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To MØ From your fans
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Introduction Kære Karen Marie, It’s only been a few weeks since you visited Oslo, so welcome back! I’m sure the guide you’ve just received will make this stay even better and more eventful than the last. It’s put together by your Norwegian fans, you see, the people who have been following you for years and have a pretty good grasp of what you might find interesting and/or fun to do. At least they think so, and we do too. Apart from checking out the festival, which you absolutely must – it would be crazy for us to suggest otherwise, we’re so happy with this year’s line-up and the site – go explore the city and have fun along the way. Det er dejligt at være norsk i Danmark, or so the saying goes. Let’s hope it’s equally dejligt for you to be dansk here in Oslo! Hjertelig hilsen, Birgitte fra Øyafestivalen
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Tip no.1 Of course MØ is coming with me to eat veggie food at Blitz Cafe, before checking out Kniven at Youngstorget and Siste Sang at Grønland :) At Siste Sang we’ll observe the brewing process and drink their home brewed beer, Siste Sang means Last Song :) If you’re staying until Sunday, we’ll go to Blå at Frank Znort Quartet – they play every Sunday all year round.
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Bi-Helene Kvalen
BLÅ Brenneriveien 9C blaaoslo.no
SISTE SANG Grønlandsleiret 27 +47 23 89 10 93 sistesang.no
BLITZ Pilestredet 30 blitz.no
KNIVEN BAR Bernt Ankers gate 5 knivenbar.no
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Tip no.2 Mø, I think you will enjoy a trip in Two Flying Machines on the roof of Henie Onstad Kunstsenter at Høvikodden, 15 mins drive from Oslo. The view is spectacular and you will have a truly special experience actually flying in a work of art. The machine is made by the artist Carsten Höller and resemble a combination of carousel, paraglide and motorbike. Welcome to fly!
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Gunhild Varvin
HENIE ONSTAD KUNSTSENTER Sonja Henies vei 31 +47 67 80 48 80 henieonstadsanatorium.no
Photo: Attilio Maranzano
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Tip no.3 Territoriet is probably the best winebar in Oslo. It`s a perfect little spot located in Markveien at Grünerløkka, the area Vouge named «the heart of Oslo». Territoriet has a good range of both classical and more uncommon wines and their friendly, extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff will make a selection based on your preferences. And if you are really lucky they might even play «Wannabe» for you on the vinyl recordplayer. Because like you, they also like everything to be authentic.
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Hanne Martinsen
TERRITORIET Markveien 58 territoriet.no
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Tip no.4 Hi. Go see Telthusbakken. A steep street with old wooden houses and a nice big garden right next to it. It’s something else. You won’t see this anywere in Oslo. And Botanic garden is really beautiful also in august. With flowers and trees from all over the world.
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Kenneth Brun
BOTANISK HAGE Sars gate 1
TELTHUSBAKKEN 0172 Oslo
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Tip no.5 Torggata Botaniske is in my opinion one of Oslo’s best bars. It’s small, the cocktails are unique (and really good) and the inside of the bar covered in plants. Just like a botanical garden inside. The menu shifts every now and then, so make sure to taste as many drinks as you can when you get there. It’s located in a side street from the more famous Torggata, might be hard to see it, but look around until you see it. Worth visiting!
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Margrethe Hegnar
TORGGATA BOTANISKE Torggata 17B +47 980 17 830
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Tip no.6 I love to walk along Akerselva, the river in middle of Oslo. My favourite part is around Blü and Hausmania. There is lots of street art there, which puts me in a great mood. If you keep walking, you will continue see great places. When you think you’ve walked far enough, you can take the tram or bus back to city center.
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Mona Johannessen
HAUSMANIA Hausmanns gate 34
AKERSELVA From Maridalsvannet to Bjørvika
BLÅ Brenneriveien 9 blaaoslo.no
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Tip no.7 From the docks just in front of city hall, you can take the ferry. The ferry ride itself is a nice break from the city centre, a couple of minutes and you’ll be out on the fjord, and now you can choose from different islands. All of them are worth a visit, but Hovedøya is the first one, only about 7 minutes with the boat. It’s large enough to take a little walk and it has some ruins from an old monastery and other old stuff, which is nice. When you get off the boat, don’t follow the crowd, they’re going to the beach to lay almost on top of each other. Instead, head right and you’ll find the sea. Here are some rocky areas that aren’t so popular, or just ignored because most Osloers like to see and be seen, not hang out somewhere alone. Bring friends, frozen shrimps and some bottles bubble wine in a freeze bag. Spread the shrimps on a newspaper to thaw and start drinking the wine. (This is why it’s very important to bring several bottles. Or extra beer.) Ferry B1, B2 and B3 from Rådhusbrygge 4. Tickets via Ruter.
