Guidebook for Oslo
Food Scene
Want to try whale (only non-endangered species of course) or reindeer? Come here to sample Norwegian and foreign delicacies. An array of shops, resturants and bars conveniently situated indoors. Perfect for a rainy day!
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Mathallen Oslo
5 VulkanWant to try whale (only non-endangered species of course) or reindeer? Come here to sample Norwegian and foreign delicacies. An array of shops, resturants and bars conveniently situated indoors. Perfect for a rainy day!
Authentic Mexican food. The prices, alas, are Norwegian, but quite a good deal.
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Taco República
Authentic Mexican food. The prices, alas, are Norwegian, but quite a good deal.
Best tapas in town. Be prepared to queue and feel like a sardine in a tin when finally seated. Totally worth it!
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Delicatessen Grünerløkka
8 Søndre gateBest tapas in town. Be prepared to queue and feel like a sardine in a tin when finally seated. Totally worth it!
An old brown pub and regular Oslo institution now reinvented to a surprisingly trendy bistro pub. The dishes remain hearthy and the plates are massive. Good for some staple Norwegian food.
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Olympen
15 GrønlandsleiretAn old brown pub and regular Oslo institution now reinvented to a surprisingly trendy bistro pub. The dishes remain hearthy and the plates are massive. Good for some staple Norwegian food.
Take a stroll along the river and be sure to stop at this quirky cafe right by the waterfall.
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Månefisken AS
23A SagveienTake a stroll along the river and be sure to stop at this quirky cafe right by the waterfall.
Lovely wooden stove made pizzas, perfect for that late and lazy brunch.
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Villa Paradiso Grünerløkka
8 Olaf Ryes plassLovely wooden stove made pizzas, perfect for that late and lazy brunch.
For that really sloppy meal the day after a big night. Excellent American style diner.
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The Nighthawk Diner
15A SeilduksgataFor that really sloppy meal the day after a big night. Excellent American style diner.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you are here on a Sunday do not miss Frank Znort Quartet - jazzing it up for close to 20 years now. A true Oslo institution! During the summer one set is played outside at around 16, and again at around 20-22 in the evening (year round).
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Blå
9C BrenneriveienIf you are here on a Sunday do not miss Frank Znort Quartet - jazzing it up for close to 20 years now. A true Oslo institution! During the summer one set is played outside at around 16, and again at around 20-22 in the evening (year round).
Excellent and inventive drinks with that nice luau feeling. Fun interior and fun crowd. Try the rum punch!
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Aku-Aku Tiki Bar
32 Thorvald Meyers gateExcellent and inventive drinks with that nice luau feeling. Fun interior and fun crowd. Try the rum punch!
Set in the celler of an old brewery, this atmospheric bar is all about beers. Shared benches gives you that old tavern feeling. Great in the winter when guests huddle around the roaring fireplace.
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Schouskjelleren Mikrobryggeri
2 TrondheimsveienSet in the celler of an old brewery, this atmospheric bar is all about beers. Shared benches gives you that old tavern feeling. Great in the winter when guests huddle around the roaring fireplace.
Set in one of the oldest neighborhoods in Oslo this square has a handful of pleasant bars and restaurants. Particularly good for enjoying the Norwegian "utepils" (beer enjoyed outside).
Christiania
19 Nedre VollgateSet in one of the oldest neighborhoods in Oslo this square has a handful of pleasant bars and restaurants. Particularly good for enjoying the Norwegian "utepils" (beer enjoyed outside).
Sightseeing
Vigeland's statues (yes, they are all naked) makes this park an attraction in itself, but it is also a very plesant place to chill for a few hours. Buy a grill and dine outside.
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Frogner Park
KirkeveienVigeland's statues (yes, they are all naked) makes this park an attraction in itself, but it is also a very plesant place to chill for a few hours. Buy a grill and dine outside.
Currently the most stunning piece of architecture in Oslo. Feel free to climb to the top and enjoy a picnic, this was built to be used by all. Occationally hosts free concerts outside.
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Oslo Opera House
Currently the most stunning piece of architecture in Oslo. Feel free to climb to the top and enjoy a picnic, this was built to be used by all. Occationally hosts free concerts outside.
The old fortress protecting Oslo. Feel free to rummage the buildings and have a stroll around the area. They also provide free guided tours.
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Akershus Festning
The old fortress protecting Oslo. Feel free to rummage the buildings and have a stroll around the area. They also provide free guided tours.
Arts & Culture
Excellent modern art museum. Additional bonus is the newly constructed beach just outside. Stroll through Aker Brygge to get here, and eye the most expensive real estate in Norway.
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Astrup Fearnley Museet
2 StrandpromenadenExcellent modern art museum. Additional bonus is the newly constructed beach just outside. Stroll through Aker Brygge to get here, and eye the most expensive real estate in Norway.
Shopping
Thorvald Meyers gate 18
18 Thorvald Meyers gateThis tiny factory and store makes the best snowballs in town. Jummy!
This street (and surrounding streets) is dotted with small secondhand and novelty shops. Definitly the best street in town for unique shopping, and close to a number of coffeshops and bars. Highly recommended.
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Markveien
MarkveienThis street (and surrounding streets) is dotted with small secondhand and novelty shops. Definitly the best street in town for unique shopping, and close to a number of coffeshops and bars. Highly recommended.
Entertainment & Activities
This outdoor swimmingpool is great for those (surprisingly) hot summer days. There are several pools, and generally a nice amibiance.
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Frognerbadet
28 Middelthuns gateThis outdoor swimmingpool is great for those (surprisingly) hot summer days. There are several pools, and generally a nice amibiance.
Bygdøy is home to some of the best museums and beaches in town. The Folk Muesum is an excellent outdoor museum depicting Norwegian folk culture throughout the ages. Right next door is the Viking Ship Museum and the muesum of polar exploration (Fram). Rent a bike and make a day of it!
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Bygdøy
Bygdøy is home to some of the best museums and beaches in town. The Folk Muesum is an excellent outdoor museum depicting Norwegian folk culture throughout the ages. Right next door is the Viking Ship Museum and the muesum of polar exploration (Fram). Rent a bike and make a day of it!
Take a stroll through Grønland to get the sense of multicultural Oslo. Here shops advertise in urdu and farsi, get yourself fitted for a sari, and enjoy one of the many inexpensive pakistani restaurants.
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Grønland, Oslo
Take a stroll through Grønland to get the sense of multicultural Oslo. Here shops advertise in urdu and farsi, get yourself fitted for a sari, and enjoy one of the many inexpensive pakistani restaurants.
Currently the happening place - big bar/club where you can play shuffleboard or pingpong or just drink and gawk. Their cherry beer is surprisingly nice.
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Kulturhuset
6 Youngs gateCurrently the happening place - big bar/club where you can play shuffleboard or pingpong or just drink and gawk. Their cherry beer is surprisingly nice.