- Destinations
Do you want to experience more of Norway’s rich art and design culture without travelling far? With Oslo as your starting point, there are a number of inspiring trips to places where architecture, art and modern design take centre stage. Whether you’re looking for a day trip, a weekend getaway or a longer cultural journey, many of the country’s most exciting destinations are just a short journey away from the capital.
Around Oslo you’ll find several places that offer both historical and modern architecture. Visit iconic buildings, award-winning museums and innovative cultural venues that combine Nordic design traditions with contemporary architecture. These tours are perfect for those interested in form, function and aesthetic experiences.
Take tours where art meets landscape and explore sculpture parks, art centres and galleries in the regions around Oslo. From international contemporary art to local artists’ communities and historical collections, these are ideal for cultural enthusiasts looking for inspiration and new knowledge.
A short distance from Oslo, you’ll also find small towns and cultural centres known for crafts, interiors and modern Scandinavian design. Here you can combine experiences in product design, furniture art and creative environments with cosy cafés, shops and local atmosphere.
The tour suggestions in the regions around Oslo give you the opportunity to explore design, art and architecture in a way that is both accessible and varied. Many destinations offer activities and exhibitions throughout the year, so you can customise a cultural day trip or weekend trip whatever the season.
One trip two countries full of art and culture experiences in both countries
Yet another exciting cross-border trip
Art experiences in the borderland of Norway and Sweden
Welcome to Magnor! Magnor Glassverk is one of Norway's most famous glassworks. The glass factory has existed for over 120 years, and you can still…
Visit the little town of Lillestrøm and experiences this art destination.
ART Inspiration in the area of Eidsvoll, combined with good and local food, drinks and unique accommodation.
Art epxeriences in Akershus and Kongsvinger region
Art and culture in Fredrikstad and Sarpsborg
Kongsvinger has for several centuries been a natural stop for Norwegian-Swedish kings between the capitals Oslo and Stockholm. Today, the train stops here several times…
A fun and memorable day trip to Ringsaker and Prøysenland!
Less than two hours north of Oslo you can enjoy a leisurely and calm day in the Toten area, by lake Mjøsa. Visit the art…
Våler, near Elverum and two hours northeast of Oslo – is home to 3 unique church buildings that are well worth a day trip.
Did you know that Elverum has two of Norways most visited museums? Under two hours drive from Oslo you find this small charming city by…
It was here, in this house "of unreasonable size" said by the owner Carsten Anker himself, that the Eidsvoll men were gathered for 6 hectic…
Join us for a day trip with the world’s oldest paddle steamer from 1856!
A 3-day trip for groups with Aquavit, local food and some Norwegian history as the main ingredients.
The historic Stein School – an experience for both children and adults
Art, architecture, history and a nice place to explore and visit also our café at Wergelandshaugen
The Kepler Star, or the Peace Star, is a 45 meter high art installation close to Oslo Airport, designed by artist Vebjørn Sand.
Nitja Artcenter is an exhibition venue for contemporary art with location in Lillestrøm. The art center aims to show the latest within installation, video, photography,…
Performing artist Kari Anne Marstein, who lives and works in the city of Lillestrøm. She supplies art to several galleries in Norway, with the largest…
Welcome to the park at Oslo Airport – a place to thrive for big and small who are out flying.
Welcome to The Hammering Man in Lillestrøm! This solid man is 12 meters tall and weighs in excess of 20.5 tons. Hammering Man is the…
Eidsvoll museum Visit Eidsvoll Municipal museum, Eidsvoll Occupation museum, Feiring ironworks, St. Paul's iron mine and Carsten Anker's house Member of Visit Greater Oslo
Emma Christine Matthiasen (born 2 November 1890 in Kristiania, died 8 May 1975 in Copenhagen) was a Norwegian-Danish sculptor. She spent a lot of time…
Storelgen is the world's second largest moose sculpture, 10 metres high and 12 metres long, made by LInda Bakke. It stands at Bjøråa rest area…
‘Wolf’ is a bronze sculpture, original by the artist Skule Waksvik.
The Peder Balke gallery and cultural centre exhibits contemporary art and promotes cultural heritage. Café and an interiors shop. Idyllic beachside paths to Kapp Melkefabrikk.
Peder Balke Farm Gallery Saturday open gallery – see the beautiful wallpaintings and the reproductions. At Østre Rognstad, you will find ten well-preserved wall paintings, signed…
Åsnes municipality has a rich rafting history, and the coffee kettle was an important meeting point for the rafters. There are several old rafting dams…
Vangen's sculpture ‘Sitting Girl’ from 1897 stands in Bankparken in her childhood town of Kongsvinger. Aagot Vangen (born 29 June 1875 in Stor-Elvdal, died 29…
Erik Pirolt (b. Norway, Oslo, 1977). Educated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Trondheim and Oslo. Pirolt has experience with a number of different…
The protected wooden houses unbeneath Kongsvinger fortress is charming both summer and winter.
The Women’s Museum documents, researches and communicates the lives and work of women throughout history and up to our own time. The museum’s field of…
Follow urban artist Martin Whatson on his creative tour of the Oslo region Urban artist Martin Watson creates street art all over the world, but…
Norway’s most famous international opera singer was born at Hamar
Ringsaker – Fru G. invites you to experience creativity in the Art Workshop. Afterwards you can enjoy refreshments in the rustic cafe and garden.
Galleri Fjorheim – a gallery located by the lake Mjøsa in Innlandet with changing exhibitions of contemporary art and handicraft,
Ringsaker – Welcome to Prøysenhuset! Step into the world of Alf Prøysen, a place of storytelling and culture.
Three monumental cast-iron heads are standing at the quayside in Fredrikstad. The sculptures are made by Jaume Plensa.
On the south side of Rødshue on Kirkøy, in a landscape scattered with remnants of old quarry activity, lies the sculpture park StenKunstHvaler.
Østfold Art Centre is a centre for contemporary visual and applied art run by artists.
The Archimedes screw on Hvaler is part of the Arekilen nature reserve and tells the story of how an attempt was made to dry up…
For over 25 years, Atelier Sandstø Kjøll has delighted many with its art and creativity.
Discover the natural and cultural history of the waterways through pictures, objects, a series of models and 5 different aquaria.
Skulpturer fra Torget til Borgarsyssel museum En spennende og lærerik skulpturvandring Medvirkende: Gerd Wevling Matre Turen starter ved Torget og går først til Fugleflukt ved…
Skulpturer fra Torget til Kulås parken En spennende og lærerik skulpturvandring Medvirkende: Gerd Wevling Matre Bli med på skulpturvandring og utforsk Sarpsborgs små og store…
Solbergtårnet is located by the E6 along the highway 110, between Skjeberg and Fredrikstad. It is a landmark for those who are travelling through the…
Storedal Cultural Center is a park and cultural facility located in scenic surroundings in Skjeberg outside of Sarpsborg.
Hafslund Manor is more than a beautiful mansion – it is a living chapter of Norway’s history.
I Sarpsborg er det svært mange og interessante skulpturer. De setter sitt preg på bybildet, men er samtidig en kunstutstilling som er temmelig unik. Mange…
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