Guidebook for Oslo
Food Scene
Great cinnamon rolls, good "blingser" (Norwegian sandwhiches) and very close by!
30 locals recommend
Norð Bjølsen Bakeri
12 BergensgataGreat cinnamon rolls, good "blingser" (Norwegian sandwhiches) and very close by!
Charming old house with a lot of atmosphere. Enjoy a Norwegian waffle (a classic, especially when with brown cheese!) during opening hours, preferably outside in the sun next to the Akerselva river :)
56 locals recommend
Hønse-Lovisas house
2 SandakerveienCharming old house with a lot of atmosphere. Enjoy a Norwegian waffle (a classic, especially when with brown cheese!) during opening hours, preferably outside in the sun next to the Akerselva river :)
Kaffebrenneriet
18A DannevigsveienLarge coffee shop where you can relax.
Mat & Mer
2 BergensgataGood food and a nice atmoshpere. Small and informal.
Pizza Pancetta
31B BentsebrugataGood Italian pizza!!
Il Parmigiano
174 MaridalsveienItalian pizza.
Cozy place to grab some food, coffee or a drink. Good for enjoying the sun if you're sitting outside.
6 locals recommend
Sofies Hage
31 BentsebrugataCozy place to grab some food, coffee or a drink. Good for enjoying the sun if you're sitting outside.
Typical American diner, arguably the best in town. Note: Be early and/or expect queues if you go for brunch - but worth it!
152 locals recommend
The Nighthawk Diner
15A SeilduksgataTypical American diner, arguably the best in town. Note: Be early and/or expect queues if you go for brunch - but worth it!
Kaffe Gram
60 Stockfleths gateSmall and independent store, great coffee.
Tandoori Hut
154A MaridalsveienPakistani restaurant. I recommend the beef seekh kebab!
Only open Sundays (13-16 I believe). Super-cozy, a hidden gem in Oslo! Very romantic, and non-typical Norwegian. The "svele" you can buy is super-Norwegian though :)
8 locals recommend
Raade`s garden cafe
112 MaridalsveienOnly open Sundays (13-16 I believe). Super-cozy, a hidden gem in Oslo! Very romantic, and non-typical Norwegian. The "svele" you can buy is super-Norwegian though :)
Sightseeing
The river runs all the way from Maridalsvannet in the north, to the Oslofjord in the south. It's nice to walk along it, and there are several cafes and places of interest next to it.
284 locals recommend
Akerselva
98 SannerbruaThe river runs all the way from Maridalsvannet in the north, to the Oslofjord in the south. It's nice to walk along it, and there are several cafes and places of interest next to it.
The local park. A good place to go for a walk, sit down on a bench or do bbq with a "engangsgrill" (super-Norwegian!)
16 locals recommend
Bjølsenparken
The local park. A good place to go for a walk, sit down on a bench or do bbq with a "engangsgrill" (super-Norwegian!)
Essentials
Cheapest place to buy groceries.
Opening hours: 7-23 weekdays, 8-21 Saturdays. (Closed on Sundays)
Remember that you cannot buy beer after 20 on weekdays and 18 on Saturdays.
17 locals recommend
REMA 1000 Treschowsgate
19B Treschows gateCheapest place to buy groceries.
Opening hours: 7-23 weekdays, 8-21 Saturdays. (Closed on Sundays)
Remember that you cannot buy beer after 20 on weekdays and 18 on Saturdays.
Best place to get groceries if you want a wide selection, or fresh meet/fish. Note: more expensive than Rema 1000.
21 locals recommend
MENY Bjølsen
1 MoldegataBest place to get groceries if you want a wide selection, or fresh meet/fish. Note: more expensive than Rema 1000.
Small supermarket with essentials, just 50 meters walking. Open on Sundays (stores in Norway are usually closed on Sundays).
Nærbutikken Bjølsen
9C BergensgataSmall supermarket with essentials, just 50 meters walking. Open on Sundays (stores in Norway are usually closed on Sundays).
Kiwi Bjølsen
28B BergensgataSupermarket that is cheap and has what you need, 3 minutes walking.
Joker Sagene
7 DannevigsveienGrocery store open 24/7!
Extra Bjølsen
1 HammergataRegular supermarket.
Joker Maridalsveien
169 MaridalsveienSmall supermarket.
Laksen fisk og Vilt
188 MaridalsveienFish store - best place to get fresh and high-quality fish in the area!
Everything Else
Vitusapotek Bjølsen
1 MoldegataPharmacy. Closest one to the apartment, in case something is needed.
Meat slaughter, everything from sausages to Norwegian style "fenalår" (salted, dried and cured leg of lamb).
30 locals recommend
Strøm-Larsen
53A Vogts gateMeat slaughter, everything from sausages to Norwegian style "fenalår" (salted, dried and cured leg of lamb).
Arts & Culture
The closest movie theater. For program: http://goo.gl/XqgqRw (In case link doesn't work, try www.filmweb.no)
236 locals recommend
Ringen Kino
6D SannergataThe closest movie theater. For program: http://goo.gl/XqgqRw (In case link doesn't work, try www.filmweb.no)
Sagene Church
17 DannevigsveienThe local church. I think it's quite nice.
Large outdoor area with 8 sand volleyball courts, 3 tennis courts, several soccer fields, one american football field and a place for playing cage-ball.
23 locals recommend
Voldsløkka Idrettspark
40 StavangergataLarge outdoor area with 8 sand volleyball courts, 3 tennis courts, several soccer fields, one american football field and a place for playing cage-ball.
Shopping
Oslo's new food hall. Top notch quality food from all over Norway, and also including some international. Cheese, meat, fish, oil, chocolate, spices... you find it here! More info: www.mathallen.no
780 locals recommend
Mathallen Oslo
5 VulkanOslo's new food hall. Top notch quality food from all over Norway, and also including some international. Cheese, meat, fish, oil, chocolate, spices... you find it here! More info: www.mathallen.no
Storo Storsenter
7 VitaminveienClosest shopping mall - has everything you'd need
Drinks & Nightlife
HVASKJER
64 Vogts gateGood place to go for beer or drinks, 5 minutes walking.
Mysterud Bar
18 ArendalsgataNewly opened, the only bar in the Sagene borough. Recommended!
Cool and popular American-inspired bar. Usually some people doing partner dancing in the back.
92 locals recommend
Bora’s temple
59 Thorvald Meyers gateCool and popular American-inspired bar. Usually some people doing partner dancing in the back.
Kulturhuset... how to explain it.. It is a bar, yet so much more. Arguably the most interesting "going-out-place" in Norway.
Three floors, with multiple rooms in each. Bars, dancing floors, shuffle boards, ping pong, fussball. Usually having cultural events like movies, presentation, discussions. Great to hang out during the day, but also the evening. Note: Friday and Saturday evening is likely to be popular, I recommend arriving before 10PM.
235 locals recommend
Kulturhuset
6 Youngs gateKulturhuset... how to explain it.. It is a bar, yet so much more. Arguably the most interesting "going-out-place" in Norway.
Three floors, with multiple rooms in each. Bars, dancing floors, shuffle boards, ping pong, fussball. Usually having cultural events like movies, presentation, discussions. Great to hang out during the day, but also the evening. Note: Friday and Saturday evening is likely to be popular, I recommend arriving before 10PM.