From buzzing city life and coastal charm to lush valleys and world-class culture.
Eastern Norway is a great destination for families, adventure seekers, art lovers and everyone who loves the good life.
Eastern Norway
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Visit Greater Oslo / One Big Happy Family / Visitnorway.com
Eastern Norway
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Visit Greater Oslo / One Big Happy Family / Visitnorway.com
The fjordside city of Oslo is at the heart of the region.
There is always something new to experience, yet the capital city is small enough to let you sample a lot on a weekend break.
Seaside promenades, exciting shopping, nordic cuisine and swimming in the fjord …
Oslo
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Babusjka / Mr. H / Visit Norway
Oslo
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Babusjka / Mr. H / Visit Norway
… and the most exciting arts scene in the country.
The Opera House has been a landmark for years. The new Munch Museum is opening next door. And when the new National Museum opens in 2022, Oslo will truly become a world class arts destination!
The events calendar is also chock-full of concerts, theatre and exhibitions.
Art and culture in Oslo
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Babusjka / Mr. H / Visit Norway
Art and culture in Oslo
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Babusjka / Mr. H / Visit Norway
Continuing further south, you reach either Østfold or Vestfold, where sunseekers flock in the summer.
Sunny summer days, skerries, small town charm and swimming spots galore. Need we say more?
Hvaler in Østfold
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Hvaler in Østfold
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Visit Fredrikstad Hvaler / HouseofIkigai.co
Here, lovely small towns dot the coastline. In the west, you'll find Tønsberg, Stavern, Sandefjord and Kragerø. On the eastern side, lies Fredrikstad, with its charming old town, and the border town of Halden.
The World's End in Tjøme
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Visitvestfold.com
The World's End in Tjøme
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Visitvestfold.com
The theme park TusenFryd in Norway
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TusenFryd AS
TusenFryd in Akershus
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TusenFryd AS
Are you an adrenaline junkie?
Try mountain biking in Hallingdal, Hafjell or Trysil – or go airborne on one of the many ziplines or wind tunnels across the region.
Biking in Hafjell
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Hafjell.no
Biking in Hafjell
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Hafjell.no
And if you’re not scared of the water, you can try rafting or canyoning.
Rafting in Numedalslågen river
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Dagali Fjellpark / Vojtech Lukes
Rafting in Numedalslågen river
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Dagali Fjellpark / Vojtech Lukes
What better way to turn the pace down a notch than a boat trip?
Take the paddle steamer Skibladner across the lake Mjøsa (pictured here), navigate the Haldenkanalen or hop on a boat at the smaller lakes of Femunden near the Swedish border and Bygdin in the Jotunheimen mountains.
Skibladner on Lake Mjøsa, Hamar
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Frederik Garshol
Skibladner on Lake Mjøsa, Hamar
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In the Jotunheimen mountains, you can cross the turquoise waters of the Gjende mountain lake aboard the Gjende boat.
But your pulse will quicken again if you set out to cross the renowned Besseggen mountain ridge nearby.
Several of Norway’s national parks are also located in Eastern Norway, offering plenty of other peaks to climb.
Experience the same landscapes that have entranced Norway's most famous artists for centuries while travelling through mountains, fjords and coastal landscapes, and from cities to villages. | Up Norway.
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Oslo Essentials Long Weekend by 50 Degrees North
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Oslo Essentials Long Weekend
Weekend break in Oslo with unique excursions
Indulge in culinary tours and private guided tours during a long weekend in Oslo. Discover Oslo, a cosmopolitan yet compact city with a blossoming contemporary cultural scene and an ever-evolving identity. | 50 Degrees North
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Oslofjord Cruise to Christmas Town Drøbak by Fjord Tours
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Oslofjord Cruise to the Christmas town - Drøbak
Summer Vibes & Christmas Spirit on the same day
Enjoy an electric cruise on the Oslofjord to Drøbak. This quaint town is a summer favourite with its small wooden houses, cosy shops, and vibrant town centre. Send a card to your loved ones from the unique House of Christmas. Experience summer vibes and holiday spirit, all on a fantastic day tour from Oslo! | Fjord Tours
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Beautiful Norway by 50 Degrees North
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Beautiful Norway
Touring Fjord Norway on our premium mini-coach
Independent 8-day tour from Oslo to Bergen using our premium mini-coach to explore 'off the beaten track' fjord locations. | 50 Degrees North
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Arctic Circle Express by Up Norway
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Arctic Circle Express
Slow Travel is Back in Fashion
Take your seat on an epic rail journey through tranquil landscapes peppered with majestic mountains, fjords and waterfalls – on foot, by boat or even in a kayak. | Up Norway.
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Finding Kos - Slow Travel by Up Norway
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Finding Kos - slow travel
A four week journey in the land of 'Kos'
Slow travel means personal awareness: tuning into your own feelings, redefining and setting new goals, feeling peace, clearing brain fog, invigorating the mind and establishing what matters. | Up Norway.
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Beautiful Norway Hike by 50 Degrees North
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Beautiful Norway Hike
Guided hiking mini-coach tour to Galdhøpiggen
Travelling on a premium 50 Degrees North mini-coach, hike Galdhøpiggen, Northern Europe’s highest mountain, reaching 2,469 metres above sea level. 7-day premium small group tour featuring the best hikes in Norway. | 50 Degrees North
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Grand tour of Norway by Authentic Scandinavia
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Grand tour of Norway
Oslo, Flåm, Bergen & Hurtigruten cruise
An amazing 12-day rail tour from Oslo via the Norwegian fjords to Bergen. From Bergen you will continue on a 7-day cruise through incredible scenery along the Norwegian coast to Kirkenes. | Authentic Scandinavia
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Best of Norway Escorted Small Group Tour
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Best of Norway small group tour
Escorted summer tour of Norwegian Fjords on premium mini-coach
8 days on an escorted summer tour of Norwegian Fjords, that takes you 'off the beaten' track on our premium mini-coach between Oslo and Bergen. | 50 Degrees North
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Norway in a nutshell by Fjord Tours
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Norway in a nutshell®
Norway's most popular tour
This legendary tour takes you through Norway’s most breathtaking UNESCO-listed fjord and mountain scenery, and includes a ride one of Europe’s top scenic rail journeys. | Fjord Tours
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Norwegian Art & Design Tour by Fjord Tours
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Norwegian Art & Design Tour
The Twist Gallery & Hadeland Glassworks
Experience one of Europe's most fascinating contemporary art museums on this exciting day excursion from Oslo. Walk through The Twist at Kistefos Museum and visit Hadeland Glassverk to discover how Norwegian designer glassware is made. Enjoy art and design in spectacular surroundings on this relaxing tour. | Fjord Tours
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Oslo, Bergen & Fjord Experience by Authentic Scandinavia
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Oslo, Bergen & Fjord Experience
Oslo, Flåm & Bergen.
4-day break to experience the amazing Norwegian fjords. Travel by train on the Bergen & Flåm Railways, spend the night in beautiful Flåm, and join a cruise on the Nærøyfjord. | Authentic Scandinavia