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THE FUTURE IS NOW Welcome to What’s On Oslo in January and February; a new year with new possibilities. With the Christmas holidays over and a new year starting, January and February is the time when many newly rested and inspired people like to try new projects, learn new things and improve themselves. But of course, you are also in the middle of the coldest part of the year. Does this mean that you should stay inside, or bravely get out there and inhale that crisp winter air? Do you prefer hurtling down snowcovered hills on your skis, or the après-ski party afterwards in a cozy pub? Karaoke or ice skating? To help you decide, this issue features an article on pages 22-25 where indoor and outdoor activities go head to head. In addition, for your culture fix, there are
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our two regular and downright essential sections on things to experience around town: The official Museum List tells you what’s on at Oslo's many museums, with updated information on exhibitions, events, opening times and contact details. Our Oslo Event Calendar gets you up to date on lots and lots of concerts, theatre shows, family events and festivals on a near daily basis in the whole of January and February. How do you find your way to all these weird and wonderful things? Not to worry – we have an answer for that too! Take a look in the back of the magazine for maps to Oslo’s museums and city centre as well as a handy metro map.
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HIGHLIGHTS JAN 3-4, 7-11, 14-15, 17-18, 28-30 FEB 1, 6-9, 11-12, 14-15, 18-20, 25-26, 28-29
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY David Grieg, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman's musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Performed in Norwegian.
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Where: Det Norske Teatret, Kristian IVs gate 8 Website: www.detnorsketeatret.no
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MADAME BUTTERFLY Puccini’s beautiful opera about hope and crushed dreams. A young Japanese girl meets an American naval officer, she with a dream of American freedom and he with a longing for the exotic East Where: The Norwegian National Opera and Ballett, Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 Website: www.operaen.no
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EVENT CALENDAR
Photo: Anders Nilsen
The following pages present selected highlights from Oslo’s event calendar: Dance performanÂces, concerts, opera, stand-up, and more. For more events, go to: www.visitoslo.com
Beady Belle performs at Herr Nilsen Jan 9
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CONCERTS JAN 5, 12, 19, 26, FEB 2, 9, 16, 23
FRANK ZNORT QUARTET
Frank Znort Quartet is an institution at Blå, where they play every Sunday. The big band has been playing together since 1998 and moves confidently from genre to genre. Location: Blå, Brenneriveien 9 C More details: www.blaaoslo.no
8 JAN, 19:00
BOWIE 73
A live tribute to David Bowie on his birthday, at John Dee. The band The Goon Squad will be performing the legendary artist’s classic hits. Location: John DEE, Torggata 16, entr. Hammersborggata More details: www.rockefeller.no
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Photo: Bilge Oner
BEADY BELLE
Beady Belle released her new album Dedication this past April. The jazz singer channels her influences on this latest effort, delving at the core of who she is. Beady Belle is famous for her stinging rawness on stage. Experience songs from the newest album, as well as material from her seven other albums, this evening. Location: Herr Nilsen, Hambros plass 5 More details: www.herrnilsen.no
11 JAN, 20:00
KAMELEN
Kamelen is a critically acclaimed Norwegian rapper mired in controversy and hype. Lyrics in Norwegian. Location: Sentrum Scene, Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 More details: www.rockefeller.no
JAN 16-18, 23-25, 30-31, FEB 1, 6-8, 13-15, 27-29
THE BEATLES TRIBUTE CONCERT
The Beatles tribute show. Five of Norways most known artists takes the stage to share their favorite Beatles songs with the audience: Inger Lise Rypdal, Jørn Hoel, Tor Endresen, Atle Pettersen and Lise Karlsnes. Comments and presentation in Norwegian. Location: Edderkoppen Scene, St. Olavs plass 1 More details: www.edderkoppenscene.no
17 JAN, 20:00
POM POKO
Pom Poko finally released their debut album Birthday in early 2019, to massive critical acclaim. Several newspapers, both Norwegian and international, gave the album a top rating. Pom Poko also recently the stand-alone single Leg Day. Location: Rockefeller, Torggata 16 More details: www.rockefeller.no
18 JAN, 19:30
IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY - BEATLES 1969
From 2013 to 2029, various musicians aim at performing the entire The Beatles catalogue, song by song, 50 years after they were released. This concert is dedicated to the music released by The Beatles in 1969. With: Tom Mathisen, Eirikur Hauksson, Kim Wifladt, Frode Vassel, Jonas Groth, Bjørnar Reime Erlandsen, and the band Masters Of The Past. Location: Oslo Konserthus, Munkedamsveien 14 More details: www.oslokonserthus.no
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Prog. band Dream Theater performs at Oslo Spektrum Jan 21
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31 JAN, 20:00
The Distance Over Time Tour - Celebrating 20 Years Of Scenes From A Memory sees Dream Theater performing an almost three-hour long set. The band is widely considered to be the world's most important progressive metal band. Songs like The Glass Prison, As I Am, Pull Me Under and Erotomania ensure Dream Theater’s place on the prog throne. The Grammy-nominated band is known for showing off their technical superiority, and their powerful, hard-hitting metal has made them the favourite band of many technical musicians. Location: Oslo Spektrum, Sonja Henies plass 2 More details: www.oslospektrum.no
After playing three sold out concerts at John Dee last year, The Good The Bad and The Zugly are changing venues to the bigger Rockefeller Music Hall. We are experiencing a wave of good Norwegian music, according to Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich. However he’s not specifically talking about The Good The Bad and The Zugly, which he apparently can’t stand. Anyway, the bands third studio album Misantropical House got a lot of praise, and won a Spellemann award (Norwegian Grammy) in the category Rock. Location: Rockefeller, Torggata 16 More details: www.rockefeller.no
DREAM THEATER
23 JAN, 19:30
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH
Five Finger Death Punch are one of the biggest metal acts on the international stage today. 2020 sees the band embarking on their biggest tour of Europe ever, and joining them are Megadeth and Bad Wolves. Location: Oslo Spektrum, Sonja Henies plass 2 More details: www.oslospektrum.no
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THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE ZUGLY
1 FEB, 19:30
LIAM GALLAGHER
In the mid-90s, Liam Gallagher, along with his brother Noel, made enormous waves with their band Oasis. In 2017, Gallagher released his first solo album, As You Were. It debuted at no. 1 on the British album charts, and is the sound of Liam Gallagher at his very best. Location: Oslo Spektrum, Sonja Henies plass 2 More details: www.oslospektrum.no
Photo: Tom Beard
Singer Liam Gallagher performs at Oslo Spektrum Feb 1
3 FEB, 19:30
8 FEB, 20:00
Dropkick Murphys are returning to Oslo Spektrum 3 February 2020! With their mix of traditional Irish folk rock and punk, Dropkick Murphys have made themselves known as one of the best live bands in the world. The band have visited Oslo before, and sold out the city’s biggest music venues multiple times. Location: Oslo Spektrum, Sonja Henies plass 2 More details: www.oslospektrum.no
Judy Collins, Jonas Fjeld and blue grass band Chatham County Line are coming to the Opera House with their Americana-inspired show Winter Stories on 8 February. This is bound to be a great show, featuring emotional songs performed by a stellar cast of musicians. Location: Den Norske Opera & Ballett, Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 More details: www.operaen.no
DROPKICK MURPHYS
7 FEB, 20:00
ORCHESTRAL MANOEUVRES IN THE DARK OMD continue their 40th anniversary celebration with a new world tour. OMD last played in Norway in February 2018, and now they’re back, with two new members. The band started in 1978 and has sold over 25 million singles and 15 million albums. They released their latest album The Punishment of Luxury, their thirteenth, in 2017. The album is a bold collection of stylish synth pop and masterful songwriting. Location: Rockefeller, Torggata 16 More details: www.rockefeller.no
WINTER STORIES
9 FEB, 19:30
JOHN PRINE
John Prine is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He’s won two Grammys and is considered one of America’s greatest lyricists. His lyrics span from the serious to the ironic to the humorous. John Prine’s songs have been recorded by artists like Johnny Cash, Tom T. Hall, The Everly Brothers, Carly Simon, Bette Midler, Norah Jones, George Strait, Miranda Lambert and many others. Location: Oslo Konserthus, Munkedamsveien 14 More details: www.oslokonserthus.no
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Polish jazz quartet Maciej Obara performs at Cosmopolite Feb 14
14 FEB, 19:00
MACIEJ OBARA QUARTET
We are delighted to be able to invite the Polish wonder Maciej Obara back to Oslo in connection with his latest album at ECM! Obara became acquainted with the Górecki family when he was living in Katowice, and this is the first time the acclaimed family has encouraged interpretations of the music by an improviser. In May 2019, the quartet took first prize in BMW's Jazz-Welt competition in Munich. The jury said the following about the award winners: “Obara Quartet has an enormous amplitude of emotion, the dynamics and the possibility of expression with which Obara and his quartet were able to fascinate the audience. His lyrical saxophone playing, the strength of his compositions and the unchained power of this outstanding ensemble's improvisations turned the quartet into this year's winner. The remaining members of the quartet are the renowned drummer Gard Nilssen, who was artist-in-residence at Moldejazz 2019, and bassist Ole Morten Vågan, who is the conductor of the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra, among others. Location: Cosmopolite Scene Soria Moria building, Vogts gate 64 More details: www.cosmopolite.no
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17 FEB, 19:00
THE DARKNESS
The band conquered the world in the early 2000s with the album Permission to Land Topping the charts, the band went on an extensive world tour visiting Rockefeller among other concert halls. The Darkness split up in 2006, but made a comeback with the album Hot Cakes in 2012. The record got an astounding reception world-wide. At last The Darkness is recording more music, giving the audience another chance to see their breathtaking show live once more! Location: Rockefeller, Torggata 16 More details: www.rockefeller.no
18 FEB, 19:30
WHITNEY QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
Critically acclaimed tribute to Whitney Houston’s career. The performance is fronted by Elesha Paul Moses. Moses is joined on stage by an incredible band. The concert production has toured Britain and Europe these last 3 years, and had its debut in a sold out Savoy Theatre in March. Location: Folketeatret, Storgata 21-23 More details: www.folketeateret.no
Singer Halsey performs at Oslo Spektrum Feb 21
21 FEB, 19:30
HALSEY
Halsey is embarking on her "Manic World Tour", after releasing her "Manic" album. On 21 February, she will be performing at Oslo Spektrum. Support: Pale Waves. Location: Oslo Spektrum, Sonja Henies plass 2 More details: www.oslospektrum.no
22 FEB, 19:30
SLIPKNOT WE ARE NOT YOUR KIND WORLD TOUR
Mega metal-stars Slipknot are visiting Telenor Arena with special guest Behemoth! Slipknot is as much a cultural phenomenon as a they are a band. The band is known for the use of masks on stage and on press photos, as well as catchy songs and an enormous soundscape. Their new album, We Are Not Your Kind debuted as number one in Great Britain, USA, Australia, Canada, Japan, Ireland, Belgia and Finland, and was top three in Germany, France and Norway. Location: Oslo Spektrum, Sonja Henies plass 2 More details: www.oslospektrum.no
22 FEB, 19:00
SCOTT HAMILTON & JAN LUNDGREN QUARTET
