Guidebook for Oslo
Arts & Culture
Munchmuseet
1 Edvard Munchs PlassMunch Museum with the famous "Scream"
Dansens Hus
1 VulkanNational Stage for contemporary dance
Amazing building and opera/ concert venue. Also daily guided tours in English or German (for a fee)
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Oslo Opera House
Amazing building and opera/ concert venue. Also daily guided tours in English or German (for a fee)
Sentrum Scene
1 Arbeidersamfunnets plassGreat concert venue from the fifties
Museum of contemporary art with a large, private collection of pop art (incl Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst etc)
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Astrup Fearnley-museet
2 StrandpromenadenMuseum of contemporary art with a large, private collection of pop art (incl Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst etc)
Oslos biggest amusement parks with one of Europes larges wooden roller coasters. Only open from May until Sept.
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TusenFryd
25 Fryds VeiOslos biggest amusement parks with one of Europes larges wooden roller coasters. Only open from May until Sept.
The Oslo City museum with guided tours and models of old Oslo
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Oslo City Museum (Oslo Bymuseum)
67 FrognerveienThe Oslo City museum with guided tours and models of old Oslo
Intercultural Museum
5 TøyenbekkenIntercultural museum
Popsenteret
2 TrondheimsveienMuseum for popular music
Black Box Teater
8 MarstrandgataStage for contemporary performance art
Kunstnernes Hus
17 WergelandsveienExhibitions and nice café from 1930
Nationaltheatret station
The National theatre from 1899
Sightseeing
Universitetets Botaniska Trädgård
1 Sars' gateOslo Botanical gardens
Mathallen Oslo
5 VulkanNice food court in new, vibrant part of Oslo
Frognerseteren
200 HolmenkollveienRestaurant and café with great views over Oslo
Nobel Peace Center dedicated to the winners of the Nobel Peace Price
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Nobelmuseet
1 Brynjulf Bulls plassNobel Peace Center dedicated to the winners of the Nobel Peace Price
Large, outdoor sculptural park by Gustav Vigeland. One of Oslos most visited tourist places.
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Vigelandsparken
32 Nobels gateLarge, outdoor sculptural park by Gustav Vigeland. One of Oslos most visited tourist places.
Charming, old residential area with small, colorful painted houses
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Langgata
LanggataCharming, old residential area with small, colorful painted houses
Gorgeous apartment complex from 1840 with a lot of history. Home of Henrik Ibsen where he wrote several plays, and also the feared headquarters of Gestapo during the occupation
Victoria Terrasse
Victoria TerrasseGorgeous apartment complex from 1840 with a lot of history. Home of Henrik Ibsen where he wrote several plays, and also the feared headquarters of Gestapo during the occupation
The old university of Oslo in a beautiful neoclassical building, with a large hall with a great painting by Edvard Munch
Universitetet
47 Karl Johans gateThe old university of Oslo in a beautiful neoclassical building, with a large hall with a great painting by Edvard Munch
The Trinity Church
60 AkersgataGothic revival church from 1858
Beautiful, old wooden houses in a steep road leading up to Gamle Aker Kirke, Oslos oldest standing stone building.
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Telthusbakken
TelthusbakkenBeautiful, old wooden houses in a steep road leading up to Gamle Aker Kirke, Oslos oldest standing stone building.
Nice built-over-pasage from 1935 with a beautiful show theate in the functionalistic style. Also several bars, italian and spanish restaurant etc
Folketeaterpassasjen
Nice built-over-pasage from 1935 with a beautiful show theate in the functionalistic style. Also several bars, italian and spanish restaurant etc
National Museum - Architecture
4 BankplassenNational museum of Architecture
National Gallery. Contains works from the golden ages and several works by Edvard Munch
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Nasjonalgalleriet
3 UniversitetsgataNational Gallery. Contains works from the golden ages and several works by Edvard Munch
Medieval fortress/ castle from 1299. With guided tours and several museums/ documentation center.
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Akershus Castle
Medieval fortress/ castle from 1299. With guided tours and several museums/ documentation center.
