Guidebook for Oslo

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Guidebook for Oslo

Shopping

Shopping mall. 10 minute walk or 2 minutes with 32 or 23-bus. Restaurants, shopping, and groceries.
34 locals recommend
CC Vest
16 Lilleakerveien
34 locals recommend
Shopping mall. 10 minute walk or 2 minutes with 32 or 23-bus. Restaurants, shopping, and groceries.

Everything Else

Nearest gym
SATS CC Vest
14 Lilleakerveien
Nearest gym
Here you can play squash! I am no good at it, but up for a challenge.
Lysaker Squash
8 Lysaker Torg
Here you can play squash! I am no good at it, but up for a challenge.
Nearby subway stop. Fastest way to the city.
Åsjordet
Nearby subway stop. Fastest way to the city.
2 minute walk to this bus stop. If you come with the airport express train you can take either 23 or 32 from Lysaker to this stop. Vækerøveien to Vika (Aker Brygge) takes about 15 minutes.
Vækerøveien
2 minute walk to this bus stop. If you come with the airport express train you can take either 23 or 32 from Lysaker to this stop. Vækerøveien to Vika (Aker Brygge) takes about 15 minutes.
Connections to all over the city. You can take the airport express train from here, or buses to the smaller airports Rygge and Torp.
10 locals recommend
Lysaker stasjon station
10 locals recommend
Connections to all over the city. You can take the airport express train from here, or buses to the smaller airports Rygge and Torp.
Pushwagner is one of our most famous artists still living today. If you are going to visit Aker Brygge, it wouldnt hurt to take a peek at some of his work here.
13 locals recommend
Pushwagner
25 Tjuvholmen allé
13 locals recommend
Pushwagner is one of our most famous artists still living today. If you are going to visit Aker Brygge, it wouldnt hurt to take a peek at some of his work here.
Very Norwegian. All things related to the sea, explorers, and vikings!
13 locals recommend
Norwegian Maritime Museum
37 Bygdøynesveien
13 locals recommend
Very Norwegian. All things related to the sea, explorers, and vikings!
Edvard Munch is one of the greatest painters we've had. Remember "Scream"?
647 locals recommend
Munch Museum
1 Edvard Munchs Plass
647 locals recommend
Edvard Munch is one of the greatest painters we've had. Remember "Scream"?

Essentials

A stones throw away. Open 07-23.00
Ullern allé 2
2 Ullern allé
A stones throw away. Open 07-23.00
Gas station/convenience store. Open 24/7
Shell Ullern
20B Bærumsveien
Gas station/convenience store. Open 24/7
Closest convenience store. Small, if you continue walking down Lilleakerveien you will find the shopping mall with a lot more to offer.
KIWI Lilleaker
31 Lilleakerveien
Closest convenience store. Small, if you continue walking down Lilleakerveien you will find the shopping mall with a lot more to offer.
Located inside CC Vest. Opening hours 10-18, 10-15 on saturdays, closed on sundays and public holidays. http://www.vinmonopolet.no/artikkel/om-vinmonopolet/in-english
Lilleakerveien 16
16 Lilleakerveien
Located inside CC Vest. Opening hours 10-18, 10-15 on saturdays, closed on sundays and public holidays. http://www.vinmonopolet.no/artikkel/om-vinmonopolet/in-english
High end food and groceries located at Skøyen. They have amazing knowledge when it comes to the culinary arts. They also have bakery and proper woodfired oven where the make awesome pizzas.
19 locals recommend
Maschmanns Matmarked
51 Karenslyst Allé
19 locals recommend
High end food and groceries located at Skøyen. They have amazing knowledge when it comes to the culinary arts. They also have bakery and proper woodfired oven where the make awesome pizzas.