Scott Hamilton debuted on the jazz stage in the '70s and was considered one of the few talented musicians who brought the classic jazz tenor style to pioneers such as Ben Webster and Coleman Hawkins. As he toured around the world he fell for Scandinavia and especially Sweden where he has at times been part of the jazz stage. Line-up: Scott Hamilton, Jan Lundgren, Hans Backenroth, Kristian Leth. Location: Cosmopolite Scene Soria Moria building, Vogts gate 64 More details: www.cosmopolite.no
28 FEB, 19:00
DARK SIDE OF THE WALL THE NORDIC FLOYD SHOW
The tribute band Dark Side of the Wall is known for their fantastic renditions of Pink Floyd’s music. Now the band is bringing some unique guests to Oslo, giving the audience an unique experience. Location: Oslo Konserthus, Munkedamsveien 14 More details: www.oslokonserthus.no
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Photo: JĂśrg Wiesner
Puccini´s beautiful opera Madame Butterfly plays at Operaen in Jan and Feb
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MADAME BUTTERFLY
Puccini’s beautiful opera about hope and crushed dreams. A young Japanese girl meets an American naval officer, she with a dream of American freedom and he with a longing for the exotic East. But is it really love or the perfect example of the attraction of opposites? Madama Butterfly is a story about culture clash and crushed dreams set to Puccini’s exquisite music. When working on the opera, composer Puccini studied Japanese music and culture to create an authentic reflection of a country he had never visited. Yet this is a distinctly Italian opera with long lines and beautiful melodies. Location: Den Norske Opera & Ballett, Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 More details: www.operaen.no
8 JAN, 19:00
NEW YEAR'S CONCERT WITH OSLO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: IGUDESMAN & JOO
The crazy duo Igudesman & Joo is back in Oslo with a new New Year’s Eve show! With over 45 million views on Youtube, and a number of concerts in music halls all across the globe, it’s safe to say that the duo has taken both the internet and the music world by storm. When these two get going, there’s no one who knows where they’ll go. Beethoven’s Nightmare is based on the 250-year jubilee of Ludwig van Beethovens music, but no one knows where the performance ends up. Location: Oslo Konserthus More details: www.oslokonserthus.no
JAN 16-17
OSLO PHILHARMONIC BEETHOVEN, STRAUSS The Oslo Philharmonic presents the most heroic concert evening of the season, with works by Beethoven and Strauss. Beethoven: Piano concerto no. 5. Strauss:
Ein Heldenleben. Conductor: Vasily Petrenk. Soloist: Nobuyuki Tsujii - piano Location: Oslo Konserthus More details: www.oslokonserthus.no
21 JAN, 20:00
COMEDY SHOW: MIZ CRACKER'S AMERICAN WOMAN Miz Cracker's brand new show, American Woman, will take the venue by storm with a witty and informative comedy show made for women from every background as well as the men among us. The RuPaul's Drag Race star will use comedy and performance to open a discussion upon the way in which drag queens and gay men can become better allies to women in an age where feminism is more important than ever! Location: Latter, Holmens gate 1 More details: www.latter.no
26 JAN, 19:30
THE RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET FROM MOSKVA SWAN LAKE The Russian National Ballet from Moskva presents the beloved classic Swan Lake. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s beautiful music, riveting dance, a fairytale story as well as fantastic costumes and scenography is awaiting the audience. Location: Den Norske Opera & Ballett, Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 More details: www.operaen.no
28 JAN, 19:00
THE QUARTET SERIES: ENGEGÅRD QUARTET A celebration of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s string quartets with Engenård Quartet. Location: Gamle Logen, Grev Wedels plass 2 More details: www.ticketmaster.no
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Masterpiece Carmina Burana plays at Oslo Spektrum Jan 28
28 JAN, 19:30
16 FEB 19:30
The Oslo Philharmonic celebrates its 100th anniversary with a grand production of Carmina Burana in Oslo Spektrum. «O Fortuna!» – the overwhelming opening choir of Carl Orff's stage cantata Carmina Burana is one of the mightiest and most famous opening sequences in music history. It is always a great happening when the massive musical forces required to perform this work come together and present it on stage. Get ready for the concert experience of the year when the Oslo Philharmonic, the Finnish star conductor Dalia Stasevska, world-class song soloists and a massive choir celebrate happiness, lust and life. Location: Oslo Spektrum, Sonja Henies plass 2 More details: www.oslospektrum.no
The string trio Ssens Trio started in 2014 by three prominent Norwegian musicians, Sølve Sigerland, Henninge Landaas and Ellen Margrete Flesjø. At this concert, the trio will be performing masterpieces by Beethoven, and a newly written composition by the islandic composer Haflidi Hallgrimsson. This year is Beethoven’s 250-year jubilee. The trio is also performing Haflidi Hallgromsons String trio op. 54 for the first time ever. Hallgrimsson himself has strong ties to Norwegian music life, and has previously collaborated with the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra among others. Location: Den Norske Opera & Ballett, Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 More details: www.operaen.no
OSLO PHILHARMONIC CARMINA BURANA
11 FEB, 19:00
NORWEGIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA AND LORENZA BORRANI
Concert in the beautiful University Aula with the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra and their 2020 artist in residence, Lorenza Borrani. Borrani is soaring as one of the new stars in the sacred realm of orchestral directors. With all her versatility and vitality, she reincarnates the travelling virtuosos of the 18th century - just as today - when the most sought after musicians were in demand in all of the great music centres of Europe, and now also all the way from Australia, the USA and up north to Norway. Johann Sebastian Bach: Triple Concerto in a-minor for cembalo, flute and violin. Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony for Strings No. 1 in C-major . Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony for Strings No. 10 in b-minor. Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D-major, BWV 1050 Location: Universitetets Aula, Karl Johans gate 47 More details: booking-sentrum@admin.uio.no
BEETHOVEN OG URFREMFØRELSE
20 FEB, 19:00
OSLO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA - ARRIAGA, TSJAIKOVSKIJ, MOZART Juanjo Mena conducts Mozart’s dramatic and famous Symphony no. 40 in G minor. The overturn to the opera Los esclavos felices, composed by the 13 year old wonder child Juan Arriaga in 1820, will also be performed. Grammy winning Augustin Hadelich performs is the evening’s soloist for the performance of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Conductor: Juanjo Mena. Arriaga - Ouverture from Los esclavos felices. Tsjaikovskij – Violin Concerto. Mozart - Symphony no. 40 Location: Oslo-Filharmonien, Munkedamsveien 14 More details: www.ofo.no
25 FEB, 19:00
THE QUARTET SERIES: VISION STRING QUARTET The Quartet Series presents Vision String Quartet. Felix Mendelsssohn - String Quartet no 2 in a minor, op 13. Granzyna Bacewicz - String Quartet no 4. Robert Schumann - String Quartet no 3. Fanny Mendelssohn - String Quartet in e-flat major, 1. Sats “Adagio Ma Non Troppo” Location: Gamle Logen, Grev Wedels plass 2 More details: www.ticketmaster.no
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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory plays at Det Norske Teatret in Jan and Feb
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Photo: Sully Sullivan
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FAMILY
JAN 3-4, 7-11, 14-15, 17-18, 28-30, FEB 1, 6-9, 11-12, 14-15, 18-20, 25-26, 28-29
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
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JAN 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, FEB 1-2, 8-9, 15-23, 29
GUIDED TOUR OF NRK, MARIENLYST Guided tours of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) at Marienlyst most weekends at 1 pm. Location: NRK Marienlyst More details: www.nrkaktivum.no
NOK
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JAN 15-19
DISNEY ON ICE: MAGICAL ICE FESTIVAL Disney On Ice is a show for the whole family, featuring stories from beloved films like Cars, Toy Story, The Little Mermaid and Frozen. Location: Oslo Spektrum, Sonja Henies plass 2 More details: www.oslospektrum.no
2 hour guided SIGHTSEEING 10.30 13.00 15.30 Every day from March 15
Winter: Sat, Sun, Mon 10.30 and 13.00 January to March 11
JAN 18, 25, FEB 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
GUIDED TOUR FOR CHILDREN (NO./EN.): HEROES AND GHOSTS AT AKERSHUS FORTRESS
Join a child-friendly guided walk through the grounds of Akershus Fortress, where you'll hear exciting tales about heroes, battles, escapes and ghosts. Guiding is offered both in Norwegian and in English, depending on the wishes of the participants. Location: RÃ¥dhuset More details: www.guideservice.no
CITY HALL Ferry to museums
Tickets Sightseeing boats
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Photo: Jarmo Kapila / Toni Kilpine
David Grieg, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman's musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Performed in Norwegian. Location: Det Norske Teatret, Kristian IVs gate 8 More details: www.detnorsketeatret.no
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Oslo Yogafestival takes place at Sagene Jan 24–26
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FESTIVALS JAN 3-4
ORGIVM SATANICVM II
The satanic winter death mass returns with a vengeance. An extreme metal festival with music, rituals, art and exhibitions. Location: Blå, Brenneriveien 9 C More details: www.blaaoslo.no
Trio (BE/UK/FR), Angelo Debarre Quartet (FR), Hot Club de Norvegé m/ Ole Erlien + Stian Carstensen (NO), Grismo Graf Trio (DE), Andrien Moignard Trio (FR) Location: Cosmopolite Scene, Soria Moria building, Vogts gate 64 More details: www.cosmopolite.no
Photo: Jarmo Kapila / Toni Kilpine
JAN 24-25 JAN 24-26
OSLO YOGAFESTIVAL
Through yoga we can have more contact with ourselves and with the nature around us. Our body is part of nature. As we direct our attention inward and know the body, we become more conscious of the cyclical in ourselves and in nature. Yoga can also be a way to learn about nature and gain more respect for nature, in the forms of the environment, other people and animals. At Oslo Yoga Festival 2020, teachers touch on the themes of yoga and nature in different ways. The profits from Oslo Yoga Festival are donated to the aid organization Forut and their partner APSA in India. They build and run schools for children and young people who have been abused, trafficked, have had substance abuse problems or come from families with substance abuse problems. Location: Sagene Samfunnshus, Kristiansandsgate 2 More details: www.yogafestivalen.no
JAN 24-25
THE DJANGO FESTIVAL
Every year since 1980, gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt has been celebrated with his own festival in Norway. Many of the biggest names in stringswing music have been on stage during the Django Festival over the years. Cosmopolite has hosted the Django Festival since 1992. The festival is a central part of the wide range that shows how important Cosmopolite is as a meeting place between people and cultures. Line-up: Gustav Lundgren Trio (SE) + Aurèlien Trigo (FR), Tcha Limberger
INTERSTATE 20 OSLO AMERICANA WEEKEND
The Norwegian Americana Forum is an interest organization for musicians, songwriters, organizers and media working in a large musical known as Americana, which includes country, bluegrass, songs / songwriter, country-rock, alt-country and gospel. On January 24-25 the Vulkan Arena and the Norwegian Americana Forum will host a weekend with a comprehensive selection of americana artists on three stages at Vulkan Arena. The project is a collaboration between Vulkan Arena and the Norwegian Americana Forum. Location: Blå, Brenneriveien 9 C More details: www.blaaoslo.no
FEB 27-29
BY:LARM
By:Larm is Scandinavia’s biggest music congress and one of Oslo's most important festivals. The combination of congress and festival allows up-andcoming artists to perform with representatives from the music industry in the audience. If you go, there’s a big chance you’ll discover not only the next big thing in Scandinavian music, but also your next favourite artist or band. Over the course of three days, the festival presents more than 350 concerts in fifteen different venues around Oslo, varying with everything from churches to rock clubs. Location: Oslo More details: www.bylarm.no
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ARE YOU IN OR ARE YOU OUT?