Old concert/ freemason place from 1836 where Ole Bull performed as well as Edvard Grieg and Henrik Ibsen
Gamle Logen - Banqueting Oslo
2 Grev Wedels PlassOld concert/ freemason place from 1836 where Ole Bull performed as well as Edvard Grieg and Henrik Ibsen
The Ibsen Museum
26 Henrik Ibsens gateHenrik Ibsen´s old apartment. Now a museum.
Royal castle from 1824-1849. Guided tours available in summer.
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Kungliga slottet
1 SlottsplassenRoyal castle from 1824-1849. Guided tours available in summer.
One of the oldest squares in Oslo with buildings from 15th century. This is the area where Oslo was re-settled after the great fire and re-named Christiania until 1936.
Christiania Torv
Christiania TorvOne of the oldest squares in Oslo with buildings from 15th century. This is the area where Oslo was re-settled after the great fire and re-named Christiania until 1936.
Great recreational island with old monastery ruins and bathing opportunities. Boats run all summer. Very popular in the summer.
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Hovedøya
Great recreational island with old monastery ruins and bathing opportunities. Boats run all summer. Very popular in the summer.
Food Scene
The Nighthawk Diner
15A SeilduksgataNice, all american diner
Thai Corner
102 TrondheimsveienCheap thai take away
Monsun Restaurant
23 DælenenggataCheap, good, asian restaurant
Taste of China Restaurant
18 TorggataProbably the best Dim sum in Oslo
Hai Café
6 Calmeyers gateNice, cheap vietnamese authentic restaurant
Restaurant Oriental
2 ArbeidergataFantastic chinese restaurant
Mid range priced
Never been myself, but voted scandinavias best restaurant. 2 Guide michelin stars.
High end.
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Maaemo
23 Dronning Eufemias gateNever been myself, but voted scandinavias best restaurant. 2 Guide michelin stars.
High end.
Great beerhall like place with a lot of tradition in its walls. Serves many types of beer and local, norwegian food. A must see!
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Olympen
15 GrønlandsleiretGreat beerhall like place with a lot of tradition in its walls. Serves many types of beer and local, norwegian food. A must see!
Dinner Restaurant
22 StortingsgataBest chinese restaurant in Oslo.
Slightly expensive
Cheap asian restaurant / take away with good food and value
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East Kitchen
50A MarkveienCheap asian restaurant / take away with good food and value
An institution in Oslo. Voted one of the 10 most beautiful cafés in the world. Wiener classical in style. Historical place
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Theatercaféen
24 - 26 StortingsgataAn institution in Oslo. Voted one of the 10 most beautiful cafés in the world. Wiener classical in style. Historical place
Amazing restaurant from 1927 in maybe the most important functionalistic buildings in Oslo. Great views over Oslo. A place for dinner, lunch or just a drink in the gardens.
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Ekebergrestauranten
15 KongsveienAmazing restaurant from 1927 in maybe the most important functionalistic buildings in Oslo. Great views over Oslo. A place for dinner, lunch or just a drink in the gardens.
Nice restaurant in beautiful area with a lot of old, wooden houses.
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Kampen Bistro
21 BøgataNice restaurant in beautiful area with a lot of old, wooden houses.
Royal Sushi
60 TrondheimsveienSushi take away
Carl Berners plass holdeplass
Sushi take away
Smia galleri
19 OpplandgataNice, continental restaurant in beautiful surroundings
Chinatown Sinsen
139A TrondheimsveienOne of Oslos oldest chinese restaurants with all the classics
Åpent Bakeri Torshov
42 ÅsengataNice bakery and café with nice surroundings
Le Benjamin bar & bistro
6 Søndre gateFantastic french brasseri
Revolver
32 MøllergataGreat soul food
Great, traditional restaurant. Ideal for brunch or traditional norwegian food with a new twist.
Highly recomended!
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Tranen
70 Waldemar Thranes gateGreat, traditional restaurant. Ideal for brunch or traditional norwegian food with a new twist.
Highly recomended!
