Guidebook for Oslo
Food Scene
Organic craft bakery :)
Perfect for breakfast and lunch
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Godt Brød Grünerløkka
49 Thorvald Meyers gateOrganic craft bakery :)
Perfect for breakfast and lunch
One of Oslo's most romantic restaurants is just next door with a focus on seasonal and Norwegian ingredients
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Klosteret Restaurant
13 FredensborgveienOne of Oslo's most romantic restaurants is just next door with a focus on seasonal and Norwegian ingredients
Kolonihagen Frogner
33 FrognerveienNorwegian og organic food
Dinner Bar & Restaurant in the heart of Oslo has serves food from the Szechuan- and Cantonese kitchen
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Dinner Restaurant
22 StortingsgataDinner Bar & Restaurant in the heart of Oslo has serves food from the Szechuan- and Cantonese kitchen
Mathallen Oslo is inspired by the great European food courts. Here you can find specialty shops, cafés and great places to eat. Throughout the year, they are also a venue for different festivals and events celebrating food, drink and good experiences.
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Mathallen Oslo
5 VulkanMathallen Oslo is inspired by the great European food courts. Here you can find specialty shops, cafés and great places to eat. Throughout the year, they are also a venue for different festivals and events celebrating food, drink and good experiences.
Ekebergrestauranten
15 KongsveienA table with a view - Great food
Micro roastery, coffee training centre and espresso bar with a goal of being among the best coffee roasters and espresso bars in the world. Tim Wendelboe is run by World Barista Champion and World Cup Tasters Champion Tim Wendelboe.
This place, to quote Oliver Strand of The New York Times Magazine, "feels like a neighborhood shop, but it's run like a Michelin-starred restaurant".
Hours:
Monday -Friday
08:30 - 18:00
Saturday -Sunday
11:00 - 17:00
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Tim Wendelboe
1 Grüners gateMicro roastery, coffee training centre and espresso bar with a goal of being among the best coffee roasters and espresso bars in the world. Tim Wendelboe is run by World Barista Champion and World Cup Tasters Champion Tim Wendelboe.
This place, to quote Oliver Strand of The New York Times Magazine, "feels like a neighborhood shop, but it's run like a Michelin-starred restaurant".
Hours:
Monday -Friday
08:30 - 18:00
Saturday -Sunday
11:00 - 17:00
Super cozy cafe / restaurant that serves pizza and hand-brewed beer, wine, cocktails, milkshakes, coffee, coffee drinks.
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Den Gode
13 FredensborgveienSuper cozy cafe / restaurant that serves pizza and hand-brewed beer, wine, cocktails, milkshakes, coffee, coffee drinks.
Asian inspired dishes. Favorite among Oslo's food critics. Casual and all the food served at Moomintroll crockery. Price level: High
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Pjoltergeist
15B Rosteds gateAsian inspired dishes. Favorite among Oslo's food critics. Casual and all the food served at Moomintroll crockery. Price level: High
Newly opened Arno is a charming restaurant that offers homemade Italian food. Tip: try the house cantucci with vin santo to dip into.
Arno
30B FredensborgveienNewly opened Arno is a charming restaurant that offers homemade Italian food. Tip: try the house cantucci with vin santo to dip into.
Gastrobar Bon Lio is a nice Spanish tapas restaurant at Fredensborg. The food and service that are worth the trip alone :)
Price level: High
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Bon Lio
15 SofienberggataGastrobar Bon Lio is a nice Spanish tapas restaurant at Fredensborg. The food and service that are worth the trip alone :)
Price level: High
Chez Colin makes the dream of a Parisian neighborhood bistro alive at Fredensborg. Serves the Oslo's best ribeye?
Price range: medium
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Chez Colin
44 FredensborgveienChez Colin makes the dream of a Parisian neighborhood bistro alive at Fredensborg. Serves the Oslo's best ribeye?
Price range: medium
Illegal Burger
23 MøllergataIllegal burger are voted the best hamburger in Oslo
Fiskeriet Youngstorget has a cosy, casual feel to it. Serves amazing fresh food for a very reasonable price.
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Fiskeriet Youngstorget
2b YoungstorgetFiskeriet Youngstorget has a cosy, casual feel to it. Serves amazing fresh food for a very reasonable price.
Good, cheap food in simple surroundings. Mentioned in the Rough Guide. Possibility for takeaway.