GET ON BOARD THIS WINTER
Should you get outside and embrace the glorious winter weather, or warm up inside? Find out as indoor and outdoor activities go head to head in this handy activity guide!
TARJEI KIDD OLSEN
OUTDOOR: ALPINE SKIING & SNOWBOARDING Oslo Winter Park Tryvann is located only 30 minutes from the city centre. A powerful snow-making system helps keep the alpine slopes open from early December until Easter, even when it doesn’t snow much. There is also an international standard half-pipe for snowboarders, as well as a terrain park with moguls and jumps. Floodlighting allows skiing until 10 pm. The ski centre has 18 slopes and 11 lifts and a special area for children and beginners.
INDOOR: MUSEUMS Oslo has lots and lots of museums focusing on everything from Norway’s dramatic Viking history to famous painters. Take a look at our Museum List in this issue to get an updated overview of museum activities and exhibitions in January and February.
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OUTDOOR: CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING “Oslomarka” is the local name of the forests around part of Oslo. Although most of the forest has some wonderful ski trails, its northern part, called “Nordmarka”, is the most heavily used and accessible for many people in the city. Oslomarka covers a whopping 1700 square kilometres, and offers great opportunities for recreation and exploration year round. During the winter Skiforeningen (Oslo's ski association) prepares 1200 km of red-marked ski trails in Oslomarka and adjoining forests, and some of them are illuminated in the evening. It is also possible to stay for a night or have a break and a snack at many cozy, staffed and unstaffed forest huts run by DNT Oslo og Omegn, Skiforeningen and Bymiljøetaten. The routes in Oslomarka are usually well-marked with signposts, but a map is recommended for longer distances. Oslo Visitor Centre has a free simple map of the area, while the best maps can be bought at the DNT-store in Storgata 3.
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Sunday skiing in the forest around Oslo
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INDOOR: APRÈS-SKI Après-ski, usually called “afterski” in Norway, is the tradition of going for some more fun immediately after skiing or snowboarding. This usually takes the form of food, entertainment, drinks and partying at establishments near ski resorts, but with skiing and snowboarding possible just a few minutes ride from the city centre at places like Oslo Winter Park and the Oslo forests, entire Oslo is your après-ski! Only your imagination sets the limits for possible locations for some high jinks after hitting the hills and trails of Oslo. One example is eccentric Lorry (Parkveien 12), a bar and eatery filled with antiques, stuffed animals, a huge beer selection and a great mix of people of different ages. Beer Palace (Holmens gate 3) is located in the oldest building at Aker Brygge and their motto is that everyone likes beer, but not everyone has found a type they like yet. Finally, Pigalle (Grønlandsleiret 15) is a modern art deco bar with a unique cocktail menu where you can stay classy while warming up after the hills.
Afternoon skiing at Oslo Winter Park
OUTDOOR: ICE SKATING Don’t want to travel far? Ice skate in the middle of town! The Spikersuppa ice skating rink is located between the National Theatre and Parliament, and is open every day in winter 11am-21pm. It’s outside and completely free to use, although you can rent ice skates for NOK 150 per day if you don’t have your own. The rink is closed during ice preparation from approx. 13pm-14:30pm every day. No pucks or sticks allowed.
INDOOR: KARAOKE Why stay outside and freeze when you can stroll into the hip karaoke bar Syng and yes, sing your heart out? Syng has two venues, at Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 in the city centre and in Nedre gate 7 by the Akerselva river. These are are no worn down, dingy venues from the 1980s, but fresh and funky places that make karaoke cool. The Syng by the Akerselva river also offers sing-along cinema screenings (“Syng-along-kino”), and rooms can be booked for children’s karaoke parties and big groups.
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OUTDOOR: TOBOGGANING Take the metro to the top of the Korketrekker’n toboggan run (by Holmenkollen station), from where you can hurtle 2 kilometres downhill in about 8-10 minutes. When you reach the bottom of the run, you simply get on the metro again to reach the top! The toboggan run is located right next to the original bobsleigh run, built for the 1952 Olympic games. It is lit up in the evening, and don’t be surprised to find just as many grown-ups as kids there!
Photo: Kyle Meyr
Bowling never gets old, and there are several great bowling halls around town. Oslo’s most centrally placed bowling hall is the imaginatively titled Oslo Bar & Bowling (Torggata 16) has 12 bowling lanes, shuffle board, pool tables, 3 bars and an eatery with pizza and other tasty morsels. Solli Bowling (Henrik Ibsens gate 100) has 11 lanes and is on the floor below pizza restaurant Peppes pizza with the same entrance – making a pizza/ bowling combo night almost impossible to resist. Norway's biggest bowling hall, Lucky Bowl Veitvet, is near Veitvet metro station. It has no less than 26 lanes, a big restaurant that seats up to 100 people, and even a VIP room with private bowling lanes.
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INDOOR: BOWLING
Play bowling in one of Oslo´s bowling halls
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MUSEUM LIST MAP Oslo's areas are shown in different colours on this map.
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To find out where a museum in the Museum List is located, match the coloured number on the museum you are interested in to the corresponding colour on this map. Tip: A detailed street map with the same numbers is at the back of the magazine.
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Oslo has about 50 museums covering all kinds of topics, including intriguing stories from the past, classic and contemporary art, scientific and literary achievements, human rights, and much more. Whatever you’re into, chances are high you’ll find it in one of the museums on these pages!
Photo: Teknisk Museum
THE MUSEUM LIST
DRONNING SONJA KUNSTSTALL
ASTRUP FEARNLEY MUSEET 1
Astrup Fearnley Museet is a private contemporary art museum. Beautifully located by the Oslo Fjord in an architect designed building by world renowned Renzo Piano. The museum organizes temporary exhibitions of Norwegian and international contemporary art and houses an important collection of artworks by famous artists like Damien Hirst, Anselm Kiefer and Jeff Koons.
EXHIBITIONS
Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family
ALPHA CRUCIS AFRIKANSK SAMTIDSKUNST 31.01.20 – 17.05.20
The Queen Sonja Art Stable
THE QUEEN SONJA ART STABLE Exhibitions in the Art Stable vary between art and displays of objects from the Royal Collections.
THE ROYAL STABLES
Renovated for the opening of the Art Stable, the Royal Stables now appear as they did in their heyday in the interwar years. Where the horses once stood in their stalls, the public now enjoy art and history.
HOURS AND PRICES Hours: www.royalcourt.no Admission: A: 100,- / C under 12 free
ASTRUP FEARNLEY SAMLINGEN 01.01.20 – 31.12.20
CONTACT
HOURS AND PRICES
Transportation: Bus or tram to Solli plass
Tue, Wed, Fri: 12–17, Thu: 12–19 Sat, Sun: 11–17. Mon closed
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Parkveien 50 www.royalcourt.no
Admission: A: 130,- / S: 90,- / C (0-18): free entrance Free with Oslo Pass
CONTACT
Strandpromenaden 2 Tel: +47 22936060 E-mail: info@fearnleys.no www.afmuseet.no facebook.com/astrupfearnley Instagram: @astrupfearnley
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AKERSHUS SLOTT Akershus Castle
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Akershus castle was built as a fortified medieval castle around the year 1300. Since then the castle has been at the centre of events in Norwegian history. Today it is used for state representation and cultural events. A tour of the castle takes you through the Government representation rooms, The Castle Church, The Royal Mausoleum and The Dungeon.
HOURS AND PRICES AKERSHUS CASTLE IS CLOSED UNTIL MAY BECAUSE OF CONSTRUCTION WORK.
CONTACT Tel: 23 09 35 53 E-mail:akershusslott.kontakt@mil.no www.akershusfestning.no facebook.com/akershusslott instagram.com/akershus_slott
THE VISITOR CENTRE AKERSHUS FORTRESS
The Visitor Centre is located in the ‘long red house’ from 1774 by the Carp pond. It is the natural starting point for a visit to the grounds. Our staff is up to date on the cultural events at the fortress and offer historical information on this unique monument of Norwegian history.
EXHIBITIONS 1716. THE SIEGE
In the year 1716 Akershus fortress was under siege by 'The Lion of the North', king Charles XII of Sweden. Follow the events on a day-to-day basis.
THE PRISONERS AT AKERSHUS – FROM THE MIDDLE AGES TO 1950 Gift shop
HOURS AND PRICES Mon-Sun 10-16 Closed 1.1 Free admission Tickets for guided tours: A: 100,- / C: 50,- / S: 80,- / F: 230,-
GUIDED TOURS Sat-Sun 13
CONTACT Tel: 23 09 39 17 E-mail: akershusfestning@mil.no www.akershusfestning.no
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FORSVARSMUSEET The Armed Forces Museum
HISTORISK MUSEUM 5
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The museum covers Norwegian military history from the Viking era, through the numerous Nordic wars under Danish rule (ca. 1400-1814) to the Napoleonic wars, the union with Sweden 1814-1905, the World War II campaign 1940 and the War at Sea 1939-1945. The latest exhibitions cover the Cold war period 1945-1990 and recent international operations.
What did the people of the past think, believe and know? How did they arrange their lives, their belongings and their knowledge? Take a journey to our house of many wonders. Learn about the Norwegian Stone Age people, explore the Egyptian mummies and get an insight into wonderfully diverse cultures from across the World through our ethnographic exhibitions.
