Guidebook for Oslo
Parks & Nature
Sculpture and national heritage park with a strong international art collection surrounded by beautiful scenery with many spectacular lookout points. Ekebergparken is always open, and is free to visit. There is also a museum (entrance fee) and a small art and design shop. Public guided tours during the summer season.
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Ekebergparken station
Sculpture and national heritage park with a strong international art collection surrounded by beautiful scenery with many spectacular lookout points. Ekebergparken is always open, and is free to visit. There is also a museum (entrance fee) and a small art and design shop. Public guided tours during the summer season.
Here you can see ruins of the medieval church Mariakirken (St. Mary's church), originally built in the year 1050 AD, but rebuilt and expanded several times. In the beginning of the 14th century, it was the third largest church in the country, and in the Middle Ages it was the royal chapel.
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Middelalderparken
Here you can see ruins of the medieval church Mariakirken (St. Mary's church), originally built in the year 1050 AD, but rebuilt and expanded several times. In the beginning of the 14th century, it was the third largest church in the country, and in the Middle Ages it was the royal chapel.
Arts & Culture
Oslo's Opera House is located right at the harbour, with an angled, white exterior that appears to rise from the water. It invites its visitors to climb its roof and enjoy panoramic views of Oslo and the fjord, all year round.
Large-scale windows at street level provide the public with glimpses of rehearsals and workshop activities. The building's interior is mainly oak, and the main hall is shaped like a horseshoe, reminiscent of classical theatres of the past. The opera is designed by the Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta, and has received several prestigious awards.
The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet offers a rich and varied programme from three stages: The Main House (1369 seats), Second House (400 seats) and the Studio (200 seats). The Opera roof and foyer are also used for concerts.
Guided tours available in Norwegian and English.
Norwegian name: Den Norske Opera & Ballett
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Oslo Opera House
Oslo's Opera House is located right at the harbour, with an angled, white exterior that appears to rise from the water. It invites its visitors to climb its roof and enjoy panoramic views of Oslo and the fjord, all year round.
Large-scale windows at street level provide the public with glimpses of rehearsals and workshop activities. The building's interior is mainly oak, and the main hall is shaped like a horseshoe, reminiscent of classical theatres of the past. The opera is designed by the Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta, and has received several prestigious awards.
The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet offers a rich and varied programme from three stages: The Main House (1369 seats), Second House (400 seats) and the Studio (200 seats). The Opera roof and foyer are also used for concerts.
Guided tours available in Norwegian and English.
Norwegian name: Den Norske Opera & Ballett
Sightseeing
Bjørvika Barcode is a masterplan designed by MVRDV of Rotterdam and the Norwegian firms DARK Architects and A-lab. It is realized as a row of multi-purpose high rises designed by different architect firms. The buildings are all long and narrow with some space in between them, thus jointly resembling a barcode. Besides the overall shape the buildings are very different, with many enjoyable architectonic details and quirks.
The construction of Barcode is part of the larger development of the Bjørvika area. The tall buildings are situated close to the Oslo fjord, and have radically redefined the skyline of a city that was distinctively low-rise. The project has caused an unprecedented stir among both architects and the citizens of Oslo, and the designs and heights of the Barcode buildings remain hot topics of discussion.
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Barcode Project
Bjørvika Barcode is a masterplan designed by MVRDV of Rotterdam and the Norwegian firms DARK Architects and A-lab. It is realized as a row of multi-purpose high rises designed by different architect firms. The buildings are all long and narrow with some space in between them, thus jointly resembling a barcode. Besides the overall shape the buildings are very different, with many enjoyable architectonic details and quirks.
The construction of Barcode is part of the larger development of the Bjørvika area. The tall buildings are situated close to the Oslo fjord, and have radically redefined the skyline of a city that was distinctively low-rise. The project has caused an unprecedented stir among both architects and the citizens of Oslo, and the designs and heights of the Barcode buildings remain hot topics of discussion.
