Title: Visit Akershus: 2026 Travel Guide for Akershus, Norway | Expedia.com [Akershus Hotels](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Akershus.d878211542355865600.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in Akershus](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Akershus.d878211542355865600.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[Akershus Flights](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Akershus.d878211542355865600.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Akershus](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Akershus.d878211542355865600.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Akershus](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Akershus.d878211542355865600.Car-Rental-Destinations)[Akershus Vacations](https://expedia.com/Akershus.d878211542355865600.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Akershus ## Norway ![View of Akershus Fortress in Oslo, Norway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/878211542355865600/1a6221e2-6470-4062-99fb-ee7f1a595215.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View of Akershus Fortress in Oslo, Norway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/878211542355865600/1a6221e2-6470-4062-99fb-ee7f1a595215.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Little Red House on a small island. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034034/a8e4944f-1d7e-4766-bd00-843c755025a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Layover spot.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5002063/5827dd97-9d2c-4070-b0a1-c0247d3553db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A small lake called Åmotdammen. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635967614312/c127022f-d096-414a-a7a3-eb99f1763007.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Popular cities in Akershus [Oslo Known for Shopping, Business and Museums ](https://expedia.com/Oslo.dx178295) The Norwegian capital is a beautiful European city known for its museums, seafaring past and miles of pristine natural landscapes. ## Reasons to visit - Oslo Opera House - Aker Brygge - Karl Johan Gate [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Oslo.dx178295)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Oslo-Hotels.d178295.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Asker Known for Dining, Business and Walking ](https://expedia.com/Asker.dx5085) This ancient settlement in the woods along the Oslofjørd is now one of Oslo’s wealthiest suburbs. Swim in summer, ski in winter and shop year-round. ## Reasons to visit - Filtvet Lighthouse [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Asker.dx5085)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Asker-Hotels.d5085.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Jevnaker Known for Art and Museums ](https://expedia.com/Jevnaker.dx6023783) Escape to Jevnaker! Enjoy its art and museums. [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Jevnaker.dx6023783)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Jevnaker-Hotels.d6023783.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Nesodden ](https://expedia.com/Nesodden.dx553248635967531787) Head to sights like Oslofjord and Inner Oslofjord as you discover Nesodden. [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Nesodden.dx553248635967531787)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Nesodden-Hotels.d553248635967531787.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Aurskog-Høland ](https://expedia.com/Aurskog-Hland.dx840348069892612096) Plan your trip to Aurskog-Høland and take advantage of the sights and activities in the area. 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[Explore City](https://expedia.com/Rlingen.dx553248635967614312)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Rlingen-Hotels.d553248635967614312.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Cities in Akershus ![Oslo Opera House showing modern architecture, a city and theater scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080555/02d93f42-7801-472e-ae03-63ea3877abd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Oslo (and vicinity) The Norwegian capital is a beautiful European city known for its museums, seafaring past and miles of pristine natural landscapes. ![Fountain in the river of Nitelva in Lillestrom, Norway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178202/b3cfc8cb-db3b-4623-82f8-b000e7dc674e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lillestrom In this town near Oslo go skiing, ice skating and hiking. This well-connected spot has one of Scandinavia’s biggest climbing parks. ![A passenger plane landing at Oslo Gardermoen International Airport - Airport in a snow covered - Beautiful winter landscape with aerial view of highway road and snow-covered road](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181332/142ff761-e43c-48ec-b94e-9b9f39f51a89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gardermoen Aircraft museums, golf and drag car racing make this an interesting place to visit and it’s just a short drive from Oslo city center. ![0_1070080](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5085/04cdbb8f-d0ca-47f2-8d3f-3f84e72cbe7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Asker This ancient settlement in the woods along the Oslofjørd is now one of Oslo’s wealthiest suburbs. 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