Osteroy Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bergen showing landscape views, mountains and a lake or waterhole
Bergen featuring a lake or waterhole, mountains and landscape views
Osteroy
Bergen featuring mountains, a lake or waterhole and landscape views
Bergen featuring mountains, a lake or waterhole and landscape views

Explore one of Europe’s largest inland islands to discover ancient Scandinavian villages, hike scenic fjord valleys and visit the home of violinist Ole Bull.

Delve into dynamic Osterøy, an island where cozy villages are nestled among dramatic glacier-carved landscapes. This 127-square-mile (328-square-kilometer) island is cut off from the mainland by the Osterfjorden and Veafjorden, making it one of Northern Europe’s largest inland islands.

Visit the island’s quiet administrative center, Lonevåg, to see the birthplace of Borge Garveri, a leather-craft company that supplies the world’s highest fashion brands. Head to the larger town of Valestrandfossen to inspect the former home of Ole Bull, a famed Norwegian violinist. Most of the Osterøy’s major settlements are located on the flatlands on the west side of the island.

Discover the island’s heritage at Havråtunet or Havrå Farm. Explore this cultural memorial to see medieval farmhouses dating back to the 14th century and archeological sites that indicate that people have been living here for over 3,500 years. Journey through more living history at the Osterøy museum, an open-air museum in the pretty village of Gjerstad. Inspect 17th-century cottages and exhibits of artisanal weaving techniques passed down through generations.

Take a tour of the island’s gorgeous churches, including the 16th-century Hamre Church, with an original construction that dates back to the 11th century. Explore Hosanger Church, a stone and brick church built in 1796, to see a beautiful 17th-century silver chalice. Learn about the island’s industrial history at Herlandsfoss Kraftverk, a museum inside a former hydroelectric plant.

See the island’s dramatic scenery on the east side, where glaciers carved steep mountains and fjords during the last ice age. Hike trails above the pretty village of Bruvik or trek up Høgafjellet Mountain, Osterøy’s highest peak. Alternatively, enjoy the views as you fish for cod or catfish on the calm waters of the fjords.

Osterøy is a 1-hour drive northeast of Bergen. Get here by bus or car via the Osterøybrua Bridge, one of Norway’s longest suspension bridges.

For a historic and scenic Osterøy experience, take a sunset horseback ride along Kossdal Road. This century-old path winds through the pretty hills around Kossdal Lake.

FjordSlottet Hotell

FjordSlottet Hotell

3 out of 5
2715 Osterøyvegen, Osteroy, Vestland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$246 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$246
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osteroy. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.
8.4/10 Very Good! (53 reviews)
Mysigt!
"Överlag var vi nöjda, men det fanns lite att önska. Det var oerhört varmt på hotellet, de skulle haft fläktar att tillgå då det var väldigt många som efterfrågade det. Sen var badrummet lite märkligt. Fanns jättemycket ”döyta” jag hade uppskattat en hylla eller likande som man kunde lagt saker på, ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

FjordSlottet Hotell
Clarion Hotel Admiral

Clarion Hotel Admiral

4 out of 5
C. Sundts gate 9, Bergen
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$374 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$374
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free breakfast, 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"Fantastic view"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Clarion Hotel Admiral
Comfort Hotel Bergen Airport Terminal

Comfort Hotel Bergen Airport Terminal

3.5 out of 5
Lønningsvegen 45, Bergen, Vestland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$209 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$209
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,138 reviews)
"Definitely worth a stay, convenient, great breakfast, clean, quiet"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Comfort Hotel Bergen Airport Terminal
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
6 Person Holiday Home in Lonevag-by Traum

6 Person Holiday Home in Lonevag-by Traum

2.5 out of 5
Osteroy
Stay at this vacation home in Osteroy. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attraction Bergen Camp Park is located nearby.
6 Person Holiday Home in Lonevag-by Traum
5 Person Holiday Home in Lonevag-by Traum

5 Person Holiday Home in Lonevag-by Traum

2 out of 5
Osteroy
Stay at this vacation home in Osteroy. Enjoy free parking. Popular attraction Bergen Camp Park is located nearby.
5 Person Holiday Home in Lonevag-by Traum
Vander Altona

Vander Altona

4 out of 5
C. Sundts gate 22, Bergen, Vestland
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Bryggen Waterfront and Bryggen are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (58 reviews)
"The rooms were very nice but there was no shelving for toiletries in the bathroom. There was no explanation on how to use the stove which ended up being a constant frustration but with good humor we worked through it. I do want to address the staff. We were outside and a woman was trying to put her ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Vander Altona
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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