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Lille Saigon
7 Bernt Ankers gateGood, cheap food in simple surroundings. Mentioned in the Rough Guide. Possibility for takeaway.
Coffee shop by day, cocktail bar by night and vintage design shop all the time.
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Fuglen
2 UniversitetsgataCoffee shop by day, cocktail bar by night and vintage design shop all the time.
A smart glass-fronted restaurant with a central food bar, an open kitchen and a buzzy atmosphere. Choose from a concise menu of seasonal Norwegian small plates
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Arakataka
7B Mariboes gateA smart glass-fronted restaurant with a central food bar, an open kitchen and a buzzy atmosphere. Choose from a concise menu of seasonal Norwegian small plates
Handwerk is a small bakery that focuses on using ecological raw materials and sourdough. You won’t find industrial yeast in our bakery as all our bread is made using sourdough and our own cultivated train of wild yeast.
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Handwerk
1 Sars' gateHandwerk is a small bakery that focuses on using ecological raw materials and sourdough. You won’t find industrial yeast in our bakery as all our bread is made using sourdough and our own cultivated train of wild yeast.
Parks & Nature
Sculpture and national heritage park with a strong international art collection surrounded by beautiful scenery with many spectacular lookout points.
Ekebergparken is always open, and is free to visit.
There is also a museum (entrance fee) and a small art and design shop.
Public guided tours during the summer season.
Private tours are offered throughout the year, booking at info@ekebergparken.com or tel. (+47) 21 42 19 19.
Guided tours in the James Turrell's light installation Skyspace/Ganzfeld every Sunday throughout the year (closed at Christmas), starting every half hour.
Hakkespettene (The Woodpeckers) Kids' Club has its own clubhouse, and offers activities based on the park's diverse scenery, history and art.
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Ekebergparken station
Sculpture and national heritage park with a strong international art collection surrounded by beautiful scenery with many spectacular lookout points.
Ekebergparken is always open, and is free to visit.
There is also a museum (entrance fee) and a small art and design shop.
Public guided tours during the summer season.
Private tours are offered throughout the year, booking at info@ekebergparken.com or tel. (+47) 21 42 19 19.
Guided tours in the James Turrell's light installation Skyspace/Ganzfeld every Sunday throughout the year (closed at Christmas), starting every half hour.
Hakkespettene (The Woodpeckers) Kids' Club has its own clubhouse, and offers activities based on the park's diverse scenery, history and art.
Frogner Park (Frognerparken) is the biggest park in central parts of Oslo and a popular recreational area for people from all over the city.
On a nice summer day, Frogner Park is full of people; here you can go for a run, walk the dog, have a picnic or barbecue, play badminton or just do some sunbathing. Frogner Park has Norway's biggest collection of roses; a total of 14,000 plants of 150 different species.
Frogner Stadium and Frogner Open-Air Bath is located in one corner of the park, towards Majorstua. In the corner by Frogner plass, you find Frogner Manor House and Oslo City Museum. In the middle of the park is Vigeland Sculpture Park, Oslo's most visited attraction.
Frogner Park has a summer-open café and a restaurant. And children can play in Norway's biggest playground, located between the main gates and Frogner Manor House.
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Frogner Park
KirkeveienFrogner Park (Frognerparken) is the biggest park in central parts of Oslo and a popular recreational area for people from all over the city.
On a nice summer day, Frogner Park is full of people; here you can go for a run, walk the dog, have a picnic or barbecue, play badminton or just do some sunbathing. Frogner Park has Norway's biggest collection of roses; a total of 14,000 plants of 150 different species.
Frogner Stadium and Frogner Open-Air Bath is located in one corner of the park, towards Majorstua. In the corner by Frogner plass, you find Frogner Manor House and Oslo City Museum. In the middle of the park is Vigeland Sculpture Park, Oslo's most visited attraction.
Frogner Park has a summer-open café and a restaurant. And children can play in Norway's biggest playground, located between the main gates and Frogner Manor House.
The beaches Huk and Paradisbukta are very popular on sunny summer days. This is also a much-used recreational area all year round, with great possibilities for hiking and biking.
Near the beach you find the summer restaurant Hukodden Strandrestaurant. There is also an ice-cream and soda vendor en summer
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Huk
57 StrømsborgveienThe beaches Huk and Paradisbukta are very popular on sunny summer days. This is also a much-used recreational area all year round, with great possibilities for hiking and biking.
