Guidebook for Østensjø
Parks & Nature
Nøklevann
Lovely fresh water lake, hiking trails and bathing area
Østensjøvannet
Bird sanctuary, nice trail for running.
Vigelandsparken is the worlds largest sculpture park, created by one artist, Gustav Vigeland. It is part of Frognerparken, which also has lots of green areas, play grounds, and e very nice outdoor swimming facility. The park in open 24/7, all year round.
598 locals recommend
Vigelandsparken station
KirkeveienVigelandsparken is the worlds largest sculpture park, created by one artist, Gustav Vigeland. It is part of Frognerparken, which also has lots of green areas, play grounds, and e very nice outdoor swimming facility. The park in open 24/7, all year round.
Take the metro to Nydalen, and walk along the Akerselva river, down towards Sagene, Grunerløkka and Grønland.
284 locals recommend
Akerselva
98 SannerbruaTake the metro to Nydalen, and walk along the Akerselva river, down towards Sagene, Grunerløkka and Grønland.
Food Scene
Lovely cafe, close to Nøklevann, the best sunshine buns in Oslo!
http://www.rustadsaga.no/
12 locals recommend
Rustadsaga Sportsstue
856 RustadsagaLovely cafe, close to Nøklevann, the best sunshine buns in Oslo!
http://www.rustadsaga.no/
Great venue, located behind the Duomo/Oslo Domkirke. Delicious italian food and drink, both inside and out. My favourite place on a sunny day.
9 locals recommend
Baltazar Ristorante & Enoteca
27 Dronningens GateGreat venue, located behind the Duomo/Oslo Domkirke. Delicious italian food and drink, both inside and out. My favourite place on a sunny day.
Great sea food. Expensive, but the price matches the food. The outdoor restaurant is less expensive, but with the same great food.
39 locals recommend
Solsiden Restaurant
Great sea food. Expensive, but the price matches the food. The outdoor restaurant is less expensive, but with the same great food.
Liebling
4 ØvrefossCafe and shop with cheap, good food. Nice vegetarian selection.
Super vegan and ecological cafe, part of the DOGA design center. Lovely ecological red wine!
47 locals recommend
Funky Fresh Foods
16 Hausmanns gateSuper vegan and ecological cafe, part of the DOGA design center. Lovely ecological red wine!
Vietnamese street food, inexpensive and very good
12 locals recommend
Miss Gin - Vietnamese Street Food
83A Thorvald Meyers gateVietnamese street food, inexpensive and very good
Vippa
25 AkershusstrandaFood court close to the fjord, try the pulled duck. Delicious!
Chain of cafes, good food, good prices and good coffee. Found all over the city.
94 locals recommend
Kaffebrenneriet
18A DannevigsveienChain of cafes, good food, good prices and good coffee. Found all over the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
Aku-Aku Tiki Bar
32 Thorvald Meyers gateVery cool bar, good drinks and nice atmosphere
Located in Mathallen (food court), right by the river side. Large selection of beers, and the longest bar counter in Oslo!
17 locals recommend
Smelteverket
5 VulkanLocated in Mathallen (food court), right by the river side. Large selection of beers, and the longest bar counter in Oslo!
Stratos Conference and Banqueting
2 YoungstorgetArts & Culture
Collection of modern sculptures, placed in a large park above the city. Close to the iconic Ekebergrestauranten.
209 locals recommend
Ekebergparken station
Collection of modern sculptures, placed in a large park above the city. Close to the iconic Ekebergrestauranten.
Astrup Fearnley Museum
2 StrandpromenadenContemporary art museum
Getting Around
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