Smalhans
43 UllevålsveienNice, local, cheap (ish) bistro
Trattoria Popolare
2 TrondheimsveienExcellent italian food in a lively restaurant
Südøst Asian Crossover
5 TrondheimsveienAsian cross over restaurant
Szechuan Chengdu Restaurant
64 TrondheimsveienAsian chinese restaurant and take away.
Great food, great place. Cheap gourmet.
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Vognmand Nilsen Restuarant og Bar
3 Rubina Ranas gateGreat food, great place. Cheap gourmet.
An institution in Oslo, noted for its interior and many beer types. From 1870 and the place looks autentic with lot of history in its walls.
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Lorry Restaurant
12 ParkveienAn institution in Oslo, noted for its interior and many beer types. From 1870 and the place looks autentic with lot of history in its walls.
Fantastic gourmet restaurant in nice, old pharmacy building
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Restaurant Ylajali
2 St. Olavs PlassFantastic gourmet restaurant in nice, old pharmacy building
Bistro Brocante
40 Thorvald Meyers gateNice, french bistro
Drinks & Nightlife
Tilt
6 BadstugataNice bar with arcade games and flipper games
Great tiki bar, inspired by the explorer Thor Heyerdal
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Aku-Aku Tiki Bar
32 Thorvald Meyers gateGreat tiki bar, inspired by the explorer Thor Heyerdal
Nice cocktail bar at the top floor of the Radisson SAS hotel with view over Oslo
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Summit Bar
30 Holbergs gateNice cocktail bar at the top floor of the Radisson SAS hotel with view over Oslo
Schouskjelleren Mikrobryggeri
2 TrondheimsveienVery nice bar and micro brewery
Charming bar, in connection with Dramatikkens Hus
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Oslo Mekaniske Verksted
34 TøyenbekkenCharming bar, in connection with Dramatikkens Hus
Tiny bar with cowboy theme and country/ roots/ rock music
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Oslo Bonanza AS
6 YoungstorgetTiny bar with cowboy theme and country/ roots/ rock music
Teddy's Softbar
3A BrugataAuthentic 50´ies bar with jukebox and all
Everything Else
Norwegian technical museum with permanent and tourin exhibitions. Great for kids (and everyone else)
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The Norwegian Museum of Science and Tehnology
143 KjelsåsveienNorwegian technical museum with permanent and tourin exhibitions. Great for kids (and everyone else)
Center for Studies of Holocaust and Religious Minorities
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Center for Studies of the Holocaust and Religious Minorities
56 Huk AvenyCenter for Studies of Holocaust and Religious Minorities
Tøyenbadet
Oslos largest public bath.
Carl Berners plass
Neares subway
SATS Carl Berner
135 TrondheimsveienFitness center
Naturhistoriska museet
1 Sars' gate 1Norwegian Natural history museum
Waldemar C. Brøggers hus - Geologisk museum
1 Sars' gateGeologic museum
Ola Narr kindergarten
19 GrenseveienNice recreational park with great views over Oslo
Lille Tøyen
Beautiful, old residential area. Houses for the workers of the old tobacco factory
The house of litterature with nice café, book shop, conferences etc.
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Tanum Litteraturhuset
29 WergelandsveienThe house of litterature with nice café, book shop, conferences etc.
Essentials
Nice grocery store with fresh fish, meat etc.
Note that there is a brilliant, local turkish grocer nearby selling good and cheap vegetables, herbs, condiments, rice, sauces, olives, flowers etc
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MENY Carl Berner
113 TrondheimsveienNice grocery store with fresh fish, meat etc.
Note that there is a brilliant, local turkish grocer nearby selling good and cheap vegetables, herbs, condiments, rice, sauces, olives, flowers etc
Asia Supermarket
43 TrondheimsveienAsian grocery store
Shopping
High- end shopping area with brands like Mulberry, Hugo Boss, Bottega Veneta, Chanel, Hermes etc. Running from Nedre (lower), Øvre (upper) Slottsgate as well as Akersgata
Nedre Slottsgate
Nedre SlottsgateHigh- end shopping area with brands like Mulberry, Hugo Boss, Bottega Veneta, Chanel, Hermes etc. Running from Nedre (lower), Øvre (upper) Slottsgate as well as Akersgata
Bolina
38 Gamle DrammensveiGreat interior store