Guidebook for Oslo
Sightseeing
The royal residence at the top of Karl Johans gate is home to King Harald V and Queen Sonja. The building is in neo-classical style with a facade of stuccoed brick, and was completed in 1849.
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Konunglega höllin
1 SlottsplassenThe royal residence at the top of Karl Johans gate is home to King Harald V and Queen Sonja. The building is in neo-classical style with a facade of stuccoed brick, and was completed in 1849.
Inaugurated in 1950, Oslo City Hall is the city's administrative body and the seat of the City Council. The building has been decorated by great Norwegian art from 1900-1950.
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Ráðhúsið
1 RådhusplassenInaugurated in 1950, Oslo City Hall is the city's administrative body and the seat of the City Council. The building has been decorated by great Norwegian art from 1900-1950.
The Kon-Tiki Museum houses vessels and artifacts from the world-renowned expeditions of Thor Heyerdahl, one of the most famous scientists, adventurers and environmental campaigners of all time.
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Kon-Tiki safnið
36 BygdøynesveienThe Kon-Tiki Museum houses vessels and artifacts from the world-renowned expeditions of Thor Heyerdahl, one of the most famous scientists, adventurers and environmental campaigners of all time.
At the Fram Museum you can come on board the ship and see how the crew and their dogs managed to survive in the coldest and most dangerous places on earth - the Arctic and the Antarctic.
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Framsafn
39 BygdøynesveienAt the Fram Museum you can come on board the ship and see how the crew and their dogs managed to survive in the coldest and most dangerous places on earth - the Arctic and the Antarctic.
Shopping
Food hall in Oslo where you can purchase high-quality products from Norwegian small-scale producers as well as special foreign imports.
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Mathallen Oslo
5 VulkanFood hall in Oslo where you can purchase high-quality products from Norwegian small-scale producers as well as special foreign imports.
Bogstadveien and Hegdehaugsveien has been an established area for nightlife and shopping for many years. Here you will find exclusive stores with famous brands like Hugo Boss, DKNY and Massimo Dutti.
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Bogstadveien
BogstadveienBogstadveien and Hegdehaugsveien has been an established area for nightlife and shopping for many years. Here you will find exclusive stores with famous brands like Hugo Boss, DKNY and Massimo Dutti.
Everything Else
On the east side of the river, behind the old industrial buildings, lies Grünerløkka. Here you will discover numerous little cafés, restaurants, bars, original design shops and many vintage shops.
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Grünerløkka
On the east side of the river, behind the old industrial buildings, lies Grünerløkka. Here you will discover numerous little cafés, restaurants, bars, original design shops and many vintage shops.
For more than a century Aker Brygge was the site of a shipyard, Akers Mekaniske Verksted. Popular area along the inner harbour with shopping, restaurants, bars and luxurious apartments.
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Aker Brygge
2 BryggegataFor more than a century Aker Brygge was the site of a shipyard, Akers Mekaniske Verksted. Popular area along the inner harbour with shopping, restaurants, bars and luxurious apartments.
Arts & Culture
Norway's National Theatre is an arena for drama, classic and innovative theatre, grand celebrations and bitter infighting. Hovedscenen, the magnificent main stage, was built in 1899.
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Nationaltheatret station
Norway's National Theatre is an arena for drama, classic and innovative theatre, grand celebrations and bitter infighting. Hovedscenen, the magnificent main stage, was built in 1899.
Edvard Munch has a unique position among Nordic painters. The Munch Museum's collection, left to the city of Oslo by the artist, consists of paintings, graphical prints and drawings.
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Munch safn
1 Edvard Munchs PlassEdvard Munch has a unique position among Nordic painters. The Munch Museum's collection, left to the city of Oslo by the artist, consists of paintings, graphical prints and drawings.
Drinks & Nightlife
Charming two-story pub with aquarium-style interior and raftered ceilings. Opera nights every Tuesday and Thursday with performances by professional opera singers.
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Underwater Pub
Charming two-story pub with aquarium-style interior and raftered ceilings. Opera nights every Tuesday and Thursday with performances by professional opera singers.
Blå is an independent club for live, contemporary jazz, hip-hop, r&b and related sounds; a professional venue dedicated to up-and-coming acts from all over the country, as well as established artists.
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Blå
9C BrenneriveienBlå is an independent club for live, contemporary jazz, hip-hop, r&b and related sounds; a professional venue dedicated to up-and-coming acts from all over the country, as well as established artists.
Entertainment & Activities
Frogner Park is the biggest park in central parts of Oslo and a popular recreational area. In the middle of the park is Vigeland Sculpture Park, Oslo's most visited attraction.
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Frogner Park
KirkeveienFrogner Park is the biggest park in central parts of Oslo and a popular recreational area. In the middle of the park is Vigeland Sculpture Park, Oslo's most visited attraction.
Food Scene
High-quality burgers served in diner-inspired restaurant at Vulkan with a relaxed atmosphere. Døgnvill also has an excellent selection of beer, wine and cocktails, as well as delicious milkshakes.
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Døgnvill Burger Vulkan
12 VulkanHigh-quality burgers served in diner-inspired restaurant at Vulkan with a relaxed atmosphere. Døgnvill also has an excellent selection of beer, wine and cocktails, as well as delicious milkshakes.
Seafood restaurant on Akershusstranda right below Akershus Fortress with a large utdoor serving area and views of the sunset over the Oslo Fjord through the windows and open sliding doors.
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Solsiden Restaurant
Seafood restaurant on Akershusstranda right below Akershus Fortress with a large utdoor serving area and views of the sunset over the Oslo Fjord through the windows and open sliding doors.
Elegant yet relaxed brasserie at Akershus Fortress with great views of City Hall Square and Aker Brygge. Festningen Restaurant offers à la carte and multi-course menus for both lunch and dinner.
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Festningen
9 MyntgataElegant yet relaxed brasserie at Akershus Fortress with great views of City Hall Square and Aker Brygge. Festningen Restaurant offers à la carte and multi-course menus for both lunch and dinner.