Self-catering in Akershus, Oslofjord

Akershus is home to about half a million Norwegians near Oslo. It is a centrally located leisure spot in Norway. Akershus is like a green belt around the capital, and a great alternative to a big city holiday. You’ll find easy access to many cultural and natural attractions around the Oslo Fjord, and the town itself has lots to offer.

Akershus’ roots extend to the stone age and the city’s long history is evident in a variety of cultural monuments and is well documented in the city’s local museum. If you’re planning a holiday in Norway then Akershus is a good choice. NOVASOL rents out holiday cottages and holiday apartments in town.

Akershus offers everything you’d expect from a modern big city. It is simply packaged in an idyllic setting. You’ll find several interesting galleries which exhibit classical painting as well as the newer, more experimental expressions of the Norwegian art scene.

It’s a lovely town to rent a car in. There’s easy access to beautiful outings in the surrounding Norwegian nature. You don’t have to travel far to discover that this is a mountainous country. The mountains stand close together and the views over fjords and plains are simply unique.