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Tina T-Rex
HOVEDØYA 0150 Oslo
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Tip no.8 I was thinking about the classic, drunken danish boat-trip for Mø, but instead I think she should stay on the docks and have some great food and drinks at Vippa! Sea view, great International food and good beer. Reminds me a bit of Kødbyen i Kbh!
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Wilhelm Nagel
VIPPA Akershusstranda 25 +47 909 35 252 vippa.no
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Tip no.9 One of the factors that makes Oslo so great is our proximity to what we call the “Marka�. Marka is the woodland that sorrounds our city. The vast, scenic area is protected by law, and is mainly reserved for recreational purposes. The short distance between the city centre and nature makes it possible to escape the streetbuzz and noise for fresh air, green forests and peace. All this, and you can still be back for the afternoon performances! My favourite hike is the one between Skar - the last stop of the bus, and Fagervann, wich literally translates to the Fair Lake. The trip takes about an hour each way, and mostly takes place on a forest trail. The destination of the hike is a magnificent lake where one can sit down, have a snack, take a swim in the clear water, or just enjoy the view. If there has been rain a couple days before, I would make sure to bring waterproof footwear, if not, a pair of running shoes will do just fine. The reason this is my favourite hike is not only that the Fagervann is so gorgeous, the path is also an experience in itself, and the relatively short distance makes it possible to be back in town by dinnertime.
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How to get there: From Jernbanetorget take bus 54 “Kjelsås stasjon” to Godals vei, where you swap to bus 51 “Maridalen” and jump off at Skar (this takes about 40 minutes, less if you chose to drive). There you will find a gravelled road going uphill. Follow it for about 200 meters before turning to the left by a wooden sign reading “Fagervann”.
Eirik Toressønn Myrvold
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Tip no.10 Gamla is actually the oldest running concert stage in Oslo. Fitting then, that it is called Gamla (Oldie). If you find the time outside your hectic schedule, you should go and visit this place, they always has amazing shows during Ă˜yafestivalen. Gamla is a part of Stortorvets Gjestgiveri, which was built in 1699. Take a moment to think about that!
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Torill Nor
GAMLA Grensen 1 +47 23 35 63 60
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Tip no.11 This might actually be the smallest bar in Oslo. From the outside, Bar Robinet looks like a hole in the wall, but don’t let the exterior fool you, inside there is as much Norwegian music history as you can imagine. Both behind and in front of the bar. If you want to cool down after the show without too much hassle, you should go here and wind down. If you could find a seat, of course.
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Knut Akselsen
BAR ROBINET Mariboes gate 7 +47 22 20 01 50
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Tip no.12 Located in an old asylum (Storgata 36), Misfornøyelsesbaren (The Discontentment-Bar) is a bar rooted in psychedelia and art. It is a visual experience curated by one of Norways biggest underground artists Christopher Nielsen, who has spent the last 2 years decorating it with his distinct cartoon-art. The bar includes the famous paranoia-room etc.
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Tommy Gundelsby
MISFORNØYELSESBAR Storgata 36B +47 902 03 040 misfornøyelsesbar.no
Misfornøyelsesbar, katalogen (Christopher Nielsen/No Comprendo Press) Photo: Jacob Krogvold
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Tip no.13 Ekeberg has an amazing view over most of Oslo. You can eat and drink at the restaurant, then go for a walk in the sculpture park. Lots of great sculptures, great view and beautiful nature. Â Â Mona Johannessen
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EKEBERGRESTAURANTEN Kongsveien 15 +47 23 24 23 00 ekebergrestauranten.com
EKEBERGPARKEN Kongsveien 23 ekebergparken.com
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Tip no.14 First tip: Visit CafĂŠ MIR. MIR is a old alternative concert venue, cafe and bar hidden from the mainstream. They have good music taste and a good red vegan lentil soup if hungry. Two foosball tables is to be found in the basement. Second tip: Visit Emanuel Vigeland Museum: A wellkept secret and a truly alternative Oslo attraction. Especially for musicians because of the reverb of the room, and for those who think they have seen it all! A must see yourself experience. Contact the museum to get someone to open up if you cant visit on regular opening ours. Sunday:12-17. Maybe I can help you!
