Guidebook for Oslo
Everything Else
This 33,000 square meters department store has over 500 Norwegian and international brands spread out over 7 floors.
86 locals recommend
Steen & Strom Department Store
8 Nedre SlottsgateThis 33,000 square meters department store has over 500 Norwegian and international brands spread out over 7 floors.
Arts & Culture
Aker Brygge is an area in Oslo, Norway. It is a popular meeting place for shopping, dining, and entertainment. As many as 12 million visitors a year make Aker Brygge Norway's biggest destination.
538 locals recommend
Aker Brygge
2 BryggegataAker Brygge is an area in Oslo, Norway. It is a popular meeting place for shopping, dining, and entertainment. As many as 12 million visitors a year make Aker Brygge Norway's biggest destination.
This is a privately owned Contemporary Art gallery in Oslo. The collection's main focus is the American appropriation artists from the 1980s, but also developing towards the international art scene.
483 locals recommend
Astrup Fearnley Museum
2 StrandpromenadenThis is a privately owned Contemporary Art gallery in Oslo. The collection's main focus is the American appropriation artists from the 1980s, but also developing towards the international art scene.
A must see in Norway! The roof of the opera house angles to ground level creating a large plaza inviting pedestrians to walk up and enjoy the panoramic views of Oslo.
872 locals recommend
Oslo Opera House
A must see in Norway! The roof of the opera house angles to ground level creating a large plaza inviting pedestrians to walk up and enjoy the panoramic views of Oslo.
The museum contains some 5,000 works by Norwegian and international artists from the years since 1945. The collection covers a broad spectrum of genres and media.
16 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art
4 BankplassenThe museum contains some 5,000 works by Norwegian and international artists from the years since 1945. The collection covers a broad spectrum of genres and media.
Sightseeing
Akershus Fortress or Akershus Castle is a medieval castle that was built to protect Oslo, the capital of Norway. It has also been used as a prison.
250 locals recommend
Akershus Fortress
Akershus Fortress or Akershus Castle is a medieval castle that was built to protect Oslo, the capital of Norway. It has also been used as a prison.
Its characteristic architecture, artworks and the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, held on 10 December, makes it one of Oslo's most famous buildings.
94 locals recommend
City Hall
1 RådhusplassenIts characteristic architecture, artworks and the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, held on 10 December, makes it one of Oslo's most famous buildings.
Oslo's restored 1697 cathedral at Stortorvet (the marketplace) contains works by 20th-century Norwegian artists. For a great panoramic view of Oslo, go to the nightwatchman's room in the steeple!
30 locals recommend
Oslo Cathedral (Oslo Domkirke)
11 Karl Johans gateOslo's restored 1697 cathedral at Stortorvet (the marketplace) contains works by 20th-century Norwegian artists. For a great panoramic view of Oslo, go to the nightwatchman's room in the steeple!
The park surrounding the Royal Palace (Slottet) is open to the public year-round. The changing of the guard, albeit a weak imitation of the changing of the guard at London's Buckingham Palace, takes p
128 locals recommend
Slottsparken station
The park surrounding the Royal Palace (Slottet) is open to the public year-round. The changing of the guard, albeit a weak imitation of the changing of the guard at London's Buckingham Palace, takes p
One of Oslo's best-kept secrets is found in the vast open-air sculpture park at Frogner, showcasing the life work of Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland, who also designed the Nobel Prize medals.
272 locals recommend
Vigeland Park
32 Nobels gateOne of Oslo's best-kept secrets is found in the vast open-air sculpture park at Frogner, showcasing the life work of Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland, who also designed the Nobel Prize medals.
This yellow-brick building, our favorite parliament building in Europe, sounds a grace note amidst the urban landscape.
60 locals recommend
Norwegian Parliament
22 Karl Johans gateThis yellow-brick building, our favorite parliament building in Europe, sounds a grace note amidst the urban landscape.
Housed in a handsome, former railway station built in 1862, the peace center was opened in 2005 by HRH King Harald of Norway and hosts changing exhibitions aimed at promoting peace and democracy.
68 locals recommend
Nobel Peace Center
1 Brynjulf Bulls plassHoused in a handsome, former railway station built in 1862, the peace center was opened in 2005 by HRH King Harald of Norway and hosts changing exhibitions aimed at promoting peace and democracy.
Built in the first half of the 19th century as the Norwegian residence of King Charles III, who also reigned as king of Sweden.
526 locals recommend
The Royal Palace
1 SlottsplassenBuilt in the first half of the 19th century as the Norwegian residence of King Charles III, who also reigned as king of Sweden.
In Norwegian popular culture, Frogner occupies a similar position as London's Knightsbridge, and has the highest real estate prices in the entire country.
33 locals recommend
Frogner
In Norwegian popular culture, Frogner occupies a similar position as London's Knightsbridge, and has the highest real estate prices in the entire country.
Barcode Project
Immerse yourself in modern building architecture!
Shopping
Glasmagasinet Stortorvet
9 StortorvetLots of shops and boutiques inside!
Food Scene
Posthallen Restaurant
8 Prinsens gateA cozy restaurant in a former post office.
French-style brasserie by Parliament which offers small dishes, brunch and concepts like Afternoon Tea and Beer Table. The restaurant is decorated with Norway's largest collection of country store mem
Christiania
19 Nedre VollgateFrench-style brasserie by Parliament which offers small dishes, brunch and concepts like Afternoon Tea and Beer Table. The restaurant is decorated with Norway's largest collection of country store mem
Neighbourhoods
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