Eastern Norway is full of amazing experiences. The region combines big city life and world class museums with a beautiful coast, mountain hikes and ski centres. Not to mention lots of fun family activities!
Eastern Norway lies south of the Dovre and Rørosvidda mountains and east of the Langfjella mountains. It's home to the broadest range of activities in the country.
Oslo is the heart of the region. The city is in constant flux, and there's always something new to see and do. The new world class Munch museum is just one example of the city's innovative architecture. Enjoy delicious restaurants and buzzing cultural life, and check out the trendiest bars. You can experience a lot on a short weekend break in the capital, from seaside strolls to street art, shopping, and floating saunas.
Just a short drive from the city, you'll find numerous quaint coastal towns lining the Oslo fjord, before continuing on to historic summer towns and the beautiful skerries in Østfold and Vestfold. It's not far from the smooth, warm rocks of the coast to high mountains, lush landscapes and valleys full of fun activities, like Hallingdal, Gudbrandsdalen and Østerdalen.
Eastern Norway is the country's most populous region, which is reflected in the many activities on offer. The region is the top destination for families, with a myriad of amusement parks, zoos and activity parks, visitor's farms and activity centres.
In winter, Eastern Norway is a paradise for downhill and cross country skiing, and most of the country's best ski resorts are located there. In summer, the slopes are perfect for mountain biking and other fun. A visit to the Kistefos museum at Hadeland, just an hour's drive from Oslo, is a must for art lovers.
The region also offers magnificent nature experiences if you wish to bike or hike. Explore both rugged and child-friendly trails in national parks like Jotunheimen and Rondane, or take a guided musk ox safari in the Dovrefjell mountains. In Telemark, you can even ride a funicular to Norway's best mountain top views on Gaustatoppen.
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Family activities
Eastern Norway has lots of activities for the whole family. Try some exciting climbing, rafting, mountain biking and canyoning, or check out some of the cool activities below
Winter fun
From downhill and cross-country skiing to fun activities where skis aren't needed.
Where to stay
Book comfy hotels or cosy cabins. Find your home away from home.
Spa hotels
Get ready for rest, recreation – and relaxed shoulders.
Food and drink
In Eastern Norway you will find everything from traditional eateries to modern restaurants. Here are some of the most highly rated on TripAdvisor.
Getting here and around
Get in-depth travel information on the official web pages for
the different destinations in Eastern Norway. Plan your trip with Entur.
By plane
Oslo Airport is the regional airport in Eastern Norway, and Norway’s main airport. Many destinations, both domestic and international, have daily departures to Oslo.
You can also travel by plane to Torp Sandefjord Airport.
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By car
A major network of motorways connects Eastern Norway to the rest of the country and beyond. If you are driving to Eastern Norway from the North-West or Trøndelag, you will first reach Gudbrandsdalen. If you are driving from Southern Norway, follow the coast towards Vestfold and the Oslofjord, from which mountains and valleys throughout the region are easily accessible.
By ferry
There are ferries to Oslo from Copenhagen in Denmark (DFDS) and Kiel in Germany (Color Line).
You can also travel by ferry to Larvik and Langesund from Hirtshals in Denmark, and to Sandefjord from Strömstad in Sweden.
By train
Trains from Oslo to Bergen, Trondheim, and Kristiansand serve many locations in Eastern Norway. You can also travel to the Norwegian capital by train from Stockholm and Gothenburg, in Sweden.
By bus
There are several daily bus departures from many regions to multiple destinations in Eastern Norway.
Plan your trip and buy tickets for public transportation with Entur, Norway's national travel planner.
Destinations in Eastern Norway
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