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Sara Krigsvoll
EMANUEL VIGELAND MUSEUM Grimelundsveien 8 +47 22 14 57 88 emanuelvigeland.museum.no
MIR CAFÉ Toftes Gate 69 +47 22 37 39 70 lufthavna.no
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Tip no.15 Good morning MØ! My recommendation for your stay in Oslo, is to have a quick breakfast and start the day at the Munch Museum, the famous neighbour to Øyafestivalen. In August there is an exhibition with some of Edvard Munch paintings that never have been shown for an audience before. Art makes you hungry, so take a short walk up to Lille Tøyen hageby and have a green lunch and good cup of coffee at Lille Tøyen Kolonial. Take a rest on a bench in Botanisk have nearby and sniff in all the lovely fragrances of flowers. Or, if you are full of energy; rent a bike and travel down to Sørenga for a bath in the salty fjord. Later on, you could have a good local beer at Grünerløkka Brygghus – my sister Inga and her colleagues are always happy and serviceminded, or if you want to have a drink and listen to music; take a walk downtown to Revolver. Just stay there for the rest of the night, or go clubbing at BLÅ! After some sweaty dancing, the stomach is craving for food and Sara is the best place for some late midnight snack and maybe another beer.
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CAFE SARA Hausmanns gate 29 +47 22 03 40 00 cafesara.no
REVOLVER Møllergata 32 +47 22 20 22 32 revolveroslo.no
MUNCHMUSEET Tøyengata 53 munchmuseet.no
LILLE TØYEN KOLONIAL Økernveien 45 +47 468 97 307
On your way home, take a walk in the street and watch the strange people of Oslo shouting happily to each other and make sure to drink some water before going to sleep. Norway has the best water ever. Good night and sleep tight, hope your day was fun!
Tora Øidvin Greve
GRÜNERLØKKA BRYGGHUS Thorvald Meyers gate 30B +47 966 22 831 brygghus.no
BLÅ Brenneriveien 9 blaaoslo.no
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Attractions
angled, white exterior that appears to rise from the water. Enjoy a panoramic view of Oslo and the fjord.
MUNCH MUSEUM Tøyengata 53 munchmuseet.no The Munch Museum’s collection, left to the city of Oslo by the artist, consists of paintings, graphical prints and drawings. FRAM MUSEUM Bygdøynesveien 36 frammuseum.no Fram is the strongest wooden ship ever built and still holds the records for sailing farthest north and farthest south.
THE VIKING SHIP MUSEUM Huk Aveny 35 khm.uio.no/besok-oss/vikingskipshuset Museum on the Bygdøy peninsula with the world’s best-preserved Viking ships and finds from Viking tombs around the Oslo Fjord. THE NORWEGIAN NATIONAL OPERA & BALLET Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 operaen.no Oslo’s Opera House is located right at the harbour, with an
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VIGELAND SCULPTURE PARK Frognerparken vigeland.museum.no The unique sculpture park is the life work of the sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943) with more than 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and cast iron. NORWEGIAN FOLK MUSEUM Museumsveien 10 norskfolkemuseum.no One of the world’s oldest and largest open-air museums, with 155 traditional houses from all parts of Norway and a stave church from the year 1200. NOBEL PEACE CENTER Brynjulf Bulls plass 1 nobelpeacecenter.org A museum with an exciting combination of changing and permanent exhibitions that promote popular interest in issues relating to war, peace and conflict resolution.
DOGA Hausmanns gate 16 doga.no Norwegian Centre for Design and Architecture. A meeting place for design and architecture with a diverse programme of exhibitions, conferences and meetings. ASTRUP FEARNLEY MUSEUM Strandpromenaden 2 afmuseet.no The Astrup Fearnley Collection is a collection of modern and contemporary art counted among the most significant of its kind in Northern Europe. MUSEUM OF OSLO Frognerveien 67 oslomuseum.no With the museum’s own augmented reality app “The City Detective” you can look into Oslo’s past.
AKERSHUS FORTRESS akershusfestning.no Akershus Fortress is a great place to discover Oslo’s history. The building of Akershus Castle and Fortress was commenced in 1299 under King Håkon V.
BOTANICAL GARDEN Sars gate1/ Monrads gate nhm.uio.no/english Large garden at Tøyen with ample botanical variety and diversity. HOLMENKOLLEN SKI MUSEUM & TOWER Kongeveien 5 skiforeningen.no/en/ holmenkollen/skimuseet A historic landmark in the Norwegian consciousness, Holmenkollen embodies more than a century of skiing competitions. SALT Langkaia 1 salted.no SALT is a nomadic art project currently situated on Oslo’s shoreline. The project brings together arts, music, food and architecture. HENIE ONSTAD ART CENTER Sonja Henies vei 31 henieonstadsanatorium.no/en/ Museum of modern and contemporary art at Høvikodden, 15 minutes west of Oslo.
