Guidebook for Oslo
Parks & Nature
Bygdøy
Excellent way to get quickly into the forest and experience why Norwegians have a special bond to nature. Take the path on the west side of Sognsvann to get to a viewpoint called Vettakollen. If you get lost, ask for directions. Every Norwegian is helpful when out in nature.
209 locals recommend
Sognsvann
Excellent way to get quickly into the forest and experience why Norwegians have a special bond to nature. Take the path on the west side of Sognsvann to get to a viewpoint called Vettakollen. If you get lost, ask for directions. Every Norwegian is helpful when out in nature.
Take the ferry from Aker Brygge to Hovedøya and chill on an island in the Oslo fjord. Bring a blanket and some strawberries and just relax away from the stress of the city.
196 locals recommend
Hovedøya
Take the ferry from Aker Brygge to Hovedøya and chill on an island in the Oslo fjord. Bring a blanket and some strawberries and just relax away from the stress of the city.
Arts & Culture
To experience the epic adventures of Norwegian adventurer and ethnographer Thor Heyerdahl
171 locals recommend
Kon-Tiki Museum
36 BygdøynesveienTo experience the epic adventures of Norwegian adventurer and ethnographer Thor Heyerdahl
A polar museum dedicated to the story of Norwegian polar expeditions with the original Fram ship used by Fridtjof Nansen as the main exhibit.
134 locals recommend
The Fram Museum
39 BygdøynesveienA polar museum dedicated to the story of Norwegian polar expeditions with the original Fram ship used by Fridtjof Nansen as the main exhibit.
Essentials
Regular grocery store. Things to try: brown cheese (brunost), vestlandslefse, makrell i tomat, røkalaks and sild.
10 locals recommend
REMA 1000 Storo
78 SandakerveienRegular grocery store. Things to try: brown cheese (brunost), vestlandslefse, makrell i tomat, røkalaks and sild.
Food Scene
The most epic burgers in Oslo. Take the 20-bus from Sagene to Majorstua and walk 2 minutes to get there
55 locals recommend
Kverneriet Majorstuen
64B KirkeveienThe most epic burgers in Oslo. Take the 20-bus from Sagene to Majorstua and walk 2 minutes to get there
A restaurant that has one thing on the menu: Entrecôte. I celebrated my birthday there. Safe to say one of my favorite places.
47 locals recommend
Trancher Entrecôte
78 Thorvald Meyers gateA restaurant that has one thing on the menu: Entrecôte. I celebrated my birthday there. Safe to say one of my favorite places.
American diner style restaurant with all the typical american food items: ribs, burger, steaks and shakes.
152 locals recommend
The Nighthawk Diner
15A SeilduksgataAmerican diner style restaurant with all the typical american food items: ribs, burger, steaks and shakes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good beer and friendly vibe. Mostly rock/punk on the speakers and clientele thereafter. Good for a mid-week beer.
92 locals recommend
Bora’s temple
59 Thorvald Meyers gateGood beer and friendly vibe. Mostly rock/punk on the speakers and clientele thereafter. Good for a mid-week beer.
Locally crafted beer and an ever changing beer menu. It's a must for beer lovers!
83 locals recommend
Grünerløkka Brygghus
30B Thorvald Meyers gateLocally crafted beer and an ever changing beer menu. It's a must for beer lovers!
Excellent locally crafted beer brewed right in the bar. They also serve some tasty snacks in the second floor.
163 locals recommend
Crow Bar & Brewery
32 TorggataExcellent locally crafted beer brewed right in the bar. They also serve some tasty snacks in the second floor.
Sightseeing
Excellent place to get a nice view of Oslo. Take the Frognerseteren metro all the way up (30 min). If you manage to rent a downhill bike there are some epic tracks going down from the metro station. Otherwise you could rent an offroad bike and bike through the forest, all the way back to Sagene via Sognsvann.
147 locals recommend
Frognerseteren
200 HolmenkollveienExcellent place to get a nice view of Oslo. Take the Frognerseteren metro all the way up (30 min). If you manage to rent a downhill bike there are some epic tracks going down from the metro station. Otherwise you could rent an offroad bike and bike through the forest, all the way back to Sagene via Sognsvann.
Entertainment & Activities
Det Andre Teatret
9 Ivan Bjørndals gateImprov theatre. Excellent actors and funny plays.