Title: Oslo - Southern Norway Travel Guide: Best of Oslo - Southern Norway, Norway Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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# Oslo - Southern Norway Travel Guide

## Tourist Guide

![The Royal Palace (Norwegian: Slottet or formally Det kongelige slott) in Oslo was built in the first half of the 19th century as the Norwegian residence of the French-born King Charles III of Norway, who reigned as king of Norway and Sweden. The palace is the official residence of the current Norwegian monarch. (June 2018)

#Trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2702/d74d5587-d14a-4a66-98b4-3ea9ca0a3180.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The Royal Palace (Norwegian: Slottet or formally Det kongelige slott) in Oslo was built in the first half of the 19th century as the Norwegian residence of the French-born King Charles III of Norway, who reigned as king of Norway and Sweden. The palace is the official residence of the current Norwegian monarch. (June 2018)

#Trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2702/d74d5587-d14a-4a66-98b4-3ea9ca0a3180.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![A small lake called Åmotdammen. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635967614312/c127022f-d096-414a-a7a3-eb99f1763007.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Barcode, Oslo, Norway. The city's new (and only) skyline. Looks pretty cool in the sunset.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2702/b1902f81-ad3c-44f6-9707-932a4a4ff8de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Stave church in Heddal, Norway. Norway is the only country in northern Europe where wooden churches are intact. The curch is also on the UNESCO list. I took a picture if the 'stafkirken' (stave church) and I think it's so beautiful!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023793/ea62fb4c-2e89-4123-9969-dc1f74741b93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Oslo - Southern Norway

Where to stay

Things to do

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### Where to stay in Oslo - Southern Norway

![Oslo City Hall featuring a city, an administrative building and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502163/8d7364c2-d814-4fd3-aa9e-15ffaa7cd9bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Oslo City Centre

4.5/5(394 area reviews)

 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. 

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![Palace Park showing a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6184808/d3eae2d1-5c16-4126-b269-7ae49ae71b56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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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![Oslo, Norway - Panoramic view of Oslo waterfront with Akershus Fortress, City Hall and Aker Brygge borough at Pipervika harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974577964/f7ce2563-73f0-4c0c-8164-67b0c6674b0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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. 

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![Kiddie building blocks for adults. Norway's national oil company headquarters](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179387/b875526a-48b7-4855-adb8-69512f81025f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Fornebu

 Unique features of Fornebu include the live music and beaches. Make a stop by Unity Arena or Oslofjord while you're exploring the area. 

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![An alley at the Promenaden Fashion District in Oslo, Norway, with an art installation called “HUG LIFE" which was about spreading joy, warmth, and acceptance. Through this art installation, the artists claimed they wanted to give the world and the citizens of Oslo a hug and a smile.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2702/fe82a5c9-1000-46eb-96d0-a949277cd569.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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. 

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### Holmenkollen

 Travellers choose Holmenkollen for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Holmenkollen Station or Holmenkollen T-Bane and check out top sights like Holmenkollen Ski Museum. 

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- Top hotels in Oslo - Southern Norway
- Top Holiday Rentals in Oslo - Southern Norway

![Clarion Hotel The Hub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26700/26621/a1c70c99_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Clarion Hotel The Hub

Biskop Gunnerus Gate 3 Oslo 

£144

per night

29 Mar - 30 Mar

Stay at this hotel in Oslo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

9/10 Wonderful! (4,238 reviews)

Amenities. They were closed and there is nothing in the website about this. Nor do they actually even mention it at check-in until I asked where they were. Nonetheless that there are like 100 strawberry properties (exaggeration) in the nearby vicinity there was no compensation or reciprocal arrangements ...

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

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![Citybox Oslo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2540000/2530400/2530346/ba388213_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Citybox Oslo

Prinsensgate 6 Oslo 

£63

per night

22 Mar - 23 Mar

Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Oslo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (3,344 reviews)

The room was clean as was the bathroom. The beds were comfortable and the water pressure in the shower was excellent.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

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Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardermoen

Hotelveien Ullensaker 

£139

per night

21 Mar - 22 Mar

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ullensaker. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...

9/10 Wonderful! (4,422 reviews)

Clean and comfortable

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

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Central City Apartments

Brinken 52, Gamle Oslo Oslo 

Stay at this aparthotel in Oslo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...