Near the beach you find the summer restaurant Hukodden Strandrestaurant. There is also an ice-cream and soda vendor en summer
Norway's largest seawater pool is a five-acre park with a swimming pool, a seawater pool and a recreation area.
The seawater pool is a floating park that covers five acres - an extension of the park at the tip of Sørenga pier just east of the city centre.
The 190-metre park will offer visitors a 50-metre swimming pool and a 200-square-metre seawater pool, a recreation area and stairs down to the water's edge.
There will also be a separate children's pool, and the seawater pool will have universal accessibility, just like the rest of Sørenga.
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Sørenga Sjøbad
Norway's largest seawater pool is a five-acre park with a swimming pool, a seawater pool and a recreation area.
The seawater pool is a floating park that covers five acres - an extension of the park at the tip of Sørenga pier just east of the city centre.
The 190-metre park will offer visitors a 50-metre swimming pool and a 200-square-metre seawater pool, a recreation area and stairs down to the water's edge.
There will also be a separate children's pool, and the seawater pool will have universal accessibility, just like the rest of Sørenga.
Essentials
Grocery store close to the apartment.
- Opening hours:
Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 23:00
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REMA 1000 Fredensborgveien
24B FredensborgveienGrocery store close to the apartment.
- Opening hours:
Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 23:00
Grocery store close to the apartment. - Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 23:00
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Kiwi Fredensborg
56-58 Møllergata Grocery store close to the apartment. - Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 23:00
A small grocery store also open on Sundays.
Mon-Fri 08:00-00:00
Sat-Sun 10:00-00:00
Joker Ankertorget
95 StorgataA small grocery store also open on Sundays.
Mon-Fri 08:00-00:00
Sat-Sun 10:00-00:00
A small grocery store also open on Sundays. Mon-Fri 08:00-23:00 Sat-Sun 09:00-23:00
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Bunnpris
2 TøyengataA small grocery store also open on Sundays. Mon-Fri 08:00-23:00 Sat-Sun 09:00-23:00
Public emergency ward at the end of Storgata, across from Anker Hotel.
Open 24 hours, 365 days a year.
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Oslo legevakt, tlf: 116117
40 StorgataPublic emergency ward at the end of Storgata, across from Anker Hotel.
Open 24 hours, 365 days a year.
Getting Around
Oslo Central Station
1 JernbanetorgetOslo central station
Akersgata
AkersgataStortinget T-bane - Closest metro station
Sightseeing
The Royal Palace is open to the public during the summer. All visitors must follow a guided tour. Entrance by Slottsgården on the west side (the back) of the Royal Palace. Each tour lasts for approx. one hour.
The guided tour takes visitors through some of the most beautiful state rooms in the Royal Palace: Cabinet Cloakroom, Cabinet Parlour, Council Chamber, White Parlour, King Haakon VII Suite, Upper Vestibule, Bird Room, Mirror Hall, Family Dining Room, Small Ceremonial Hall, Great Hall and the Banqueting Hall.
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The Royal Palace
1 SlottsplassenThe Royal Palace is open to the public during the summer. All visitors must follow a guided tour. Entrance by Slottsgården on the west side (the back) of the Royal Palace. Each tour lasts for approx. one hour.
The guided tour takes visitors through some of the most beautiful state rooms in the Royal Palace: Cabinet Cloakroom, Cabinet Parlour, Council Chamber, White Parlour, King Haakon VII Suite, Upper Vestibule, Bird Room, Mirror Hall, Family Dining Room, Small Ceremonial Hall, Great Hall and the Banqueting Hall.
Karl Johans gate
Karl Johans gateKarl Johan, the main boulevard of Oslo
A historic landmark in the Norwegian consciousness, Holmenkollen embodies more than a century of skiing competitions.
Inside the ski jump is the Holmenkollen Ski Museum, the oldest of its kind in the world. The museum presents over 4,000 years of skiing history, Norwegian polar exploration artifacts and an exhibition on snowboarding and modern skiing.
The observation deck on top of the jump tower offers panoramic views of Oslo.
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Holmenkollen
A historic landmark in the Norwegian consciousness, Holmenkollen embodies more than a century of skiing competitions.
Inside the ski jump is the Holmenkollen Ski Museum, the oldest of its kind in the world. The museum presents over 4,000 years of skiing history, Norwegian polar exploration artifacts and an exhibition on snowboarding and modern skiing.
The observation deck on top of the jump tower offers panoramic views of Oslo.
