Guidebook for Oslo
Sightseeing
Tourist information center is only 10 minutes walk away from home!
36 locals recommend
Oslo Visitor Centre
1 JernbanetorgetTourist information center is only 10 minutes walk away from home!
The main tourist information center of Oslo, which is open 365 days a year!
36 locals recommend
Oslo Visitor Centre
1 JernbanetorgetThe main tourist information center of Oslo, which is open 365 days a year!
The world's largest sculpture park made by one artist, Gustav Vigeland. A must-see when travelling to Oslo. Don't miss the famous angry boy, "Sinnataggen"!
549 locals recommend
Frogner Park
KirkeveienThe world's largest sculpture park made by one artist, Gustav Vigeland. A must-see when travelling to Oslo. Don't miss the famous angry boy, "Sinnataggen"!
The Norwegian Parliament, sit outside and take a beer or coffee and enjoy the beautiful building!
60 locals recommend
Norwegian Parliament
22 Karl Johans gateThe Norwegian Parliament, sit outside and take a beer or coffee and enjoy the beautiful building!
The Science Centre is a place for curious minds. Explore natural science and technological principles in the areas of energy, physical phenomena, the body, mathematics and the universe.Great for kids!
124 locals recommend
The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology
143 KjelsåsveienThe Science Centre is a place for curious minds. Explore natural science and technological principles in the areas of energy, physical phenomena, the body, mathematics and the universe.Great for kids!
Experience the original Kon-Tiki raft, the reed boat Ra II, an exhibition about the Tigris and an Easter Island exhibition that includes a 10-metre replica of a statue from Easter Island.
171 locals recommend
Kon-Tiki Museum
36 BygdøynesveienExperience the original Kon-Tiki raft, the reed boat Ra II, an exhibition about the Tigris and an Easter Island exhibition that includes a 10-metre replica of a statue from Easter Island.
A must see for all tourists! This is where the royal family resided before, and where they stand and greet the people on the 17th of may.
526 locals recommend
The Royal Palace
1 SlottsplassenA must see for all tourists! This is where the royal family resided before, and where they stand and greet the people on the 17th of may.
A shipyard that has been turned into a shopping center. Many great restaurants and cafes with a nice harbour view.
538 locals recommend
Aker Brygge
2 BryggegataA shipyard that has been turned into a shopping center. Many great restaurants and cafes with a nice harbour view.
Norway's most famous painter, Edvard Munch, has his own museum in Oslo, the Munch Museet.
647 locals recommend
Munch Museum
1 Edvard Munchs PlassNorway's most famous painter, Edvard Munch, has his own museum in Oslo, the Munch Museet.
You can't very well visit Oslo without checking out the Viking Ship Museum. It's a bit out of the way, but it's right near all the rest of the museums, so it's worth the trip.
275 locals recommend
Viking Ship Museum
35 Huk AvenyYou can't very well visit Oslo without checking out the Viking Ship Museum. It's a bit out of the way, but it's right near all the rest of the museums, so it's worth the trip.
The Holmenkollen Ski Jump can be seen from almost anywhere in Oslo, It is a 20 minute train ride from downtown plus an uphill hike, but it is well worth it.
215 locals recommend
Holmenkollen Ski Museum
5 KongeveienThe Holmenkollen Ski Jump can be seen from almost anywhere in Oslo, It is a 20 minute train ride from downtown plus an uphill hike, but it is well worth it.
Green, fresh air and no traffic. A great place for joggers, hiker, cross-country skiing or simply a picnic.
7 locals recommend
Bjørnholt farm
805 OmrådeGreen, fresh air and no traffic. A great place for joggers, hiker, cross-country skiing or simply a picnic.
The Oslo Opera House is a new addition to the city. The roof of the Opera House provides a fantastic viewing sport of the city and the harbor.
872 locals recommend
Oslo Opera House
The Oslo Opera House is a new addition to the city. The roof of the Opera House provides a fantastic viewing sport of the city and the harbor.
Food Scene
BIT
1D StenersgataGood salads, coffee, buns!
Bit Storgata AS
13 StorgataGood salads, coffee, buns!
Best Mexican in town! They make their own tortillas with a machine braught from Mexico. A must if you like very good Mexican food!
83 locals recommend
Taco República
Best Mexican in town! They make their own tortillas with a machine braught from Mexico. A must if you like very good Mexican food!
One of Oslo's best coffee places. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee and baked pastries before or after a day of shopping in Bogstadveien.