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Beers & Cocktails
TORGGATA BOTANISKE Torggata 17B An urban jungle filled with delicious and unique cocktails. The perfect hang out (but usually pretty crowded). NO.19 Møllergata 23 One of the best cocktail bars in town. Low lit and atmospheric. The building has lots of history. In fact, the premises used to be a prison.
of Grünerløkka and the very home of cocktails New York. PERLA Helgesens gate 66 Tiny and cozy neighborhood bar just five minutes from Tøyenparken. Both cocktails and furniture are inspired by South America. TERRITORIET Markveien 58 Wine, waffles and vinyl at the heart at Grünerløkka. Territoriet has a huge selection of wine by glass – and some of the best gin tonics in town. THIEF ROOF Landgangen 1 Get a taste of the high life with Oslo’s best spot to enjoy drinks in the clouds. THIEF ROOF is located on the roof at The Thief Hotel at Tjuvholmen.
BETTOLA Trondheimsveien 2 Berlin meets Italy meets Mad Men. Retro place with nice cocktails and chill atmosphere. Try the tap tails! HIMKOK Storgata 27 Himkok not only pours spirits, it produces them too. Look for the blue light – the entrance is well hidden. NEDRE LØKKA COCKTAIL BAR Thorvald Meyers gate 89 This bar is specializing in cocktails inspired by the history
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BORTENFOR Brenneriveien 7 A new hide out by the Aker river. In the weekends Bortenfor connects with the club Ingensteds. Hide away from the crowded dance floor and have a cocktail by the waterfront.
BA 53 Bygdøy Allé 53 Nice restaurant and bar with a great location in one of Oslo’s most exclusive neighborhood. Seasonal and local ingredients. FUGLEN Universitetsgata 2 During the night time, the coffee place Fuglen changes into a deliciously dedicated, uncompromising and genuine speak-easy cocktail bar.
AKU-AKU TIKI BAR Thorvald Meyers gate 32 If you think Oslo is chilly, this is the place to go. At Aku-Aku you’ll find tropical cocktails and vintage sounds. Try the chili punch! PIGALLE Grønlandsleiret 15 Picture a bar from Nucky Thompson’s heyday in the “Boardwalk Empire” and you are nearly there. Awesome drinks and a “swinging 1920s” carefree atmosphere. BRISTOL BAR Kristian IVs gate 7 Bristol Bar is one of Oslo’s foremost cocktail bars, hidden away in the hotel in the heart of Oslo.
BAR BOCA Thorvald Meyers gate 30 Oslo’s smallest bar takes you 60 years back in time with a classic interior that provides a great setting for what might be the best cocktails in the city. HUMAN MOTE Økernveien 9 A coffee and cocktail bar at Tøyen, one of Oslo’s up and coming areas. Just a quick walk from Tøyenparken. PAUL’S BOUTIQUE Darres gate 1 This neighborhood bar offers cocktails and hip hop. At night time (Fridays and Saturdays), the basement turns into a club. Warning: It can get pretty sweaty! SUMMIT 21 Holbergs gate 30 Cocktails with a view! You’ll find Summit 21 on the 21st floor of the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel. INTERNASJONALEN Youngstorget 2A Bar in functionalist style, offering classic cocktails, special brands of liqueur and beer – and good music.
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MISFORNØYELSESBAR Storgata 36 B Situated in a former lunatic asylum in one of Oslo’s oldest and protected buildings. Opened by the Norwegian artist and cartoonist Christopher Nielsen.
BARE JAZZ Grensen 8 All-jazz specialty record store and café in a delightful little back yard in the center of Oslo. Bare jazz = Only jazz. BONANZA Youngstorget 6 Small rock bar with interior inspired by the TV series with the same name. REVOLVER Møllergata 32 Møllergata’s red rock temple, with beer, cocktails, concerts, djs and great food. CAFÉ MONO Pløens gate 4 Bar and concert stage with a relaxed atmosphere and many regulars. The backyard is open all year. ABELONE Brugata 5 A brand-new cocktail bar in the heart of Oslo. Punch, slush for grown-ups, bubbly drinks, beers, wine, coffee and sourdough toast.
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LAST TRAIN Karl Johans gate 45 Oslo’s oldest rock bar opened in 1984. Norwegian and international bands perform here on a regular basis.
Fine Dining STATHOLDERGAARDEN Rådhusgata 11 statholdergaarden.no One of the finest gourmet restaurants in Oslo, honored with a Michelin star since 1998. The head chef at Statholdergaarden, Bent Stiansen, won the prestigious Bocuse d’Or in 1993. Historic building from 1640 with fantastic views of Oslo. ARAKATAKA Mariboes gate 7 arakataka.no The menu consists of small dishes and a daily fourcourse dinner made from the best Norwegian ingredients available.
