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Popular places to visit
Aker Brygge
During your trip to Oslo, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Aker Brygge. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Oslo Opera House
You can make plans for a show at Oslo Opera House during your stay in Oslo. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Karl Johan Gate
During your trip to Oslo, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Karl Johan Gate. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries or seek out its local tours.
Oslo Winter Park
Hit the slopes in Oslo with a visit to Oslo Winter Park. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
MUNCH Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at MUNCH Museum in Oslo. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
National Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at National Theater during your stay in Oslo. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
Top hotels in Vestre Aker
Scandic Holmenkollen Park
Very spacious and clean rooms, staff very helpful and friendly. Great selection of breakfast 5*****
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Lysebu Hotel
All great
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Voksenasen Hotell, BW Signature Collection
This is a beautiful hotel that I have had the opportunity to visit in the past. We stayed 4 nights this time and have enjoyed the quiet beauty of the hotel and surrounding area.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Topcamp Bogstad - Oslo
It was basic but ideal for what you needed. Really pleased with it.
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025
Soria Moria Hotell
Great location for a getaway out of the city center, but transportation is an issue for tourists, and food choices are non-existent. The hotel serves the same food the entire week. When booking Expedia wrongly mentioned it was close to the city center
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025
Clarion Hotel The Hub
First time stayed here after being a loyal Radisson customer. Very impressed on quality/value and will be my regular hotel when in Oslo.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Vestre Aker
Holmenkollen
Travellers choose Holmenkollen for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Holmenkollen Station or Holmenkollen T-Bane and check out top sights like Holmenkollen Ski Museum.
Skøyen
Check out the museums while you're in Skøyen. Hop on the metro at Skoyen Light Rail Station and Thune Light Rail Station to see top sights like Gustav Vigeland Sculpture Park and Frogner Park.
Majorstuen
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Majorstuen. Top attractions like Oslo City Museum and Frogner Park are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Vigelandsparken Station or Frogner Stadion Station to see more of the city.
Frogner
Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Frogner. Make a stop by Color Line Ferry Terminal or Oslo City Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lille Frogner alle Light Rail Station or Elisinburg Tram Station to get around town.
St. Hanshaugen
You might enjoy the restaurants while in St. Hanshaugen. Bislett Stadium is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Stensgata Light Rail Station or Bislett Station to see more of the city.
Lysaker
While Lysaker may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like CC Vest Shopping Centre and Unity Arena.
Vestre Aker Travel Guide
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- Skiforeningen
- Kragstotten Sculpture & Viewpoint
- Ris Church
- International Museum of Childrens Art
- Karl Johan Gate
- Oslo Spektrum
- Unity Arena
- Oslo Winter Park
- MUNCH Museum
- National Theater
- Royal Palace
- Viking Ship Museum
- Oslo City Hall
- Holmenkollen Ski Jump
- Storo Storsenter
- Akershus University Hospital
- Jernbanetorget
- NOVA Spektrum Convention Center
- Akershus Fortress
- Oslo City Shopping Centre
- Rockefeller Music Hall
- Norwegian Parliament
- Oslo Cathedral
- Kon Tiki Museum