78 locals recommend
Kaffebrenneriet AS
32 GrønlandsleiretOne of Oslo's best coffee places. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee and baked pastries before or after a day of shopping in Bogstadveien.
The Nighthawk Diner
15A SeilduksgataBest brunch in Oslo! I highly recommend!
Mocca Oslo
70 Niels Juels gateVery nice coffee place to have coffee if you walking downtown!
A beautiful coffee and cocktail bar. Been awarded a design award and the unofficial award for the best bar in Oslo!
144 locals recommend
Fuglen
2 UniversitetsgataA beautiful coffee and cocktail bar. Been awarded a design award and the unofficial award for the best bar in Oslo!
Located just behind the royal palace, this asian restaurant offers thai-inspired european food based on local norwegian produce.
42 locals recommend
Plah Restaurant
1 HegdehaugsveienLocated just behind the royal palace, this asian restaurant offers thai-inspired european food based on local norwegian produce.
More a bar than a restaurant, as it is a microbrewery with dining options. Taste beer from all over Norway and the world. Come for just a taste of some beers or make it a whole evening! Regular priced
18 locals recommend
Amundsen Bryggeri & Spiseri
20 StortingsgataMore a bar than a restaurant, as it is a microbrewery with dining options. Taste beer from all over Norway and the world. Come for just a taste of some beers or make it a whole evening! Regular priced
Simple location but the best burger in town! You have to try this if you just want a tasty burger!
157 locals recommend
Illegal Burger
23 MøllergataSimple location but the best burger in town! You have to try this if you just want a tasty burger!
Great, inexpensive tapas bar. Awarded best tapas bar in Oslo.
222 locals recommend
Delicatessen Grünerløkka
8 Søndre gateGreat, inexpensive tapas bar. Awarded best tapas bar in Oslo.
Really expensive 2 michelin star restaurant. An experience of a lifetime and has to be experienced if you can. Remember to book early in advance.
98 locals recommend
Maaemo
23 Dronning Eufemias gateReally expensive 2 michelin star restaurant. An experience of a lifetime and has to be experienced if you can. Remember to book early in advance.
Come here for an evening with tasty traditional Norwegian food and drinks. Expensive but worth a try as you won't forget it for awhile!
10 locals recommend
Akersberget Restaurant
Come here for an evening with tasty traditional Norwegian food and drinks. Expensive but worth a try as you won't forget it for awhile!
Cheap homemade Norwegian food in large portions. Worth the money!
20 locals recommend
Fyret mat & Drikke - og Noe til Båten AS
6 YoungstorgetCheap homemade Norwegian food in large portions. Worth the money!
A restaurant and bar always filled with people enjoying a burger or a beer. On sunny summer days this is the place to be.
13 locals recommend
Peoples
1 Arbeidersamfunnets plassA restaurant and bar always filled with people enjoying a burger or a beer. On sunny summer days this is the place to be.
Seafood restaurant with local fish. Awarded Oslo's best fish soup. If you want to taste Norwegian seafood, try this place!
11 locals recommend
Restaurant Havsmak
1 Kirsten Flagstads PlassSeafood restaurant with local fish. Awarded Oslo's best fish soup. If you want to taste Norwegian seafood, try this place!
Enjoy spicy, indian food with a view over Oslo's main shopping street. Inexpensive and tasty food!
16 locals recommend
Jaipur Restaurant
18C Karl Johans gateEnjoy spicy, indian food with a view over Oslo's main shopping street. Inexpensive and tasty food!
Officially awarded Oslo's best kebab! And it costs next to nothing!
12 locals recommend
Bislett Kebab House Grünerløkka
83 Thorvald Meyers gateOfficially awarded Oslo's best kebab! And it costs next to nothing!
Experience the unusual. This is a café with washing machines so you can take a cup of coffee while you do your laundry. Read a book or take something to eat! Has to be experienced even with no laundry
106 locals recommend
Café Laundromat
2 UnderhaugsveienExperience the unusual. This is a café with washing machines so you can take a cup of coffee while you do your laundry. Read a book or take something to eat! Has to be experienced even with no laundry
The best french bakery in Oslo. Try this if you want something sweet for a celebration.
28 locals recommend
Pascal Konditori-Brasserie
36 Henrik Ibsens gateThe best french bakery in Oslo. Try this if you want something sweet for a celebration.
Have something easy and quick to eat. Tasty bagels and fresh orange juice.
8 locals recommend
Sentrum Bagel & Juice cafe AS
Have something easy and quick to eat. Tasty bagels and fresh orange juice.
A great place to listen to local bands play for free, and take a drink or beer while listening. Popular place!
