Guidebook for Oslo
Food Scene
Fantastic place, with good, no-nonsense, reasonably priced Norwegian food. Also has a great selection of wine and craft beer.
147 habitants recommandent
Olympen
15 GrønlandsleiretFantastic place, with good, no-nonsense, reasonably priced Norwegian food. Also has a great selection of wine and craft beer.
A rustic place, several hundreds of years old, quite a gem! Serves Norwegian staple food at wooden tables and benches, proper portions at a good rate. Very cosy. Enjoy their huge enclosed back yard in the sun, or the heat from the fireplace when it's cold outside.
59 habitants recommandent
Asylet
28 GrønlandA rustic place, several hundreds of years old, quite a gem! Serves Norwegian staple food at wooden tables and benches, proper portions at a good rate. Very cosy. Enjoy their huge enclosed back yard in the sun, or the heat from the fireplace when it's cold outside.
Here you can have a pint or two, or enjoy a meal when hungry, all for nice, student friendly prices. Sit comfy in thrift chairs and sofa's, looking at people passing by.
22 habitants recommandent
Cafékontoret - Restaurant & Bar
46 GrønlandsleiretHere you can have a pint or two, or enjoy a meal when hungry, all for nice, student friendly prices. Sit comfy in thrift chairs and sofa's, looking at people passing by.
I haven't tried this place out yet, but some of my guests have, and they quite like their pizzas. Have a go at it!
Nonna Rosa Pizzeria
86 Schweigaards gateI haven't tried this place out yet, but some of my guests have, and they quite like their pizzas. Have a go at it!
Stockfleths
2 MunkegataArguably the best coffee in town, and only a short stroll away.
Tasty Asian/Norwegian cross-over food is to be had here. Also recommended by one of my guests.
132 habitants recommandent
Südøst Asian Crossover
5 TrondheimsveienTasty Asian/Norwegian cross-over food is to be had here. Also recommended by one of my guests.
One of the few burger only burger places that also serves good beer. Great burgers, and if there's a queue, it's worth it!
157 habitants recommandent
Illegal Burger
23 MøllergataOne of the few burger only burger places that also serves good beer. Great burgers, and if there's a queue, it's worth it!
Another place for Norwegian food and great beers. Here, they specialise in Norwegian craft beer in particular. Great ambience!
Håndverkerstuene - Ølstue
7 Rosenkrantz' gateAnother place for Norwegian food and great beers. Here, they specialise in Norwegian craft beer in particular. Great ambience!
Here they serve anything from hot chocolate and cakes to four course meals, depending on what you want. Great view over larger parts of Oslo, and the building itself is a 19th century hyper Norwegian landmark.
147 habitants recommandent
Frognerseteren
200 HolmenkollveienHere they serve anything from hot chocolate and cakes to four course meals, depending on what you want. Great view over larger parts of Oslo, and the building itself is a 19th century hyper Norwegian landmark.
Here you can find all kinds of food from Norway and outside in one monumental hall. Loads of quaklity produce, meats, fish etc made by local farmers around the country. Also serves all kinds of coffee, cakes, and food.
780 habitants recommandent
Mathallen Oslo
5 VulkanHere you can find all kinds of food from Norway and outside in one monumental hall. Loads of quaklity produce, meats, fish etc made by local farmers around the country. Also serves all kinds of coffee, cakes, and food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great beer selection in the old fermentation cellars at the former Schous Bryggeri. Come early, as the acoustics can make the place a bit noisy.
91 habitants recommandent
Schouskjelleren Mikrobryggeri
2 TrondheimsveienGreat beer selection in the old fermentation cellars at the former Schous Bryggeri. Come early, as the acoustics can make the place a bit noisy.
Here they brew great beer and serve more great beer. Quite a popular place, so you'll never find yourself on your own there. Also have a go at their great snacks upstairs!
163 habitants recommandent
Crow Bar & Brewery
32 TorggataHere they brew great beer and serve more great beer. Quite a popular place, so you'll never find yourself on your own there. Also have a go at their great snacks upstairs!
