What’s on Oslo August issue

AUGUST

2015

Pages 24-31 YOUR GUIDE TO: EVENTS IN AUGUST FESTIVALS / RETRO PLACES IN OSLO PARKLIFE / MAPS AND MORE

Edvard Munch Starry Night 1922-24

Vincent van Gogh Starry Night 1888

VAN GOGH MUNCH 9 MAY-6 SEPTEMBER Open daily 10.00-17.00 Travel to The Munch Museum by: Tram (T) All eastern bound trains to Tøyen (2 stops from the Central Station) Bus Bus number 20 to Munchmuseet www.munchmuseet.no

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Foto: Morten Brun

MEET THE PEOPLE Open-air museum & indoor exhibits.

Life, traditions, homes and history.

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WHO WE ARE: Fjord sightseeing by Båtservice Sightseeing

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RETRO SUMMER Welcome to What’s On Oslo in August, a perfect month for going green in the city’s parks, musical at one of Oslo’s many festivals, or retro at a hip hangout.

At the beginning of August the city gets decidedly livelier as people return from their July holidays, refreshed and ready for combining work and summer fun at home.

One result is that festival organizers know this is a great month for a party, and in this issue we show you a total of seven different August festivals you can enjoy a short walk or ride from where you are staying.

It’s generally not good to be stuck in the past, they say. And they are right – except when the past is cool.

In that spirit we dedicate this issue to everything cool in Oslo. Specifically, we treat you to a guide to some of the trendy retro places you can check out, from a 1950s diner or a nostalgic bar with pinball machines and Space Invaders, to a hairdresser that gives you that Marilyn Monroe or Elvis

Presley look and an old school coffee shop where you can drink some of the world’s best coffee and buy the furniture.

But if festivals and cool hangouts seems like a bit too much action, then our big and updated guide to the city’s very popular parks should help.

They come in many shapes and sizes, offering everything from great views, impressive statues and exotic plant life to simple, relaxing spots for resting and picnicking.

As always we include our indispensable overview of four event highlights, guide to activities at the city’s many museums, event calendar with things to get up to all over town and whatever your preferences, and our practical starter guides to wining and dining, shopping and clubs and bars.

Near the end of the magazine we have included maps and public transport information to help you find your way around town.

Enjoy! Team What’s On Oslo

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WELCOME TO OSLO With its 1000 year old history, Oslo is the oldest of the Nordic capitals. The city, surrounded by islands and forested hills, is situated at the end of one of Norway’s most beautiful fjords. From the Viking age until today, people have looked to this place as a safe haven for trade, industry and cultural enrichment.

Today, Oslo has a population of 600.000 inhabitants, and is the nation’s financial, political and cultural centre. Allow yourself the time to wander in the city’s streets, parks, forests or along the fjord, and get a feel for the capital’s abundant history in its character. Oslo is the capital of the changing seasons. The surrounding countryside makes its mark on the city’s inhabitants and buildings and the people’s rhythm and life-style changes with the weather.

You will be able to discover a city which is full of life all year round, both in the narrow streets and in the vast forests.

Oslo is a city of variation and contrast. Oslo is also Munch’s and Ibsen’s city. The art and cultural life reflect the fact that the inhabitants of Oslo come from all over the country and from all parts of the World. The city can offer unique sights and meaningful experiences, many of which are presented in this guide.

Useful information may be found at www.visitoslo.com, or at our Oslo Visitor Centre inside Ø (part of the central station), open every day all year round. On behalf of Oslo we would like to extend a warm welcome to all visitors, promising an exciting and surprising experience.

Welcome to Oslo!

Fabian Stang Mayor

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CONTENT AUGUST

08 – 21 22 – 23 24 – 31 32 – 33 34 - 47 48 – 51 52 – 57 58 – 61 62 – 66 67 68 – 71 72 – 75 76 – 83

EVENT CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS 2 COOL 4 SCHOOL 5 COOL CATS ONE QUESTION THE MUSEUM LIST WINE & DINE GO GREEN IN OSLO’S PARKS GET YOUR FESTIVAL FIX SHOPPING LEARN NORWEGIAN SHE MAKES YOU COOL! CLUBS & BARS HOW TO GET AROUND

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@ Parkteateret: Ă˜yafestivalen club nights TOVE STYRKE

EVENT CALENDAR AUGUST The following pages present selected highlights from Oslo’s event calendar: Concerts, dance performances, opera, stand-up, and more.

Diary relies on externally provided information. While we strive to ensure that the listings are correct, errors may sometimes occur. A great tip is to double-check information at the event websites we include for each event.

CONCERTS SATURDAY AUGUST 01 01.08 AT 20:00

CROWBAR

The sludge legends in Crowbar visit Oslo.

Fronted by guitarist/vocalist Krik Windstein, the band has inspired an entire generation of metal bands with their defining, heavy sound.

Location: Blå Address: Brenneriveien 9 C Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 300,www.blaaoslo.no

TUESDAY AUGUST 04 04.08 AT 20:00

ELDER

Elder is a three piece heavy metal band from Boston. They play lengthy epics, with chasms of classic stoner metal and psychedelia. Lore is the third full-length album by Elder and a watershed moment in the band's history.

Location: Pokalen Pub Address: Maridalsveien 13 B Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 225,www.vulkanarena.no

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 05 05.08 AT 20:00

CEREMONY The American punk band Ceremony visits Oslo and Pokalen Pub. The band started out in 2004 and recently released their fifth studio album The L Shaped Man, which they now bring on a tour.

Location: Pokalen Pub Address: Maridalsveien 13 B Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 245,www.vulkanarena.no

THURSDAY AUGUST 06 06.08 AT 18:00

HIROSHIMA 70: CONCERT AGAINST NUCLEAR WEAPONS Free concert with appeals that mark that 70 years have passed since the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and speak in favor of a ban on nuclear weapons.

Artists: Highasakite, Fjorden Baby!, San-

dra Kolstad, Åse Kleveland, Broen.

Location: Youngstorget Prices: Free of charge

06.08 AT 20:00

GEORGE CLINTON & PARLIAMENT-FUNKADELIC The Austin-based singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Brennen Leigh is touring with her husband and musical partner Noel McKay. Their debut album, Before The World Was Made (2013), has got many good reviews.

Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 425,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/Storgata www.rockefeller.no

06.08 AT 21:00

BRENNEN LEIGH & NOEL MCKAY George Clinton brings his band and about fifty years’ worth of funk, soul and psychedelic music on this night. He was the leader of funkgroup Parliament, in the seventies, continued with Funkadelic in the eighties, and has had a big influence on popular music. Clinton’s last albums are How Late Do U Have 2BB4UR Absent?, and the soul cover-album George Clinton and His Gangsters Of Love Location: Buckleys pub Address: Lille Grensen 7 / Arbeidergata Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 165,How to get there: Transport > Stortinget www.buckleys.no

FRIDAY AUGUST 07 07.08 AT 20:00

JACK VREESWIJK The Swedish folk-musician and composer Jack Vreeswijk is the son of the legendary Cornelis Vreeswijk, and in 2009 he released the album “Vreeswijk sjunger Vreeswijk”, where he sings his father’s well-known songs. Afterwards he had a very successful tourwith this album all over Sweden. Together with his band, Jack gives a personal interpretation of Cornelis’ songs, and some humorous stories about his father.

Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 335,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/Storgata www.rockefeller.no

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@ Rockefeller: Unni Wilhelmsen © Lena Anette Pedersen

07.08 AT 20:00

SICK OF IT ALL The punk/hardcore-band Sick Of It All, from Queens in New York, have since their debut in 1986 almost been a legend in their genre.

Last year they finally released Last Act Of Defiance, and are back on the stage.

Location: Blå Address: Brenneriveien 9 C Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 325,www.blaaoslo.no

SATURDAY AUGUST 08 08.08 AT 20:00

UNNI WILHELMSEN Unni Wilhelmsen sings and plays songs written by herself, in both Norwegian and English. Her last album, the live jazz-album Live with Bodø Rhythm Group feat. Bodø Sinfonietta, got top-reviews, and she is known for communicating with her audience in a close and humoristic way. This concert will be acoustic.

Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 285,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/Storgata www.rockefeller.no

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MONDAY AUGUST 10 10.08 AT 18:00

JAZZ AT THE OPERA: GREGORY PORTER American vocalist Gregory Porter opens this year's edition of Oslo Jazz Festival.

Porter is known for his distinctive approach to jazz, coloured with inspiration from soul, gospel, blues and R'n'B, and is established as one of the world's hottest male jazz vocalists. He has performed with great names such as Stevie Wonder and collaborated with Robert Glasper, Gilles Peterson, and Jamie Cullum, to mention a few. He also has a Grammy award and multiple Grammy nominations to show for.

Location: Den Norske Opera & Ballett Address: Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 Tickets: operaen.no Prices: 470,- > 570,How to get there: Transport > Jernbanetorget/Oslo S www.operaen.no

TUESDAY AUGUST 11 11.08

ØYA FESTIVAL: CLUB NIGHT On the night before The Øya Festival starts in Tøyenparken you can experience over 90

bands at a number of venues in Oslo. Club Night is free for everyone with a festival pass.

Get your bracelet at the main festival area at Tøyen and enjoy a night of great music.

Location: Clubs in Oslo www.oyafestivalen.no

11.08 AT 18:00

ØYAFESTIVALEN CLUB NIGHTS - RECYCLED SOUND: YOGUTTENE / AMINA SEWALI / SIDE BROK Recycled Sound is a musical project where Norwegian artists are challenged to «recycle» urban classics by making new versions, in order to encourage recycling amongst young people. Yoguttene and Side Brok are both rap groups, having become quite a phenomenon in Norwegian urban music, with Norwegian lyrics and outstanding live shows. Amina Sewali is a young multi-talent, with a career as an actor, singer, dancer, musician and playwright.

Location: Parkteatret Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: Free entrance How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.parkteatret.no

Feminist and super talented artist Tove Styrke is one of Swedens up-and-coming young pop stars. She has just released her second album «Kiddo», described

by TIME Magazine as a «Feminist Pop Triumph». Her songs span over a range of genres, but find common ground in their relentless energy and a combination of melancholy and euphoria.

Location: Parkteatret Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 200,- with Øya festival or day pass / 240,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.parkteatret.no

FRIDAY AUGUST 15 15.08 AT 22:00

ØYAFESTIVAL CLUB NIGHTS RHODES (UK) RHODES has recently become one of Britain’s most interesting artists. Over the last eighteen months he has released

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12 12.08 AT 22:00

ØYAFESTIVALEN CLUB NIGHTS ZHALA (SE) As the first artist signed to Robyn's Konichiwa Records (apart from Robyn herself), Zhala has made the searchlight find its way into Stockholms underground club scene, where she has long been a well-known figure. Her self-titled debut album was released internationally this June. In her own words, the music can be described as cosmic pop or religious rave.

Location: Parkteatret Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 170,- with Øya festival or day pass / 220,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.parkteatret.no

THURSDAY AUGUST 13 13.08 AT 22:00

ØYAFESTIVALEN CLUB NIGHTS TOVE STYRKE (SE)

@ Parkteateret: Øyafestival club nights RHODES (UK)

three EPs, all revealing his fantastic voice and great sense of melody. Although this is his first headliner gig in Norway, he has toured extensively with the likes of Sam Smith, Ben Howard, London Grammar and George Ezra.

Location: Parkteatret Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 195,- with Øya festival or day pass / 245,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.parkteatret.no

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@Rockefeller: Anastacia

SUNDAY AUGUST 16 16.08 AT 20:00

ANASTACIA During her amazing career, she has sold over 30 million albums worldwide! The last time Anastacia visited Oslo was way back in 2004, when she performed for a packed Oslo Spektrum. Now teverything is ready for an exclusive intimate concert at Rockefeller.

Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 395,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/Storgata www.rockefeller.no

THURSDAY AUGUST 20 20.08 AT 20:00

BAND OF SKULLS (UK) The band is still on the radar with last year's album "Himalayan", which, among other things, got 8/10 by NME. The Southampton-band album debuted in 2009 with "Baby Darling Doll Face Honey" and followed it up with "Sweet Sour" in 2012 - on that tour they played a more or less sold out John DEE. Since then the band has toured with both Queens Of The Stone Age and Muse.

Location: Rockefeller

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Location: John DEE Address: Torggata 16, entr. Hammersborggata Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 250,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

SATURDAY AUGUST 29 29.08 AT 19:00

ZOTORA

Zotora was one of the first European didgeridoo players. He learned about the Didgeridoo from the indigenous population of Australia, and has been working as a professional didgeridoo player for 20 years.

Location: Emanuel Vigeland Museum Address: Grimelundsveien 8 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 220,www.emanuelvigeland.museum.no

STAGE BALCONY CONCERT The Norwegian Opera and Ballet holds its popular chamber summer concerts on the Opera's first balcony. 22 concerts are offered this year, with artists ranging from

young talents to experienced masters. All concerts start at 2 pm.

Dates / times: 01-02.08 at 14:00 Location: Den Norske Opera & Ballett Address: Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 Tickets: operaen.no Prices: 50,How to get there: Transport > Jernbanetorget/Oslo S www.operaen.no

SUMMER CONCERT Summer concerts in the Vigeland Museum courtyard on Sundays with both Norwegian and international musicians.

Dates / times: Until 30.08 Sun at 14:00 Location: Vigeland-museet Address: Nobels gate 32 Tickets: at the door Prices: 200,How to get there: Tram No.12 > Frogner plass www.vigeland.museum.no

MUSICAL (NO.): VERDILØSE MENN Theatre/musical by Norwegian multi-artist Christopher Nilsen, based on music by the late rock poet Joachim Nilsen. Performed in Norwegian.

Dates / times: 11-14.08, 18-21.08, 2427.08 and 31.08 at 19:30 Location: Nationaltheatret Address: Johanne Dybwads plass 1 Prices: 200,- > 520,How to get there: Transport > Nationaltheatret www.nationaltheatret.no

MUSICAL (NO.): SWEENEY TODD Hugh Wheeler and Stephen Sondheim's popular musical Sweeney Todd, performed in Norwegian.

Dates / times: 14, 15 and 27.08 at 20:00 Location: Det Norske Teatret Address: Kristian IV’s gate 8 Tickets: nationaltheatret.no Prices: 275,- > 540,www.detnorsketeatret.no

OUTDOOR OPERA: DIE FLEDERMAUS OscarsborgOperaen present an outdoor performance of Johan Strauss II's popular opera Die Fledermaus at Oscarsborg Fortress, located in Drøbak. The performance features both professional musicians and amateurs.

Performers: Jan Erik Fillan, Itziar Martinez Galdos, Mads Wighus, Caroline Christensen, Henrik Engelsviken, Eirik Roland Egeberg-Jensen, Maren Myrvold, Knut Kristian Mohn, Dagfinn Andersen, Anne Marit Jacobsen, OscarsborgOperaen's choir, Oslofjord Chamber Philharmonic, dancers from Nesodden ballet school.

Musical direction: Christian Eggen Transportation: An opera ferry leaves Aker Brygge in Oslo prior to every performance, and returns after the performance ends.

The duration of the trip is about 1 hour and 45 minutes each way. Ferry tickets are sold at billettservice.no.

Dates / times: 15.08 at 19:30, 16.08 at 15:00, 18.08 at 19:30, 19.08 at 19:30, 21.08 at 19:30, 22.08 at 18:00

@ Nationaltheatret: Verdiløse Menn © Kristine Jakobsen

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@ Det Norske Teatret: Bagge (Niklas Gundersen) and Allis (Marie Blokhus) Fugletribunalet.

Photo: Dag Jenssen

Location: Oscarsborg Festning Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 495,- > 595,oscarsborgoperaen.no

THEATRE: LITTLE EYOLF Adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's play Little Eyolf. Performed in Norwegian.

Dates / times: 18-21.08 at 19:30, 22.08 at 18:00, 25-28.08 at 19:30, 29.08 at 18:00 Location: Nationaltheatret, Amfiscenen Address: Johanne Dybwads plass 1 How to get there: Transport > Nationaltheatret www.nationaltheatret.no

THEATRE (NO.): FUGLETRIBUNALET Stage adaptation of Norwegian writer Agnes Ravatn's popular novel Fugletribunalet. Performed in Norwegian.

