Foreign tourists boosted hotel results. One region clearly leads
Norwegian hotels set a new record for overnight stays in June. In June 2026, there were over 2.9 million stays recorded. The increase in foreign guests offset a slight decline among Norwegian residents.
Oslo is among the most popular destinations for tourists.
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The latest data from Statistics Norway (SSB) shows that hotels recorded almost 1.9 million domestic overnight stays and nearly 1.1 million from abroad. The number of overnight stays by Norwegians fell by 0.2%. At the same time, the number of overnight stays by foreign guests increased by 1.2%, breaking the record set the previous year. The result was 0.3% higher than in June 2025.
Oslo leads. Europe drives demand
The highest number of hotel overnight stays was recorded in Oslo. The capital reached 571,000, with the Vestland region in second place at 515,000 stays. Foreign guests accounted for 36% of all stays. Two-thirds of foreign overnight stays were by tourists from Europe.
The largest group was guests from Germany. In June, there were 116,000 German overnight stays, which is 8.2% less than the previous year. Sweden accounted for 91,000 stays, and the UK for 75,000. Their numbers increased by 7.6% and 11%, respectively.
The largest group was guests from Germany. In June, there were 116,000 German overnight stays, which is 8.2% less than the previous year. Sweden accounted for 91,000 stays, and the UK for 75,000. Their numbers increased by 7.6% and 11%, respectively.
Number of overnight stays in June over the years. The light color indicates domestic tourists, and the dark color indicates foreign tourists.Ill. SSB
Asia slowed down. Campsites see a decline
The number of overnight stays by tourists from Asia dropped by 17% compared to June 2025. For Japan, the decline was 35%, and for South Korea, 26%. The number of overnight stays by guests from China decreased by 7%. Some hotels reported that Asian tourists canceled trips due to tensions in the Middle East.
Campsites also saw weaker results. In June, 1.4 million overnight stays were registered there, 3.5% less than the previous year. Norwegian residents accounted for 851,000 stays. Foreign guests were responsible for another 568,000.
Campsites also saw weaker results. In June, 1.4 million overnight stays were registered there, 3.5% less than the previous year. Norwegian residents accounted for 851,000 stays. Foreign guests were responsible for another 568,000.
Including campsites, holiday cabin centers, and hostels, the number of commercial overnight stays reached almost 4.8 million. This was 0.9% less than in June 2025. Cabin centers and hostels recorded 427,000 overnight stays, a result similar to last year.
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