Norway’s Capital city Oslo is the perfect location to tie in a stopover if you are travelling further afield within the country or whether you might be just looking to do a city break in Norway.
Luxury Holidays in Oslo


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Oslo has a relaxed vibe and plenty of interesting places to explore. I love strolling along the waterfront at Aker Brygge or catching a ferry out to the islands in the Oslofjord.
The MUNCH and Fram museums are always worth a visit, and the new National Museum is a great addition. For something a bit different, the floating saunas in the harbour are a fun way to warm up, especially if you’re up for a dip in the fjord afterwards. Oslo also has a great food scene, from cosy bakeries to stylish Nordic restaurants
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Oslo, Designed Around You
Oslo is considered a food destination on the rise. Chefs all over the city are striving to use local and fresh ingredients to create unique dishes to suit every culinary palette.
Where to Stay: Handpicked for You
From grand city-centre classics to sleek, design-forward hotels by the fjord, our Oslo selection offers the perfect launchpad for your Norwegian adventure.
Elva Hotel, Voss
Solstrand Hotel & Spa
Boutique Spa Hotel Outside of Bergen, mountains, waterfalls and fjord views292 Aurland
Boutique historic farm-hotel, mountains, waterfalls and fjord viewsWalaker Hotel
Norway’s oldest hotel, set beside the Lustrafjord, in the heart of SolvornSommerro House
Cosy spaces, lavish suites, decadent rooms with rich art deco detailsWood Hotel
Great views over Innlandet and Mjsøa in the world's tallest wooden houseThe Guidebook
Explore Oslo
There is plenty that the city can offer from fascinating architectural designs such as the Oslo Opera House and Munch (formerly Munch Museum), then there is all the history to discover from seeing Viking Longboats in the Viking Ship Museum, or visit the Royal Palace that is an easy walk from the centre of the city. In June the National Museum will be opening which will be certainly somewhere to visit too.
For those film and book fans, Oslo is the setting of Joachim Trier’s wonderful Oslo Trilogy and author Jo Nesbø famous detective Harry Hole.
When it comes to hotels there are some truly fantastic luxury hotels to experiences such as Amerikalinjen, The Thief, and Sommerro which opens in September 2022.
Getting There
Oslo is the main stopover airport for international flights into Norway, with multiple international flights every day. Trains run regularly from the city centre, including overnight trains North through Norway or across the border into Sweden. Public transport in the city is fast and reliable, with a fantastic network of busses, trams and underground trains.
Climate
Oslo’s location by the fjord, surrounded by forests and mountains, means each season is vastly different. Average temperatures in Winter sit around -3℃, with lows of -15℃, while in Summer the city enjoys mild days on average 15℃ – this regularly reaches up to 25℃, perfect for summer strolls through the city!
We have loved it so much here that we have extended our stay and will come back to Bjornfjell and stay in one of their cabins until Jan 3 then we are staying in the igloo hotel the night of the 3rd. 😊We added a few excursions this week – we did the whale trip on the RIB boat (wow!), toured the igloo hotel (which is why we decided to book the last night!) and did the reindeer sleigh at Sorrisniva. You were so right, the bonfire excursion was incredible!!It has been an absolutely amazing trip!
The ease of everything stood out to me. All we had to do was be there at the right time. The dog sledding was the highlight for my daughter and sister. We had the best time! For me, Manshausen was the highlight. We were very lucky and the only guests there for the majority of our stay. The staff was amazing and the food was so delicious. We had moose steak and it was the best meal I’ve ever had.
The cabins were comfortable and we were so lucky to have 2 clear nights where we just sat and watched the northern lights. We were able to get some awesome pictures too.
I appreciate all your time and care with planning our trip! I won’t hesitate to use Off the Map travel for our next adventure.
We did! Everything was truly wonderful! I think the Holman Husky Lodge was our favourite place. Beautiful accommodations, but best of all, wonderful people! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating, excellent food, we really enjoyed our time there. We also greatly enjoyed Bergen! Opus XVI was beautiful and we loved being able to walk to restaurants and bars and take in the sights. All of our drivers were punctual and friendly. The itinerary was full but not overfull.
Thank you so much! It was an epic trip, we are taking home wonderful memories!
I used OTMT to organise a holiday to see the Northern Lights for my partner’s 50th birthday. They took the time to understand my priorities, the kinds of places we like to stay and the things we like to do. They recommended a fabulous itinerary in Norway centred around the Lyngen Experience Lodge. The holiday itself lived up to expectations and I have no hesitation in recommending OTMT. They listened carefully during the planning and delivered the perfect present for my partner.
Amy planned a fantastic trip! Everything was very well-thought out. All transfers went smoothly, accommodations were amazing, great restaurant recommendations and the tours were once-in-a-lifetime, can’t book it yourself off the internet experiences. The guides were all fantastic. Communications were prompt and everything worked exactly the way it was supposed to. What a pleasure! Already working on our next trip.
Arctic Retreat was simply magical. Graham and his team were superb. Their entire focus was on ensuring we had an outstanding experience. The accommodation, setting and food were all excellent. The team, experienced professionals, each brought their own personal touch and local nuance. It was faultless. The dog sledging trip directly from Arctic Retreat was also superb. We would return to Arctic Retreat in a heartbeat.
Fantastic trip to Svalbard which delivered the true Arctic experience we were hoping for. The hotels were excellent and the activities – dog sledding and snowmobile expedition were lead by first class guides.
Top tip! The champagne tasting in the world’s most northerly wine cellar in the exceptional Funken Lodge is not to be missed!
We really enjoyed our Norwegian adventure despite the -22 days! Unfortunately no real experience of viewing the Lights but we did capture a couple of images on our last night – too much cloud otherwise so lots of snow. We really enjoyed the husky lodge – not at all what we had tentatively imagined. Thanks for your assistance, maybe next time we will see the Lights in all their glory.
We originally hired Off the Map Travel in 2020 to set up a trip to see the Northern Lights. That didn’t happen, thanks to COVID. But, we persisted and in March of 2023, we took a 16-day trip that included both Iceland and Norway. IT WAS MAGICAL! Off the Map took care of everything! We were pampered at every stage of our trip. The people they hired and the activities they planned added up to a trip that will set the standard for any we’ll ever take in the future. Alex and his team were fabulous! We recommend them without restraint!
I would thoroughly recommend this company. Their planning and advice was spot on. Alex responded to my calls and emails very promptly. I will definitely use them again for future trips.
Well-organized trip to Norway and Svalbard with great accommodations and activities. Gwen was communicative and responsive to requests. Highly recommend!
The best travel experience ever on every level you can think of during a Lapland expedition (food, activities, timings, accommodation, transport, service, equipment…). I highly recommend Off The Map Travel for their outstanding level of professionalism and detail oriented mindset!