Dates / times: 21.08 at 17:30, 22.08 at 17:30 Location: Det Norske Teatret Address: Kristian IV’s gate 8 Tickets: nationaltheatret.no Prices: 190,- > 330,www.detnorsketeatret.no

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THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Gioachino Rossini's classic opera buffa The Barber of Seville is full of clowning, intrigue and sparkling music. At the centre of the plot is the young Rosina, whom Count Almaviva wishes to marry. But she is also being pursued by her guardian, the elderly Doctor Bartolo, who has locked her up. This is where the daring barber Figaro enters... This colourful production by François de Carpentries and Karine Van Hercke has been performed to full houses for three seasons.

The stage is dominated by large-scale excerpts from Rosina's diary, and the story is told from the point of view of the beautiful but rebellious young girl.

Dates / times: 22.08 at 18:00, 27.08 at 19:00, 31:08 at 19:00 Location: Den Norske Opera & Ballett Address: Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 Tickets: operaen.no Prices: 100,- > 745,How to get there: Transport > Jernbanetorget/Oslo S www.operaen.no

SHOW (NO.): TROND-VIGGO TORGERSEN Comedy show in Norwegian.

Dates / times: 26.08 at 20:00 Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: A: 285,- / S: 225,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/Storgata www.rockefeller.no

FAMILY CHILDREN'S ART ACTIVITIES Children's weekend activities in Hakkespettene ('the woodpeckers') activity house, located in Ekebergparken Sculpture Park. Children may participate in workshop activities, experience art in the park in presentations especially adapted for children, and have fun in the outdoor climbing park. The staff speak English.

Dates / times: Unntil 02.08 at 12:00-

16:00 Location: Ekebergparken skulpturpark Address: Kongsveien 23 Prices: 100,How to get there: Tram No.18/19 > Oslo Hospital/Sjømannsskolen Bus No.34/74 > Brannfjellveien www.ekebergparken.com

CHILDREN'S ART ACTIVITIES

All four branches of the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design offer various art activities for children throughout the summer.

Dates / times: Unntil 15.08 Tue-Fri at 11:00 and Sat-Sun at 12:00 Location: Nasjonalmuseet for kunst, arkitektur og design Prices: A: 50,-/C<18y: Free entrance www.nasjonalmuseet.no

CHILDREN'S THEATRE (NO.): DEN LILLE MULDVARPEN

Theatre for children, performed in Norwegian.

Dates / times: 01.08 at 12:00 and 14:00 Location: Frognerparken

Artistic director: David Coucheron, violin

kammermusikk festival

EXPERIENCE CLASSICAL MUSIC

Festival Norwegian and international star musicians gather in the heart of Oslo Bygdøy 11.-15. august www.kontikiklassisk.no

Julie Coucheron, piano

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Prices: A: 170,-/C: 120,www.victorias.no

MARKETS

PIRATE CRUISE

VESTKANTTORVET BRIC-A-BRAC/ANTIQUES MARKET

Dress up like a pirate and sail on the Oslo Fjord on a real pirate ship! 1.5hour cruise with children's activities on board.

Dates / times: 02.08 at 12:00 and 14:00 Location: Start: Rådhusbrygge 3 Prices: 217,www.boatsightseeing.com

CHILDREN'S SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Fun activities every day this summer at the Museum of Science and Technology. The activities change every week.

Dates / times: 20-23.08 at 11:00-18:00 Location: Norsk Teknisk Museum Address: Kjelsåsveien 143 Prices: C: 60,- / A: 120,- / F: 300,- / C<4y: Free entrance How to get there: Bus No.54 > Kjelsås st. Tram No.11/12 > Kjelsås www.tekniskmuseum.no

@ Vestkanttorvet bric-a-brac/ antiques market

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Oslo’s oldest market is a popular and traditional bric-a-brac/antiques market close to The Vigeland Sculpture Park, on the corner of Professor Dahls gate and Neuberggata.

Furniture, china, glass, kitchenware, paintings, silver, jewellery, clothes, glass and all kinds of collector’s items.

Dates / times: Saturdays at 08:0016:00 Address: Amaldus Nielsens plass How to get there: Tram No.12 > Vigelandsparken www.facebook.com/pages/Vestkanttorvet/177363525615595

SUNDAY MARKET AROUND BLÅ

Sundays all year round there is a handicraft and second-hand market

by Blå at Grünerløkka: Knit wear, jewellery, ceramics, glass, wool, clothes, toys, paintings, bags, etc. On the weekends before Christmas there is a

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@ Sunday market around Blå

Andreas Bache-Wiig

Dates / times: 01.08 at 22:00 Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 200,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/Storgata www.rockefeller.no

CLUB: THURSDAYS ON THE ROOFTOP W/DAN BRAWO & FRIENDS House/disco, barbeque and drinks on the rooftop at Stratos every Thursday night this summer with Dan Bravo and friends - for the fourth year in a row.

Dates / times: until 20.08 Thur at 20:00 Location: Stratos Address: Youngstorget 2 A, 12th floor Prices: Free entrance How to get there: Transport > Storgata/Brugata www.stratos.as

Christmas market in the same place both on Saturdays and Sundays.

Dates / times: Sundays at 12:00-17:00 Address: Brenneriveien 9 C How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Schous plass Bus No.34/54 > Møllerveien www.sondagsmarkedet.blogspot.no

BIRKELUNDEN BRIC-ABRAC MARKET Outdoor market at Birkelunden in the popular Grünerløkka area with used items from the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s. Here you can get a great deal on kitchen utensils, clothing, books, vinyl, small pieces of furniture, DVDs, CDs, t-shirts, jewellery and much more.

Dates / times: Untill 16.08 Sun at 12:00 Address: Birkelunden, Grünerløkka

CLUB/ PARTY BIG LATIN PARTY Latin music party at Rockefeller with salsa, reggaeton, cumbia and Latin hits.

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CLUB: HOETELL WITH CHRISTINE AND SILJE Club with the DJ duo Christine Dancke and Silje Larsen Borgan at Stratos, open 3 pm-3 am Dates / times: 07.08 at 22:00 Location: Stratos Address: Youngstorget 2 A, 12th floor Prices: Free entrance How to get there: Transport > Storgata/Brugata www.stratos.as

DJ TOMMY DØSKE House with DJ Tommy Døske at Stratos, open 10 pm-3 am.

Dates / times: 08.08 at 22:00 Location: Stratos Address: Youngstorget 2 A, 12th floor Prices: Free entrance How to get there: Transport > Storgata/Brugata www.stratos.as

DJ HAPPY HENKE & FRIENDS House with DJ Happy Henke & Friends on the rooftop terrace at Stratos, open

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FLY HOLMENKOLLEN – the zipline from the top of Holmenkollen Ski Jump

OPENING HOURS SUMMER: June 20th – August 31st: Monday – Friday: 11:00-18:00 Saturday and Sunday: 12:00-18:00 For more information: www.kollensvevet.no *Weather dependent

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3 pm-3 am this Friday.

Dates / times: 21.08 at 22:00 Location: Stratos Address: Youngstorget 2 A, 12th floor Prices: Free entrance How to get there: Transport > Storgata/Brugata www.stratos.as

CLUB: THE ALTERN80S The Altern80s is a club that celebrates the dark side of the decade that turned gloomy into catchy - namely the '80s.

Dates / times: 07.08 at 22:00 Location: Leiligheten, Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets at the door. Cash only.

Prices: 50,www.rockefeller.no

SPORT EVENTS OBSTACLE RACE: VIKING RACE Obstacle race for youth and adults.

Viking Race takes you back to the time when crawling, climbing, carrying and balancing was a natural part of everyday life.

Saturday 22 August: Viking Race Midgard (5 kilometres) Sunday 23 August: Viking Race Asgard (10 kilometres) Dates / times: 22-23.08 at 12:00 Location: Tryvann How to get there: Metro No.1 > Voksenkollen

www.vikingrace.no

OBSTACLE RACE: X-RUN 5-6-kilometre race in the forest with 15–20 obstacles. You can compete individually or as a team of three.

On the same day kids ages 7-15 can compete in X-Run Mini obstacle race. The length of the course varies from 1-3 kilometres.