Food Scene

Pizza and junk food, right next to 7-eleven just up the road from the apartment.
Paradis Pizza
4 Ullern allé
Pizza and junk food, right next to 7-eleven just up the road from the apartment.
Restaurants by the fjord.
6 locals recommend
Lysaker Brygge
Lysaker Brygge
6 locals recommend
Restaurants by the fjord.
Sushi restaurant. 5 minute walk. http://www.nishi.no/
Lilleakerveien 31
31 Lilleakerveien
Sushi restaurant. 5 minute walk. http://www.nishi.no/
Restaurants, cafes, and shopping - All things FOOD you'll find here. I recommend a coffe at Solberg & Hansen, or grab some chocolate at Sebastian Bruno. Grab a duck confit sandwich, so good!
780 locals recommend
Mathallen Oslo
5 Vulkan
780 locals recommend
Restaurants, cafes, and shopping - All things FOOD you'll find here. I recommend a coffe at Solberg & Hansen, or grab some chocolate at Sebastian Bruno. Grab a duck confit sandwich, so good!
High-End restaurant, 2 michelin stars. Expensive, but from what I've heard an unforgettable experience.
98 locals recommend
Maaemo
23 Dronning Eufemias gate
98 locals recommend
High-End restaurant, 2 michelin stars. Expensive, but from what I've heard an unforgettable experience.
Restaurant with one of the best views of Oslo. You could also just go there for the views and a walk in Ekebergparken and look at the modern art sculptures there.
272 locals recommend
Ekebergrestauranten
15 Kongsveien
272 locals recommend
Restaurant with one of the best views of Oslo. You could also just go there for the views and a walk in Ekebergparken and look at the modern art sculptures there.
Another restaurant with a great view overlooking the city. It is also a great place to visit "Marka", where all Oslo-folk go for walks, jogging, or hiking whenever they need to relax.
132 locals recommend
Grefsenkollen restaurant
100 Grefsenkollveien
132 locals recommend
Another restaurant with a great view overlooking the city. It is also a great place to visit "Marka", where all Oslo-folk go for walks, jogging, or hiking whenever they need to relax.
Budget-friendly! My favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Oslo. The interior is shabby, but the food is AMAZING. Ask the waiter for recommendations!
96 locals recommend
Lille Saigon
7 Bernt Ankers gate
96 locals recommend
Budget-friendly! My favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Oslo. The interior is shabby, but the food is AMAZING. Ask the waiter for recommendations!
Best soups in Oslo, located next to Torggata - the most trendy neighboorhood in Oslo. Reasonable prices and a great atmosphere.
22 locals recommend
Lokk
18 Torggata
22 locals recommend
Best soups in Oslo, located next to Torggata - the most trendy neighboorhood in Oslo. Reasonable prices and a great atmosphere.
Budget-friendly! If Lille Saigon is full, you can always grab a bite to eat here. Their fresh spring rolls are better, and they have some magic dishes as well. Ask for recommendations!
14 locals recommend
Hai Café
6 Calmeyers gate
14 locals recommend
Budget-friendly! If Lille Saigon is full, you can always grab a bite to eat here. Their fresh spring rolls are better, and they have some magic dishes as well. Ask for recommendations!
Ylajali is closing down soon, grab a michelin meal here before it is too late!
12 locals recommend
Restaurant Ylajali
2 St. Olavs Plass
12 locals recommend
Ylajali is closing down soon, grab a michelin meal here before it is too late!
Catch the 32-bus to Vika Atrium. Walk down to Aker Brygge where you will find a plethora of restaurants by the oslofjord. Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Arts is also located here, at Tjuvholmen.
538 locals recommend
Aker Brygge
2 Bryggegata
538 locals recommend
Catch the 32-bus to Vika Atrium. Walk down to Aker Brygge where you will find a plethora of restaurants by the oslofjord. Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Arts is also located here, at Tjuvholmen.
I had some great pasta here once, popular place in summer.
26 locals recommend
Olivia Aker Brygge
3 Stranden
26 locals recommend
I had some great pasta here once, popular place in summer.
tapas restaurant. I haven't been here yet, but only heard great things. They have also opened up a place at Grunerløkke (And Bergen, in case you are going there as well)
Escalón Tjuvholmen
8 Bryggegangen
tapas restaurant. I haven't been here yet, but only heard great things. They have also opened up a place at Grunerløkke (And Bergen, in case you are going there as well)
Expensive, but great atmosphere. Be there early, because they dont take bookings that I am aware of.
83 locals recommend
Taco República
83 locals recommend
Expensive, but great atmosphere. Be there early, because they dont take bookings that I am aware of.
One of the best bars in Oslo. Huge (Old post office). They have many different beers on tap, lots of people, ping-pong table, and shuffleboard tables. They are shutting down soon, make sure to visit!
235 locals recommend
Kulturhuset
6 Youngs gate
235 locals recommend
One of the best bars in Oslo. Huge (Old post office). They have many different beers on tap, lots of people, ping-pong table, and shuffleboard tables. They are shutting down soon, make sure to visit!