Here you come to get good food and some of the best beers to be found in Norway. Don't skip if you have a passion for craft beer!
73 habitants recommandent
Café Sara
29 Hausmanns gateHere you come to get good food and some of the best beers to be found in Norway. Don't skip if you have a passion for craft beer!
There's always something going on here. Either just for drinks, or enjoy some dancing or a band or a dj playing. An east side hot spot!
235 habitants recommandent
Kulturhuset
6 Youngs gateThere's always something going on here. Either just for drinks, or enjoy some dancing or a band or a dj playing. An east side hot spot!
Sightseeing
A unique fortress, dating back to the Middle Ages. Have a stroll here on your way to the Town Hall and Aker Brygge.
251 habitants recommandent
Akershus Fortress
A unique fortress, dating back to the Middle Ages. Have a stroll here on your way to the Town Hall and Aker Brygge.
Of course you can come inside and enjoy an opera, a musical, or a concert. But you can also just pass by, walk on the roof and enjoy the architectural aspects of the building. A popular place to catch some fresh air!
872 habitants recommandent
Oslo Opera House
Of course you can come inside and enjoy an opera, a musical, or a concert. But you can also just pass by, walk on the roof and enjoy the architectural aspects of the building. A popular place to catch some fresh air!
Go here if the skies are clear. Check out why the Norwegians are crazy about skiing, even members of the Royal family! Included in the entrance fee of this museum is a trip to the top of Oslo's iconic ski jump. If you go here, you might as well visit Frognerseteren restaurant 3 km(2 mi) further up the road.
215 habitants recommandent
Holmenkollen Ski Museum
5 KongeveienGo here if the skies are clear. Check out why the Norwegians are crazy about skiing, even members of the Royal family! Included in the entrance fee of this museum is a trip to the top of Oslo's iconic ski jump. If you go here, you might as well visit Frognerseteren restaurant 3 km(2 mi) further up the road.
Parks & Nature
Barbecueing has almost been invented in this park. Go there in summer and find out! Loads of statues made by Gustav Vigeland all around. Popular among locals and tourists.
598 habitants recommandent
Vigelandsparken station
KirkeveienBarbecueing has almost been invented in this park. Go there in summer and find out! Loads of statues made by Gustav Vigeland all around. Popular among locals and tourists.
A very new beach right in the middle of Oslo. Go here for a swim, your morning plunge, or just for some sunbathing.
208 habitants recommandent
Sørenga Sjøbad
A very new beach right in the middle of Oslo. Go here for a swim, your morning plunge, or just for some sunbathing.
Getting Around
From here you can take the bus to the Bussterminal (bus station for regional and national buses) or to Oslo S central train station, for trains, metro, and local buses. Check Ruter's website and apps for planning trips and paying fares.
9 habitants recommandent
Harald Hårdrådes plass
From here you can take the bus to the Bussterminal (bus station for regional and national buses) or to Oslo S central train station, for trains, metro, and local buses. Check Ruter's website and apps for planning trips and paying fares.
Essentials
A small grocery store, also opened on Sundays. Here you will be able to find essentials.
12 habitants recommandent
Joker Gamlebyen
53 Schweigaards gateA small grocery store, also opened on Sundays. Here you will be able to find essentials.
Bigger than Joker Gamlebyen, this is a low cost grocery store (closed on Sundays).
31 habitants recommandent
REMA 1000 Jordal
2 JordalgataBigger than Joker Gamlebyen, this is a low cost grocery store (closed on Sundays).
This supermarket carries the widest range of products. A bit more expensive than Rema 1000 though. Here you can find more high-end ingredients.
31 habitants recommandent
MENY Grønland Torg
49 SmalgangenThis supermarket carries the widest range of products. A bit more expensive than Rema 1000 though. Here you can find more high-end ingredients.
The nearest grocery store. Oddly they use no price tags, so you'll have to guess or ask.
Smart Dagligvare
74 Schweigaards gateThe nearest grocery store. Oddly they use no price tags, so you'll have to guess or ask.