Tina sin guide
Sightseeing
Nice area for a walk (or run) in more rural surroundings and different art pieces along the way. Amazing view over the city as well. Have some drinks or something to eat at the funkis style Ekeberg restaurant, or if you visit in daytime, go to the more old classic style Karlsborg spiseforretning for coffee/tea ,sandwiches and pastries. If you go with kids, it is a very nice play area outside. My kids love it!
343 locals recommend
Ekebergparken
23 KongsveienNice area for a walk (or run) in more rural surroundings and different art pieces along the way. Amazing view over the city as well. Have some drinks or something to eat at the funkis style Ekeberg restaurant, or if you visit in daytime, go to the more old classic style Karlsborg spiseforretning for coffee/tea ,sandwiches and pastries. If you go with kids, it is a very nice play area outside. My kids love it!
Take a walk along Akerselva and get to see different neighborhoods in Oslo and also a walk through Oslo´s industrial history. Take something to eat and drink at some of the different bars, cafe´s and restaurant along the way, for instance Nedre Foss Gård.
284 locals recommend
Akerselva
98 SannerbruaTake a walk along Akerselva and get to see different neighborhoods in Oslo and also a walk through Oslo´s industrial history. Take something to eat and drink at some of the different bars, cafe´s and restaurant along the way, for instance Nedre Foss Gård.
Go to Aker Brygge and take the small ferry out to Hovedøya (or some of the other islands). Great for just a walk, picnic, or beach day; if the weather is nice. Shallow water at the beach, so great for kids. Old monastery to look at too, and a café in summertime and in weekends,
196 locals recommend
Hovedøya
Go to Aker Brygge and take the small ferry out to Hovedøya (or some of the other islands). Great for just a walk, picnic, or beach day; if the weather is nice. Shallow water at the beach, so great for kids. Old monastery to look at too, and a café in summertime and in weekends,
Oslo´s largest and nicest park. Visit the Vigeland museum and see all the statues. Grab a bite at one of the cafes or have a picnic. Frognerbadet is also right next to the park where you can swim in the pool and play (they have a water slide as well). Can be crowded on nicer days. You have to pay a fee to enter.
549 locals recommend
Frogner Park
KirkeveienOslo´s largest and nicest park. Visit the Vigeland museum and see all the statues. Grab a bite at one of the cafes or have a picnic. Frognerbadet is also right next to the park where you can swim in the pool and play (they have a water slide as well). Can be crowded on nicer days. You have to pay a fee to enter.
Brand new main library in Oslo. Many floors with tons of books in many languages and of all kinds. Also a small cinema for kids (on selected days) and play areas. Many places to sit and relax with a book, your phone or computer. Great view over the harbour as well. Open all days. They have a cafe on top of the library too.
30 locals recommend
Deichman Bjorvika
1 Vestlys plassBrand new main library in Oslo. Many floors with tons of books in many languages and of all kinds. Also a small cinema for kids (on selected days) and play areas. Many places to sit and relax with a book, your phone or computer. Great view over the harbour as well. Open all days. They have a cafe on top of the library too.
Strand/bading
Large area for swimming and sunbathing. They also have a small beach with shallow water for kids. Recommend going to Paradis is for Italian gelato, or for a cheaper option, just grab an ice cream at Rema 1000 or Coop Prix (grocery stores). To eat, I think Bun´s Burger is a good option. The area can get very crowded on sunny days.
208 locals recommend
Sørenga Sjøbad
Large area for swimming and sunbathing. They also have a small beach with shallow water for kids. Recommend going to Paradis is for Italian gelato, or for a cheaper option, just grab an ice cream at Rema 1000 or Coop Prix (grocery stores). To eat, I think Bun´s Burger is a good option. The area can get very crowded on sunny days.
If you like a sandy beach, this is the best beach in Oslo, I my opinion. My favorite is the part farthest away from the city center. The other part also has a section of grass and is closer to to toilets and a small kiosk. Get here by car, bike or by bus 88 Ingierstrand (from Bjørvika)
32 locals recommend
Hvervenbukta
If you like a sandy beach, this is the best beach in Oslo, I my opinion. My favorite is the part farthest away from the city center. The other part also has a section of grass and is closer to to toilets and a small kiosk. Get here by car, bike or by bus 88 Ingierstrand (from Bjørvika)
Nice for a swim in very urban surroundings. Only suitable for people who can swim. You must dive or climb right into the ocean. Can be combined with the Much museum, a café or restaurant visit or (expensive) shopping. If you like doughnuts go to Talormade for cute doughnuts and a matcha latte, coffee or lemonade.
14 locals recommend
Oslobukta
29 OperagataNice for a swim in very urban surroundings. Only suitable for people who can swim. You must dive or climb right into the ocean. Can be combined with the Much museum, a café or restaurant visit or (expensive) shopping. If you like doughnuts go to Talormade for cute doughnuts and a matcha latte, coffee or lemonade.
Matscene
For the view I would recommend Ekeberg restauranten (a short uphill walk from the apartment/ or tram ride). Personally I am not swept away by their food, but it is more than okay.
272 locals recommend
Ekebergrestauranten
15 Kongsveien
For the view I would recommend Ekeberg restauranten (a short uphill walk from the apartment/ or tram ride). Personally I am not swept away by their food, but it is more than okay.