Dates / times: 29.08 at 09:30 Location: Skullerudstua

www.x-run.no

EXHIBITION SEXHIBITON Sexhibition is being arranged for the 21st year in a row, in Rockefeller's premises. Sexhibition is pulling out the big guns with glamorous and energetic entertainment events on several stages every day. Guests can also participate in various stage shows, where the event offers several competitions. This is the place where the audience gets to experience the breadth that truly exists within eroticism.

Dates / times: 19-22.08 Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 235,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/Storgata www.rockefeller.no

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HIGHLIGHTS Text: Tarjei Kidd Olsen

AUG 22 AT 11:00

Color Me Rad Oslo

01 AUG 16

Restaurant Day Oslo

This is a 5 kilometre long paint race that is extremely loosely based on an Indian spiritual tradition, and where you will end up covered in coloured powder shot from powder cannons and powder grenades. While the organizers’ promise that this will lead to “a brighter future, a more dedicated partner, a nicer boss, a healthier life and that you yourself are happy and filled with energy” may be somewhat of an overstatement, you could end up with a new Facebook profile photo and really tired legs. In addition you’ll get a t-shirt, bib, sunglasses, powder grenade and temporary (presumably!)

RAD-tattoo. What’s not to like?

Where: Holmenkollen National Ski Jump Website: www.colormerad.no Tickets: See website

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Restaurant Day allows private people to open their own pop up restaurants all over Oslo. Founded in Finland in 2011, this has already become a regular event that is held simultaneously in a number of cities around the world.

The “restaurants” can be in people’s homes, in a park, or anywhere suitable. The only rule is that only private people and people that aren’t in the food business can open them. Open one yourself, or visit one for some great food and new friends! Check out the official website to see where the restaurants are, or if you want to register your own.

Where: Various Website: www.restaurantday.org Restaurant Day Oslo Photo: Timo Santala

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Red Bull Flugtag Bjørvika

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AUG 23 AT 13:00

Red Bull Flugtag Bjørvika At Red Bull Flugtag Bjørvika teams of daredevils will attempt to fly their homemade flying vehicles as far as possible over the water from a ramp by the Opera House. As the history of this event has shown, since the first Flugtag (“flying day” in German) was arranged in Austria in 1991, almost immediate - and sometimes rather spectacular - water crashes have been at least as big a part of the attraction.

The flying vehicles can be a sight in themselves, drawing on the ingenuity of (crazy) man and resulting in some rather eccentric constructions.

Where: Oslo Opera House Website: www.redbullflugtag.com/ no/no

AUG 28 AT 21:00

Free Outdoor Movie: My Neighbor Totoro Once a year the movie distribution company Arthaus shows a free movie on a cinema screen in the beautiful park St. Hanshaugen. This year’s movie, the 13th in a row, is a beautiful Japanese animation classic from 1988 called My Neighbor Totoro. Directed by animation legend Hayao Miyazaki, it will be projected from traditional 35mm film format for quality, and to create “that movie feel”. The Arthaus screenings tend to be extremely popular, so get there early to secure a park spot with a good view of the film screen. Also note that as this is a family movie where kids will be present, the movie will be dubbed in Norwegian.

Where: The St. Hanshaugen park Website: Facebook event: «Gratis utekino på St.Hanshaugen - MIN NABO TOTORO med norske stemmer!»

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Feeling uncool plenty of place today? No worries! Oslo has mojo on by embs where you can get your racing old scho ol cool.

RYES Ryes is a rockabilly-inspired bar and diner at Grünerløkka with décor that is solidly 1950s. The walls are plastered with old American advertisement posters, and furniture and décor that help complete that American diner feel. They also have an almost life-size plastic palm tree in the middle of the dance floor, which is popular with Swing dancers. Music from the 50s and 60s blares from the speakers, and in the daytime they serve hamburgers, American pancakes and milkshakes.

Where: Thorvald Meyers gate 59 Website: Facebook: Ryes Age limit: 22

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Hang out with cool retro people at Ryes

“Retro”. “Hipster”. “Old School”. “Vintage”.

square glasses, and people with skinny jeans and 80s Polaroid cameras.

What do these terms have in common?

They’re all about living in the past in a decidedly modern fashion. They’re about borrowing from the past to be cool in the present. They’re about nostalgic dreams and cutting edge hipness.

Sometimes combinations of the above and more, all in one glorious human package.

Oslo has increasingly thrown itself onto the retro wave sweeping over parts of the western world.

Take a stroll around town – particularly the hip Grünerløkka area - and you may encounter people dressed in flowery 60s and 70s vintage hippie clothes, 50s Rockabilly types with leather jackets and Elvis Presley haircuts, hipster guys with chequered shirts and solid beards lumberjack style, intellectual hipsters/hippies with polo neck jumpers and

It’s possible to examine this phenomenon in many ways; for instance with incisive analyses of why it is so and what this love of the past says about modern society. But let’s face it, what really matters is: How the heck can we get a slice of this cool pie?

And with that, let us welcome you to our guide to some of Oslo’s retro haunts, with shops, bars, cafés and hangouts that replace the “f” in “fool” with a solid “c”.

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Get a taste of American retro at Nighthawk Diner!

NIGHTHAWK DINER Nighthawk Diner at Grünerløkka is a diner that looks exactly like a classic American diner looks in your head.

The owners have gone to great lengths to create that feel, importing much of the hand-crafted furniture and décor from the US. Even some of the food is imported from the US, and the menu is thoroughly Americana. A highlight is their classy jukebox. Slick your hair with some brylcreem and step right into the past.

Where: Seilduksgata 15 Website: www.nighthawkdiner.no

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FRØKEN DIANAS SALONGER

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Dive into glamorous retro dresses at Frøken Dianas Salonger

This well-renowned vintage clothes store at Grünerløkka sells hand-picked, custom designed and mostly used clothes. Their inventory includes items from the 1800s, 50s/60s, and a bit from the 80s, and encompasses clothes both from Norway and abroad. In addition to clothes they sell jewelry, as well as furniture and decorative items.

Where: Markveien 56 Website: www.frokendianassalonger.no

RUTH 66 This is a wonderful Grünerløkka-store that specializes in selling mainly Americana from the 1950s, right up to the 1990s. It’s an eccentric place filled with retro accessories, clothes and furniture, as well as kitschy knickknacks like plastic flamingoes and garden gnomes. Even if you don’t want to buy something, Ruth 66 is well worth a visit just to soak in the atmosphere and be blinded by the garish colours.

Where: Torshovgata 3 Website: www.ruth66.no

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Enjoy the relaxing retro atmosphere at famous coffee bar Fuglen

FUGLEN Fuglen is an ever-so-slightly famous coffee bar which has won high praise and been recommended by The New York Times for its world class coffees and Scandinavian décor from the 1950s and 60s. Fuglen is retro in itself as it has been around since 1963, but has really come into its own in the 2000s. The owners have even opened a second Fuglen in Tokyo (how hipster of them!). This is arguably the most “in-the-know” coffee bar you can visit in Oslo. Most of the inventory here is also for sale, from the retro chairs and tables to the plates. In the evening Fuglen turns into a classic American “speakeasy” cocktail bar.

Where: Universitetsgata 2 Website: www.fuglen.no

KULTURHUSET Kulturhuset at Youngstorget covers a huge 800 square metres with several rooms and bars, concerts, a coffee bar, ping pong table and shuffle boards.

This is sort of like a cultural centre for hipsters, with bearded guys and lumberjack shirts a common occurence. It tends to be packed on weekends, and is a great place to hang out if you want to be cool in a bigger space than the other bars in this guide.

Kulturhuset / Truls Fossum

Where: Youngstorget 3 Website: www.kulturhusetioslo.no Age limit: 23

LIEBLING If you venture to the top of Grünerløkka you should check out Liebling; a trendy yet cozy café and shop with retro products. Liebling is based around the owners’ fascination with Berlin, and a lot of the cool stuff they sell has been imported from Germany. This is also the place to get film for your Polaroid camera. In the summer they have a biergarten called St. Pauli (the name of a German “cult” football club). It really doesn’t get much more hipster than Berlin, so what are you waiting for?

