Parks · Our pick in Oslo
Akerselva
Eight kilometres through the city
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Image courtesy of © Ryan Hodnett · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Akerselva
The Akerselva runs eight kilometres through Oslo, from Maridalsvannet to the fjord, past waterfalls, swimming spots and forest; its finest waterfall is by the Beier Bridge, VisitOSLO records.
Why it's on our list
- Waterfalls
- Old mills
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Akerselva before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Akerselva, as the crow flies.
- Savoy 19181.0 km13 min walk
- Grand Hotel Oslo1.2 km15 min walk
- Karl Johan Hotel1.2 km15 min walk
- Amerikalinjen1.3 km17 min walk
- Hotel Christiania Teater1.4 km17 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Akerselva are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest T-bane, tram and rail stations
- Olaf Ryes plassTram350 m4 min walk
- Schous plassTram400 m5 min walk
- HeimdalsgataTram650 m8 min walk
Key sights
- The Royal Palace1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- The Opera House1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- MUNCH1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Akershus Fortress2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Vigeland Park3.0 kmWalk 37 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Fram Museum3.7 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Holmenkollen6.7 kmCycle 29 minCar or taxi 21 min
Main railway stations
- Oslo S1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Nationaltheatret1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min