For a neighborhood experience I would recommend Fuglen. This is a coffee place which is widely known for their good coffee, and they serve cocktail drinks at night. 5 min walk from the apartment. https://fuglen.no/Fuglen-Gamlebyen
23 locals recommend
Fuglen Coffee Roasters
33 St. Halvards gateFor a neighborhood experience I would recommend Fuglen. This is a coffee place which is widely known for their good coffee, and they serve cocktail drinks at night. 5 min walk from the apartment. https://fuglen.no/Fuglen-Gamlebyen
Roald &Umberto
56 Schweigaards gateCosy restaurant with Italian food. On the cheaper side.
Cafe Platz (Bjørvika/Oslobukta): A combined clothing store, restaurant and cafe. Very trendy and Scandinavian/Norwegian style food (and clothes by Holzweiler) https://cafeplatz.no
13 locals recommend
Cafe Platz (Oslo)
61D OperagataCafe Platz (Bjørvika/Oslobukta): A combined clothing store, restaurant and cafe. Very trendy and Scandinavian/Norwegian style food (and clothes by Holzweiler) https://cafeplatz.no
Le Benjamin (Grünerløkka): Small, but popular place, French Bistro style, and reasonable priced (after Norwegian standards..) I know a lot of people that keep coming back here. https://lebenjamin.no/en/home-2/
136 locals recommend
Le Benjamin bar & bistro
6 Søndre gateLe Benjamin (Grünerløkka): Small, but popular place, French Bistro style, and reasonable priced (after Norwegian standards..) I know a lot of people that keep coming back here. https://lebenjamin.no/en/home-2/
Vaaghals (Bjørvika/Barcode): Scandinavian/Norwegian style food, more on the trendy side. https://www.vaaghals.com
32 locals recommend
Vaaghals
8 Dronning Eufemias gateVaaghals (Bjørvika/Barcode): Scandinavian/Norwegian style food, more on the trendy side. https://www.vaaghals.com
If you are very hungry and just want a quick bite to eat in the apartment (or in the park) this is good for sushi and thai style courses. Usually you get the food in 10-15 minutes.
7 locals recommend
Green Taste take-away
39A Oslo gateIf you are very hungry and just want a quick bite to eat in the apartment (or in the park) this is good for sushi and thai style courses. Usually you get the food in 10-15 minutes.
If you want a medieval feel, here they have a cute cafe where you can sit out in the garden on sunny days. Serve wine/beer and pizza and ice cream.
12 locals recommend
Oslo Ladegard
13 Oslo gate If you want a medieval feel, here they have a cute cafe where you can sit out in the garden on sunny days. Serve wine/beer and pizza and ice cream.
One of Oslo´s more posh and classic places. I love this place for afternoon tea and cakes/pastries.
Palmen Restaurant
31 Karl Johans gateOne of Oslo´s more posh and classic places. I love this place for afternoon tea and cakes/pastries.
On rainy or colder days the bar/library at Bristol Hotel is great for afternoon tea or a cup of hot chocolate. Chesterfield sofa style decor.
6 locals recommend
Vinterhaven og Bibliotekbaren
7 Kristian IVs gateOn rainy or colder days the bar/library at Bristol Hotel is great for afternoon tea or a cup of hot chocolate. Chesterfield sofa style decor.
Nedre Foss Gård
2 Nordre gateNabolag
Very relaxed neighborhood with a mix of different people and nationalities where everyone is allowed to be themselves. Tøyen is more trendy with lots of popular and trendy bars and cafés while Gamlebyen is more relaxed (and perhaps more authentic).
10 locals recommend
Gamle Oslo
Very relaxed neighborhood with a mix of different people and nationalities where everyone is allowed to be themselves. Tøyen is more trendy with lots of popular and trendy bars and cafés while Gamlebyen is more relaxed (and perhaps more authentic).
An old working class neighborhood that has grown into a very busy and trendy part of the city with lots of cafés, bars, restaurants and small shops of all kinds. I the later years it has become more commercialized with some larger chains like H&M and McDonalds.
532 locals recommend
Grünerløkka
An old working class neighborhood that has grown into a very busy and trendy part of the city with lots of cafés, bars, restaurants and small shops of all kinds. I the later years it has become more commercialized with some larger chains like H&M and McDonalds.
Oslo´s most posh neighborhood. Lots of nicely decorated buildings and small green lungs. Many more expensive shops and cosy places to eat and drink of all kinds. For pizza I recommend Pizza da Mimmo. Tiny and cute place.
33 locals recommend
Frogner
Oslo´s most posh neighborhood. Lots of nicely decorated buildings and small green lungs. Many more expensive shops and cosy places to eat and drink of all kinds. For pizza I recommend Pizza da Mimmo. Tiny and cute place.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Walk/bike around the city or use public transport
Oslo is not a very big city and it is actually possible to walk (or bike) most places in the central parts of town. In fact you can walk from Gamlebyen to Majorstuen and Frogner (Frognerparken) in about 45-60 minutes depending on how fast you walk. If you get tired you can always jump on the tram or bus.
Tram 19 and 13 from "Oslo hospital" goes up to Ekeberg (Ljabru) or to the city centre, Majorstua and Frogner (Majorstuen, Bekkestua). From the next tram stop "Middelalderparken" you can take several buses that goes around town. At "Bjørvika/Jernbanetorget" you can go anywhere you like.
Ways to save
Walk around town
Take some time to explore different places and neighborhoods by walking. You can walk most places in the central parts of the city. You can walk across town in 45-60 minutes.
Ways to save
How to save money on food
If you want to eat out, most restaurants offer almost the same menu for lunch at a cheaper price. Lunch usually lasts til 15/16/17 p.m.
The cheapest grocery stores are Kiwi and Rema 1000. Meny is a little more expensive but also offer a greater selection and they also have fresh dishes that you can eat right away. Great to bring for a picnic. Bunnpris and Joker and Coop Prix is more expensive and to be avoided if you want to save money.
Ways to save
Drink tap water
Water is very clean in Norway, so you can drink tap water and refill your bottle anywhere. Tap water is also free at restaurants.
No need to waste your money on buying water! Tap water tastes exactly the same!