Guidebook for Oslo
Eating out
I've put in several that are nearby, but some are in Grünerløkka or further downtown.
Authentic Italian pizzaria right next door. Children-friendly, fantastic pizza.
9 locals recommend
Villa Paradiso Tivoli (Lilleborg)
25 Ivan Bjørndals gateAuthentic Italian pizzaria right next door. Children-friendly, fantastic pizza.
Fantastic gourmet restaurant, great service, informal atmosphere, in a green residential neighborhood. A few stops away on the 37 bus line. Fixed 4 or 7 course menu that changes weekly. Michelin rated. You won’t forget a meal here!
Geita Restaurant
Fantastic gourmet restaurant, great service, informal atmosphere, in a green residential neighborhood. A few stops away on the 37 bus line. Fixed 4 or 7 course menu that changes weekly. Michelin rated. You won’t forget a meal here!
15 minute walk up the river path. Gastropub, with good food, good drink.
50 locals recommend
Nydalen Bryggeri og Spiseri
30 A Nydalsveien15 minute walk up the river path. Gastropub, with good food, good drink.
"Kaffebrenneriet" (there's one in Vogtsgate too, and all over the city). This coffee chain serves likely the best coffee and definitely the best baked goods in Oslo.
94 locals recommend
Kaffebrenneriet
18A Dannevigsveien"Kaffebrenneriet" (there's one in Vogtsgate too, and all over the city). This coffee chain serves likely the best coffee and definitely the best baked goods in Oslo.
Sagene Lunsjbar
153B Maridalsveienlocal eateri, 3 minutes away.
One of 25 places to find good foodie-quality eating in Oslo, according to Anders Husa: http://andershusa.com/foodie-maps/oslo
780 locals recommend
Mathallen Oslo
5 VulkanOne of 25 places to find good foodie-quality eating in Oslo, according to Anders Husa: http://andershusa.com/foodie-maps/oslo
Excellent food, vegetarian options. Also some deli items sold over the counter. 5 min. walk
48 locals recommend
Mat & Mer
2 BergensgataExcellent food, vegetarian options. Also some deli items sold over the counter. 5 min. walk
Bjølsen Sushi
12 SarpsborggataYummy japanese in lower Grunerløkka. One of 25 places on foodie blogger Anders Husa's Oslo map of places to eat (in all price categories): http://andershusa.com/foodie-maps/oslo
81 locals recommend
Kamai
25 KorsgataYummy japanese in lower Grunerløkka. One of 25 places on foodie blogger Anders Husa's Oslo map of places to eat (in all price categories): http://andershusa.com/foodie-maps/oslo
Food shopping nearby
These are some shops nearby: grocers, wine shop, butcher, bakery.
Well-equipped grocery store, open until 23:00 weeknights, 21:00 Saturday. This is my go-to daily grocery store.
17 locals recommend
REMA 1000 Treschowsgate
19B Treschows gateWell-equipped grocery store, open until 23:00 weeknights, 21:00 Saturday. This is my go-to daily grocery store.
Baker Hansen Vogtsgate
68 Vogts gateAmazing bread!
This is the best butcher in Oslo. Home made sausage, high quality meat and deli products. Just up the road.
30 locals recommend
Strøm-Larsen
53A Vogts gateThis is the best butcher in Oslo. Home made sausage, high quality meat and deli products. Just up the road.
In Norway you can by beer in the store, but for any other kind of alcohol you have to go to the "vinmonopolet". There's one in the shopping centre at the top of the hill, up where the tram goes. Really good selection of wines, spirits and a varied beer selection too.
13 locals recommend
Vinmonopolet Sandakerveien
59 SandakerveienIn Norway you can by beer in the store, but for any other kind of alcohol you have to go to the "vinmonopolet". There's one in the shopping centre at the top of the hill, up where the tram goes. Really good selection of wines, spirits and a varied beer selection too.
Large grocery store - just up the hill. Good fresh fish counter, in a shopping center.
6 locals recommend
Coop Mega Sandaker
59 SandakerveienLarge grocery store - just up the hill. Good fresh fish counter, in a shopping center.
This bakery is the best in town (really!) They have a few locations in town, this one is near us (10 min walk).
82 locals recommend
Åpent Bakeri Torshov
42 ÅsengataThis bakery is the best in town (really!) They have a few locations in town, this one is near us (10 min walk).
Arts & Culture
Neighborhood theater - mostly improv (in norwegian...). Nice café too.
47 locals recommend
Det Andre Teatret
9 Ivan Bjørndals gateNeighborhood theater - mostly improv (in norwegian...). Nice café too.
Technical museum - a great place to bring kids! Walk up there along the river from my home.
124 locals recommend
The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology
143 KjelsåsveienTechnical museum - a great place to bring kids! Walk up there along the river from my home.
I guess everyone visiting Oslo goes here sooner or later. Just the amount of sculpture produced by one man is itself enough to take your breath away.
272 locals recommend
Vigeland Park
32 Nobels gateI guess everyone visiting Oslo goes here sooner or later. Just the amount of sculpture produced by one man is itself enough to take your breath away.
In-depth visit through the works of Edvard Munch (he created more than just the Scream).
647 locals recommend
Munch Museum
1 Edvard Munchs PlassIn-depth visit through the works of Edvard Munch (he created more than just the Scream).
Off the beaten tourist track. Botanical gardens.
376 locals recommend
The University's Botanical Garden
1 Sars' gateOff the beaten tourist track. Botanical gardens.
Cosmopolite Scene
64 Vogts gateEkebergparken
23 KongsveienMunch Museum
1 Edvard Munchs PlassSALT
1 LangkaiaOslo Opera House
Everything Else
Bus stop for lines #:
37 (train station - old Oslo) (all night route)
20 (Majorstua - Bygdøy Allé - Skøyen)
54 (train station - Rådhuset/town hall - Tjuvholmen)
Arendalsgata 20
20 ArendalsgataBus stop for lines #:
37 (train station - old Oslo) (all night route)
20 (Majorstua - Bygdøy Allé - Skøyen)
54 (train station - Rådhuset/town hall - Tjuvholmen)
Sandakerveien 58
58 SandakerveienTram to Grünerløkka and city center
Small shops, lots of bars and restaurants. Good for exploring, and for the younger crowd.
532 locals recommend
Grünerløkka
Small shops, lots of bars and restaurants. Good for exploring, and for the younger crowd.
Sauna
Public sauna in the city center - costs about 180 per person. Bring a padlock, a bathing suit, and a towel. Down on the wharf past the Opera.
SALT
1 LangkaiaOslo Fjord Sauna (Sorenga Badstuflate)
Oslo Fjord Sauna (Sorenga Badstuflate)
Coffee shop
Italian coffee shop, in the building next door. Delicious croissants, focaccia.
Caffè Inferno
25 Ivan Bjørndals gateOutdoors activities
8 km of path along the river Akerselva - walk down to town or up to the woods edge. Birds, waterfalls, swimming spots, cafès…
the lovely river that runs north/south through Oslo, from Maridalsvannet to the fjord. And past my kitchen window.
17 locals recommend
Akerselva
the lovely river that runs north/south through Oslo, from Maridalsvannet to the fjord. And past my kitchen window.
Sørenga Sjøbad
Swim right in the city center by the Munch museum.
Swimming spot nearby, (20 min walk upriver) in a clean, cool, river-fed pond.
Nydalsdammen, Oslo, Norway
Swimming spot nearby, (20 min walk upriver) in a clean, cool, river-fed pond.