6.8/10 (1,616 reviews)

Room was good, duvets were warm. Getting to the room was a bit of a maze just the building is really cool. I did book a budget double room, and was given a room with a double bed rather than two singles, but there was a pull out bed on the chair in the room.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

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![Forenom Aparthotel Oslo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24210000/24207700/24207612/f4f9f035_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Forenom Aparthotel Oslo

Lakkegata 3 Oslo 

Stay at this apartment in Oslo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Oslo Opera House and Karl Johan Gate are located nearby.

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,289 reviews)

Amazing value for the money. Comfortable cozy and balcony view.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

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![Frogner House - Skovveien](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/891800/891783/58c0a30c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Frogner House - Skovveien

Skovveien 8 Oslo 

Stay at this apartment in Oslo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Aker Brygge and Karl Johan ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,426 reviews)

Room was excellent, the only issue is that there were no outlets to be used by the bed or the walls. Informed the hotel, the agent acted surprised, offered to check but no one came.

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

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### Popular places to visit

![two beautiful grey wolves, Canis lupus, in a winter forest with snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6208512/af4f03a2-df28-48be-acdc-9f85cd81d070.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kristiansand Zoo

Visit the animals who live at Kristiansand Zoo during your travels in Kristiansand. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. 

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![Oslo Opera House which includes modern architecture, a city and theatre scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080555/02d93f42-7801-472e-ae03-63ea3877abd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Oslo Opera House

4.5/5(132 reviews)

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.

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![Aker Brygge showing street scenes and a city as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502165/1eac183c-b95d-4476-97cd-99658c95784c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Aker Brygge

4.5/5(133 reviews)

This former shipyard is now a popular entertainment, shopping and restaurant district on the shores of the Oslo Fjord.

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#### Karl Johan Gate

4.5/5(125 reviews)

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. 

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#### Royal Palace

4/5(118 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Oslo with a trip to Royal Palace. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops. 

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#### MUNCH Museum

4/5(65 reviews)

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. 

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## Cities near Oslo - Southern Norway

![Kristiansand SEO Uploads](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1914/e2f74d41-89c1-47be-b9de-648a92c2d789.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Kristiansand

![Oslo Opera House which includes modern architecture, a city and theatre scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080555/02d93f42-7801-472e-ae03-63ea3877abd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Oslo

![0_D021NN](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3185/6556dbe3-3d93-4035-a0f5-38178eb2010b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Skien

![Sunset over the ocean shore, with a single red house, situated right on the coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3530/e7a4ed10-ff72-49a4-a574-b5393c0f50b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Sandefjord

- Cities near Oslo - Southern Norway
- Places of interest

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- [Kristiansand Zoo ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kristiansand-Zoo-Kristiansand.d6208512.Attraction)
- [Oslo Opera House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Oslo-Opera-House-Oslo-City-Centre.d6080555.Attraction)
- [Aker Brygge ](https://expedia.co.uk/Aker-Brygge-Oslo-City-Centre.d502165.Attraction)
- [Unity Arena ](https://expedia.co.uk/Unity-Arena-Fornebu.d6112684.Attraction)
- [Karl Johan Gate ](https://expedia.co.uk/Karl-Johan-Gate-Oslo-City-Centre.d6162611.Attraction)
- [Royal Palace ](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Palace-Oslo-City-Centre.d502168.Attraction)
- [MUNCH Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/MUNCH-Museum-Oslo-City-Centre.d502172.Attraction)
- [Viking Ship Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Viking-Ship-Museum-Frogner.d502177.Attraction)
- [Bø Sommarland ](https://expedia.co.uk/B-Sommarland-Midt-Telemark.d6285252.Attraction)
- [Tusenfryd Amusement Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tusenfryd-Amusement-Park-Oslo.d6080653.Attraction)
- [Oslo Winter Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Oslo-Winter-Park-Oslo.d6333727.Attraction)
- [Gausta Ski Resort ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gausta-Ski-Resort-Tinn.d553248621532519889.Attraction)
- [Akershus Fortress ](https://expedia.co.uk/Akershus-Fortress-Oslo-City-Centre.d502167.Attraction)
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