Akrobaten ('the acrobat') is a 206-meter long pedestrian bridge that stretches across the tracks of Oslo central station, connecting the two areas Grønland and Bjørvika. It is designed by L2 Architects, a firm located in Oslo.
The construction is made of steel and glass, with a cutting-edge architecture that has made it a popular spot for photo and film shoots. The bridge offers great views of Oslo's new row of high rises and Barcode. Its colourful lighting makes for an exciting crossing after dark.
Akrobaten was awarded 1st price (Certificate of Excellence) in ECCS, European Award for Steel Bridges, in 2012.
Akrobaten
Akrobaten ('the acrobat') is a 206-meter long pedestrian bridge that stretches across the tracks of Oslo central station, connecting the two areas Grønland and Bjørvika. It is designed by L2 Architects, a firm located in Oslo.
The construction is made of steel and glass, with a cutting-edge architecture that has made it a popular spot for photo and film shoots. The bridge offers great views of Oslo's new row of high rises and Barcode. Its colourful lighting makes for an exciting crossing after dark.
Akrobaten was awarded 1st price (Certificate of Excellence) in ECCS, European Award for Steel Bridges, in 2012.
The Memorial Park is where most of the ruins of some of medieval Oslo's most important buildings. St. Olav's Monastery from the 13th century is the best-preserved town monastery in the country. Next to the monastery are the ruins of the St. Hallvard's Cathedral, a grand church dedicated to Oslo's patron saint, built around the year 1070 AD.
Memorial park with St. Olav's Monastery and St. Hallvard's Cathedral
Sankt Halvards gateThe Memorial Park is where most of the ruins of some of medieval Oslo's most important buildings. St. Olav's Monastery from the 13th century is the best-preserved town monastery in the country. Next to the monastery are the ruins of the St. Hallvard's Cathedral, a grand church dedicated to Oslo's patron saint, built around the year 1070 AD.
Shopping
Norway's most visited shopping centre contains more than 90 different shops and restaurants on five floors.
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Oslo City Bike
Norway's most visited shopping centre contains more than 90 different shops and restaurants on five floors.
Matkroken Schweigaardsgate
72 Schweigaards gateThe closest grocery store.
Essentials
Joker Gamlebyen
53 Schweigaards gateJoker is open everyday til 11pm.
REMA 1000 Jordal
2 JordalgataClosed on Sundays
Coop Extra
67 St. Halvards gateClosed on Sundays
Getting Around
Oslo´s Central Bus Station. 10 min. walking distance.
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Oslo autoosta station
Oslo´s Central Bus Station. 10 min. walking distance.
Oslo´s Central Train Station. 15 min. walking distance.
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Oslo Central Station
1 Jernbanetorget Oslo´s Central Train Station. 15 min. walking distance.
Bus stop, bus 37 towards Nydalen T. The bus line which operates as night line as well.
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Harald Hårdrådes plass
Bus stop, bus 37 towards Nydalen T. The bus line which operates as night line as well.
The bus stop in front of the building. Bus 32. It takes you to the downtown, Akker Brygge... When you go outside the yard, take left and you will see the bus stop in front of the nursing home which is the old white building just next to our building.
St. Halvardshjemmet
28 St. Halvards gateThe bus stop in front of the building. Bus 32. It takes you to the downtown, Akker Brygge... When you go outside the yard, take left and you will see the bus stop in front of the nursing home which is the old white building just next to our building.
Bus and tram stop. The tram line 19 towards Majorstuen will take you to the part of the town called Majorstuen where you can visit the popular statue park Vigeland park.
Sankt Halvards Plass
Bus and tram stop. The tram line 19 towards Majorstuen will take you to the part of the town called Majorstuen where you can visit the popular statue park Vigeland park.
Electric bike rental. Visit rentaebike.no for more information.
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KIWI Kværnerbyen
4B TurbinveienElectric bike rental. Visit rentaebike.no for more information.
Oslo city bikes. You need to get a card in order to rent a bike. Visit oslobysykkel.no for more information.