Oslo's Opera House is located right at the harbour, with an angled, white exterior that appears to rise from the water. It invites its visitors to climb its roof and enjoy panoramic views of Oslo and the fjord, all year round.
Large-scale windows at street level provide the public with glimpses of rehearsals and workshop activities. The building's interior is mainly oak, and the main hall is shaped like a horseshoe, reminiscent of classical theatres of the past. The opera is designed by the Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta, and has received several prestigious awards.
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Oslo Opera House
Oslo's Opera House is located right at the harbour, with an angled, white exterior that appears to rise from the water. It invites its visitors to climb its roof and enjoy panoramic views of Oslo and the fjord, all year round.
Large-scale windows at street level provide the public with glimpses of rehearsals and workshop activities. The building's interior is mainly oak, and the main hall is shaped like a horseshoe, reminiscent of classical theatres of the past. The opera is designed by the Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta, and has received several prestigious awards.
The official tourist information centre for Oslo is open every day, all year, in Østbanehallen next to Oslo Central Station. We can help you with: The Oslo Pass (The Oslo Pass is your ticket to museums, transport, activities, etc. in Oslo). Tickets for public transport and roundtrips, tours, events, concerts, sports and other events sold through Ticketmaster Norway and Billettportalen.
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Oslo Visitor Centre
1 JernbanetorgetThe official tourist information centre for Oslo is open every day, all year, in Østbanehallen next to Oslo Central Station. We can help you with: The Oslo Pass (The Oslo Pass is your ticket to museums, transport, activities, etc. in Oslo). Tickets for public transport and roundtrips, tours, events, concerts, sports and other events sold through Ticketmaster Norway and Billettportalen.
Torggata has in recent years evolved to become one of the city's liveliest and most vibrant streets. Here you will find a vibrant life, both day and night
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Torggata
TorggataTorggata has in recent years evolved to become one of the city's liveliest and most vibrant streets. Here you will find a vibrant life, both day and night
Grünerløkka lies on the east side of the river, behind the old industrial buildings. Here you will discover numerous little cafés, restaurants and bars. Grünerløkka is also a popular shopping district, with original design shops and many vintage and second-hand stores.
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Grünerløkka
Grünerløkka lies on the east side of the river, behind the old industrial buildings. Here you will discover numerous little cafés, restaurants and bars. Grünerløkka is also a popular shopping district, with original design shops and many vintage and second-hand stores.
Entertainment & Activities
Stand-up show every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at Latter.
Usually in Norwegian, but sometimes the show features international comedians.
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Latter
1 Holmens gateStand-up show every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at Latter.
Usually in Norwegian, but sometimes the show features international comedians.
Large amusement park with over 30 fun attractions and lots of great games, shops and places to eat.
TusenFryd features attractions for all ages, including large and small rollercoasters, carousels, a log ride and much more.
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TusenFryd
25 Fryds VeiLarge amusement park with over 30 fun attractions and lots of great games, shops and places to eat.
TusenFryd features attractions for all ages, including large and small rollercoasters, carousels, a log ride and much more.
Arts & Culture
Edvard Munch has a unique position among Nordic painters and is considered a pioneer in expressionism.
The Munch Museum's collection, left to the city of Oslo by the artist, consists of paintings, graphical prints and drawings. By constantly changing the exhibitions, the museum presents the variety in his production.
Audio tours in Norwegian and in English.
Documentary exhibition.
Guided tours in Norwegian on Sundays from September to June at 1 pm.
Guided tours in English every day in July and August at 1 pm.
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Munch Museum
1 Edvard Munchs PlassEdvard Munch has a unique position among Nordic painters and is considered a pioneer in expressionism.
The Munch Museum's collection, left to the city of Oslo by the artist, consists of paintings, graphical prints and drawings. By constantly changing the exhibitions, the museum presents the variety in his production.
Audio tours in Norwegian and in English.
Documentary exhibition.
Guided tours in Norwegian on Sundays from September to June at 1 pm.
Guided tours in English every day in July and August at 1 pm.
The Astrup Fearnley Collection is a collection of modern and contemporary art counted among the most significant of its kind in Northern Europe. The museum complements works from the permanent collection by rotating exhibitions with internationally renowned artists.
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Astrup Fearnley Museet
2 StrandpromenadenThe Astrup Fearnley Collection is a collection of modern and contemporary art counted among the most significant of its kind in Northern Europe. The museum complements works from the permanent collection by rotating exhibitions with internationally renowned artists.