Title: Visit Akershus: Best of Akershus Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [Akershus Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Akershus.d878211542355865600.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Akershus](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Akershus.d878211542355865600.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Akershus Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Akershus.d878211542355865600.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Akershus](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Akershus.d878211542355865600.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Akershus Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Akershus.d878211542355865600.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Akershus Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Akershus.d878211542355865600.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Akershus Travel Guide ## Norway ![View of Akershus Fortress in Oslo, Norway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/878211542355865600/1a6221e2-6470-4062-99fb-ee7f1a595215.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akershus](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034034/a8e4944f-1d7e-4766-bd00-843c755025a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akershus](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5002063/5827dd97-9d2c-4070-b0a1-c0247d3553db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akershus](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635967614312/c127022f-d096-414a-a7a3-eb99f1763007.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akershus](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080653/e05097a4-3453-46ed-9b40-9df814b16de8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Popular cities in Akershus [Oslo Known for Shopping, Business and Museums ](https://expedia.co.uk/Oslo.dx178295) The Norwegian capital is a beautiful European city known for its museums, maritime history and vast unspoiled landscapes. ## Reasons to visit - Oslo Opera House - Aker Brygge - Karl Johan Gate [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Oslo.dx178295)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Oslo-Hotels.d178295.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Asker Known for Dining, Business and Walking ](https://expedia.co.uk/Asker.dx5085) The rural area of Asker is situated just outside of Oslo, and in addition to royal splendour can offer some fantastic hiking routes, fascinating museums and great shopping. ## Reasons to visit - Filtvet Lighthouse [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Asker.dx5085)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Asker-Hotels.d5085.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Jevnaker Known for Art and Museums ](https://expedia.co.uk/Jevnaker.dx6023783) Escape to Jevnaker! Enjoy its art and museums. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Jevnaker.dx6023783)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Jevnaker-Hotels.d6023783.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Nesodden ](https://expedia.co.uk/Nesodden.dx553248635967531787) Head to sights like Oslofjord and Inner Oslofjord as you discover Nesodden. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Nesodden.dx553248635967531787)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Nesodden-Hotels.d553248635967531787.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Aurskog-Høland ](https://expedia.co.uk/Aurskog-Hland.dx840348069892612096) Plan your trip to Aurskog-Høland and take advantage of the sights and activities in the area. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Aurskog-Hland.dx840348069892612096)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Aurskog-Hland-Hotels.d840348069892612096.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Rælingen ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rlingen.dx553248635967614312) Venture to Strømmen Shopping Center and Triaden Lorenskog Storsenter—just two of the sights around Rælingen. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Rlingen.dx553248635967614312)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Rlingen-Hotels.d553248635967614312.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Cities in Akershus ![Oslo (and vicinity)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080555/02d93f42-7801-472e-ae03-63ea3877abd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Oslo (and vicinity) The Norwegian capital is a beautiful European city known for its museums, maritime history and vast unspoiled landscapes. ![Fountain in the river of Nitelva in Lillestrom, Norway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178202/b3cfc8cb-db3b-4623-82f8-b000e7dc674e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lillestrom In this town near Oslo go skiing, ice skating and hiking. This well-connected spot has one of Scandinavia’s biggest climbing parks. ![0_1070080](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5085/04cdbb8f-d0ca-47f2-8d3f-3f84e72cbe7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Asker The rural area of Asker is situated just outside of Oslo, and in addition to royal splendour can offer some fantastic hiking routes, fascinating museums and great shopping. ![A passenger plane landing at Oslo Gardermoen International Airport - Airport in a snow covered - Beautiful winter landscape with aerial view of highway road and snow-covered road](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181332/142ff761-e43c-48ec-b94e-9b9f39f51a89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gardermoen If you love aeroplanes and everything to do with aviation, a holiday in Gardermoen will hit the spot. ![Church Hammer in comunity Lorenskog Norway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141148/ebba3589-845a-4ea3-8bff-79aeae42c74a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lorenskog The municipality of Lørenskog is centrally located near the capital and provides unique experiences both in the town and in nature. ![Wiese und See am Pilgerweg St. Olavsweg, Gudbrandsdalsleden bei der Pilgerherberge Risebru in der Nähe von Jessheim, Mogreina in Norwegen.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9612/944e2ec7-17d8-40bb-ab2e-bc02f8e0449b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Jessheim Experience stunning hiking scenery and historical buildings. 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