TEMPORARY EXHIBITION
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NEW VIKING AGE EXHIBITION: See gold treasures, ornate swords and the world’s only Viking helmet. The new exhibition features the most exquisite objects from the Norwegian Viking Age. Become acquainted with the Viking war culture, their journeys and how society changed during the Viking era.
Museum shop
HOURS AND PRICES
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Tue–Sun 11.00–16.00 Mon closed Closed 1.1
THE LIBERATION OF EAST FINNMARK – 75 YEARS The museum is situated on the lower grounds of Akershus Fortress. Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family
The Historical Museum
Mon–Sun 10–16 Closed 1.1 Admission: Free entrance
CONTACT Tel: 23 09 35 82 E-mail: post.fmu@mil.no www.forsvaretsmuseer.no Facebook.com/forsvarsmuseet Instagram: @forsvarsmuseet
Admission: A: 120,-/C (0-18) free. S: 90,-/ P: 90,Free with Oslo Pass Two museums for the price of one: Use your ticket for free entry at The Viking Ship Museum within 48 hours.
CONTACT Frederiks gate 2 E-mail: postmottak@khm.uio.no www.khm.uio.no
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KREFTFORENINGENS VITENSENTER Cancer Science Centre
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Explore the incredible frontiers of cancer science and the fascinating mysteries of the human body. Understand how cancer occurs, can be prevented and treated. Our brand new, interactive installations let you repair DNA strands, test your skills as a laparoscopic surgeon or immerse yourself in the game «The Guardians of the Cells» where you help your immune system kill cancer cells. Meet our AV1 robot that helps make everyday life easier for sick children, or test IBM's artificial intelligence computer system Watson which, through advanced algorithms, can find the right cancer diagnosis and suggest a suitable treatment. You can find more information at www.kreftforeningen.no/vitensenteret
PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS
Find peace and quiet in the Nobel Field, where all the Nobel Peace Prize laureates are presented. Learn more about the laureates and experience the Magical book about Alfred Nobel.
TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS CROSSROADS ETHIOPIA
This Nobel Peace Prize Exhibition is a portrait of 2019's Peace Prize Laureate, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, and Ethiopia´s ongoing process towards peace and democracy.
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN Museum shop and café
HOURS AND PRICES
Sat-Sun 11–16 For activities during weekdays see kreftforeningen.no/vitensenteret. Admission: Free admission.
Tue–Sun 10–18 Guided tours every Saturday and Sunday at 14:00 pm In English Admission: A: 150,- / C(12+): 50,- / S: 100,- / P: 100,Oslo Pass free.
CONTACT
CONTACT
HOURS AND PRICES
Kongens gate 6 (entrance corner of Rådhusgata) in Oslo city centre. Tel: +47 21494921 E-mail: post@kreftforeningen.no www.kreftforeningen.no/vitensenteret Facebook.com/Kreftforeningen/ Photo: Logic Interactive
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Rådhusplassen/City Hall Square Tel: +47 48 30 10 00 www.nobelpeacecenter.org Photo: Christina De Middel
NASJONALMUSEET – ARKITEKTUR
The National Museum – Architecture
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PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS HOUSING DESIGN
With models, drawings and photographs from the collection, the exhibition offers insights into the history of modern Norwegian housing. Weekly program, see nasjonalmuseet.no Museum shop
HOURS AND PRICES
Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family
Tue, Wed, Fri: 11–17, Thu: 11–19 Sat, Sun: 12–17 Mon: Closed Admission: Free
CONTACT
En route to the new National Museum
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The new National Museum will open in 2021. In the meantime, you can visit the Mellomstasjonen information centre in front of the new museum building and get to know what is set to become the largest art museum in the Nordic countries! Weekly program, see nasjonalmuseet.no Museum shop
HOURS AND PRICES Tue–Fri: 11–17 Sat–Sun: 11–16 Admission: Free
Bankplassen 3 Tel: 21 98 20 00 www.nasjonalmuseet.no
CONTACT
Photo: Annar Bjørgli/Nasjonalmuseet
Photo: Annar Bjørgli/Nasjonalmuseet
Brynjulf Bulls plass 2, www.nasjonalmuseet.no
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NORDISK BIBELMUSEUM The Nordic Bible Museum
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NORTHERN LIGHTS XPERIUM
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PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS
Inside Norway House in the heart of Oslo we offer a unique show, a 15-minute experience of the famous Northern Lights in all its beauty! From high technology screens, the movie show takes you on a ride in space to see how the Northern Lights originate from solar storms. The journey continues over Norway’s most beautiful sceneries, hunting the Northern Lights, before it finally exposes itself in a breath-taking show on the polar sky. This show will offer new insights into a unique natural phenomenon that has fascinated people for centuries.
TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS
Norway House also contains Norway Shop, where you can combine your magical Northern Lights experience with holiday shopping. Norway Shop has one of Oslo’s best selections of Norwegian sweaters and other classic and stylish Norwegian clothes.
This museum is the only one of its kind in the Nordic countries and is based on a collection of more than 3,500 Bibles. Among the museum’s most valuable Bibles is an edition of the Swedish Gustav Vasa’s Bible from 1541, an original page from a 15th century Gutenberg Bible, as well as unique handwritten manuscripts dating back to the 13th century. Visitors will also find a miniature Bible collection with the world’s smallest Bible and a King James Version exhibition. At the Medieval printing press visitors can have their very own Bible page printed.
28.10.19-31.01.20 THE OLDEST TRAVEL AND POCKET BIBLES – A HISTORICAL JOURNEY The exhibition will show portable Bibles from various eras - the oldest being a well-preserved Vulgate Bible from 1491.
HOURS AND PRICES
Museum shop
Mon-Sun 9-21
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Admission: A150,- / C110,-
Tue, Wed 12–17, Thu 11–18 Fri, Sat, Sun 11–16 Guided tours in English and Norwegian. Admission: A: 75,- / C under 12 free
CONTACT Nedre Slottsgate 4C Tel: +47 401 05 777 E-mail: post@nobimu.no facebook.com/Nordiskbibelmuseum instagram.com/nordiskbibelmuseum www.nobimu.no
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CONTACT Karl Johans gate 8 (next to Oslo Cathedral) E-mail: info@xperium.no Phone: +47 484 60 416 www.xperium.no
THE VIKING PLANET
The first Digital Viking Museum in the world
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Norway’s first interactive entertainment center with many unique experiences based on viking heritage. The Viking Planet resurrects the Viking times with VR-technology, holograms, interactive screens and 270-degrees films. Learn about and experience how the Vikings lived, join them on their expeditions, feel the power of the elements onboard a Viking ship, and take a picture of yourself as a Viking. Here you can use all your senses to learn about the Vikings` religion, mythology, ships and cultural heritage. The Viking Planet aims to connect you with the Viking times in an innovative and engaging way. Every attraction is available in 12 languages. The museum includes a Viking themed gift shop.
HOURS AND PRICES Mon-Sun 11–18 Admission: Adult: 199,Children under 12 years: 100,Children under 5 years (free admission)
CONTACT Fridtjof Nansens plass 4 Next to city hall E-mail: info@thevikingplanet.com Phone: +47 46942495 www.thevikingplanet.com
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POPSENTERET
Museum and Experience Center of popular music
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Interkulturelt Museum
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A must-visit for music fans of all ages. Exhibitions and engaging interactive installations. Discover popular music and culture in a new way. Enjoy music, studios, films, children’s room and much more! You`ll find us in the urban area of Grünerløkka, Oslo.
The museum is centrally located in Oslo, close to Grønland metro station. Exhibitions focus on immigration history and cultural exchange in Norwegian society.
ACTIVITIES EXHIBITION: FUZZ!
IT’S JUST LIKE THEM
«The technology that changes music». Experience the exiting, ongoing and magic story of how the music, the instruments and the sound is influenced by technology. DIY-stations, record a hit in the studios, make CD-cover, download and share. Play real instruments and be a popstar! Guided tours in English Send a mail to kontakt@popsenteret.no if you want an interesting and engaging tour. Giftshop. Located at Grünerløkka.
HOURS AND PRICES Tue, Wed, Fri 10-16, Thu 10-19 Sat-Sun 11-17 Closed Dec 23 - Jan 3 Admission: A:125,- / C:75,- / S:90,- / P:100,Free with Oslo Pass
CONTACT
Grünerløkka, Trondheimsveien 2. Tram: 11, 12 or 13 to Schous Plass (Tram 17, bus 30 and 31 to Heimdalsgt.) E-mail: kontakt@popsenteret.no www.popsenteret.no
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EXHIBITIONS What are the mechanisms of prejudice? Where do they come from, and who is responsible for our prejudices? Free guided tours: Sat and Sun at 12 and 14
HOURS AND PRICES Tue–Sun: 11–16. Mon closed Closed 1.1–6.1 Admission: Free entrance
CONTACT
Tøyenbekken 5 Tel: +47 22 05 28 30 E-mail: post@oslomuseum.no www.oslomuseum.no facebook.com/interkultureltmuseum Instagram: @interkultureltmuseum Photo: Heidi Furre/Oslo Museum
MUNCHMUSEET Munch Museum
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Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family
28.9.19 – SPRING 2020 EVERYTHING WE OWN THE ART OF EDVARD MUNCH AND MORE Last opportunity to visit Munchmuseet at its iconic building at Tøyen! In the spring of 2020 Munchmuseet moves to Bjørvika in Oslo City Centre. In our final exhibition we will, for the first time in history, present works from all of our four collections. The exhibition presents famous works by Munch, including The Sun, Madonna, Vampire and The Kiss. In addition you will discover other gems from artist like Amaldus Nielsen, Harriet Backer, Ludvig Ravensberg, Teddy Røwde, Jakob Weidemann and Johan Berner Jakobsen. The move to Bjørvika involves a major conservation effort. As a part of this exhibition you will be able to observe what is involved in preserving an art collection.
HOURS AND PRICES Mon–Sun 10–16
Admission: A: 120,- / C(<19): free / S: 60,Free admission with Oslo Pass.
CONTACT
Tøyengata 53 www.munchmuseet.no
Naturhistorisk museum
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NATURALLY INCREDIBLE The museum includes a large botanical garden demonstrating the beauty and variation of the plant kingdom. Visit the arboretum with Norwegian and exotic trees, the two small but beautiful greenhouses and the thematic gardens such as viking garden and mountain garden.The museum is home to the famous primate fossil “Ida”, and the indoors exhibits display unique fossils, dinosaurs, rocks, meteorites, minerals and stuffed animals from Norway and around the world. The museum shop features souvenirs and gift items with themes from nature.
