Guidebook for Oslo
Arts & Culture
A glass of red at Argent (the restaurant at the Opera House), sit outside during summer and feel the breeze.
872 residents recomanen
Oslo Opera House
A glass of red at Argent (the restaurant at the Opera House), sit outside during summer and feel the breeze.
Munchmuseet station
Because there is no greater artist than Munch.
Architecture by Renzo Piano, stunning views of the fjord, <3 modern art. Latest solo exhib. was Matthew Barney.
483 residents recomanen
Museu Astrup Fearnley
2 StrandpromenadenArchitecture by Renzo Piano, stunning views of the fjord, <3 modern art. Latest solo exhib. was Matthew Barney.
The artist Gustav Vigeland was a tour-de-force. And his sculpture park is the pride of Oslo. Also great for photos, picnics, running people-watching...
272 residents recomanen
Parc Vigeland
32 Nobels gateThe artist Gustav Vigeland was a tour-de-force. And his sculpture park is the pride of Oslo. Also great for photos, picnics, running people-watching...
If you are into art, don`t miss this. You could also have lunch here, in the French Room. Very classy spot.
230 residents recomanen
Galeria Nacional
3 UniversitetsgataIf you are into art, don`t miss this. You could also have lunch here, in the French Room. Very classy spot.
Food Scene
Izakaya
7 St. Olavs GateA tiny Japanese place. Try their mini-pancakes..
A legendary tapas destination. No reservations. Always busy. Have a drink while you wait for a table and enjoy.
222 residents recomanen
Delicatessen Grünerløkka
8 Søndre gateA legendary tapas destination. No reservations. Always busy. Have a drink while you wait for a table and enjoy.
Amazing place. A mansion. Pricey but magnificent thai. Tram no 13 will take you to straight to the west side (stop at Niels Juels gate).
51 residents recomanen
Restaurant Sawan
4 President Harbitz' gateAmazing place. A mansion. Pricey but magnificent thai. Tram no 13 will take you to straight to the west side (stop at Niels Juels gate).
Budget. Burritos. Love the vegetarian option (sweet potatoes)
37 residents recomanen
Freddy Fuego Burrito Bar - Hausmanns gate
31a Hausmanns gateBudget. Burritos. Love the vegetarian option (sweet potatoes)
The pizza..<3 Sit outside during summer. Olaf Ryes plass is a great place for people-watching.
380 residents recomanen
Villa Paradiso Grünerløkka
8 Olaf Ryes plassThe pizza..<3 Sit outside during summer. Olaf Ryes plass is a great place for people-watching.
Pho-soup and absurd interior decoration. Very close to apartment. Service is normally very quick. My take-away destination.
Vietnam House Restaurant
6B Bernt Ankers gatePho-soup and absurd interior decoration. Very close to apartment. Service is normally very quick. My take-away destination.
Excellent coffee and excellent location a 5 min walk from the apartment. Experience Grünerløkka; get your coffee and take a stroll up Markveien to Olaf Ryes Plass.
94 residents recomanen
Kaffebrenneriet
18A DannevigsveienExcellent coffee and excellent location a 5 min walk from the apartment. Experience Grünerløkka; get your coffee and take a stroll up Markveien to Olaf Ryes Plass.
Legendary coffee, great drinks, Wallpaper-featured vintage interiors, intellectuals and artist, hipsters and their like.
144 residents recomanen
Fuglen
2 UniversitetsgataLegendary coffee, great drinks, Wallpaper-featured vintage interiors, intellectuals and artist, hipsters and their like.
Family-run thai place very close to apartment. Also one of my favorite take-away destinations.
Thai Orchid Restaurant
11 Calmeyers gateFamily-run thai place very close to apartment. Also one of my favorite take-away destinations.
The perfect lunch spot. Norwegian seafood, always fresh.. Love the fish&chips.
61 residents recomanen
Fiskeriet Youngstorget
2b YoungstorgetThe perfect lunch spot. Norwegian seafood, always fresh.. Love the fish&chips.
Supreme Roastworks
18A Thorvald Meyers gateOne of the best coffee spots in Oslo..
Drinks & Nightlife
Pigalle
15 GrønlandsleiretArt Deco bar with gorgeous rooftop terrace.
A legendary and old Oslo spot. The restaurant Olympen is good for both dining and drinking. Or, head up to the 2nd floor to the coctailbar Pigalle.
147 residents recomanen
Olympen
15 GrønlandsleiretA legendary and old Oslo spot. The restaurant Olympen is good for both dining and drinking. Or, head up to the 2nd floor to the coctailbar Pigalle.
Torggata Botaniske
17B TorggataCoctailbar meets botanical garden, drinks are amazing.
Bar and a artisan bike hot-spot. Check out their facebook for events and updates. Oslo beer "Dronebrygg" is on tap here. Artist made.
63 residents recomanen
Café Rouleur Oslo
16A UllevålsveienBar and a artisan bike hot-spot. Check out their facebook for events and updates. Oslo beer "Dronebrygg" is on tap here. Artist made.
Big selection of beer on tap. They have a small grill upstairs with pork kebabs.
163 residents recomanen
Crow Bar & Brewery
32 TorggataBig selection of beer on tap. They have a small grill upstairs with pork kebabs.
Parks & Nature
The Botanical Gardens surrounding the Natural History Museum is one of my absolute favorite spots and normally not too busy. I love the adventures of the greenhouses. Great for photos. 50 m from the Munch museum!
88 residents recomanen
Museu d'Història Natural
1 Sars' gate 1The Botanical Gardens surrounding the Natural History Museum is one of my absolute favorite spots and normally not too busy. I love the adventures of the greenhouses. Great for photos. 50 m from the Munch museum!
Gressholmen Kro
Gressholmen My favorite island.
Island hopping is an essential Oslo experience in summer. Cheap and amazing. Bring champagne. You only pay a public transportation ticket..
196 residents recomanen
Hovedøya
Island hopping is an essential Oslo experience in summer. Cheap and amazing. Bring champagne. You only pay a public transportation ticket..
Right next to the Museum of Science and Technology, you`ll find this heavenly spot where only locals hang out in summer.
27 residents recomanen
Frysja station
Right next to the Museum of Science and Technology, you`ll find this heavenly spot where only locals hang out in summer.
Sørenga Sjøbad, bathing area. Opened last year, and has become extremely popular. Very perfect for a late night dip;)
6 residents recomanen
Sørengkaia
Sørenga Sjøbad, bathing area. Opened last year, and has become extremely popular. Very perfect for a late night dip;)
Essentials
Extra Hausmannsgate
19 Hausmanns gateBeer must be bought before 8 PM on weekdays, 6 PM on Saturdays.
Wines and spirits. Open 10 AM - 6 PM daily, Saturdays 11 AM - 3 PM. Bring ID.
91 residents recomanen
Vinmonopolet
31 Thereses gateWines and spirits. Open 10 AM - 6 PM daily, Saturdays 11 AM - 3 PM. Bring ID.
Getting Around
Trams 11, 12, 13, 17. If you want a quick ride to Grünerløkka, you can go for 11, 12 or 13.
9 residents recomanen
Brugata
BrugataTrams 11, 12, 13, 17. If you want a quick ride to Grünerløkka, you can go for 11, 12 or 13.
Sightseeing
Where Munch felt the Scream ..as he saw the setting sun over the Oslo fjord.
209 residents recomanen
Ekebergparken station
Where Munch felt the Scream ..as he saw the setting sun over the Oslo fjord.