Gardermoen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

If you love aeroplanes and everything to do with aviation, a holiday in Gardermoen will hit the spot.

Gardermoen is an area in Norway that is known mainly because Oslo Airport is located there. In other words, it is the perfect place to visit for anyone who has a passion for flying and all things aviation. In addition to the impressive airport, there are several museums in the area that you should visit.

If you don’t fly into Oslo Airport, then make the journey to the airport to watch planes landing and taking off. Remember that you can’t go through the security checkpoint without a ticket, but if you are passionately interested in planes and would like to spend a day at the airport, you can often buy cheap tickets for NOK 2-300. That’s not a bad price for a ringside seat for viewing aircraft landing and taking off for an entire day.

And while you are at Oslo Airport, it’s only a short trip to two of the museums in the area. First, take in the SAS Museet (SAS Museum), which exhibits everything to do with aviation. Here you can see pilot uniforms, an aircraft cabin, different models of aeroplane and also try your hand at the controls in a brand new flight simulator. There is also a separate corner for small children in case the grown-ups want to take a closer look at some of the exhibitions.

After the SAS Museum, proceed along to Forsvarets Flysamling Gardermoen (Armed Forces Aircraft Collection Gardermoen), which is a mecca for aviation buffs. Exhibiting more than 40 aircraft, the exhibition includes “Start”, the first plane in Norway and a fighter jet from the Cold War.

Complete your visit to Gardermoen with a visit to Ullensaker Museum and Trandumskogen minnesmerke (Trandumskogen Memorial). World War II is the central focus of the museum and you can see many different objects on display from this period.

As you might have guessed, Gardermoen is a dream destination if you are passionate about aviation. Not only can you see planes land and take off, you can also examine different aircraft up close at the museums. You can try your hand as a captain in the flight simulator—who wouldn’t want to try and land a big passenger jet at Oslo Airport?

Clarion Hotel Oslo Airport
Clarion Hotel Oslo Airport
4 out of 5
Hans Gaarderveg 15, Gardermoen, Ullensaker
The price is ₹7,157 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
₹7,157
₹8,080 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ullensaker. Enjoy free breakfast, 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Perfect for overnight stay when travelling."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Clarion Hotel Oslo Airport
Comfort Hotel RunWay
Comfort Hotel RunWay
3.5 out of 5
Hans Gaarders veg 27, Ullensaker
The price is ₹7,354 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
₹7,354
₹8,236 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Ullensaker. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,952 reviews)
Great place to sleep during a layover.
"This was a quick overnight stay, during a 15 hour layover. I greatly appreciated the nice breakfast buffet in the morning."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Comfort Hotel RunWay
Park Inn by Radisson Oslo Airport Hotel West
Park Inn by Radisson Oslo Airport Hotel West
4 out of 5
Museumsvegen 26, Gardermoen, Ullensaker
The price is ₹8,910 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
₹8,910
₹9,979 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Ullensaker. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,710 reviews)
Great airport hotel
"It's an easy journey in a bus to the hotel from the airport. The reception staff are welcoming. The room is good as is the breakfast. All you need for an overnight stay"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Oslo Airport Hotel West
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.
Oslo Airport Apartments
Oslo Airport Apartments
3 out of 5
12 Tunvegen, Ullensaker, Viken
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Ullensaker. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Jessheim Storsenter and Nannestad Skisenter ...
6.2/10 (85 reviews)
"Comfortable and peaceful studios, close to the airport, in refurbished country house buildings."

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

Oslo Airport Apartments
KM Rentals - Lillestrøm City
KM Rentals - Lillestrøm City
3.5 out of 5
Brandvoldgata 2, Lillestrom, Akershus
Stay at this 3.5-star golf residence in Lillestrom. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and tour/ticket assistance. Popular attractions ODEON Lillestrøm Theater and ...
7.2/10 Good! (18 reviews)
"Nice room and like the location."

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2025

KM Rentals - Lillestrøm City
Bedder at Oslo Airport
Bedder at Oslo Airport
2.5 out of 5
Krokfossveien 69, Ullensaker
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Ullensaker. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Jessheim Storsenter and Miklagard Golf Course are ...
"Is very bad for me"

Reviewed on 16 Sep 2023

Bedder at Oslo Airport
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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Reviews of Gardermoen

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5/5 - Excellent

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Efficient

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Sadly found the transport to and from airport/city confusing. Even sadder, we did not seem to meet anyone who wanted to be really helpful or friendly/

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Only there for the night but were very pleased with the area.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

It’s an area with a lot of airport hotels, and as such and excellent choice for an overnight stay to catch your flight.

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