HOURS AND PRICES Botanical Garden: 7-17 Greenhouses: 10-17 Museum exhibits & museum shop: Tue–Fri: 11–16 Weekends and holidays 10–17 Mon closed Closed 1.1 Admission: A: 120,-/C 50,- / S: 50,-/F: 280,Free with Oslo Pass Garden & Greenhouse: Free entrance
CONTACT Naturhistorisk museum University of Oslo Sars’ gate 1/Monradsgate Tel: 22 85 16 30 E-mail: informasjon@nhm.uio.no www.nhm.uio.no Photo: Guri Dahl
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BARNEKUNSTMUSEET The International Museum of Children´s Art
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The three basic functions of the Museum are to collect, promote & preserve children’s art worldwide. Film director Rafael Goldin (1920–1994) and his wife, Doctor of Medicine, Alla Goldin (1938–2007), conceived and developed the idea of the Museum & collection.
PERMANENT COLLECTION
The Museum presents a variety of thematic exhibitions and art projects from around the world - and is a multicultural place where children and adults meet on children's terms. The main goal of the Museum is to promote the UN Convention on «the Rights of the Child». WORKSHOPS Guided tours, art workshops & music activities. Drop in
HOURS AND PRICES Open from: 14.1.2020: Sat–Sun 11–16 Tue–Thu 09.30–14 Admission: A: 75,- / C: 40,- /S: 40,- P: 40,Free with Oslo Pass
CONTACT Lille frøens vei 4 Tel: +47.22691777 E-mail: mail@childrensart.com www.childrensart.com twitter@barnekunst Instagram: childrensartmuseum Tram: Frøen station
Museum of Oslo
Exhibitions of the City’s history. The museum is located in the beautiful old building of Frogner Manor House inside the Vigeland Park, approx. 200 metres south of the sculpture park.
EXHIBITIONS OSLOVE - THE STORY OF OSLO
Historical highlights of the city Free Audio Guide in eight languages.
URBAN ANIMALS
Both tame and wild animals are part of Oslo’s history. How have the animals influenced the city and what impact has the city had on the animals?
SEVENTIES
A feel of the 1970´s. Guided tours: Sat and Sun at 13.00 Enjoy hot and cold meals at Café Mathia Museum Shop
HOURS AND PRICES Tue–Sun 11–16. Mon closed Closed 1.1–6.1 Admission: A: 90,- / C (0-18): Free / S: 50,- / P 70,-
CONTACT Frognerveien 67 Tel: +47 23 28 41 70 www.oslomuseum.no facebook.com/bymuseetOslo Instagram: @bymuseet Photo: Christina Krüger / Oslo Museum
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VIGELAND-MUSEET The Vigeland Museum
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The Norwegian museum of Science and Technology
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In this beautiful museum situated next to the famous Vigeland Park you will find an almost complete collection of the works by Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943). The story behind the Vigeland Park and how the sculptures were made is also well documented in the museum, which was built as studio and home for the artist in the 1920’s.
EXTENSIVE FAMILY ACTIVITY PROGRAM!
HOURS AND PRICES
Explore interesting topics on value creation through the ages, the journey of medical history from the 1850s and cars and planes. Enjoy refreshments and delicious food in our café. Museum shop.
Tue-Sun 12-16 Mon closed Closed 1.1
Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family
TEKNISK MUSEUM
Admission: A: 100,- / C: 50,- / S: 50,- / P: 100,Free with Oslo Pass
CONTACT
Nobels gate 32 Tel: +47 23 49 37 00 www.vigeland.museum.no Photo: Ivar Kvaal / Vigeland Museum
Visit web for full program. With over 100 interactive installations and 25 historical exhibitions, you will explore and have fun!
TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS Challenge yourself in BLIND SPOT – an exhibition about looking and seeing.
HOURS AND PRICES Tue–Fri 9–16, Sat–Sun 11-18. Mon closed Closed 1.1 Admission: A: 150,- / C: 100,- / S: 100,Family: 450,Free with Oslo Pass
CONTACT
Kjelsåsveien 143 Tel: 22 79 60 00 www.tekniskmuseum.no Tram 11 and 12, Bus 25 and 54.
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HOLMENKOLLEN SKI MUSEUM AND SKI JUMP
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At the top of Oslo you can visit Holmenkollen National arena, a site where many skihistorical moments have been created. In the heart of the arena trumps Holmenkollen Jump Tower and Ski Museum. The world’s oldest Ski Museum is shot into the mountain underneath the Ski Jump. The exhibits cover the skiing disciplines of jumping, Cross-country and Alpine skiing; there are also exhibits covering important themes such as Norwegian Arctic explorers and the Norwegian Royal family´s passion for Skiing. At the top of the tower you can enjoy the spectacular view of Oslo and the surrounding areas. Check out the newest exhibition “Blåkollen” – a magical universe for the children.
HOURS AND PRICES
HOLMENKOLLEN SKI SIMULATOR
New Skisimulator in Holmenkollen. It is a Movie-Ride Theatre. Experience Downhill Skiing at 130 km/ hour – and Ski-jumping at 100 km/hour. Ski Simulator next to the Holmenkollen ski jump! Jump in “Kollen” and find out what it feels like to head down the world’s toughest downhill ski slopes alongside the world’s best performers on two skis. Technology which used to be available only to pilots and astronauts combines flight simulator movements with an “eye-view” movie to create a unique and realistic feel. Once inside the the Ski Simulator you will get the “ride of your life”, when the skiing starts. Up to 12 people can sit inside at the same time and the whole ride lasts about 5 minutes. “Amazing ride, amazing experience. It made me realize how crazy you have to be to go skiing at 130 km/h and how dangerous it is”.
Mon–Sun 10-16
HOURS AND PRICES
Admission: A:150,-/ C: 75,Free with Oslo Pass
Admission: A: 110,- / C: 55,- / Family (2+2) 250,-
CONTACT Kongeveien 5 Tel: 22 92 32 00 E-mail: post@skiforeningen.no www.holmenkollen.com Metroline 1 to Frognerseteren Photo: Marco Boella
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CONTACT
Kongeveien 5 Tel to kiosk: 969-03-665 E-mail: post@skisimulator.no www.skisimulator.no Metro / T-bane: No 1 to Holmenkollen Station
MUSEUMS ON BYGDØY Bygdøy is a famous museum peninsula just outside the city centre. This is a great place to spend a day (or three!) browsing museums, and maybe even exploring Bygdøy's pretty beaches and lush forests.
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THE POLAR EXPLORATION MUSEUM Frammuseet
KON-TIKI MUSEET
Fram is the most famous ship in polar history, known for its amazing expeditions to the North and South Poles. Ride the waves on Fram in our brand new cinematic projection surrounding the ship. Explore the hold, and see how the crew lived and worked together. Enjoy a number of activities for young and old. Watch our introductory film (10 languages). Enter the first ship to navigate the Northwest Passage, Gjøa. Treat yourself to refreshments in Café Framheim, and relax on our sea view terrace.
HOURS AND PRICES 10.00-17.00 Open every day! Admission: A: 120,-/C: (6-16): 50,-/ S: 50,-/P: 90,Groups (≥15): A 80,Free with Oslo Pass
CONTACT Bygdøynesveien 39. Bus 30 to Bygdøynes Tel: 23 28 29 50 E-mail: post@frammuseum.no www.frammuseum.no Photo: Marcus Thomassen
The Kon-Tiki Museum
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Come see the original Kon-Tiki balsa wood raft and the papyrus ship Ra II from Thor Heyerdahl’s world-famous sea adventures! For families: special storylines in the exhibitions, underwater exhibition with the famous whale shark, and walking in the Easter Island cave replica.
EXHIBITIONS • • • •
Kon-Tiki (1947) – across the Pacific Ocean on a balsa-wood raft Ra and Ra II (1969–1970) – across the Atlantic Ocean on a papyrus ship Easter Island expeditions (1955-56 and 1986) Thor Heyerdahl (1914–2002) – his life
See the the Academy Award-winning documentary film “Kon-Tiki” (English, 67 min) at 12:00. Short film about Kon-Tiki and Thor Heyerdahl (English, 10 min) all day. Souvenir design shop.
HOURS AND PRICES Mon–Sun 10-16 Admission: A: 120 / C: (6-15 yrs): 50 S: 50 / P: 90 / F: 240 / Group (10+) pp: 80 Free with Oslo Pass.
CONTACT Bygdøynesveien 36 Bus 30 to Bygdøynes Tel: 23 08 67 67 www.kon-tiki.no Instagram.com/kontikimuseet Facebook.com/KonTikiMuseum
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NORWEGIAN MARITIME MUSEUM Norsk Maritimt Museum
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Norway’s interaction with the seas, from its oldest known vessel to the latest hi-tech offshore ships. Our panoramic cinema features an 18-minute journey along Norway’s extensive coastline. Joint tickets with the Fram and Kon-Tiki Museums available!
EXHIBITIONS THE GRAM COLLECTION: Maritime paintings from oceans and coasts.
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MEET THE PEOPLE OF NORWAY OPEN-AIR MUSEUM The many wooden farmhouses with fields and townhouses with cobblestone streets show homes, life and traditions from the many Norwegian regions. Of particular interest is the Medieval Stave Church.
INDOOR EXHIBITS
THE SHIP: Try our tugboats in our in door
Folk Art. Folk Dress. Sami Culture. Church Art. Oslo-homes 1879-2002.
AT SEA! Seafaring from the Vikingera
JANUARY-FEBRUARY DAILY
boat pool! See Norways oldest vessel.
until today. Features golden treasures, pirates and archeological excavations.
Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family
The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
FOR KIDS:
Voyages with the Chief and Sally Jones. Follow Gorilla Sally on a breath-taking adventure through the jungle, port cities and across the seven seas. Try out our radioboats in our in door boat pool. Fjord cafe, Museum shop
HOURS AND PRICES Every day 11-16 Admission: A:120,- / C(6-15): 50,- / S:50,P: 90,- / F: 240,- / Group (10p+) 80,Free with Oslo Pass
CONTACT Bygdøynesveien 37. Bus 30 to Bygdøynes Tel: +47 22 12 37 00 www.marmuseum.no facebook.com/maritimtmuseum/ instagram.com/maritimtmuseum/
See the stave church, the many visible interiors & the indoor exhibits.
ALL WEEKENDS
Traditional baking of “lefse” and coffee by the fire. In the 1950s barn you can meet the farm animals.
FEBRUARY 15-23
Daily family activities around the campfire outside the 1937 cabin.
HOURS AND PRICES Mon–Sun 11–16 Closed 1.1 Admission: A: 160,-/ C: 40,- / S: 120,F: 320,-. Free with Oslo Pass
CONTACT Museumsveien 10, Bygdøy Bus 30 to Folkemuseet. www.norskfolkemuseum.no
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HL-SENTERET
VIKINGSKIPSHUSET
Holocaust Center
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The Holocaust Center is located in Villa Grande, the former residence of the Nazi collaborator Vidkun Quisling.
PERMANENT EXHIBITION The story of Nazi genocide and mass murder during World War 2 – with special focus on the Norwegian Jews.
TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS MULTIPLE STUDENT EXHIBITIONS ON THE NORWEGIAN SAPMI PEOPLE THE STORY OF VILLA GRANDE BUNKER FROM WORLD WAR 2 Guided tours Weekends 11.30: The bunker 12.00: The permanent exhibition Kafé Villa Grande Outdoor seating in the beautiful garden Open from 11 - Mondays closed
HOURS AND PRICES Mon-Sun 10–16 Admission: A: 70,- / C (6-16): 30,S: 50,-/ P: 50,- / F: 130,- / Group per person: 50,Free with Oslo Pass
CONTACT Huk Aveny 56 Bus 30 to Bygdøyhus Tel: 22 84 21 00 E-mail: post@hlsenteret.no www.hlsenteret.no
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The Viking Ship Museum
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Come face to face with some of the world's greatest Viking treasures! Experience the best-preserved Viking Ships in the world and unique burial artefacts from boat graves around the Oslo Fjord. These ships have been on voyages of the sea before they became the final resting place for their wealthy owners. Here you will see incredible woodcarvings, mysterious skeleton remains and an immersive film that takes you into the Viking era. This is a museum experience out of the ordinary.
MUST SEE
LOOK OUT FOR THE VIKINGS – VIKINGS ALIVE
The Viking Ship Museum's new film takes the audience on a unique visual journey into the history of a Viking ship.
HOURS AND PRICES Mon-Sun 10-16 Closed 1.1, 5.2, 12.2 Admission: A: 150,-/C (0-18) free. S: 120,-/ P: 120,Free with Oslo Pass Two museums for the price of one: Use your ticket for free entry at The Historical Museum within 48 hours.
CONTACT Huk Aveny 35 Bus 30 to Vikingskipshuset Tel: 22 13 52 80 Guided Tours: Tel. 22 85 99 64 E-mail: entre-vsh@khm.uio.no www.khm.uio.no
Photo: Katrine Aanensen
FJORD SIGHTSEEING VIA THE MUSEUMS Båtservice Sightseeing
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At City Hall pier 3 you find our traditional sightseeing boats and sail schooners. These boats have been taking tourists on the Oslo fjord since 1946.
SIGHTSEEEING
The 2 hour Fjord Sightseeing has 2 departures every Saturday, Sunday and Monday in winter. Food and drinks sold on board. On the return to the city, we stop at the Museums at Bygdøy at 12.20 and 14.50 Guests taking the first cruise, can go off at 12.20 and visit the 5 different museums for 2 hours and 30 minutes, before taking the next boat back at 14.50 Tickets to the museums are not included, but we sell Oslo Pass, which gives free admission to the museums, and 15 % discount on the boat ticket. See our video at youtube, search for: Oslo Winter Fjord Sightseeing Welcome to a real polar experience !
HOURS AND PRICES FJORD SIGHTSEEING 2 hours October 14 to March 9 10.30 and 13.00 Saturday, Sunday, Monday Christmas / New year: Every day from Dec. 26 to Jan. 6 NOK 339
CONTACT Tickets: Our ticket kiosk at City Hall pier 3 or buy at www.nyc.no E-mail: booking@nyc.no Tel: 23 35 68 90 www.nyc.no
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SHOPA HOLIC Oslo has a great selection of interesting shops. There are a wide variety of department stores, boutiques and shopping districts with hundreds of outlets, charming antique shops, flea markets, exclusive international brands and local handicrafts.
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SOUVENIRS
On Karl Johans gate you will find The Troll Shop (Karl Johans gate 13) where you can buy classic souvenir items like trolls, lusekofte, wollen socks and much more. In the city centre there are two Norway Shop (Karl Johans gate 8 & Roald Amundsens gate 6) with Norwegian knitwear, gifts and souvenirs.y Oslo Sweater Shop in SAS Scandinavia Hotel (Tullins gate 5) and in Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania (Biskop Gunnerus’ gate 3) has the country’s largest selection of Norwegian sweaters. At The Viking Planet (Fridtjof Nansens plass 4) you can buy Norwegian and Viking-inspired gifts, jewellery, swords, clothes and other exiting items.
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SHOPPING MALLS Oslo City (Stenersgata 1 / oslocity.no) near Oslo Central Station (“Oslo S”) is Norway’s most visited shopping centre, and contains more than 90 different shops, services and restaurants on five floors. From there you can cross a footbridge to Byporten Shopping (Jernbanetorget 6 / byporten.no), which has a further 70 shops. Ø (Jernbanetorget 1), in the oldest part of Oslo Central Station, has an attractive new dining and shopping area, a hotel and Oslo Visitor Centre. Paleet (Karl Johans gate 37) is a modern and Innovative shopping centre that is also worth a visit. At Aker Brygge (Bryggegata 9) there is a large and attractive seaside shopping area with lots of stores.
BOOKS & MUSIC
Bare Jazz (Grensen 8) is a great jazz-only specialty music store with a café and a place to hear good jazz music, sometimes live, while nearby Big Dipper (Møllergata 1) has a large selection of vinyl. Eldorado Bookstore (Torggata 9A) is the largest independent bookstore in Scandinavia, with 4,000 square metres of books, culture and music, including Norway’s largest departments for children’s books, audio books and classical music, and a coffee shop, back yard restaurant and four stages. Tronsmo (Universitetsgata 12) is a specialist book shop focusing on subjects like politics, feminism, gay & lesbian issues, movies and ficition, has a good selection of English-language literature, and a basement full of comic books. Damm’s Antiquarian Books (Frederik Stangs gate 46) is the oldest antiquarian book store in Scandinavia and offers treasures from several centuries. Outland (Kirkegata 23, Storgata 26) is an authentic nerd haven, with tons of comic books and comic series, board games and gadgets from both cartoons and movies.
VINTAGE & SECOND-HAND
Fretex, Norway’s biggest chain of second-hand shops with four shops just in Oslo, is run by the Christian charity Salvation Army Norway. It’s a great place to find clothes at very cheap prices. UFF Second Hand (Prinsens gate 2) is a big vintage store with clothes, shoes and accessories from the last six decades. The vintage shop Frøken Dianas Salonger (Markveien 56) sells hand-picked, custom designed and mostly used clothes, and Robot (Korsgata 22A) focuses on imported vintage, retro and mod clothing, to mention just a few of the places in this hip area.
ART & ANTIQUES
The popular Vestkanttorvet Flea Market (Vestkanttorvet, Professor Dahls gate 46 B) is Oslo’s oldest market, and the place to go for bric-a-brac and antiques on Saturdays (March – December). Blomqvist kunsthandel (Tordenskiolds gt 5) is Norway’s largest auction house and specializes in local and international art, as well as Norwegian antiques. You might also want to take a look at antiques shop Galleri Gimle Arts and Antiques (Gimleveien 21). Basarhallene (Kirkeristen) houses several handicraft and antique shops.
DESIGN
David-Andersen stores have a great selection of gold, diamond, silver and enamel jewelry. Purenkel (Grünersgate 3) is a shop and gallery hybrid with stylish design and handicraft items as well as workshops. At Norway Designs (Stortingsgata 28) you’ll find great Norwegian, Nordic and European interior design articles, and at Pur Norsk (Industrigata 36) you can buy Norwegian design products such as furniture and personal items. Heimen husflid (Rosenkrantz’ gate 8) is a traditional handicraft shop with Norwegian sweaters and other knitwear, blankets, arts and crafts and much more, and the shop Illums bolighus (Stortorvet 9 and Haakon VIIs gate 10) is four whole floors of famous and new Danish, Scandinavian and international furniture design.
FOOD & DELICACIES
One of the hottest places on the Oslo food map is Mathallen (Vulkan 5) – Norway’s very first food hall. In this red brick former factory building at Grünerløkka by the Akerselva river, you’ll find about 30 food shops and eateries offering a tasty and fascinating selection of food and delicacies from various regions of Norway and further afield. Fiskeriet (Youngstorget 2) is a great place to pick up freshly caught sea food such as fish and shellfish, fairtrade treats, local produce and special imports, and has a bistro with seasonal produce. And if you have a sweet tooth, Freia Chocolate Shop (Karl Johans gate 31) offers tasty, high quality Norwegian chocolate from Freia, Norway's traditional and biggest chocolate manufacturer.
LUXURY & HIGH-END
Eger (Karl Johans gate 23 B) is Norway’s largest high-end fashion house, and stocks over 300 international fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands, while Steen & Strøm Department Store (Nedre Slottsgate 8) is a department store with many well-known and attractive Norwegian, Scandinavian and international brands. Upmarket stores with self-explanatory names include Gucci (Nedre Slottsgate 8), Hermés (Nedre Slottsgate 15), Louis Vuitton (Nedre Slottsgate 13) and Mulberry (Akersgata 18). On and around Bogstadveien on the city’s west side there are also a number of high-end stores.
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EATING OUT
CITY CENTRE Engebret Café (Bankplassen 1) is situated in Oslo’s oldest restaurant area. The low corner building was built in the 1700s, and in 1857 Café Engebret opened its doors for the first time. 34 etg (Sonja Henies plass 3) on the 34th floor of Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, offers amazing views of the city and a selection of delicate dishes made from quality organic and local ingredients. Arakataka (Mariboes gate 7B) is an informal gourmet restaurant just around the corner from Rockefeller Music Hall. Baltazar Ristorante & Enoteca (Dronningens gate 27) is a charming and exclusive Italian restaurant in the courtyard behind Oslo Cathedral. Taqueria (Paleet, Karl Johans gate 39) provides a genuine Mexican atmosphere in the middle of Oslo, while The Room Café (Paleet, Karl Johans gate 39) is a classic, refined and continental high-end café. Whether you fancy sushi, sashimi or maki, Sabaki (Paleet, Karl Johans gate 39) pays tribute to what Japanese food should be: simple and elegant yet able to incorporate complex subtle flavours. Håndslag (Youngs gate 19) is a crossover between a beer shop and a butcher.
SAGENE
The Kasbah (Kingos gate 1B) is a relaxing corner café/restaurant (and in the evenings bar) at Alexander Kiellands plass - a great place to hang out and enjoy delicious Mediterranean food and drinks. A larger place at Alexander Kiellands plass is the popular Colonel Mustard (Darres gate 2), where you can play an impressive number of board games while enjoying tasty Europeanand United States-inspired dishes and a great selection of beers. Sagene Lunsjbar (Maridalsveien 153B) is a cozy and wellknown lunch bar with a good selection of sandwiches, salads, soups, burgers, dinners, deserts - and a fun children’s menu. Mat & Mer (Bergensgata 2) is a restaurant with tasty food at reasonable prices and includes a delicatessen where you can buy things like bread, mustard and freshly ground coffee. By the most pretty waterfall in the Akerselva river there’s Hønse-Lovisas Hus (Sandakerveien 2), a traditional café in a 200 year old wooden cottage which serves great coffee, waffles, savoury pastries and quick lunches. For more cosiness you have the tiny Caminito Café og Pizzeria (Torshovgata 1), which serves delicious Argentinian-Italian fusion food and some great pizzas. Hvaskjer (Vogts gate 64) is
a cultural house inside the Soria Moria building at Torshov that has a restaurant with a meat maturing cabinet, wood-fired grill and beer, wine and cocktail bars.
