Eastern Norway Map
Explore Eastern Norway - home to the capital Oslo, major ski resorts, beautiful valleys, and the heart of Norwegian culture.
About Eastern Norway (Østlandet)
Eastern Norway is the country's most populated and economically important region, home to about half of Norway's population. The region includes the capital Oslo, the surrounding Viken county, and the inland counties of Innlandet and Vestfold og Telemark.
Unlike the wet western coast, Eastern Norway has a more continental climate with cold, dry winters and warm summers. This makes it ideal for winter sports, and the region hosts most of Norway's major ski resorts. The beautiful valleys of Gudbrandsdalen and Hallingdal offer traditional Norwegian culture and stunning scenery.
Key Facts About Eastern Norway
Counties
Oslo, Viken, Innlandet, Vestfold og Telemark
Major City
Oslo (pop. 700,000)
Population
~2.8 million (50% of Norway)
Climate
Continental - cold winters, warm summers
Top Destinations
Oslo
Norway's capital with world-class museums, vibrant culture, and waterfront life.
59.9139°N, 10.7522°ELillehammer
1994 Winter Olympics host, excellent ski resorts and Olympic attractions.
61.1153°N, 10.4662°ETrysil
Norway's largest ski resort with excellent facilities.
61.3167°N, 12.2667°EJotunheimen National Park
Home to Norway's highest peaks including Galdhøpiggen (2,469m).
61.6000°N, 8.3000°EValdres
Beautiful valley with stave churches and traditional farming culture.
61.0833°N, 9.2500°EOslofjord
Scenic fjord with islands, beaches, and historic sites.
59.4000°N, 10.6000°EMajor Valleys
- Gudbrandsdalen: Norway's longest valley, traditional farms and Lillehammer
- Hallingdal: Valley with Geilo ski resort and stave churches
- Valdres: Scenic valley with Beitostølen and traditional culture
- Numedal: Historic valley with medieval stave churches
- Telemark: Birthplace of telemark skiing
Ski Resorts in Eastern Norway
- Trysil: Norway's largest resort (71 slopes)
- Hemsedal: "The Scandinavian Alps" (52 slopes)
- Hafjell: Olympic venue near Lillehammer
- Kvitfjell: Olympic downhill venue
- Geilo: Historic resort between Oslo and Bergen
- Norefjell: Close to Oslo
Outdoor Activities
- Hiking: Jotunheimen, Rondane, and Hardangervidda national parks
- Skiing: Excellent downhill and cross-country throughout the region
- Cycling: Rallarvegen and other scenic routes
- Fishing: Rivers and lakes throughout the valleys