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Like much of Norway, the eastern part of the country is a region of contrasts. On the one hand you have Oslo, the fastest-growing capital in Europe. Known for its vibrant culture, its many new and presitigious buildings, exciting foods, and a living arts and music scene.

The northern and western parts of the region, however, are dominated by mountains and glaciers. To the east, you have a cluster of picturesque small towns near the Swedish border.

More than half of Norway’s population lives in Eastern Norway, and Oslo is Norway’s main hub for travel both internationally and domestically. The network of roads, railway lines and domestic flights all extend fan-like from here, making the region the natural starting point for your Norwegian holiday.

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City lights in Oslo at night
Oslo
Between the Oslofjord and the forests lies Norway’s capital and largest city, with its vibrant social scene and special combination of nature… Read more
Oslo
Old wooden houses at Sygard Grytting historic hotel
The Lillehammer Region
The Lillehammer region is known to the world for the Olympic winter games in 1994 and the Netflix series Lilyhammer. Go there for real and take part… Read more
The Lillehammer Region
Geilo
Geilo
In the middle of Southern Norway, between the major cities Oslo and Bergen, lies Geilo. This charming town at the foot of two national parks;… Read more
Geilo
Overview, Trysil Ski Resort
Trysil
Family-friendly Trysil is Norway's largest ski destination. Surrounded by unspoilt nature, Trysil was one of the first holiday spots in Europe to… Read more
Trysil
Fredrikstad
Fredrikstad
Fredrikstad is a cosy city with deep historical roots. And it’s home to one of the best-preserved fortress towns in Scandinavia. Read more
Fredrikstad
A family cycling past M/S Henrik Ibsen on the Telemark Canal
Telemark
From one of Norway’s most charming coastal towns to tall mountains and highlands, the county of Telemark is as diverse as it is beautiful. Go on… Read more
Telemark
Four people on the Besseggen ridge in Jotunheimen, Norway
The Jotunheimen mountains
Enjoy the view from the top of Norway’s highest mountain Galdhøpiggen, walk along the narrow, but popular Besseggen ridge, and try some… Read more
The Jotunheimen mountains
What to do
Rallarvegen - The Navvies’ Road
Rallarvegen - The Navvies’ Road
Rallarvegen, the old works road alongside the Bergen Railway and the Flåm Railway (Haugastøl – Finse - Myrdal - Flåm) is one of Norway's most… Read more
Rallarvegen - The Navvies’ Road
Langedrag Wildlife park
Langedrag Wildlife park
The houses at Langedrag are situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty. They look like fairytale castles, 1000 metres above sea level with a… Read more
Langedrag Wildlife park
The Besseggen Ridge in Jotunheimen
The Besseggen Ridge in Jotunheimen
Hike over the Besseggen ridge The Besseggen ridge is one of the most popular day hikes in Norway and has reched a kind of cult status. “Everyone”… Read more
The Besseggen Ridge in Jotunheimen
Trekking in Aurlandsdalen, Norway
Trekking in Aurlandsdalen, Norway
TREKKING MOUNTAIN to FJORD 2015 Geilo to Aurland - day by day Program Meeting point: Bardøla Høyfjellshotel, N 3580 GEILO Thursday: Arrival in Geilo… Read more
Trekking in Aurlandsdalen, Norway
Båtservice Sightseeing
Båtservice Sightseeing
Båtservice offers guided tours by boat and/or boat in Oslo, all year round. The tours depart from City Hall Pier 3. 1. City Cruise - hop on-hop off:… Read more
Båtservice Sightseeing
Dogsledding Hemsedal Huskies
Dogsledding Hemsedal Huskies
Drive your own sled with 5-6 friendly huskies or just relax in the sled. The trip leader drives his own team in front and the participants team will… Read more
Dogsledding Hemsedal Huskies
Viking Biking
Viking Biking
With Viking Biking you can experience Oslo on a bike – either on a guided tour or on a rented bicycle. Guided bicycle tours Between April and… Read more
Viking Biking
Hafjell Bike Park
Hafjell Bike Park
Hafjell Bike Park is considered the best of its kind for downhill riding, and has expanded and developed the trail network and the riders' facilities… Read more
Hafjell Bike Park
Oslo Winter Park
Oslo Winter Park
The largest ski resort in the Oslo area, with 18 slopes and 11 lifts - just 30 minutes from the city centre. Oslo Winter Park (formerly Tryvann)… Read more
Oslo Winter Park
Akerselva river
Akerselva river
Through the centre of Oslo, from Maridalsvannet to the Oslo Fjord, runs the Akerselva river – a popular recreation area with a vibrant history.… Read more
Akerselva river
TusenFryd
TusenFryd
We wish all of our guests a hearty welcome to a new, joyful season and an unforgettable day for both young and old at TusenFryd Amusement Park. Try… Read more
TusenFryd
Skiing
Skiing
Hemsedal Skisenter is a part of SkiStar and one of Scandinavia’s largest ski resorts. There are endless possibilities for everyone: easy green and… Read more
Skiing
Food and drink
Maaemo
Maaemo
A restaurant at the top international level, and the only restaurant in Norway with three stars in the Michelin food guide. All the food at Maaaemo is… Read more
Maaemo
Statholdergaarden
Statholdergaarden
Statholdergaarden is Bernt Stiansen's gourmet restaurant. In 1993 Stiansen became Norway's first culinary arts world champion. The restaurant, with… Read more
Statholdergaarden
Dinner Bar & Restaurant
Dinner Bar & Restaurant
