Guidebook for Oslo
Food Scene
Hønse-Lovisas house
2 SandakerveienIdyllic place along Akerselva.
Outstanding pizza and a nice place for a coffee after a walk along Akerselva. ( ..they also have outdoor seating- a perfect spot where you can see the sunset in the late evening).
32 locals recommend
Caminito
1 TorshovgataOutstanding pizza and a nice place for a coffee after a walk along Akerselva. ( ..they also have outdoor seating- a perfect spot where you can see the sunset in the late evening).
A nice cafe in a quiet side street. (There is also a small path from here that leads you to Akerselva).
120 locals recommend
Liebling
4 Øvrefoss A nice cafe in a quiet side street. (There is also a small path from here that leads you to Akerselva).
Supreme Roastworks
18A Thorvald Meyers gateThe absolute place for good coffee, just a few steps away.
A charming place in the citycenter. Perfect for a cup of coffee or a beer in the backyard.
21 locals recommend
Bare Jazz AS
8 GrensenA charming place in the citycenter. Perfect for a cup of coffee or a beer in the backyard.
Foodhall (along Akerselva). A lot of different food experiences collected in one place.
780 locals recommend
Mathallen Oslo
5 VulkanFoodhall (along Akerselva). A lot of different food experiences collected in one place.
Trattoria Popolare
2 TrondheimsveienServe good, authentic Italian food.
Taverna'n
1 YoungstorgetA cosy restaurant in the citycenter (not to expencive, and alright food)
Ekebergrestauranten
15 KongsveienNice, functionalist-style building with a stunning view.
Huk
57 StrømsborgveienA place at the seaside where you can have a beer/food if you go to Bygdøy
East Kitchen
50A Markveien"On-the-go"sushi
Villa Paradiso Grünerløkka
8 Olaf Ryes plassThe best pizza-place in Oslo
Smalhans
43 Ullevålsveien(between 16.00-18.00 they serve the today's fare).
Kolonialen
16 Sofies gateCosy, nice café
If you really want a good meal.. "At Pjoltergeist you can walk in and take a single dish at the bar, but if you want to make a tablereservation, you will be served a "Zuper pakki» to 750 kr. It is an 8-course surprise menu with many Norwegian raw materials, combined with the flavors of Korea and Japan."
76 locals recommend
Pjoltergeist
15B Rosteds gateIf you really want a good meal.. "At Pjoltergeist you can walk in and take a single dish at the bar, but if you want to make a tablereservation, you will be served a "Zuper pakki» to 750 kr. It is an 8-course surprise menu with many Norwegian raw materials, combined with the flavors of Korea and Japan."
Turkish / Palestinian / Arab food served in authentic way. Casual and intimate in Strøget passage.
24 locals recommend
Habibi restaurant og kafé
10 StorgataTurkish / Palestinian / Arab food served in authentic way. Casual and intimate in Strøget passage.
Close to home, and good food. ( they also have retro games and shuffleboards in the 2nd floor)
78 locals recommend
HVASKJER
64 Vogts gateClose to home, and good food. ( they also have retro games and shuffleboards in the 2nd floor)
Lovely street food, and one Oslo´s best outdoor seatings. Go here on a sunny day!
158 locals recommend
Vippa
25 AkershusstrandaLovely street food, and one Oslo´s best outdoor seatings. Go here on a sunny day!
Mr.Fish - Sushi When Taste Matters.
22 SandakerveienOn-the-go sushi close to home
Drinks & Nightlife
Aku-Aku Tiki Bar
32 Thorvald Meyers gateThis is the place for drinks!
A hidden bar with a well thought concept, good drinks and nice backyard.
212 locals recommend
HIMKOK Storgata Destilleri
27 StorgataA hidden bar with a well thought concept, good drinks and nice backyard.
Typical place to grab a beer on a sunny day. This is also a concert scene!
129 locals recommend
Parkteatret Scene
11 Olaf Ryes plassTypical place to grab a beer on a sunny day. This is also a concert scene!
Bettola
2 TrondheimsveienRetro bar serving good drinks.
Torggata Botaniske
17B TorggataA bar serving good drinks in a botanical environment.
