At Oslo Gardermoen in Oslo: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Mjøsa lake (Norway's largest), Lillehammer region to the north, dense boreal forest of eastern Norway, Swedish border forests in the distance.

When taking off from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), sit on the Right side for the best views. OSL's primary runways (01L/01R and 03L/03R) depart northward or northeast. The right side offers views of the Østerdalen valley and forested terrain stretching toward Sweden, plus glimpses of Mjøsa lake to the northwest during northerly departures. The left side faces built-up areas and industrial zones around the airport itself. Notable sights include: Mjøsa lake (Norway's largest), Lillehammer region to the north, dense boreal forest of eastern Norway, Swedish border forests in the distance.

When landing at Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Oslo Gardermoen typically uses runways 01L/01R or 19L/19R depending on wind. On northbound approaches (runways 01L/01R), the right side offers views of the Østerdalen valley and forested terrain to the east. On southbound approaches (runways 19L/19R), the right side faces west toward the Tyrifjorden lake system and the Oslo metropolitan area—more visually interesting than the flat forests to the left. Notable sights include: Tyrifjorden (large freshwater lake west of airport), Gardermoen plateau terrain, forested valleys of eastern Norway, Oslo city sprawl in distance.

The best window seat at Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Oslo (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.