ST. HANSHAUGEN Restaurant Schrøder (Waldemar Thranes gate 8) ) is a classic and quite relaxed pub and restaurant with traditional Norwegian food on the menu. Albertine Indisk Tandoori (Hallings gate 3) is a friendly restaurant with great Indian food at low prices. Smalhans (Ullevålsveien 43) is a local eatery that has received a lot of attention for its tasty fusion food and for encouraging customers to share the dishes they order with their friends at the table, reminiscent of the tapas approach. Café Tekehtopa (St Olavs plass 2) is a pearl of an eatery which has a wonderfully classic look, with creaky wooden floors, a chandelier, and tasty and solid traditional food from several countries. Pascal (Ullevålsveien 47) is a French neighbourhood bistro with simple and mouth-watering French meals.
GRÜNERLØKKA Delicatessen (Søndre gate 8) is a casual tapas bar which serves a great selection of tapas, sandwiches and salads. Villa Paradiso (Olaf Ryes plass 8) is particularly well known for its authentic Italian pizza, made with imported Italian ingredients. Nighthawk Diner (Seilduksgata 15A) is a provider of tasty American-style food in an America-style diner, while you can get solid portions of mouth-watering Mexican food at Mucho Mas (Thorvald Meyersgate 36). Tijuana (Thorvald Meyers gate 61) is another Mexican restaurant nearby, but this time also with a great backyard. Markveien Mat & Vinhus (Torvbakkgata 12) is a very popular restaurant with solid, good food from different parts of the world and their own wine bar. Until 14:00 you can order the tasty Today’s Brunch at ever popular and cozy café/bar Fru Hagen (Thorvald Meyersgate 40) and if you venture to the top of Grünerløkka you should check out relaxing Liebling (Øvrefoss 4), a hipsterish café with a pleasant vibe. Kontrast (Maridalsveien 15) is a modern Nordic restaurant at Vulkan with a gourmet kitchen that creates new dishes every day based on the best Norwegian and organic ingredients available. Handwerk Vulkan (Maridalsveien 15E) is both a bakery and café, the ideal place for a breakfast out. Hrímnir (Maridalsveien 9) is a Nordic take on Japanese ramen.
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GRØNLAND & GAMLEBYEN Kampen Bistro (Bøgata 21) has highquality, hearty food, and the chefs compose a completely new menu every day. Smia Galleri (Opplandsgata 19) is a restaurant at Vålerenga with a cozy atmosphere and delicious Norwegian and international food. Roald and Umberto (Schweigaards gate 56) is a cozy little Italian restaurant where the owner sometimes treats his guests to some opera on weekends. And if you can afford one of Norway’s most expensive restaurants, then Maaemo (Schweigaards gate 15 B) is the place to go for locally sourced, organic dishes prepared in truly unique and impressive ways - in 2016 it became Norway’s first restaurant with three Michelin stars. In the hills above east Oslo Ekebergrestauranten (Kongsveien 15) is the place to go if you want to eat gourmet food in a stylish 1920s functionalism building, while enjoying one of Oslo’s best views of the city and fjord.
AKER BRYGGE & TJUVHOLMEN
HOLMENKOLLEN Frognerseteren (Holmenkollveien 200) ) is a restaurant with traditional Norwegian food situated at the top of Holmenkollen, with panoramic views of Oslo and the Oslo Fjord. De Fem Stuer (Kongeveien 26) is a gourmet restaurant at Holmenkollen Park Hotel Rica offering international cuisine with a Norwegian slant and a great view. Holmenkollen Restaurant (Holmenkollveien 119) has great gourmet food and a lovely location with another great view. Voksenåsen Restaurant (Ullveien 4) at the Voksenåsen Culture and Conference Hotel uses Norwegian ingredients to make dishes with a Nordic slant and offers yet another great view.
Festningen/Fursetgruppen
Lofoten Fish Restaurant (Stranden 75) is an elegant yet relaxed seafood restaurant on the edge of Aker Brygge, with an exquisite maritime menu. And if you want to enjoy modern international
á la carte, seasonal 3-5 dish menus and great wine and cocktails (not to mention their large terrace with a fabulous view of the fjord), Bølgen & Moi Tjuvholmen (Tjuvholmen allé 5) is definitely worth a visit. Skur 33 (Akershusstranda 11), situated a short walk eastwards along the coast from Aker Brygge, is a unique restaurant in an old port warehouse which specialises in Italian seafood right by the sea. Festningen Restaurant (Myntgata 9) is on top of nearby Akershus Fortress, offering amazing views of the fjord, rustic premises in a historic building, and fantastic Norwegian food with sometimes international touches.
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FROGNER & MAJORSTUEN Unique and cozy Lorry Restaurant (Parkveien 12) has been serving artists, writers, culture personalities and ordinary people since 1887. Lofotstua (Kirkeveien 40) serves Northern Norwegian seafood (including seal) in cozy, informal and old fashioned surroundings. Alex Sushi (Cort Adelers gate 2) is one of Oslo’s best sushi restaurants, with a cool, clean atmosphere. Villa Paradiso, for a long time considered by many to have the city’s best pizza at its Grünerløkka restaurant, has in latter years established popular restaurants in the Frogner (Sommerogata 17) and Majorstuen (Jacob Aalls gate 28) districts. Kolonihagen Frogner (Frognerveien 33) is based in a converted horse stall and as well as offering a very atmospheric setting, it serves lunch and light dishes throughout the day and a seasonal sample menu if you’re really hungry. Sawan (President Harbitz gate 4) is an elegant Asian restaurant with a tranquil atmosphere and delicious food.
VEGETARIAN/VEGAN RESTAURANTS
Krishnas Cuisine (Sørkedalsveien 10, Majorstuen) is a popular and budgetfriendly vegetarian restaurant with good food. Vegan Loving Hut (Fredensborgveien 29, Majorstuen and also Bjerregaards gate 6, St. Hanshaugen) is a vegan takeaway restaurant with an Asian slant, and a part of the international Loving
Hut chain of take aways. Funky Fresh Foods (Hausmannsgate 16, city centre near Grünerløkka) is a trendy vegan and raw food café and restaurant in the DogA design centre. Kvadrat Salat (Prinsens gate 18, Kvadraturen area in city centre) is a popular salad bar with delicious vegetarian salads that you compose yourself from what they have on offer. The Fragrance of the Heart (Fridtjof Nansens plass 2, city centre by Oslo City Hall and also Majorstuveien 33) is a café with vegetarian, vegan and raw lunch dishes and desserts.
BUDGET EATERIES Café Sara (Hausmanns gate 29, city centre near Grünerløkka) is the place to go for Mexican, Turkish and Norwegian food – as well as pizza. Fiskeriet Youngstorget (Youngstorget 2, city centre near Oslo Central Station) is a lunch restaurant, take away and shop with lots of fishy yet great fish dishes. L’oasis Mazze (Trondheimsveien 14, Sofienberg) has tasty Arabic food and pizza and carpets on the walls. Viet Nam House (Bernt Ankers gate 6B, city centre near Grünerløkka) has, as the name suggests, Vietnamese food as well as Sushi and other Asian dishes. Tasty Thai (Thereses gate 51E, Bislett) has Thai food, RollSushi (Sørkedalsveien 5B, Majorstuen) has sushi and Dim Sum (Tordenskioldsgate 8-10, city centre near Oslo City Hall) has Chinese dim sum food.
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Osloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nightlife is anything but boring. There are countless pubs, bars, clubs and concerts to choose from and the atmosphere is friendly and inviting.
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OSLO BY NIGHT
CITY CENTRE & KARL JOHANS GATE In the city centre you can move and shake to whatever is most popular at the moment. The area also boasts several jazz and blues clubs. GETTING STARTED: At Oslo’s oldest rock bar Last Train (Karl Johans gate 45), Norwegian and international bands perform on a regular basis. 34 Skybar (Sonja Henies plass 3), a bar on the 34th floor of Radisson Plaza Blu Hotel behind the Oslo City shopping centre, has large windows with an impressive panoramic view of the city and fjord. Jaeger (Grensen 9) is a popular club with electronic music and DJs most nights. Hip Izakaya (St. Olavs Gate 7) is a Japanese bar with authentic Japanese food and drinks, where enthusiastic bartenders wax lyrical about sake and shochu. Trendy Rouleur (Ullevålsveien 16A) combines bicycle tours and rentals with a bar and café, with a wine menu focused on underrated wine regions like Beaujolais and Muscadet and top-notch Scandinavian style coffee. The Dubliner (Rådhusgata 28) is a huge Irish pub and an Oslo classic that has lots of rooms, a backyard, a stage for live Irish folk music, big football screens, shuffle board and even a super cozy wood-panelled whiskey bar. And then there Is Himkok (Storgata 27), a very special bar that makes amazing drinks and cocktails with alcohol from its very own in-house distillery and where one of its bartenders was voted Norway's best bartender in an international competition in 2016.
GRÜNERLØKKA Just northeast of the city centre is Grünerløkka, with active music venues that make concerts an important part of the borough’s nightlife. Many of the area’s popular cafés turn into hot spots in the evening, and this is one of the most popular areas for partygoers in general and hipsters in particular. GETTING STARTED: Fru Hagen (Thorvald Meyers gate 40) is a café in the daytime that turns into a hugely popular (and cramped) bar in the evenings. Around the corner, bar and concert stage Parkteatret (Olaf Ryes plass 11) is equally popular. Bar Boca (Thorvald Meyers gate 30) with its tasteful ‘50s/’60s interior has professional bartenders and great drinks, and Schouskjelleren Mikrobryggeri (Trondheimsveien 2) is an atmospheric basement
micro-brewery with a large selection of beers. Blå (Brenneriveien 9), one of the most popular clubs in Oslo, hosts concerts and DJ-nights, a legendary in-house band every Sunday and has riverside outdoor seating. Beside it is Ingensteds (Brenneriveien 9), a bar with a big room for concerts and events, and beside that again is Bortenfor (Brenneriveien 7), a coctail bar with seats by the river and a slightly more relaxed environment than Blå. Downriver a couple of minutes is Syng (Nedre gate 7), a trendy karaoke bar with colourful seats by the river. Bar Vulkan (Vulkan 9) is a slightly upmarket bar known for its tasty cocktails and (in summer) large roof terrace, while beside it Norway’s first food hall Mathallen (Vulkan 5) has a number of interesting bars.
