Guidebook for Oslo
Parks & Nature
Good for strolls, jogging and rollerblading. Also a lot of beautiful statues in the park. If you go into the forest in the outskirts of the park there is a bench by a small stream that can lower your stressed shoulders in no time. The park is a 20 minutes casual walk from the apartment.
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Frogner Park
KirkeveienGood for strolls, jogging and rollerblading. Also a lot of beautiful statues in the park. If you go into the forest in the outskirts of the park there is a bench by a small stream that can lower your stressed shoulders in no time. The park is a 20 minutes casual walk from the apartment.
Nordmarka forest is a vast forest area surrounding Oslo. It's great for hiking, mountain biking and cross country skiing. Parts of the area is located at higher altitudes, which means that the cross-country skiing season may stretch into April.
Finnerud Sportsstue
276 SakariasveienNordmarka forest is a vast forest area surrounding Oslo. It's great for hiking, mountain biking and cross country skiing. Parts of the area is located at higher altitudes, which means that the cross-country skiing season may stretch into April.
Food Scene
Vertshuset Da Capo
23 DrammensveienAffordable Chinese food mixed with traditional Norwegian and Continental dishes.
Fantastic ecological food, put together in surprising combinations. If you are celebrating something special, this is the place to dine.
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Kolonihagen Frogner
33 FrognerveienFantastic ecological food, put together in surprising combinations. If you are celebrating something special, this is the place to dine.
This is the oldest restaurant in Oslo and has a special atmosphere. Traditional Norwegian food and some international dishes.
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Engebret Cafe
1 BankplassenThis is the oldest restaurant in Oslo and has a special atmosphere. Traditional Norwegian food and some international dishes.
The Broker
27 BogstadveienGood burgers and original, classic interior.
Traditional "dragon-style" old chalet. They serve traditional Norwegian food in the cafe and also have a gourmet restaurant in the other end of the house. The view is the reason to go here. You are high above the city and also have nice tracks in the forrest (skiing in the wintertime).
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Frognerseteren
200 HolmenkollveienTraditional "dragon-style" old chalet. They serve traditional Norwegian food in the cafe and also have a gourmet restaurant in the other end of the house. The view is the reason to go here. You are high above the city and also have nice tracks in the forrest (skiing in the wintertime).
This is a restaurant, but also the closest place to go for a beer or a bottle of wine. The food is acceptable, at least if you keep to the Chinese dishes.
Bakkekroen
81 SørkedalsveienThis is a restaurant, but also the closest place to go for a beer or a bottle of wine. The food is acceptable, at least if you keep to the Chinese dishes.
Great food, amazing ambience and astonishing views from the terrace located at Hovedøya Island. Reservation required, unless you come by a private boat.
Revierhavnen Kro Hovedøya
HovedøyaGreat food, amazing ambience and astonishing views from the terrace located at Hovedøya Island. Reservation required, unless you come by a private boat.
Cafe in the Nordmarka forest open to cross country skiers, cyclists and hikers. Scenic views of Bjørnsjøen Lake. Canoe and kayak rental. 25 km by bike from the apartment.
Kikutstua
846 NordmarkaCafe in the Nordmarka forest open to cross country skiers, cyclists and hikers. Scenic views of Bjørnsjøen Lake. Canoe and kayak rental. 25 km by bike from the apartment.
Lovely Italian pizza. The restaurant is owned by Italians.
Nydelig italiensk pizza bakt i steinovn ute. På sommeren er det mulig å sitte ute.
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55 Karenslyst AlléLovely Italian pizza. The restaurant is owned by Italians.
Nydelig italiensk pizza bakt i steinovn ute. På sommeren er det mulig å sitte ute.
Arts & Culture
If guests are interested, we can try to arrange vernissage in one of the ateliers of the artists living in Ekely.
Ekely
14 JarlsborgveienIf guests are interested, we can try to arrange vernissage in one of the ateliers of the artists living in Ekely.
