Gressholmen Travel Guide
Oslo
Visit Gressholmen
Popular places to visit
Oslo Opera House
The home of the Norwegian National Ballet and Opera is a large marble and glass edifice that resembles a glacier rising out of the water.
Karl Johan Gate
During your trip to Oslo, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Karl Johan Gate. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Aker Brygge
This former shipyard is now a popular entertainment, shopping and restaurant district on the shores of the Oslo Fjord.
MUNCH Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at MUNCH Museum in Oslo. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Tusenfryd Amusement Park
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Tusenfryd Amusement Park as part of your trip to Ås. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Royal Palace
You can find out about the history of Oslo with a trip to Royal Palace. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Things to do
The Fram Museum Admission Ticket
City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship
Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide
Self-Guided Viking Voyage in Oslo's Hidden Fjords
Top hotels in Gressholmen
Clarion Hotel The Hub
Breakfast had a lot of choice. Bit busy at peak times. Staff were helpful and fresh coffee made to order was good.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
The breakfast was good
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station
Good
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Citybox Oslo
Great location: A short walk to central station, and shops:restaurants, a few steps away from tram stops, Self check in and out. Bed is comfortable, however we had a double bed room, there is no tv, rising cups or ironing board etc in the room, a small basin without a plug, shower is not clean- hair ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
Everything was the high standard expected from Radisson
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Verdandi Oslo
The room was functional and the beds comfortable. The only thing was, there was an awful sewage smell coming from the bathroom, no matter how much we ran the taps and shower. It seemed to come from the shower drainage.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gressholmen
Kvadraturen
If you're spending time in Kvadraturen, check out sights like Karl Johan Gate or Cinemateket and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dronningens Gate Tram Station or Wessels Plass Light Rail Station.
Vika
Theatres and restaurants are highlights of Vika. Make a stop by The National Museum or Oslo Konserthus while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Vikatorvet Tram Station to get around town.
Oslo City Centre
Travellers choose Oslo City Centre for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Christiania Torv Tram Station or Wessels Plass Light Rail Station and check out top sights like Norwegian Parliament.
Sentrum
While you're in Sentrum, take in top sights like Oslo City Hall or National Theater, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kontraskjaeret Tram Station or Christiania Torv Tram Station.
Bjørvika
While you're in Bjørvika, take in top sights like Akerselva River and jump on the metro at Bjørvika Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Central Oslo
Travellers love Central Oslo for its popular shops, and you can see more of Oslo by jumping on the metro at Nationaltheatret Tram Station or Tullinlokka Light Rail Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like National Theater and National Gallery.