Where: Øvrefoss 4 Website: www.liebling.no

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Drink a beer and shop some retro products at Liebling

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IZAKAYA IZAKAYA at St. Hanshaugen is a pub inspired by informal Japanese drinking establishments of the same name, and offers liquid delights such as sake and shochu. The bartenders tend to be extremely knowledgeable about Japan and you can spend ages discussing Japanese plum wine with them. They also serve authentic Japanese, Korean and Chinese food. The walls are adorned with Japanese kitschy retro posters, and taken together with the generally funky interior and the fact that Japan is thoroughly hip; this is an essential stopover for cool cats.

Where: St. Olavs gate 7 Website: www.izakayaoslo.com

BILLIE BANGS BARBERSHOP & BEAUTY BAR This is a hairdressing salon at Grünerløkka that specializes in haircuts from the 1940s, 50s and 60s (although catering to all tastes). It is one of the essential places in Oslo for people that want a cut to make James Dean, Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe proud.

The décor, furniture and employees naturally stick to the same look.

Where: Rathkes gate 2 Website: Facebook: Billie Bangs Barbershop & Beauty Bar

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Get your hair done the retro way at Billie Bangs Barbershop & Beauty Bar

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ANGEL’S SPEED EQUIPMENT Angel’s - called “Engle” by locals in the know - is an essential Grünerløkka shop for retro mojo aspirants. It has, as they point out on their Facebook page, been “Givin’ you cool stuff since ’99. You rock”. Angel’s Speed Equipment is frequented by the same kind of 1950s-oriented souls that hang out at places like Ryes and Billie Bangs Barbershop & Beauty bar. A shop stuck in a time warp and packed with rockin’ men’s and women’s clothes and accessories.

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Rock your style with gear, from Angel's Speed Equipment

Where: Rathkes gate 7 Website: www.engle.no

PARKTEATRET Bar and concert stage Parkteatret is equally popular with hipsters and, judging by how packed it tends to be, pretty much everyone else. This has long been one of the most frequented and well known bars at Grünerløkka, with prime position beside the central park Olaf Ryes plass.

Parkteatret was a cinema on the same premises from 1907 until 1991, and got the name Parkeatret in the early 1920s.

The neon Parkteatret-sign still there today is from the 1960s. It has been a bar and stage since 2002, and the art-deco furniture and effects inside are faithful to the original interior.

Where: Olaf Ryes plass 11 Website: www.parkteatret.no

TILT While this bar in the city centre, like many other places in this guide, has elements of the 1950s, mainly Tilt is the obvious place to go if you long for the 1980s. It is thoroughly focused on games, with 10 working pinball machines from the 80’s and 90’s and playable arcade games like Space Invaders, Pacman and Donkey Kong integrated into the tables. They also have no less than 6 shuffle boards (shuffle boards are 22 feet long, so that is no small feat). Game over!

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Where: Torggata 16 (entrance from Badstugata) Website: www.tiltoslo.no Age limit: 23

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Get that cozy cabbin feeling while listening to vinyl records at Hytta

Can’t get enough cool?

Here are some more places!

HYTTA Hytta is a small new bar at Grünerløkka that has a cozy feel to it. And indeed the name "Hytta" is colloquial Norwegian for "the cabin", referring to a most Norwegian tradition - holiday cabins in the forest. To complete that rustic vibe they only play vinyl records, and the owner infuses their vodka with different herbs and other sources of added flavour. In other words: This

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place is so old fashioned it's cool by default.

Where: Thorvald Meyers gate 70 Website: Facebook: Hytta Bar

JULIPS This is a photo and design bureau specializing in the aesthetics of the 1940s-60s through the styling of people, interiors and photos. Julips also offers themed bachelor parties.

Website: www.juliesandberg.no/julips E-mail: julie.sandberg.foto@gmail.com Phone: 95 90 84 76

BLOMSTERHANDLER ANDERSEN

Bar Boca may be Oslo’s tiniest bar, and is yet another essential retro stopover with its tasteful 50s/60s interior, professional bartenders and great drinks.

A retro florists! Buy your flowers at a place where the proprietor looks like Elvis Presley and the clock on the wall always has the date 1950. It’s easy to spot, with a Ford Pickup 1956-modell parked outside.

Where: Thorvald Meyers gate 30 Website: Facebook: Bar Boca

Where: Olaf Ryes plass 3 Website: None

AKU AKU TIKI BAR

HELL’S KITCHEN

This retro kitsch bar has the “colours and feelings of the islands of Micronesia, the mystery of the caves of Easter Island”. It also has awesome and much heralded drinks.

A trendy little pizzeria at Youngstorget with a sort-of-1950s-60s feel, including rows of leather booths for seating, a classy wooden bar desk and retro lamps. Also check out Illegal Burger next door.

BAR BOCA

Where: Thorvald Meyers gate 32 Website: www.akuaku.no

FOLKETEATERETS HERREFRISØR A 1950s-style men’s hairdressing salon in the city centre. The chief barber has been in the business for 50 years and is an expert in rockabilly cuts.

Where: Folketeaterpassasjen, formerly known as Operapassasjen (entrance from Storgata or Youngstorget) Website: www.folketeaterpassasjen. no/folketeaterets-herrefrisoer/

ÅPENT BAKERI For a retro breakfast or lunch, drop by this bakery at Torshov which has tried to recreate the original 1920s façade and has a somewhat 1950s interior.

In the afternoon/evening they turn it into a well renowned pizzeria called Lofthus Samvirkelag.

Where: Åsengata 42 Website: www.apenbakeri.no

TEDDY’S SOFTBAR A small bar and café at Grønland that opened way back in 1958 and that has kept its original interior. It has a Wurlitzer jukebox from the same period and is a genuine retro place. Also cheaper beer than the “new” retro bars.

Where: Møllergata 23 Website: None

ILLEGAL BURGER Charcoal grilled gourmet burgers with attitude and, according to many, the best burgers in town. If you’re hip and love burgers, this retro-ish place is a no-brainer. Right next to Hell’s Kitchen.

Where: Møllergata 23 Website: Facebook: Illegal Burger

CAFÉ LAUNDROMAT Our only west-Oslo place on the list (by Bislett Stadium), Café Laundromat has a cozy and generally retro interior, one of Oslo’s largest private libraries (over 4000 books and comics), and most hipster-like of all: You can do your laundry here while eating your lunch.

Where: Underhaugsveien 2 Website: www.laundromat.no

UFF UNDERGROUND A big vintage clothes store at Grünerløkka where you can choose from around 6000 pieces of trendy second-hand clothes from the 1960s-70s.

Where: Storgata 1 Website: www.uffnorge.org/second-hand/uff-underground-butikk

Where: Brugata 3 Website: None

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– bartender at retro bar and diner Ryes: I am really fond of Hytta [see our main retro article]. This was a run-down place that was so old that it almost should have been listed as a heritage site. Now it has been refurbished and when you go inside you get a bit of that holiday cabin feel. Feel the walls as well – the wall paper is made of recycled cardboard.

– sales clerk at vintage store Frøken Dianas salonger: I think Frøken Dianas salonger are completely wonderful. I haven’t really found a match anywhere in Europe. Other than that I think [retro store and café] Retrolykke [in Markveien 33] are cool. Very pleasant service, cool products, a nice menu and good coffee.

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– waitress at old school Americanadiner Nighthawk Diner: I love Aku Aku Tiki Bar [see our main retro article], with their “tiki” atmosphere [“tiki” properly refers to a New Zealand Mãori legend, but here means a more general traditional Polynesian style of art]. They also have a really awesome chili punch that you have to tell your readers about!

– owner of retro store Angel’s Speed Equipment: Teddy’s Softbar [see our main retro article], because there are so many different kinds of people there.

– bartender at Hytta: Café Mir [a creative bar in Toftes gate 69 with airplane seats, concerts and table football], because it’s so well conceptualized and soulful and eclectic - a place that shouldn’t really be able to survive, but which does because the people there are so fantastic and motivated; always fighting. We live in a culture that is more and more gentrified and capitalistic, and where the artists and alternative people often fall by the wayside. But Mir survives.

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THE MUSEUM LIST 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 youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re into, chances are good youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find it in one of the museums on these pages! *On the map pages at the back of the magazine you will find numbers that correspond with the numbers for each of the museum listings.

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@ Holmenkollen Ski Simulator

NORSK FOLKEMUSEUM The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History

THE VIKING SHIP MUSEUM 01

MEET THE PEOPLE! OPEN-AIR MUSEUM

The urban and rural buildings from our many regions give an excellent introduction to Norwegian history. Of particular interest is the wooden Medieval Stave Church.

