Sagene, take in top sights like Sagene Church or Storo Storsenter, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sandaker Center Tram Station or Torshov Tram Station.
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.
Grünerløkka
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Grünerløkka. Spend some time visiting top spots like Sofienberg Park, and catch the metro at Olaf Ryes Place Light Rail Station or Schous Place Light Rail Station to see more of the area.
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.
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.
Sentrum
While you're in Sentrum, take in top sights like Oslo City Hall or Chat Noir, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kontraskjaeret Tram Station or Christiania Torv Tram Station.