GRØNLAND Grønland on the east side of town offers a refreshing blend of friendly and laid-back clubs with varied music offerings, as well as slightly ragged bars with some of the cheapest beer in town. GETTING STARTED: Dattera til Hagen (Grønland 10) is a colourful bar and café with two floors and a big, charming backyard. Oslo Mekaniske Verksted (Tøyenbekken 34) is a big and cozy bar/ pub with a big fireplace, board games, comfy sofas - and a theatre in the same building. Caféteatret (Hollendergata 8) is a multicultural bar, concert and theatre stage that includes popular open stage nights, while Pigalle's (Grønlandsleiret 15) new owners have ditched 80s kitsch for a cool and elegant Bauhaus / 1920s art deco style cocktail bar and interior complete with ferns. If you like it super traditional and Oslo Mekaniske Verksted is too trendy for you despite the old factory interiors, then Asylet (Grønland 28) is a really old wooden house with a cozy cobble stone courtyard and a genuine traditional pub feel inside.
YOUNGSTORGET In the Youngstorget area in the northern city centre, you’ll find a good selection of places with a more alternative/rock-oriented music profile, as well as a couple of clubs devoted to electronic music. GETTING STARTED: Kulturhuset (Youngs gate 6) covers a huge 2000 square metres with four floor and bars, concerts, a coffee bar and games like shuffle board.
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Internasjonalen (Youngstorget 2A), in an Eastern European functional style, has classic cocktails, special brands of liqueur and beer, various music genres and an upstairs dance floor. The Villa (Møllergata 23-25) appeals to the electronic music crowd, with local and international DJs and genres such as house, techno and dub step. In the basement of the bar Revolver (Møllergata 32) young crowds (20 year age limit in basement, 23 upstairs) dance the night away to 80s pop, rock and disco. Cafe Sør (Torggata 11) is another very popular place with nice drinks and great music, as well as the relatively low age limit of 20 (22 after midnight on weekends). Angst Bar (Torggata 11) is a bar in a passageway called Strøget which is hip, intimate, with great music and lots of art on the walls (also backyard parties during weekends). Andre Til Høyre (Youngsgate 19) is a cool 1920s style cocktail bar with vinyl records playing and an excellent second floor view of Youngstorget. Torggata Botaniske (Torggata 17b) is a green oasis inside in the middle of the city with lots of plants and excellent drinks, a great place to chill out in the jungle. At the mainly outdoor Prindsen Hage (Storgata 36) there’s a sandbox and many garden games for the children, table tennis and boules courts for the grown-ups, pop-up eateries – and of course drinks.
BJØRVIKA & SØRENGA Bjørvika and Sørenga, two newly developed seaside districts near the Opera House, are very scenically placed and have some quality places for grabbing a drink. GETTING STARTED: Vesper Gastrobar (Dronning Eufemias gate 32) has made a name for itself with super tasty drinks and gourmet pub food. Bun's Burger Bar (Sørengkaia 71) has almost 100 types of beer, live music on the first Friday of every month, and of course great burgers. You can also enjoy Italian food or just a few drinks at Cargo Restaurant & Bar (Sørengkaia 99).
AKER BRYGGE & TJUVHOLMEN Along the waterfront at Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen you will meet tourists, business people, everyday locals and the wealthy. This is a great place to go for relatively upmarket food, pubbing and clubbing, and a summer
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drink at one of the slick waterfront bars with beautiful views of the ocean. GETTING STARTED: BAR Tjuvholmen (Bryggegangen 6) is a stylish and popular bar and restaurant on the waterfront in Oslo’s newest completed neighbourhood, and a great place for cocktails. Drink in style in Tjuvholmen’s only hotel bar at designer hotel The Thief (Landgangen 1). The big wine and cocktail lounge Vérité (Grundingen 1-3) has a high-end metropolitan feel that's still unusual in Norway as well as their own sommeliers (wine stewards) that can help you choose the perfect wine. Beer Palace (Holmens gate 3) is located in the oldest building at Aker Brygge, and their motto is that everyone likes beer, but not everyone has found a type they like yet.
FROGNER & MAJORSTUA The Frogner and Majorstua areas in western Oslo have a long standing as places for those who like upmarket partying. Drinks are pricier, the dress code stricter, and the see and be seen factor is higher. Guys in suits and girls in glittering dresses are not an uncommon sight GETTING STARTED: Enjoy sparkling wines and tapas at Champagneria (Frognerveien 2) or shake it on the dance floor at popular Skaugum (Solligaten 2) bar and (at weekends) club. Trendy club VU (Hegdehaugsveien 24) has a courtyard, bar, lounge, dance floor and chambre séparée, while Mabou (Hegdehaugsveien 28) is cramped, intense and flirty. Monkey Bar Oslo (Henrik Ibsens gate 60A), Nox (Henrik Ibsens gate 100) and Soliis Bar & Lounge (Henrik Ibsens gate 90) are popular nightspots on and near Solli Plass. If you’re not planning to dress to impress, Lorry (Parkveien 12) is a two floor classic where young and old rub shoulders in cozy, eccentric and spacious surroundings, while Oslo Mikrobryggeri (Bogstadveien 6) has its own microbrewery (the first new brewery in Norway in almost 100 years when It was founded in 1989), and super tasty – you guessed it – beer.
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Oslo on a
Budget
It’s perfectly possible to visit or live in Oslo on a relatively low budget with a bit of planning! Here are some tips on how to spend wisely and still have a good time.
TEXT: TARJEI KIDD OLSEN
CHEAP ACTIVITIES:
The Oslo Pass gives you free entry to more than 30 museums and attractions, free travel on all public transport, free parking in municipal car parks, free entry to outdoor swimming pools, free walking tours, as well as discounts on sightseeing, ski simulator, Tusenfryd Amusement Park, concert tickets, climbing, ski and bike rental, and special offers in restaurants, shops, entertainment and leisure venues. More information: www.visitoslo.com/en/ activities-and-attractions/oslo-pass
the most popular part of the forest around Oslo - with endless possibilities for walks, trekking, biking, skiing and swimming, and with cozy cafes hidden among the trees.
FREE ACTIVITIES:
Rema 1000, Kiwi, Rimi and Bunnpris are among the cheapest supermarkets, and can be found around town. Meny is a more expensive supermarket with a larger selection of more fancy food. Various other supermarkets are also available.
You can walk on the roof of the Norwegian Opera and Ballet, situated by – and literally sloping into – the sea near the central station, enjoying amazing views of the city, fjord and surrounding hills and islands.
EATING OUT:
Take a long walk and enjoy waterfalls, parks, bridges, swimming spots, historical buildings, bars, cafes, museums and cultural centres along Oslo’s urban river Akerselva, which snakes its way down from the lake Mariadalsvannet by the forest edge to Grønland in the city centre.
Examples are Tøyengata Bodega in Heimdalsgata 37, Café Sara in Hausmanns gate 29, Fiskeriet Youngstorget at Youngstorget 2, Viet Nam House in Bernt Ankers gate 6B, L’oasis Mazze in Trondheimsveien 14A, as well as Tasty Thai in Thereses gate 51 and Nippon Sushi in Sørkedalsveien 5.
The Vigeland Sculpture Park inside the beautiful Frogner Park near Majorstua boasts 212 impressive bronze and granite sculptures designed by Gustav Vigeland.
The Holmenkollen Ski Jump at Holmenkollen in the hills above Oslo is one of the capital’s most famous landmarks, hosts many winter sporting activities, and the area has great views. There is a ski museum inside the ski jump and an observation deck on top (free with Oslo Pass). The Holmenkollen area (especially from Frognerseteren and Tryvann) is also a great starting point for trips into Nordmarka,
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Another good starting point for trips into Nordmarka is the forest lake Sognsvann. Both Sognsvann and Holmenkollen are accessible by metro (free with Oslo Pass).
FOOD & DRINK SUPERMARKETS:
While restaurants can be quite expensive, a good tip is to check out cheaper eateries for instance at Grønland, Grünerløkka and Sofienberg on the east side of town - although there are cheap places on the west side too.
BEER: Norway’s high alcohol prices are no big secret, but there are large savings to be had on beer if you know where to go. As with food, many of the cheap places are on Oslo’s east side. Among the very cheapest places are Rett Inn Bar in Storgata 39, Samfunnet Bislet in Pilestredet 52 and Destiny café in Skippergata 26.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN OSLO RUTER’S CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE
Located in the clock tower outside Oslo Central Station, the customer service centre provides information about public transport timetables, tickets and prices in Oslo and the surrounding area. The centre also sells public transport tickets. In addition there is a popular Ruter website with price Information and searchable timetables: www.ruter.no Address: Jernbanetorget 1. Tel.: (from Oslo/Akershus): 177 Tel.: (from out of town): + 47 815 00 176
TICKETS
Oslo’s local buses, trams, ferries and the metro share a ticket system. Single tickets can be purchased on busses, trams and ferries, but are cheaper if you buy them in advance. On the metro tickets must be purchased before entering the train. Tickets can be purchased from vending machines and ticket offices at the metro stations, at Oslo Visitor Centre, in kiosks including Narvesen, 7-Eleven and Deli de Luca, and at Ruter’s Service Centre at Jernbanetorget (in front of Oslo Central Station). Remember to activate your ticket when you start your trip. Free travel on all public transport within zones 1 and 2 if you buy the Oslo Pass, which also gives free access to many museums and other attractions: ruter.no/en/buying-tickets/ticketsand-fares/oslo-pass/ If you have a smart phone, you can buy digital tickets using the "RuterBillett" app. Prices here are the same as when you buy a ticket in advance, i.e. cheaper than buying on-board your bus, tram or ferry. There is also a "RuterReise" app with searchable timetables, including live arrival time estimates.
DIAL 177 www.177.no
National phone number for public transportation services in Norway. Wherever you are in Norway, you can dial 177 and ask your specific question related to public transportation. The 177 website also gives you links to regional public transport facilities.
TICKETS RECOMMENDED FOR TOURISTS
Single ticket for Zone 1, valid for 1 hour. 24-hour ticket for Zone 1. 7-day ticket for Zone 1.
TRAM
Oslo has six tram lines that run through the city from east to west. The route network primarily covers the inner city, but a couple of longer routes go out to the residential areas west, south and north of the city centre
METRO (T-BANE)
Oslo’s metro network is extensive, with six connected lines and frequent departures from early morning until late at night. All branch lines and the ring line come together in a major tunnel through the city centre, with stops at Nationaltheatret, Stortinget and Jernbanetorget (Oslo Central Station).
BUS
Buses supplement the metro and tram systems within the city boundaries. Oslo’s city buses have a two-digit route number, and the converging point for most bus routes is Jernbanetorget outside Oslo Central Station.
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