The impressive countryside with mountains, forests, lakes and streams and the freshest of air, forms a marvellous outdoor activity arena - the perfect backdrop to all kinds of summer fun. Access to the Oslo Region is really easy with direct flights with Norwegian from the UK and plenty of links by public transport within the region.

City chic in Oslo

Start your visit to the region exploring the capital Oslo, which has been named by Wallpaper* Magazine as being one of the most interesting architecture and design hotspots in the world. The striking Opera House on the waterfront is an absolute must-see and a landmark of modern architecture.

You will find a wide range of accommodation in the city, at good quality and reasonable prices. Information about hotels and packages: is available online.

Visit the Munch Museum, home to the world’s largest collection of paintings by Edvard Munch. You will find some of his most famous works on display here, among them The Scream and Madonna.

Other museums and galleries include the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, the Viking Ship Museum, the Fram Museum, the Kon-Tiki Museum and the Norsk Folkemuseum, all of them unique attractions that can be visited individually or with a guided tour.

Oslo is also where the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded every year. The Nobel Peace Centre hosts an annual exhibition providing an insight into the most recent laureate and the famous Oslo City Hall, where the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony takes place, is open for visitors almost every day.

The easiest and most inexpensive way to experience Oslo is the Oslo Pass, providing free travel on all public transport, free and discounted admission to museums and other attractions.

Enjoy your city break in Oslo

Watch this video and see how you can experience all the things Oslo has to offer, if you choose flying directly with Norwegian.

Activities galore in Lillehammer

The Lillehammer Region is playful, sporty and challenging – an eldorado offering a multitude of activities, only two hours from Oslo. For information and booking go on Lillehamer's site.

Lillehammer hosted the Winter Olympics in 1994, and a part of that legacy is the opportunity to experience the Lillehammer Olympic bob and luge track for yourself. There is also ski jumping (yes even in summer) and from the open-air-terrace in the Ski Jumping Tower, you can enjoy a spectacular panorama view of Lillehammer, Lake Mjøsa and the hill's amphitheatre.

Hafjell Bike Park is renowned as the best bike park in Norway for downhill riding. Some of the trails have a vertical drop of 830 metres. There are varying levels of difficulty with jumps and drops for the brave-hearted and easier lines for beginners. The Gondola in Hafjell opens up fantastic opportunities all across the Øyer mountain plateau for both biking and walking.

Families should head to Hunderfossen Family Park for a day full of fun. Situated in beautiful surroundings its attractions are based on Norwegian culture and traditions with more than 50 activities and attractions for all ages, such as the Children's Farm, swimming pool, car-tracks for all ages, children's water playground, Gold Diggers Area and more...including a giant troll.

Maihaugen Museum is a collection of 200 traditional buildings set in lovely countryside charting 300 years of life in Gudbrandsdalen Valley. Downtown you will find the Lillehammer Art Museum, which many argue is the country's leading visual arts museum hosting significant works by Norwegian artists.

Day and round trip suggestions

The region´s greatest attractions are only a day trip away from Oslo and can easily be reached by public transport or car. The idyllic town of Drøbak and the historic Oscarsborg Fortress give you an insight into the coastal history of the Oslofjord.

Or head north of Oslo to Hamar, beautifully positioned on the banks of Mjøsa, Norway´s largest lake. Founded in the early 12th century, the town is home to Hedmarksmuseum and Domkirkeodden with the ruins of its cathedral, once Norway’s most spectacular building. Once a year you can step back in time at the medieval festival and during the summer, you can enjoy a very special attraction; Skibladner, the world´s oldest paddle steamer still in use.

About 1.5 hour’s drive west of Oslo you will find a very special museum, The Blaafarveværket (the Blue Colour Works) cobalt mines and manufacturing. Dating back to the 1770s, the mines manufactured a very rare and valuable product, the cobalt blue colour pigment. Cobalt blue has mainly been used to give colour to high quality blue glass and porcelain.

Fly Norwegian direct to Oslo from just £36*

Reach Oslo in Eastern Norway on Norwegian's direct flight from London Gatwick, Edinburgh or Dublin to Oslo Airport Gardermoen. If you travel from the UK, your journey will take less than two hours and the in-flight Wi-Fi will make this time enven more enjoyable. With several departures daily, and prices from just £36*, there is no reason why this summer should not be the one where you too experience city life in Oslo, and a wealth of both outdoors and cultural activities in the greater Oslo Region.

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*Fares are based on cheapest one way fare, whether outbound or return journey including taxes and charges.