Sightseeing

Lovely park. Look at the sculptures, just walk about, or go for a swim at Frognerbadet.
549 locals recommend
Frogner Park
Kirkeveien
549 locals recommend
Lovely park. Look at the sculptures, just walk about, or go for a swim at Frognerbadet.
One of our finest pieces of modern architecture. A great place to bathe in the sun and look at pretty things :) And it is a Opera, so if you want to book tickets, visit http://billettservice.no
872 locals recommend
Oslo Opera House
872 locals recommend
One of our finest pieces of modern architecture. A great place to bathe in the sun and look at pretty things :) And it is a Opera, so if you want to book tickets, visit http://billettservice.no
Norwegians love skiing. And people with skiis that jump faaaar. Holmenkollen Restaurant is just down the road, a lovely place to grab dinner.
215 locals recommend
Holmenkollen Ski Museum
5 Kongeveien
215 locals recommend
Norwegians love skiing. And people with skiis that jump faaaar. Holmenkollen Restaurant is just down the road, a lovely place to grab dinner.
Our museum of modern art, the structure in it self is beautiful, but on the inside you will find a world amazing art I am sure you will appreciate.
483 locals recommend
Astrup Fearnley Museum
2 Strandpromenaden
483 locals recommend
Our museum of modern art, the structure in it self is beautiful, but on the inside you will find a world amazing art I am sure you will appreciate.
A great place to get a feel for how things used to be back in the day Norway, way way before I was born.
171 locals recommend
Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
10 Museumsveien
171 locals recommend
A great place to get a feel for how things used to be back in the day Norway, way way before I was born.
The is where our King & Queen reside. Karl Johan street goes all the way up here, so you can combine shopping with sightseeing.
526 locals recommend
The Royal Palace
1 Slottsplassen
526 locals recommend
The is where our King & Queen reside. Karl Johan street goes all the way up here, so you can combine shopping with sightseeing.

Drinks & Nightlife

Beer, beer, and then some other exciting beer you havent tried. One of the best microbreweries and bars in Oslo. They also serve amazing street food upstairs on the second floor.
163 locals recommend
Crow Bar & Brewery
32 Torggata
163 locals recommend
Beer, beer, and then some other exciting beer you havent tried. One of the best microbreweries and bars in Oslo. They also serve amazing street food upstairs on the second floor.
Great view of the city. Nice place to grab a drink.
16 locals recommend
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel Oslo
30 Holbergs gate
16 locals recommend
Great view of the city. Nice place to grab a drink.
Great bar, they also serve tacos there now. Close to Torggata, where there are many other options for food/bars.
44 locals recommend
Revolver
32 Møllergata
44 locals recommend
Great bar, they also serve tacos there now. Close to Torggata, where there are many other options for food/bars.

Entertainment & Activities

A bit far from the city, but this is where childhood memories are made. Our one and only theme park: Tusenfryd! http://tusenfryd.no/en
126 locals recommend
TusenFryd
25 Fryds Vei
126 locals recommend
A bit far from the city, but this is where childhood memories are made. Our one and only theme park: Tusenfryd! http://tusenfryd.no/en
Best beach in Oslo. Also a great place for a walk.
121 locals recommend
Huk
57 Strømsborgveien
121 locals recommend
Best beach in Oslo. Also a great place for a walk.