Munkegata station
Oslo city bikes. You need to get a card in order to rent a bike. Visit oslobysykkel.no for more information.
Food Scene
This is a unique restaurant (700m/10min walk) located in the charming suburb Valerenga that belongs to Old Oslo. It offers European, Scandinavian and Norwegian food. You can choose between 3, 4 or 5 signature course meny or A la carte. The prices are reasonable and the prices for only the main dish (dinner) are around 280 kr and for the 3, 4, 5 course meny are around 500, 600 and 650 respectively. You can also choose from smaller dishes that are cheaper.TripAdvisor's score is 4,5 stars based on 183 reviews (updated 28.04.2017). Just next to this restaurant is a beautiful Valerenga church with open view. http://www.smiagalleri.no (norwegian only)
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Smia galleri
19 OpplandgataThis is a unique restaurant (700m/10min walk) located in the charming suburb Valerenga that belongs to Old Oslo. It offers European, Scandinavian and Norwegian food. You can choose between 3, 4 or 5 signature course meny or A la carte. The prices are reasonable and the prices for only the main dish (dinner) are around 280 kr and for the 3, 4, 5 course meny are around 500, 600 and 650 respectively. You can also choose from smaller dishes that are cheaper.TripAdvisor's score is 4,5 stars based on 183 reviews (updated 28.04.2017). Just next to this restaurant is a beautiful Valerenga church with open view. http://www.smiagalleri.no (norwegian only)
Ekeberg restaurant (1,4km/20min walk, or a tram-2 stops) is located in the hills just above Oslo, with a stunning view of the inner Oslo fjord, the city and the Operahouse. You can choose between 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 course meny or A la carte. The prices are reasonable and for the dinner you will need to pay around 300kr. For the course meny the prices range from 300kr to 700kr. TripAdvisor's score is 4 stars based on 590 reviews (updated 28.04.2017). The restaurant is surrounded by Ekeberg sculpture park with stunning view of Oslo city and Oslo fjord. http://www.ekebergrestauranten.com/
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Ekebergrestauranten
15 KongsveienEkeberg restaurant (1,4km/20min walk, or a tram-2 stops) is located in the hills just above Oslo, with a stunning view of the inner Oslo fjord, the city and the Operahouse. You can choose between 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 course meny or A la carte. The prices are reasonable and for the dinner you will need to pay around 300kr. For the course meny the prices range from 300kr to 700kr. TripAdvisor's score is 4 stars based on 590 reviews (updated 28.04.2017). The restaurant is surrounded by Ekeberg sculpture park with stunning view of Oslo city and Oslo fjord. http://www.ekebergrestauranten.com/
A Norwegian coffee bar (down the street - 5min. walk) with roots from 1895. One of its kind. Take away coffee, sandwiches and cookies available.
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Stockfleths
2 MunkegataA Norwegian coffee bar (down the street - 5min. walk) with roots from 1895. One of its kind. Take away coffee, sandwiches and cookies available.
This popular Norwegian coffee shop (1km/11min. walk) is located in an old fire and police station from 1866. Many people say that Kaffebrenneriet offers Oslo's best coffee. Take away coffee, sandwiches and cookies available.
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Kaffebrenneriet AS
32 GrønlandsleiretThis popular Norwegian coffee shop (1km/11min. walk) is located in an old fire and police station from 1866. Many people say that Kaffebrenneriet offers Oslo's best coffee. Take away coffee, sandwiches and cookies available.