ALEX SUSHI Cort Adelers gate 2 alexsushi.no One of Oslo’s very best sushi restaurants. Alex Sushi operates on the border between tradition and progress, quality and creativity.
MAAEMO Schweigaards gate 15 B maaemo.no A restaurant at the top international level, and the only restaurant in Norway with three stars in the Michelin Guide. PALACE GRILL Solligata 2 palacegrill.no Small gourmet restaurant with a large personality and a special atmosphere. The ten-course menu changes every day according to the chef’s mood and available ingredients. RESTAURANT KONTRAST Maridalsveien 15E restaurant-kontrast.no/en Modern Nordic restaurant with a gourmet kitchen that creates new dishes every day based on the best Norwegian and organic ingredients available. Kontrast has one star in the Michelin Guide.
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GREFSENKOLLEN RESTAURANT Grefsenkollveien 100 grefsenkollen.no Gourmet restaurant in a historic building from 1926 with fantastic views of Oslo. RESTAURANT EIK Universitetsgata 11 restauranteik.no The food at the Eik is always made from the best available ingredients, and is served in a lovely room with an open kitchen and exciting art on the walls. BOKBACKA Skovveien 15 bokbacka.no A Nordic food bar who serve exciting food and drinks with ecology and quality in focus. Currently one of the best value for money fine dining experiences in Oslo. HAPPOLATI St. Olavs plass 2 happolati.no Nordic with an Asian twist. The name Happolati is taken from the book “Sult” by Knut Hamsun (one of Norway’s most famous authors).
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Fun & Games HVASKJER TORSHOV Vogts gate 64 hvaskjertorshov.no Restaurant and event venue with beer, wine and cocktail bars, two stages and a retro game room.
OSLO BOWLING Torggata 16 oslobowling.no Bowling alley with 12 lanes, a bar, darts and pool tables. Drop-in or book ahead. TUSENFRYD AMUSEMENT PARK Fryds vei 25, Vinterbro tusenfryd.no Large amusement park with over 30 fun attractions and lots of great games, shops and places to eat. 30 minutes outside of Oslo. FYRHUSET KUBA Maridalsveien 19 fyrhusetkuba.no Shuffleboard and beer. Popular hangout for students.
TILT Torggata 16 tiltoslo.no Beer bar and concert venue in Torggata, full of pinball machines, shuffleboards, arcade games and other fun stuff. OSLO CAMPING Møllergata 12 oslo-camping.no Indoor minigolf (18-hole course), bar and night club – all at one place. OSLO CLIMBING PARK Trondheimsveien 644 osloklatrepark.no Climbing park in the woods with seven challenging courses with more than 70 elements, including several Tarzan jumps and zip lines.
MEGAZONE Møllergata 24 megazone.no Indoor activity house in the city centre with laser games, paintball, “sumo wrestling”, an obstacle course and mechanical bulls.
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Coffee TIM WENDELBOE Grüners gate 1 Micro roastery, coffee training centre and espresso bar with a goal of being among the best coffee roasters and espresso bars in the world. MOCCA COFFEE SHOP Niels Juels gate 70 B Coffee shop in the Briskeby neighborhood that offers premium coffee drinks in relaxed surroundings. JAVA ESPRESSOBAR & KAFFEFORRETNING Ullevålsveien 47 Small coffee shop next to St. Hanshaugen Park. Java is known for its delicious espresso drinks, and the main barista is former world champion Robert Thoresen.
FUGLEN Universitetsgata 2 Coffee shop by day, cocktail bar by night and vintage design shop all the time. CAFÉ VESPA Københavngata 2 This little Italian cafe is a hidden gem, just two streets from the busy street. Enjoy your coffee out on the sidewalk. HENDRIX IBSEN Vulkan 20 Unique place with good coffee, microbrews and vinyl in perfect harmony. At Hendrix Ibsen you can choose from a wide selection of coffees and more than 50 beers. SUPREME ROASTWORKS Thorvald Meyers gate 18 Nice and cozy coffee shop and brewery at Grünerløkka. The owner Odd-Steinar is the world brewers cup champion.
STOCKFLETHS LILLE GRENSEN Lille Grensen Stockfleths has been a specialist in coffee and tea since 1895. Today there are nine Stockfleths coffee houses in the Oslo area.
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SOLBERG & HANSEN Vulkan 5 A concept shop, a deli shop and a showroom – all at the same time. Order a coffee and take a stroll in Oslo’s biggest food court.