INDOOR EXHIBITS Folk Art.

Church Art. Samí Culture.

Oslo apartments. NORWAY by photographer Wilse.

Under admission: A= adult, C= child, S= student, P= pensioner, F= family

UNTIL AUGUST 16 DAILY

Hosts in costumes welcome you to historical homes.

Folk dance & music. Baking.

Horse-and-buggy-rides.

12.00 & 15.00 Guided tour.

13.00 See the farm animals.

SUNDAYS 13.30 Service

in Stave Church.

13.30 Extreme Makeover.

We dress a guest (also Sat.) 14.00 Folk dance.

FROM AUGUST 17 DAILY

Hosts in costumes welcome you to historical homes.

See the farm animals.

WEEKENDS Baking and

horse-and-buggy rides.

Sundays 14.00 Folk dance.

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 10.00-18.00 Admission: A: 120,-/ C: 40,S: 90,-/ F: 250,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Museumsveien 10, Bygdøy Tel: 22 12 37 00 www.norskfolkemuseum.no

Vikingskipshuset

THE FRAM MUSEUM 02

Houses the best preserved Viking ships in the world and the fantastic artefacts from the graves.

Frammuseet

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The Oseberg Ship

Fram is the most famous ship in polar history, known for its amazing expeditions to the North and South Poles.Come aboard, and see how the crew and their dogs endured years of sailing through treacherous waters, storms and the freezing cold. The fantastic stories still take the breath away from adults and children.

The Gokstad Ship

Enjoy the spectacular northern lights show dancing in the ceiling of the Fram Museum.

The ships were discovered in three large burial mounds where they had been buried to serve as vessels for their rich owners’ final journey to the realm of the dead. was built around 820 AD and was used as a burial ship for two powerful women. was built around 890 AD and used as a burial ship for a chieftain.

The Tune Ship

was built around 900 AD.

THE MUSEUM SHOP

sells books and souvenirs, postcards and jewellery.

Hours and prices Every day 09:00–18:00 Admission: A: 80,-/ C (<18) free,-/F (2+2): 150,Free with Oslo Pass Two museums for the price of one: Use your ticket to the Historical Museum within 48 hours.

CONTACT

The Viking Ship Museum Huk Aveny 35 Tel: 22 13 52 80 Bus 30: Vikingskipshuset Guided Tours: Tel.: 22 85 99 64 E-mail: entre-vsh@khm.uio.no www.khm.uio.no Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo

See the first ship to navigate the Northwest Passage, the polar vessel Gjøa! Experience the exhibitions and the fascinating polar history.

SEE ALSO: THE SPECTACULAR POLAR FILM. WALK THE FREEZING COLD DARK WALK – IF YOU DARE! HOURS AND PRICES Every day 09:00- 18:00 Admission: A: 100,C (6-16): 40,- / S: 40,P: 70,- / F(2+3): 200,Groups (+15): A 70,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Bygdøynesveien 36 Tel: 23 28 29 50 Bus 30 to Bygdøynes Ferry from Pier 3 by the City Hall www.frammuseum.no

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KON-TIKI MUSEET

HL-SENTERET

The Kon-Tiki Museum

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The Kon-Tiki Museum houses original boats and exhibits from Thor Heyerdahl’s world famous expeditions; The Kon-Tiki expedition, Ra expeditions, Easter Island expeditions and Fatuhiva and underwater exhibition.

NEW EXHIBITIONS: * The Thor Heyerdahl Library * Thor Heyerdahl in Person * Easter Is­land cave stone exhibition. * Kon-Tiki Museum 60 years at Easter Island

NEW RA EXHIBITION MAY 2015: On 25 May 1969, Thor Heyerdahl set sail from Morocco on the reed boat Ra. With a crew of six he set course for the islands of the West Indies....

EXTRA:

NORSK MARITIMT MUSEUM

HoLocaust Center

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The Holocaust Center is located in Villa Grande, the former residence of the Nazi collaborator Vidkun Quisling.

EXHIBITIONS PERMANENT EXHIBITION

The exhibition tells the story of Nazi genocide and mass murder during World War 2 – with special focus on the Norwegian Jews.

PHOTOEXHIBITION «ABANDONED AT SREBRENICA – 20TH COMMEMORATION» RUTH MAIER'S ARCHIVE

About the young girl Ruth Maier who was deportedfrom Norway and killed i Auschwitz in 1942.

THE PATH TO EXCLUSION

About article 2 in the Norwegian Constitution.

BUNKER FROM WORLD WAR 2

The original Kon-Tiki film is screened every day at 12.00 in the museum cinema.

Kafé Villa Grande open every day from 11:00–16:00 (Mondays closed)

Souvenir shop.

Every day 10:00–18:00 Admission: A: 50,-/C: 25,-/ S: 40,-/P: 40,Free with Oslo Pass

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 09:30 - 18:00 Admission: A: 90,-/ C: 40,-/ S: 60,-/ P: 60,-/ F:180,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Bygdøynesveien 36 Tel: 23 08 67 67 www.kon-tiki.no

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HOURS AND PRICES

CONTACT Huk Aveny 56 Tel: 22 84 21 00 E-mail: post@hlsenteret.no www.hlsenteret.no Bus: 30 to Bygdøyhus

The Norwegian Maritime Museum

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The museum celebrates Norway’s interaction with the seas, from its oldest known vessel to the latest hi-tech offshore ships.

Our panoramic cinema features a 20-minute journey along Norway’s astonishingly beautiful coastline. Stop off at the café and museum shop. A joint ticket with the Fram Museum is available.

NEW EXHIBITIONS:

“At Sea!” – Norwegian seafarers from the Viking era until today tell their stories!

“Norway is the sea” and “The Electric Aquarium” Immersive experiences, with simulators and games!

“The Ship”: The technology of ships, with possibility to navigate with remote controlled boats.

“Children’s Boat Workshop” Build a wooden boat with hammer and nails!

Every Sunday 12:00-15:00.

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 10:00-17:00 Café Fjordterrassen 11:30-17:00 Admission: A: 80,-/C (616): 30,-/S: 40,-/P: 40,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Bygdøynesveien 37 Tel: + 47 24 11 41 50 www.marmuseum.no

HOLMENKOLLEN SKI MUSEUM AND SKI JUMP

HOLMENKOLLEN SKI SIMULATOR 07

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.

In the world’s oldest ski museum, built into the mountain underneath the ski jump, you can experience 6000 years of skiing history.

At the top of the tower you can enjoy the spectacular view of Oslo and the surrounding areas.

Check out our new exhibition “Freedom on Snow. Snowboarding and modern skiing” Opening hours for our zipline: www.kollensvevet.no More details on www.holmenkollen.com

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 09:00-20:00 Admission: A:120,-/ C: 60,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Kongeveien 5 Tel: 22 92 32 00 E-mail: post@skiforeningen.no www.holmenkollen.com Metroline 1 to Frognerseteren Terje Bakke Pedersen / Pictura

ASTRUP FEARNLEY MUSEET 08

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 ‘eyeview’ movie to create a unique and realistic feel.

Once inside the the Ski Simulator you will get the ‘ride of your life’, including wind-effect 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’’.

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 09:00-20:00 Admission: A: 65,- / C: 40.S: 65,-/ P: 65,20% discount with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Kongeveien 5 Tel: 900 12 046 E-mail: post@skisimulator.no www.skisimulator.no Metro / T-bane: No 1 to Holmenkollen Station

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Astrup Fearnley Museet is a private contemporary art museum. Beautifully located by the fjord in architect designed building by world renowned Renzo Piano.

The museum houses an important collection of artworks by famous artists such as Anselm Kiefer, Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons.

21.04.15-23.08.15 WORKS FROM THE ASTRUP FEARNLEY COLLECTION 22.05.15-27.09.15 LOVE STORY – WORKS FROM ERLING KAGGE’S COLLECTION HOURS AND PRICES Tue, Wed, Fri: 12:00–17:00 Thu: 12:00–19:00 Sat, Sun: 11:00–17:00 Mon closed Admission: A: 100,-/ S: 60,- / 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 twitter.com/astrupfearnley Instagram: @astrupfearnley

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TEKNISK MUSEUM The Norwegian museum of Science and Technology

HENIE ONSTAD KUNSTSENTER 10

Fun-packed weekend & holiday activities!