An expensive high end asian restaurant (1km/11min walk) with small course dishes. The dishes are super small, mostly sushi, (2-3 bites) and you are suppose to combine around 5-6 dishes. Each dish range from around 100kr to around 280kr. There are some main course dishes which cost around 500kr. TripAdvisor's score is 4 stars based on 453 reviews (updated 28.04.2017). The restaurant is placed in one of the super modern buildings in Barcode district. http://nodee.no/barcode/
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Nodee Barcode
28 Dronning Eufemias gateAn expensive high end asian restaurant (1km/11min walk) with small course dishes. The dishes are super small, mostly sushi, (2-3 bites) and you are suppose to combine around 5-6 dishes. Each dish range from around 100kr to around 280kr. There are some main course dishes which cost around 500kr. TripAdvisor's score is 4 stars based on 453 reviews (updated 28.04.2017). The restaurant is placed in one of the super modern buildings in Barcode district. http://nodee.no/barcode/
Vaaghals restaurant (1,2km/13min walk) is a meeting place between unique Norwegian ingredients and flavorful Norwegian and international dishes. Prices goes from around 300kr to 700kr for a 7 course meny. TripAdvisor's score is 4 stars based on 206 reviews (updated 28.04.2017). http://www.vaaghals.com/
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Vaaghals
8 Dronning Eufemias gateVaaghals restaurant (1,2km/13min walk) is a meeting place between unique Norwegian ingredients and flavorful Norwegian and international dishes. Prices goes from around 300kr to 700kr for a 7 course meny. TripAdvisor's score is 4 stars based on 206 reviews (updated 28.04.2017). http://www.vaaghals.com/
An exclusive and extremely expensive 3 Michelin star restaurant (950m/11min). See more at https://www.maaemo.no/
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Maaemo
23 Dronning Eufemias gateAn exclusive and extremely expensive 3 Michelin star restaurant (950m/11min). See more at https://www.maaemo.no/
A charming old style restaurant (1km/12min walk) that offers Scandinavian, Norwegian and European food. Main dishes range from 160kr to around 240kr. Here you can taste typical Norwegian meat cakes with brown sous, Norwegian potatoes, homemade ertestuing and Norwegian lingonberries for 160kr. TripAdvisor's score is 4 stars based on 92 reviews (updated 28.04.2017). This restaurant is located at Grønland, a popular multicultural area. http://www.asylet.no/
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Asylet
28 GrønlandA charming old style restaurant (1km/12min walk) that offers Scandinavian, Norwegian and European food. Main dishes range from 160kr to around 240kr. Here you can taste typical Norwegian meat cakes with brown sous, Norwegian potatoes, homemade ertestuing and Norwegian lingonberries for 160kr. TripAdvisor's score is 4 stars based on 92 reviews (updated 28.04.2017). This restaurant is located at Grønland, a popular multicultural area. http://www.asylet.no/
A restaurant (900m/11min. walk) know as a big dinning hall of east side offers Scandinavian, Norwegian and European food. This place is also called a beer hall. You can eat a dinner for around 250kr here. TripAdvisor's score is 3,5 stars based on 322 reviews (updated 28.04.2017). http://www.olympen.no/
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Olympen
15 GrønlandsleiretA restaurant (900m/11min. walk) know as a big dinning hall of east side offers Scandinavian, Norwegian and European food. This place is also called a beer hall. You can eat a dinner for around 250kr here. TripAdvisor's score is 3,5 stars based on 322 reviews (updated 28.04.2017). http://www.olympen.no/
Super cosy and stylish place with great organic and vegetarian friendly food. Very close to the apartment. Check their Facebook page for more info.
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KUMI
56A Schweigaards gateSuper cosy and stylish place with great organic and vegetarian friendly food. Very close to the apartment. Check their Facebook page for more info.
Cool coffee place where they also roast coffee beans. There have only two roasteries, and the other one is in Tokyo, Japan. Great coffee.
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Fuglen Coffee Roasters
33 St. Halvards gateCool coffee place where they also roast coffee beans. There have only two roasteries, and the other one is in Tokyo, Japan. Great coffee.
Cafékontoret - Restaurant & Bar
46 GrønlandsleiretPizzabakeren Gamlebyen
2 Munkegatapizza for takeaway. you can order https://www.pizzabakeren.no
Sushi Deluxe
50 Schweigaards gateFCC Real Italian Quality
86A Schweigaards gateItalian restaurant