37 locals recommend
Café Mono
4 Pløens GateA great place to listen to local bands play for free, and take a drink or beer while listening. Popular place!
Great for tasty and grilled food. Cheap and delicious food. Recommend it if you are in the neighborhood!
15 locals recommend
Ali Baba AS
2 TøyengataGreat for tasty and grilled food. Cheap and delicious food. Recommend it if you are in the neighborhood!
Asylet
28 GrønlandBar and restaurant. Simple and cheap food and beer.
A comprehensive selection of gourmet ingredients is available here. There are food outlets providing top quality food. I would recommend any foodie visiting Oslo to come and enjoy!
780 locals recommend
Mathallen Oslo
5 VulkanA comprehensive selection of gourmet ingredients is available here. There are food outlets providing top quality food. I would recommend any foodie visiting Oslo to come and enjoy!
Shopping
One of Oslo's largest shopping streets. From Majorstuen station, many trams/buses/subways run.
71 locals recommend
Majorstuen
One of Oslo's largest shopping streets. From Majorstuen station, many trams/buses/subways run.
Come and see why everyone loves Moods of Norway's fun and artistic designs! Clothes for all occasions.
7 locals recommend
Moods of Norway Karl Johan
13 Karl Johans gateCome and see why everyone loves Moods of Norway's fun and artistic designs! Clothes for all occasions.
A small but great shopping mall. With international brands and cozy cafées.
51 locals recommend
Paleet
37 - 43 Karl Johans gateA small but great shopping mall. With international brands and cozy cafées.
Shopping mall that is connected to the train station Oslo S. It has a large variety of stores.
50 locals recommend
Byporten Shopping
6 JernbanetorgetShopping mall that is connected to the train station Oslo S. It has a large variety of stores.
A mall where you will find luxurious brand, both scandinavian and international, all gathered together in one large store.
86 locals recommend
Steen & Strom Department Store
8 Nedre SlottsgateA mall where you will find luxurious brand, both scandinavian and international, all gathered together in one large store.
Oslo's main shopping street is filled with shops, restaurants and cafes.
334 locals recommend
Karl Johans gate
Karl Johans gateOslo's main shopping street is filled with shops, restaurants and cafes.
Essentials
Wayne's Coffee
Olav Vs gateCoffee and Wifi ;)
Wayne's Coffee Ullevålsveien
1 UllevålsveienCoffee and Wifi ;)
Wayne's Coffee Tjuvholmen
4 Lille StrandenCoffee and Wifi ;)
Fresh fish, large portions and nice prices make this one of my favorite fish restaurants! Enjoy!
20 locals recommend
Fiskeriet fish shop
2b YoungstorgetFresh fish, large portions and nice prices make this one of my favorite fish restaurants! Enjoy!
Drinks & Nightlife
A bar always filled with students, artist and young people on week days as well as weekends. Cheap beer and great atmosphere.
68 locals recommend
Justisen bar, bakgård og selskapslokale
14 MøllergataA bar always filled with students, artist and young people on week days as well as weekends. Cheap beer and great atmosphere.
Bar and restaurant! Inexpensive norwegian food. Always crowded and great atmosphere!
147 locals recommend
Olympen
15 GrønlandsleiretBar and restaurant! Inexpensive norwegian food. Always crowded and great atmosphere!
A small and cozy restaurant with a great bar. Nice atmosphere and always a lot of people. Come for a glass of beer, wine or tapas. Regularly priced.
15 locals recommend
Ett glass
33 Karl Johans gateA small and cozy restaurant with a great bar. Nice atmosphere and always a lot of people. Come for a glass of beer, wine or tapas. Regularly priced.
A fun and great bar for those wanting to try out Oslo's nightlife.
13 locals recommend
Dr. Jekyll’s Pub
4 KlingenberggataA fun and great bar for those wanting to try out Oslo's nightlife.
One of the best places to go out in Oslo. It is large and has a great outdoor patio and bar. Inexpensive drinks and food. Always a great atmosphere!
156 locals recommend
Dattera til Hagen
10 GrønlandOne of the best places to go out in Oslo. It is large and has a great outdoor patio and bar. Inexpensive drinks and food. Always a great atmosphere!
Often jazz music, but also rock and other genres. They do theater performances, shows or concerts on the weekends so check it out! A great place for a drink and good music.
394 locals recommend
Blå
9C BrenneriveienOften jazz music, but also rock and other genres. They do theater performances, shows or concerts on the weekends so check it out! A great place for a drink and good music.