The opera house is in itself worth the visit, but the music and the ballet is of course the main attraction here.
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Opera w Oslo
The opera house is in itself worth the visit, but the music and the ballet is of course the main attraction here.
When in Norway, you have to see the Viking ships!
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Muzeum Łodzi Wikingów
35 Huk AvenyWhen in Norway, you have to see the Viking ships!
The great Norwegian artists are displayed for free here every Thursday. On other days you pay a small fee, for the time being 100 NOK for adults. The ticket also give you entrance to Museum of Contemporary Art and The National Museum – Architecture, they also have free entrance on Thursdays.
In the cafe you can also get a lovely Afternoon tea meal.
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Galeria Narodowa
3 UniversitetsgataThe great Norwegian artists are displayed for free here every Thursday. On other days you pay a small fee, for the time being 100 NOK for adults. The ticket also give you entrance to Museum of Contemporary Art and The National Museum – Architecture, they also have free entrance on Thursdays.
In the cafe you can also get a lovely Afternoon tea meal.
Drinks & Nightlife
Here you will get a lot of good Champagne and tasteful tapas to go with the drinks.
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Champagneria - Frogner
2 FrognerveienHere you will get a lot of good Champagne and tasteful tapas to go with the drinks.
Getting Around
Montebelloveien
Closest bus stop 3-4 minutes away. Buses to Smestad, Majorstua or Ullevål stadion.
Bus 24 operates here in the rush hours. The bus stop is by the intersection Hoffsveien / Jarlsborgveien.
Jarlsborgveien
JarlsborgveienBus 24 operates here in the rush hours. The bus stop is by the intersection Hoffsveien / Jarlsborgveien.
Subway to the city goes from here. To go to Holmenkollen, first take the subway to Majorstuen and change line there.
Smestad station
Subway to the city goes from here. To go to Holmenkollen, first take the subway to Majorstuen and change line there.
Hoff
Closest tram station 10 mins from the apartment. Tram to city center.
Major transportation hub with Airport Express train stop and train connections to the city center and Sandvika. Also regional / long distance trains. Buses for Bygdøy, Aker brygge and City center. Buses for Torp airport. Tram stop.
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Skøyen stasjon
Major transportation hub with Airport Express train stop and train connections to the city center and Sandvika. Also regional / long distance trains. Buses for Bygdøy, Aker brygge and City center. Buses for Torp airport. Tram stop.
Boats operated by the public transportation system Ruter to the islands of Oslo fjord. Do island hopping with great views of Oslo from the seaside for the price of a regular Ruter ticket or Oslo Pass. The nearest island, Hovedøya, is recommended for its beach, its views of downtown Oslo, its monastery and its ancient cannon batteries. Great place to barbecue on warm summer nights.
Rådhusbrygge 3
Boats operated by the public transportation system Ruter to the islands of Oslo fjord. Do island hopping with great views of Oslo from the seaside for the price of a regular Ruter ticket or Oslo Pass. The nearest island, Hovedøya, is recommended for its beach, its views of downtown Oslo, its monastery and its ancient cannon batteries. Great place to barbecue on warm summer nights.
Entertainment & Activities
Colosseum
6 Fridtjof Nansens veiOslo Vinterpark is a great place for skiers and snowboarders at beginners and intermediate levels. It is located within the city boundaries and is reachable by public transportation. It has 7 lifts and 14 slopes.
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Oslo Winter Park
64 TryvannsveienOslo Vinterpark is a great place for skiers and snowboarders at beginners and intermediate levels. It is located within the city boundaries and is reachable by public transportation. It has 7 lifts and 14 slopes.
Shopping
All kind of small shops here and also the usual brand stores.
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Bogstadveien
BogstadveienAll kind of small shops here and also the usual brand stores.
Frøken Dianas Salonger
56 MarkveienGreat place for vintage clothes and accessories.