HovedOya Travel Guide
Oslo
Popular places to visit
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.
Aker Brygge
This former shipyard is now a popular entertainment, shopping and restaurant district on the shores of the Oslo Fjord.
Karl Johan Gate
During your trip to Oslo, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Karl Johan Gate. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries or seek out its local tours.
Royal Palace
You can find out about the history of Oslo with a trip to Royal Palace. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
MUNCH Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at MUNCH Museum in Oslo. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Oslo Winter Park
Carve tracks on perfectly groomed runs and watch daredevils on Norway’s Olympic superpipe at this stunning resort area a short distance from central Oslo.
Things to do
2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship
The Fram Museum Admission Ticket
Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide
Oslo City Highlights with Fjord Cruise
Oslo: Best View of the Oslofjord Winter Edition
Top hotels in HovedOya
Clarion Hotel The Hub
Reception area is very nice and beautiful, staff were very nice and welcoming. The location is excellent, right next to the train stayion. The breakfast is the best thing as it was AMAZING. Room was very nice ans elegent however a bit small and not much storage space.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
The hotel was easy to find and is up near the Palace & Gardens, so very close to The National Theatre Station, which made getting around very quick and easy. There is also a tram stop on one side of the hotel and a bus stop on the other. The room was lovely, large and clean. We used the sauna most ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Citybox Oslo
Good location and facilities are fully prepared
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
all good but breakfast no good
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hotell Bondeheimen
We thoroughly enjoyed our first day Oslo, thank you for your hospitality
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hotel Verdandi Oslo
Fantastic stay, can’t complain
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around HovedOya
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.
Oslo City Centre
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.
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.
Vika
Theatres and restaurants are highlights of Vika. Make a stop by The National Museum or Oslo Konserthus while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Vikatorvet Tram Station to get around town.
Bjørvika
While you're in Bjørvika, take in top sights like Akerselva River and jump on the metro at Bjørvika Tram Stop 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.
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- Aker Brygge
- Akershus Fortress
- Visit Bygdøy
- Dyna Lighthouse
- Fram Museum
- Karl Johan Gate
- Munch Museum
- Mathallen Oslo
- National Museum - Museum of Decorative Arts and Design
- Nobel Peace Center
- Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
- Norwegian Scout Museum
- Oscarshall
- Visit Alna
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- Visit Holmenkollen
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- Oslo Opera House
- Visit Oslo City Centre
- Visit Sentrum
- Visit Sinsen
- Visit Skillebekk
- Visit Skøyen
- Visit Slemdal
- Visit St. Hanshaugen
- Visit Tjuvholmen
- Visit Toyen
- Visit Ullern
- Visit Ulvoya
- Visit Vika
- Palace Park
- Rockefeller Music Hall
- Royal Palace
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