a weekend guide to olso, norway

oslo, norway’s capital and cultural hub, has much to offer visitors and residents alike. from incredible public transportation to geography, oslo has become more than just another northern european city to us. it’s a place to get lost in the woods, cosy up in a lodge, dip in the fjord, or wander the streets in search of cinnamon buns and live music.

here’s my top picks for must visit places every time i find myself in oslo!

food 

nordvegan

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Are you a vegan? This is a great spot to eat and relax in the centre of oslo. are you a non-vegan? This is a great spot to eat and relax in the centre of oslo.

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frognerseteren

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have you ever wanted to eat a norwegian meatball dinner in a beautiful traditional wooden lodge looking over all of oslo and oslofjord? well hop on the t-bane to frongnerseteren! frongnerseteren is nestled just up the hill from the famous holmenkollen winter sports complex and provides a cafeteria dining experience you won't forget, no matter the season.

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eckers cafe

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a great corner cafe to warm up for your day out or slow down and get some work done. eckers serves food for all, from avocado toast to scrumptious chicken sandwiches and, of course, coffee.

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mathallen oslo

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mathallen is a unique food hall located in the center of oslo. with cafes, eateries, and other shops, many of which involve local and small-scale producers around norway. mathallen is a wonderful place to explore if you are unable to make a decision on what you want to eat.

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culture

oslo opera house

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a beautiful modern building rising from the harbour, oslo’s opera house is a public park where visitors can wander across its terraces and roofs made from italian marble and white granite.

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holmenkollen ski museum & jump tower

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both a great spot for a view of the city and an educational dive into the history of skis and ski culture in norway. in the summer theres also many opportunites for recreation like hiking trails and disc golf.

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frogner park & vigeland sculpture park

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frogner park and its sculpture park are the perfect places to spend a summer evening picnicking on the grass under the trees after strolling past vigeland’s bronze figures.

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the norwegian museum of cultural history

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the norsk folkemuseum is an open-air museum with traditional buildings from all over norway, comprehensive indoor historical exhibits, theres even a stave church.

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kon-tiki museum

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kon-tiki museet is dedicated to thor heyerdahl’s 20th-century sea expeditions on sailing rafts designed to explore possible new migration routes humans may have taken when settling the globe.

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aker brygge

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a large wharf at the harbour, aker brygge, operates a ferry service to the oslofjord islands. these are wonderful for wandering in nature surrounded by trees and water without the bustle of the city despite it being so close. aker brygge itself is a beautiful place for a stroll no matter the season, but it's especially alive in the summer, packed with restaurant goers and seagulls.

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akershus fortress

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the royal palace

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home of the norwegian monarchy. lovely gardens and architecture.

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activities

swimming

huk

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located at the end of bus line 30, huk bay is a fantastic set of rugged public swimming beaches to enjoy year round. there's even multiple bathrooms and a cafe!

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tjuvholmen swimming beach

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at the end of akker brygge, you will find tjuvholmen badeplass a perfect spot for a dip in the fjord.

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sørenga sjøbad

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oslo badstuforening, langkaia

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walking

gressholmen & heggholmen island

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only a short ferry ride from central oslo, this spot is one for those who love boats and a wander. serviced only by seaplanes, it was home to Oslo’s primary airport from 1927 to 1939.

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winter

korketrekkeren

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it's a paradise for fun-lovers, and easily accessible by the public metro. tobog-get on your way to this spot if you want a fun adventure in the snow! its named the corkscrew for a reason.

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oslo winter park

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hop on the t-bane skis and all to hit the slopes just outside of oslo's urban core.

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evenings

blå

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blå is a bar, music venue, and cultural hub tucked down an alleyway in the center of oslo. boasting weekly lineups of established as well as up-and-coming musical artists, this bar is the place to be on the weekends for affordable concerts and a bubbling and welcoming social atmosphere.

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salt

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a funky bar/sauna/venue salt is whatever you want it to be whenever you want. overlooking the opera house on one of oslo's several harbours, salt provides a great spot to see live performances, meet people in the sauna, or grab a drink inside or out in a series of fun composite structures.

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spilloteket

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a hip board games bar in the center of oslo!

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teedays

holmenkollen disc golf course

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18 short but deliciously technical holes nestled on the wooded slopes north west of central oslo. the course is seasonal and closes for the winter.

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krokhol disc golf course

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voted best disc golf course in the world in 2024, krukhol is a fantastic experience for the ametur to pro level frisbee hucking, chain ringing enthusiast. a must visit if in the oslo area. book a tee time online if playing after noon on weekdays or 5pm on the weekend or holidays. the course is seasonal and closes for the winter.

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muselunden disc golf course

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a fun, beginner friendly park course open year round.

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we are disc golf a.s.

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norway's largest disc golf retailer! take the train out to nyland to dive into an unprecedented selection of plastic for your throwing pleasure. solid used section and fair prices, especially for nordic disc brands.

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