One of the best Chinese restaurants in Oslo, with two forks in the Michelin guide. Dinner has been serving Szechuan specialities since 1989, but the… Read more
Dinner Bar & Restaurant
Ekebergrestauranten
Ekebergrestauranten
Restaurant and banquet facilities in a historic functionalist-style building with stunning views of the city and the fjord. The à la carte restaurant… Read more
Ekebergrestauranten
Theatercaféen
Theatercaféen
A piece of Norwegian cultural history, located in the elegant Hotel Continental across from the National Theatre. Theatercafeen has been one of Oslo's… Read more
Theatercaféen
Gamle Raadhus Restaurant
Gamle Raadhus Restaurant
Oslo's original city hall from 1641 is the home of Gamle Raadhus Restaurant. Food has been served here since 1856, and today lunch and dinner is made… Read more
Gamle Raadhus Restaurant
Dining at Sygard Grytting
Dining at Sygard Grytting
At Sygard Grytting we aspire to provide a cuisine which reflects the surroundings in order to create more holistic experience. Our aim is to serve the… Read more
Dining at Sygard Grytting
Engebret Café
Engebret Café
Engebret Café - an institution in Oslo where Ibsen, Bjørnson, Grieg and Munch all had regular tables. History is engraved in the historic walls. The… Read more
Engebret Café
Restaurant Anno 1648
Restaurant Anno 1648
Restaurant Anno 1648 is in the original hotel from 1648 and has many cosy corners. The popular rooms Bord 33, Bord 34, Red Plush and Red Corner are… Read more
Restaurant Anno 1648
Engø Gård og Hotell & Restaurant
Engø Gård og Hotell & Restaurant
A stay at Engø gård, hotel and restaurant is an unparalleled experience. Set in a beautiful natural location, amid historical buildings, and with a… Read more
Engø Gård og Hotell & Restaurant
NorefjellHytta
NorefjellHytta
Heartfelt warmth, hospitality, incredible view over large parts of Eastern Norway, and time to enjoy… That is Norefjellhytta. Norway’s first “alpine… Read more
NorefjellHytta
Art & culture
Nobel Peace Center
Nobel Peace Center
Nobel Peace Prize museum with an exciting combination of changing and permanent exhibitions that promote popular interest in issues relating to war,… Read more
Nobel Peace Center
Hedalen Stave Church
Hedalen Stave Church
The Hedalen Stave Church may be the oldest of its kind in Valdres today. It comprises an unusual amount of catholic items and among these a reliquary.… Read more
Hedalen Stave Church
Ibsen Museum
Ibsen Museum
The Ibsen Museum includes a comprehensive exhibit featuring the playwright Ibsen's life and work, as well as Ibsen's private home, where he spent the… Read more
Ibsen Museum
National Gallery
National Gallery
Norway's largest public collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures is found in the National Gallery, established in 1837. The gallery's central… Read more
National Gallery
Astrup Fearnley Museet
Astrup Fearnley Museet
The Astrup Fearnley Collection is a collection of modern and contemporary art counted among the most significant of its kind in Northern Europe. The… Read more
Astrup Fearnley Museet
The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet
The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet
Oslo's Opera House is located right at the harbour, with an angled, white exterior that appears to rise from the water. It invites its visitors to… Read more
The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet
The Vigeland Museum
The Vigeland Museum
Sculpture museum located in the studio and home of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943). The building is regarded as one of the finest examples of… Read more
The Vigeland Museum
Fram Museum - The Polar Ship Fram
Fram Museum - The Polar Ship Fram
Fram is the strongest wooden ship ever built and still holds the records for sailing farthest north and farthest south. At the Fram Museum you can… Read more
Fram Museum - The Polar Ship Fram
Munch Museum
Munch Museum
Edvard Munch has a unique position among Nordic painters and is considered a pioneer in expressionism. The Munch Museum's collection, left to the city… Read more
Munch Museum
The Viking Ship Museum
The Viking Ship Museum
Museum on the Bygdøy peninsula with the world's best-preserved Viking ships and finds from Viking tombs around the Oslo Fjord. The adventure film The… Read more
The Viking Ship Museum
Holmenkollen Ski Museum & Tower
Holmenkollen Ski Museum & Tower
A historic landmark in the Norwegian consciousness, Holmenkollen embodies more than a century of skiing competitions. Inside the ski jump is the… Read more
Holmenkollen Ski Museum & Tower
Maihaugen Museum
Maihaugen Museum
Maihaugen is the ideal day out for both young and old. Maihaugen is one of the largest open air museums in Norway with 200 buildings from the 1200s… Read more
Maihaugen Museum
Gol Stave Church
Gol Stave Church
Gol Stave Church, which is in the mediaval park Gordarike, is a true copy of the Gol stave church built in the 1200s. The copy was built in the 1980s… Read more
Gol Stave Church
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    Things to do

    In Eastern Norway, coastal towns offer idyllic seaside peace or urban city vibes, while the inland mountains and valleys offer world-class skiing, hiking and biking. It just depends on when and where you prefer to visit.

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    These are some of the top ranked things to do in Eastern Norway according to TripAdvisor:

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