Great activity program!

You gotta try out makerspace!

Don’t miss: *Ting: Explore

technology & democracy!

!ENERGITIVOLI PLAY & LEARN Chase virtual fish, see your temperature imprint or play mindball!

OSLO SCIENCE CENTRE

offers more than 80 exciting interactive installations.

Examine symptoms, diagnose diseases and journey through medical history from the 1850s until today.Find out more about the norwegian industry.

Café and museum shop.

HOURS AND PRICES All summer 11:00-18:00.

Admission: A: 120,-/ C: 60,- Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Kjelsåsveien 143 Tel: 22 79 60 00 www.tekniskmuseum.no Tram: no 11 and 12. Bus: no 25 and 54. Train: (Jaren and Gjøvik) to Kjelsås station

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Henie Onstad Art Center

BYMUSEET 11

Henie Onstad Kunstsenter is a leading venue for 20th century and contemporary art and music, located in scenic Høvikodden

UNTILL 06.09.2015 POP KUNST DESIGN

The City Museum in the Vigeland Park

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.

Works by several of the most renowned Pop artists alongside works from a number of pioneers in the field of design.

EXHIBITIONS

UNTILL 16.08.2015 POP ETC.

DESPISED LOVE

Henie Onstad Kunstsenter’s own exploration of Pop art’s early impact on Norwegian art and design.

NEXT EXHIBITION: 10.09.– 13.12.2015 IN SEARCH OF MATISSE DROP-IN HOK LAB. HOURS AND PRICES Tue-Thu 11:00–19:00 Fri-Sun 11:00–17:00 Mon closed. Closed 01.01.15 Admission: A: 100,-/ S: 70,-/C: free entrance

CONTACT Sonja Henies vei 31 Høvikodden Tel: 67 80 48 80 E-mail: post@hok.no www.hok.no Transportation: 15 minutes from Oslo. Bus: no. 151 to Høvikodden. Free shuttle bus (Senterbussen) every two hours. More info at hok.no.

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OSLOVE - THE STORY OF OSLO OSLOFUNKIS

Early Modernism in Oslo Norwegian women and German soldiers during World War II

IN THE LIMELIGHT Theatre history

UNTIL 20.09.

IMAGES OF OSLO PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANDERS B. WILSE Guided tours: Sat-Sun at 12.00 and 14.00 Enjoy hot and cold meals at Café Mathia Museum shop

HOURS AND PRICES 01.07-15.08. Tue-Sun at 12:00 and 14:00 From 16.08. Sat-Sun at 12:00 and 14:00 Admission: Free entrance

CONTACT Frognerveien 67 Tel: +47 23 28 41 70 E-mail: post@oslomuseum.no oslomuseum.no facebook.com/detekteoslo Photo: Christina Krüger/Oslo Museum

VIGELAND-MUSEET

ARBEIDERMUSEET

The Vigeland Museum

THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF NORWAY

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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 (18691943). 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.

05.06-13.09.2015 SIGNE SOLBERG: GHOST BEATS

A commissioned work for the museum’s room VII, that interacts with its volume, colour and light.

05.06-13.9.2015 CORNER PIECES

Tor Børresen, Åse Bøthun, Ane Mette Hol, Fischli & Weiss, Kjell Varvin. A group exhibition presenting works that are meant to, or can be adjusted to, being placed in a corner.

HOURS AND PRICES Tue-Sun 10:00–17:00.

Mon closed.

Admission: A: 60,-/ C: 30,-/ S: 30,- /P: 30,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Nobels gate 32 Tel: +47 23 49 37 00 www.vigeland.museum.no Signe Solberg, Ghost Beats, 2015.

Photo: Jonas Adolfsen.

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Welcome to the Labour Museum! A museum suitably located among the former industrial buildings that lined the Akerselva river at Sagene.

Guided tours: Sat-Sun at 12.00 and 14.00

EXHIBITIONS FACTORY GIRLS AND INDUSTRIAL PIONEERS SWEDISH LABOUR

The story of six immigrants Guided tours to the apartment in Sagveien 8 showing how the factory workers used to live.

English speaking guides!

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The National Library of Norway is a multimedia centre with regularly exhibitions and cultural events.

The Library is situated in a classical building from 1913 with mural paintings

by Emanuel Vigeland, Axel Revold and Per Krogh.

EXHIBITIONS 26.02 – 05.09.2015 JAZZ!

Microhistories from the Norwegian Jazz Archive collection

22.06 – MID AUGUST 2015 TRAVEL NORWAY

Display of Norwegian travel maps from the 19th and 20th century

HOURS AND PRICES HOURS AND PRICES Sat-Sun 11:00 – 16:00 Admission: Free entrance

CONTACT Sagveien 28 Tel: +47 23 28 41 70 E-mail: post@oslomuseum.no oslomuseum.no facebook.com/detekteoslo Photo Christina Krüger / Oslo Museum

Opening hours summer 2015 (22.06-03.08) Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00 Sat Closed Admission: free entrance Guided tours by appointment.

CONTACT Solli plass Henrik Ibsens gate 110 Tel: 810 01 300 E-mail: nb@nb.no www.nb.no Photo: Rigmor Dahl Delphin

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NOBELS FREDSSENTER STORTINGET

IBSENMUSEET

The Nobel Peace Center

The Ibsen Museum

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The Parliament

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Welcome to Henrik Ibsen’s apartment. This is where he lived the last 11 years of his life together with his wife, and here we are introduced to the private sphere of the world famous playwright.

PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS

EXHIBITION

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS

MY GUITAR SOUNDS SO SWEET. MY GUITAR IS A HENRIK IBSEN Ibsen –Lennon.

HENRIK IBSEN - ON THE CONTRARY

more about Ibsens life and work Every hour. Take a guided tour in Ibsens apartment.

Admission includes entry to the Exhibition.

Audioguide tour from the Ibsen museum to Grand café, you can rent the players at the Ibsen museum.

Museum shop

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 11:00 – 18:00 Thursday 11:00–18:00 Admission: A: 100,-/ C: 30,-/ S: 75,- /P: 75,Free with Oslo Pass.

CONTACT Henrik Ibsens gate 26 Tel: 22 12 35 50 E-mail: ibsen@norskfolkemuseum.no www.ibsenmuseet.no Tram: 13 and 19 Bus: 30, 31 to Slottsparken

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Find peace and quiet in The Nobel Field or learn more about the laureates in The Wall Papers. The magic book about Alfred Nobel gives you the read of a lifetime!

The Nobel Peace Prize exhibition 2014: MALALA AND KAILASH - unstoppable in their fight for children’s rights.

PEACE AT WORK Highlights from the Nobel Peace Prize exhibitions 2005–2013. Last day 30 Aug. DALAI LAMA Smiling mega celebrity and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

1964 MARTIN L. KING JR. Revealing the story from 1964.

ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

Fred & Toca Loca go Green and activity booklet for families in the Malala and Kailash exhibition.

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Would you like to see the Parliament from the inside? If so, why not join one of our guided tours?

We provide guided tours Tours last for approximately one hour and we recommend turning up 15 minutes in advance of the advertised time (no bookings available). We can accommodate up to a maximum of 30 visitors per guided tour. Please use the entrance from Akersgata (the opposite side of the building to the main entrance). Guided tours of the Storting are free of charge to all visitors.

We regret that due to construction work our guided tour schedule will vary throughout the summer.

Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.

Café and museum shop

HOURS AND PRICES Open daily 10:00–18:00, Thu until 20. Daily guided tours 14 and 15 (Eng.) Admission: A: 90,-/ C(<16): free/ S: 60,-/ P: 60,-/ F: 160,- Oslo Pass free.

CONTACT Rådhusplassen/City Hall Sq. Tel: +47 48 30 10 00 www.nobelpeacecenter.org Photo: © 2014 Tanya Malott

CONTACT Karl Johans gate 22 Tel: 23 31 31 80 E-mail: omviser@stortinget.no www.stortinget.no/en

THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM Historisk Museum

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THE VIKING COLLECTION:

farmers, traders and warriors.