Record Shops
BIG DIPPER RECORDS Møllergata 1 Large selection of vinyl in the genres pop/rock, indie, soul, metal/hard rock, jazz, punk, garage rock, hip-hop, blues, country, electronica and reggae.
The store also has some DVDs and LPs. OSLO ROCK-ANTIKVARIAT: SECOND-HAND RECORDS Fredensborgveien 17 LPs, EPs, maxi and single records from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Also, newer Norwegian rock CDs. NESEBLOD RECORDS Schweigaards gate 56 Record shop that buys, trades and sells death metal, black metal, thrash, punk, rock, hard-core and Scandinavian. Neseblod = nose blood.
BARE JAZZ Grensen 8 All-jazz specialty record store and café in a delightful little back yard in the centre of Oslo. Bare Jazz ( = Only Jazz) is also a place to hear good jazz music, sometimes live. TIGER RECORD STORE Hammersborggata 18 Independent record store with lots of local music and imports from the best foreign labels. Tiger’s focus is on underground music, punk and diy-culture.
RÅKK OG RÅLLS Stortingsgata 8 Oslo’s biggest second hand record shop. Large enough to spend your whole day there. And you should! There’s a lot of collectors items to be found.
LAWO STORE Haakon VIIs gate 2 Classical music record store with a rich selection of classical CDs and a knowledgeable staff who are more than happy to share their expertise.
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Sweets & Bakeries HANDWERK Maridalsveien 15 / Sarsgate 1 Ecological sourdough bakery. The cinnamon buns are to die for! PASCAL Ullevålsveien 47 / Henrik Ibsens gate 36 French café and restaurant famous for its delicious pastries and cakes. COCOA Toftes gate 48 Norway’s first cocoa bar is located right next to Birkelunden Park, and serves all sorts of different cocoa drinks. HØNSE-LOVISAS HUS Sandakerveien 2 Café by the Aker river that serves coffee, waffles, tasty cakes and quick lunch dishes. On a nice day, you can enjoy your food or drink outside. DOLCE VITA Prinsens gate 22 Ice cream and coffee bar opened by an Italian who wanted to introduce Osloites to the best from his home country.
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PASTEL DE NATA Kongens gate 10 Portuguese pastry shop and café in the city centre with cakes and pastries fresh from the oven, a selection of lunch dishes and warm and cold drinks. ÅPENT BAKERI Damplassen 24, Ullevål Hageby Hands-on bakery that uses old traditions and simple, natural ingredients. YUMMY HEAVEN Torggata 25 Oslo’s largest selection of candy. Pick and choose whatever – and how much – you want.
HARALDS VAFFEL Schweigaards gate 71 A guy selling homemade waffles out of his apartment window. Yes, it is true. And yes, you should try it! PÅ PINNE Schous Plass 10 Ice cream stand with fresh homemade popsicles. Our favorite: Mango and chili.
Restaurants TJUVHOLMEN SJØMAGASIN Tjuvholmen allé 14 sjomagasinet.no Large seafood restaurant on the water’s edge at Tjuvholmen. The chefs use a charcoal grill to give the food finesse and a slightly caramelized taste. GRILLERIET Storgata 21-23 grilleriet.no Restaurant truly dedicated to grilling. Most of the food is cooked on a charcoal grill in the heart of the open kitchen. LOKK Torggata 18 B, entr. Badstugata lokkoslo.no Bistro with a concept they call “unrefined dining”: relaxed and low-key atmosphere combined with high-quality food and excellent service.
AYMARA Parkveien 64 aymara.no Latin American restaurant and piscobar with exciting flavors made from Norwegian ingredients. BRASSERIE PALEO Rosenkrantz’ gate 1 brasseriepaleo.no Restaurant named after the paleolithic diet, or stone-age diet. Brasserie Paleo’s style is refined and rustic at the same time. MASCHMANNS BAKERY AND PIZZERIA Karenslyst allé 51 maschmanns.no Organic bakery and Italian pizzeria at Maschmanns Food Market at Skøyen. BRASSERIE FRANCE Øvre Slottsgate 16 brasseriefrance.no Lively restaurant with an authentic Parisian brasserie atmosphere.
SKUR 33 Akershusstranda 11 skur33.no Italian seafood restaurant by the harbor, overlooking the Oslo Fjord.
CHAMPAGNERIA Frognerveien 2 champagneria.com Bar and restaurant with a great selection of sparkling wines, good tapas and views of the shopping in Frognerveien.