Blå
9C BrenneriveienOutsidebar along Akerselva situated in a urban, cool area.
Parks & Nature
Torshovparken, Oslo
A simle, but great park on sunny days. Also got a good view.
The most popular island in the Oslofjord only 5 min. by boat fra Aker Brygge. Is has a lot of places where you can go for swim, beaches but also cultural attraction (such as old military buildings, gunpowder depots etc.)
196 locals recommend
Hovedøya
The most popular island in the Oslofjord only 5 min. by boat fra Aker Brygge. Is has a lot of places where you can go for swim, beaches but also cultural attraction (such as old military buildings, gunpowder depots etc.)
Langoyene
The only island where you can go camping (..its also for free)
Nice park with a view ( and Oslos best softicebar in the bottom of the park)
61 locals recommend
St. Hanshaugen Park
Nice park with a view ( and Oslos best softicebar in the bottom of the park)
A sea water pool ( opened last year) where you can have a swim. Also some restaurant on the seaside that you can
get to from a brigde behind the Operabuliding.
208 locals recommend
Sørenga Sjøbad
A sea water pool ( opened last year) where you can have a swim. Also some restaurant on the seaside that you can
get to from a brigde behind the Operabuliding.
Bygdøy sjøbad
A nice beach to visit if you are at Bygdøy.
A beautiful Botanical Garden a small walk from home. There is also a café in the park ( Handtwerk Botaniske) selling pikelets, buns, coffee, white wine and beer..and bread)
88 locals recommend
Natural History Museum
1 Sars' gate 1A beautiful Botanical Garden a small walk from home. There is also a café in the park ( Handtwerk Botaniske) selling pikelets, buns, coffee, white wine and beer..and bread)
Akerselva
98 SannerbruaA nice walk all the way down..
Easy access and facilitated hiking. (How to get to Sognsvann: Bus 21 from Torshov- Majorstua, and subway to Sognsvann).
1. A nice walk ending at Frognerseteren: http://www.ut.no/tur/2.15754/
2. If you dont want to walk that far..but still want a tast of the wilderness: http://www.ut.no/tur/2.9358/ 2.
209 locals recommend
Sognsvann
Easy access and facilitated hiking. (How to get to Sognsvann: Bus 21 from Torshov- Majorstua, and subway to Sognsvann).
1. A nice walk ending at Frognerseteren: http://www.ut.no/tur/2.15754/
2. If you dont want to walk that far..but still want a tast of the wilderness: http://www.ut.no/tur/2.9358/ 2.
Sightseeing
Sculptural park. A typical "must-see" as a tourist (:
( The best way to get here is by the 21 bus from Torshov. 5 min walk from the apartment. It stops right outside of the main entrance)
598 locals recommend
Vigelandsparken station
KirkeveienSculptural park. A typical "must-see" as a tourist (:
( The best way to get here is by the 21 bus from Torshov. 5 min walk from the apartment. It stops right outside of the main entrance)
Ekebergparken station
A modern, sculptural park worth a visit!
Viking Ship Museum
35 Huk AvenyOslo Opera House
Skijump with a great view ( I would combine a visit here, with a hiking in the forest)
365 locals recommend
Holmenkollen
Skijump with a great view ( I would combine a visit here, with a hiking in the forest)
Shopping
Hegdehaugsveien
HegdehaugsveienA place where you can go shopping on the westside of Oslo
Markveien
MarkveienSmall, charming shops at Grünerløkka
Birkelunden station
Flea market every Sunday
Vestkanttorvet
Professor Dahls gateFlea market on Saturdays
Getting Around
Frognerstranda
FrognerstrandaA nice biking road to Bygdøy that goes all the way from Aker Brygge
Essentials
REMA 1000 Torshovdalen
37E Hans Nielsen Hauges gateGood prices and good selection.
MENY Ringnes Park
6C SannergataBest selection
Joker Toftes gate
12 Toftes GateOpen on Sundays
Kiwi Molla
11 Thorvald Meyers gateREMA 1000 Sannergata
3 SannergataExtra Sannergata
11 Sannergata