Welcome to Visit Greater Oslo
Welcome to Greater Oslo (Akershus) – the area surrounding the capital of Norway, Oslo.
Get the urban city feeling or explore the many options of outdoors and recreational activities. Take a trip by the Oslo fjord to idyllic villages, go fishing in a freshwater lake or hiking in lush forest areas. With easy access from the Oslo Airport Gardermoen, Greater Oslo has something to offer for everyone.
Food and Wellness
Experience Scandinavia’s most complete SPA adventure with 15 different saunas and 11 pools and much more. Enjoy the time to listen to the silence, smell the nature or why not enjoy a sauna, take a swim in the sea, a lake or in the world of wellness in one of the beautiful SPAs the region has to offer. Many restaurants and farm shops offer local products as well as sustainable and ecological food and drinks. Visit cosy cafes and eateries and enjoy some time out.
Explore a Variety of Activities
You can fly in Norway’s newest and tallest wind tunnel and explore activities both indoors and outdoors all year around. Explore the Oslo fjord by a RIB safari, camp under the stars, stroll along the coastal path, or in our green landscapes and forests. Enjoy a picnic or a delicious coffee and bun in one of the many cafes. The locals do a lot of hiking, biking, golf, skiing, and canoeing, there will always be a suitable activity next to you. You can explore climbing, kayaking, SUP - the choice is yours!
Art and Culture
Admire world class art and explore fascinating history in our many museums and galleries. Greater Oslo host several outdoor sculpture parks as well as street art done by famous artists – accessible 24/7. At Høvik you can experience a Yayoi Kusama installation, which is one out of two in Norway.
Shop To You Drop
Visit Norway’s largest Outlet Village only 20 minutes from Oslo. From some of the biggest shopping malls with the latest fashion to outlets and small niche boutiques - you are guaranteed to find something to match your taste. Farm shops with local products and unique shops with arts and crafts are to be found all over our region. Greater Oslo offers a wide range of shopping possibilities.
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