SENTRALEN Øvre Slottsgate 3 sentralen.no Casual restaurant where some of Norway’s top chefs give continental flavors to topquality Norwegian ingredients.
GRAND CAFÉ Karl Johans gate 31 grandcafeoslo.no Newly renovated restaurant on Karl Johans gate, steeped in tradition and one of the city’s great meeting places.
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with a Norwegian kitchen that mirrors the seasons, with roots in Norwegian food traditions and with large doses of creativity and innovation.
LOFTHUS SAMVIRKELAG TORSHOV Åsengata 42 lofthussamvirkelag.no Pizza restaurant with stone oven-baked pizzas, white and red. TEKEHTOPA St. Olavs plass 2 tekehtopa.no Eatery at St. Olavs plass that serves Italian homestyle food for lunch and dinner seven days a week. SMALHANS Waldemar Thranes gate 10, entr. Ullevålsveien 41 smalhans.no Neighborhood restaurant at St. Hanshaugen with healthy, home-made food at the right price. SAGENE LUNCH BAR Maridalsveien 153 B sagenelunsjbar.no Informal neighborhood café that has been a popular meeting place in this part of Oslo for decades. VAAGHALS Dronning Eufemias gate 8 vaaghals.com Restaurant in Barcode
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BON LIO Fredensborgveien 42 Gastrobar with a Spanish menu in a cozy old wooden house at Fredensborg. Bon Lio puts equal emphasis on great flavors, good drink and the right atmosphere. FESTNINGEN RESTAURANT Myntgata 9, Akershus festning festningenrestaurant.no Elegant yet relaxed brasserie at Akershus Fortress with views of City Hall Square and Aker Brygge. KAFFISTOVA Rosenkrantz’ gate 8 kaffistova.com Famous for its home-made Norwegian specialties, served in generous portions at reasonable prices. MATHALLEN Vulkan 5 mathallenoslo.no Indoor food market with more than 30 specialty shops, cafés and eateries that offer highquality food products from Norway and special imports. SABAKI Karl Johans gate 37 sabaki.no Japanese restaurant that offers premium sushi,
sashimi and maki, as well as robbatayaki and teppanyaki dishes prepared on an open grill in the centre of the table. THIEF FOODBAR Landgangen 1, Tjuvholmen thethief.com/en/thief-foodbar Bar and restaurant at The Thief hotel with a relaxed atmosphere and a “global Scandinavian” menu.
KOLONIHAGEN FROGNER Frognerveien 33 kolonihagen.no Restaurant where everything is from scratch, without any kind of preservatives. Organic alternatives are always preferred, and the produce comes from local farmers and vendors.
BABYLON St. Olavs plass 2 tekehtopa.no Oslo’s only sour beer and sushi bar, with a relaxing beer garden, sushi omakase and a wide variety of sour beers.
LE BENJAMIN BAR & BISTRO Søndre gate 6 lebenjamin.no Bistro with a warm atmosphere, authentic French cuisine and a wide variety of exciting wines - many of them by the glass.
BACCHUS Dronningens gate 27 bacchusspiseri.no Bistro behind Oslo Cathedral that serves modern Nordic cuisine with a few elements from southern Europe and Asia.
LUCKY BIRD VULKAN Vulkan 7 luckybird.no Diner inspired by American “chickenshacks” where you get proper Southern food in generous portions.
BALTAZAR RISTORANTE & ENOTECA Domkirkeparken baltazar.no Charming Italian restaurant in the courtyard behind Oslo Cathedral.
NORD & NATT TØYEN Hagegata 24 nordognatt.no Coffee house, bakery, bistro and restaurant at Tøyen with freshly roasted coffee, fresh baked goods, freshly made salads and tasty dinners.
DER PEPPERN GROR Fridtjof Nansens plass 7 derpepperngror.no Indian restaurant that does things a little differently, with an innovative menu and an open kitchen.
OLYMPEN Grønlandsleiret 15 olympen.no Historic beer hall and restaurant, called “Lompa”. The menu consists of
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traditional Scandinavian cuisine, and changes with the seasons. KAMAI Korsgata 25 kamai.no Restaurant at Grünerløkka with a global menu based on East Asian kitchens, where fresh, sustainable ingredients are prepared with both tradition and innovation in mind. PINEROLO AMERICANO Henrik Ibsens gate 60 A pinerolosolli.no American restaurant with a classic East Coast menu of grilled meat and fish with sides including mac ‘n cheese, sweet potato puree, corn on the cob and baked vegetables.
ST.LARS Thereses gate 45 stlars.no Grill and bar at Bislett with an open charcoal grill, a meat slicer and a love for great ingredients. TACO REPUBLICA Torggata 30 tacorepublica.no Taqueria with a real taste of Mexico. All the food at Taco Republica is made from scratch, always with fresh or dried ingredients.
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TRATTORIA POPOLARE Trondheimsveien 2 popolare.no Informal and lively Italian trattoria in the historic Schous brewery building at the lower end of Grünerløkka.
GRÅDI Sørligata 40 Popular neighborhood restaurant at Tøyen. Delicious brunch, dinner and drinks. Just a quick walk from Tøyenparken. PJOLTERGEIST Rosteds gate 15 b pjoltergeist.no Get ready for an unpretentious gourmet dinner served on Moomin plates. The food is Asian inspired. BASS Thorvald Meyers gate 26 Bassoslo.no Surprising flavor associations, relaxed atmosphere, very nice people, and an impressive wine selection. HITCHHIKER Vulkan 5 hitchhiker.no Hitchhiker is located on the second floor at Mathallen. The food is inspired by street food and takes you around the world.
PISCOTEKET Badstugata 1 piscoteket.no Peruvian restaurant and bar known for its ceviche and pisco sours. Back in the days the venue used to be a discotheque – hence the name. ASIAN BOX Sporveisgata 35B asianbox.no Street food inspired by the food markets in Hong Kong. Eat at the restaurant or order take away. Yum! IZAKAYA St. Olavs gate 7 izakayaoslo.com A Japanese gastropub located in a hidden basement. Small dishes to share and wide range of beers, spirits and sake.
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Training & Wellness FROGNERBADET OPEN-AIR PUBLIC BATH Middelthuns gate 28 Outdoor swimming pool complex with two 50-metre pools, a children’s pool, water slides and a diving tower. BISLET BATH & FITNESS Pilestredet 60 bisletbadogtrening.no Modern spa facility with a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, lounge area, fitness rooms, kinesis equipment and yoga, Pilates and kinesis classes.
FORNEBU INDOOR GOLF CENTRE Snarøyveien 69 figc.no Indoor golf centre in an old airport hangar at Fornebu. The golf centre includes a 100-metre driving range with 60 tees on two levels. There is also a putting green, two chipping greens, a sand bunker and six golf simulators.
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CITY BIKES: OSLO BYSYKKEL The bikes can be found at more than 100 stations in and around the city centre. If a rack is full or empty, the next one is always close by. Download the Oslo Bysykkel app. KLATREVERKET CLIMBING CENTRE Sandakerveien 24C klatreverket.no Klatreverket is Norway’s largest climbing centre, with about 1700 m² of climbing and 700m² of bouldering. The highest walls are 14 meters high, and the centre is suitable for all skill levels. ROULEURS OF OSLO Ullevålsveien 16A rosl.no Bicycle tours, bicycle rental, bicycle workshop, bar and café: Rouleur Oslo is a place where cycling merges with culture. SKUR 13 Filipstadkaia skur13.no Indoor skate park with 1,500 square meters of rails, pipes and ramps, open seven days a week. Some equipment can be borrowed free of charge.
THE WELL Kongeveien 65 thewell.no Scandinavia’s largest spa and bathhouse, with 11 pools, 15 saunas and steam rooms, waterfalls, a Japanese bathhouse with onsen, Oriental hamam, rhassoul, relaxation room, outdoor pool, sauna and jacuzzi, plus a restaurant and several bars. SØRENGA SEAWATER POOL Sørengkaia 69 Large fjord pool with seawater from the Oslo Fjord, a swimming pool, a beach, a children’s pool, and a large recreational area. VULKAN CLIMBING CENTRE Vulkan 13 vulkanoslo.no/en/business/ vulkan-klatresenter Indoor climbing centre with climbing walls and bouldering walls for all skill levels. THIEF SPA Landgangen 1, Tjuvholmen thethief.com/en/thiefspa In a relaxing atmosphere inspired by Nordic and Norwegian nature Thief Spa recreates rituals from Turkish Hammam, Moroccan Rhassoul and German Aufguss.
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Published by Øyafestivalen Idea and concept by Anorak Design by Feed Production by Printhouse Thanks to Visit Oslo, Oslo Business Region, Innovation Norway, Sony Music, Universal Music, Playground Music, the fans and the artists. Photos p.53, 54 & 56 by Thomas Ekström Photos p.42, 43, 45 & 51 by Maria Pasenau Photos p.40, 44 & 48 by Bjørnar Øvrebo Photo p.23, Hege (expansion1234) goo.gl/4MLesr, CC BY-NC-ND Photo p.35, Bilge Öner goo.gl/xsPrGo, CC BY-NC-ND
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