THE TREASURE CHEST:

The best collection of gold treasure from the Viking period.

THE MEDIEVAL GALLERY:

Is devoted to church art, such as stave church doorways and sculptures of saints.

THE EGYPTIAN MUMMIES:

Norway’s oldest and largest collection of Egyptian artefacts

NORGES BANK-SALEN

The Norwegian National Gold Coins rescued from the Nazis.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITION: TAKE IT PERSONALLY stories about personal adornment www.khm.uio.no

HOURS AND PRICES Tue-Sun 10:00 - 17:00.

Admission: A: 80,-/C (<18): free/ S: 50,-/ P: 50,Free with Oslo Pass Two Museums for the price of one: Use your ticket to the Viking Ship Museum within 48 hours.

CONTACT The Historical Museum Frederiks gate 2 Tel: 22 85 99 10 Guided tours: Tel.: 22 85 99 64 E-mail: postmottak@khm.uio.no www.khm.uio.no Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo Tram: all to National Theatre

Natural History Museum

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NATURALLY INCREDIBLE

The museum is a part of the University of Oslo and includes the Botanical Garden plus the Geological and Zoological museums.

On display are dinosaurs, fossils, rocks, minerals and animals from Norway and abroad, and of course the world famous monkey fossil “Ida” – currently on loan to The National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo, Japan.

200 YEARS OF SCIENCE

In 2014 the Natural History Museum celebrated its 200th Anniversary. A new Viking Garden and a new Willow Garden were opened, but most strikingly visually are perhaps several new willow sculptures around the garden.

HOURS AND PRICES The Geological and Zoological Museum: Tue-Sun 11:00-16:00.

Mon closed The Greenhouses: All days 10:00–20:00 The Botanical Garden: All days 07:00–21:00 Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Naturhistorisk museum University of Oslo Sars’ gate 1/Monradsgate Tel: 22 85 18 20 E-mail: informasjon@nhm.uio.no www.nhm.uio.no Photo: Per Aas NHM

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The Norwegian Centre for Design and Architecture is located in an old electricity transformer station by the Akerselva river. Changing design and architecture exhibitions, activities, a design shop and a vegan and raw food café are open to the public within DOGA´s opening hours.

25.06-23.08 A BETTER FUTURE STARTS NOW

Exhibition featuring the 59 finalists and 5 winners for the INDEX: Award 2013. The aim of this prestigious Danish design prize is to inspire, educate and engage in designing sustainable solutions to global challenges.

25.06-23.08 FROM THE CATWALK 2015

Exhibition showing works from 16 Norwegian fashion designers.

HOURS AND PRICES Mon, Tue, Fri: 10.00-17.00 Wed, Thu: 10.00-20.00 Sat, Sun: 12.00-17.00 Admission: Free entrance

CONTACT Hausmanns gate 16 Tel: 23 29 28 70 E-mail: info@doga.no www.doga.no www.facebook.com/DogAOslo

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NASJONALGALLERIET The National Gallery

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12.06.–4.10.2015 HANNAH RYGGEN. WEAVING THE WORLD

NASJONALMUSEET FOR KUNST, ARKITEKTUR OG DESIGN THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART, ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design is Norway´s largest museum, receiving around 600.000 visitors annually. We arrange exhibitions, run educational programmes and care for the country´s most extensive collections of art, architecture and design.

Admission: Adults: NOK 50 / Students: NOK 30 Pensioners/concessions: NOK 30 Children (under 19): Free entrance Guided tours every Sunday: 13.00 in English 14.00 in Norwegian One ticket – four museums Sunday: Free entrance for all Free with Oslo Pass

Hannah Ryggen (1894– 1970) is one of the most significant Scandinavian artists of the twentieth century. Her tapestries are visual responses to major and minor events, conflicts and processes. She captured the world in her weaving. In the early 1930s, she addressed fascism and the destructive consequences of Nazi power.

3.01.2015–01.01.2017 THE DANCE OF LIFE. THE COLLECTION FROM ANTIQUITY TO 1950

The National Gallery’s art collection is the most comprehensive and wide-ranging in Norway, and one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. The collection has an emphasis on Norwegian art after 1800.

Museum shop and café

HOURS AND PRICES Tue, Wed, Fri 10:00–18:00 Thur 10:00–19:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–17:00 Mon: Closed

CONTACT Edvard Munch, The Scream, 1893, The National museum of art, architecture and design©Munchmuseet / Munch-Ellingsen-gruppen /Bono

Universitetsgaten 13 Tel: 21 98 20 00 nasjonalmuseet.no Hannah Ryggen «Petter Dass», 1940 (detalj)

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KUNSTINDUSTRIMUSEET MUSEET FOR The Museum of Decorative Arts SAMTIDSKUNST and Design

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7. 06.–13. 09.2015 ALBUM COVERS. THE REVIVAL OF VINYL

Despite the digital revolution, recent years have seen a resurgence of interest in the LP album cover as a graphic medium and expression of cultural history. The exhibition shows defining examples of international and Norwegian album covers from 1940 to today.

02.01.–31.12.2014 GLASS AND CERAMICS THE COSTUME GALLERIES THE ROYAL DRESS COLLECTION STYLE 1100–1905 DESIGN AND CRAFT 1905-2005 Museum shop and café

HOURS Tue, Wed, Fri:11:00–17:00 Thu: 11:00–19:00 Sat, Sun: 12:00–16:00 Mon: Closed

CONTACT St. Olavs gate 1 Tel: 21 98 20 00 nasjonalmuseet.no Album Covers. The Revival of Vinyl. Photo: Magnus Ekström

The Museum of Contemporary Art

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17.04.–23.08.2015 CARLOS GARAICOA. INVISIBLE CITIES

The exhibition incorporates several narratives: It tells about the city where people live and reside, about tall buildings founded on power and political ideologies, and about ruins of former greatness or buildings that were never completed. The beauty and contrasts of the urban landscape – its political as well as its poetic aspects – form a major theme in the oeuvre of Cuban artist Carlos Garaicoa.

13.03.2015–28.02.2016 POOR ART – RICH LEGACY. ARTE POVERA AND PARALLEL PRACTICES 1968–2014

The National Museum – Architecture

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05.06.–13.09.2015 ODE TO OSAKA

In 1970 Sverre Fehn took part in a competition to design the Nordic Pavilion for the World Expo in Osaka, Japan, without winning. Fehn’s proposal has now been recreated at the National Museum – Architecture, in the exhibition pavilion that was also designed by Fehn (1997–2008).

19.09.2014–01.01.2019 BUILDING IDEAS. FROM THE ARCHITECTURE COLLECTION, 1830 TO THE PRESENT

This exhibition presents a selection of architectural ideas drawn from the National Museum’s collection, Contemporary art fascinates, which encompasses over provokes and stirs debate 300,000 drawings and in ways classical art can’t other objects dating from achieve. To celebrate the the 1830s to today.

25th anniversary of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Museum shop and café we have fetched out some of HOURS the best from our collection.

Tue, Wed, Fri: 11:00–17:00 Thu: 11:00–19:00 Museum shop and café Sat, Sun: 12:00–17:00 HOURS Mon: Closed Tue, Wed, Fri: 11:00–17:00 CONTACT Thu: 11:00–19:00 Bankplassen 3 Sat, Sun: 12:00–17:00 Tel: 21 98 20 00 Mon: Closed nasjonalmuseet.no

CONTACT

Bankplassen 4 Tel: 21 98 20 00 New architectures or a rare insistence on understanding the night

Ode til Osaka, Photo: Annar Bjørgli

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MUNCHMUSEET

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09.05 – 06.09.

VAN GOGH+MUNCH

Be prepared for the art event of the year! A blockbuster exhibition, that brings together Vincent van Gogh and Edvard Munch for the first time on a larger than life scale.

Unique because of its size and number of important artworks - including a number of iconic masterpieces as well as special works that are only seldom put on loan.

The exhibition will take a closer look at their artistic point of departure, the influences they were exposed to, the development in style and technique and what artistic goals they set for themselves, and in this way create a deeper understanding of why these artists are so often compared to each other.

HOURS AND PRICES Mon–Sun: 10–17 Admission: A: 120,-/C(<18): free. Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Tøyengata 53 Metro: Tøyen st (5 min from city center) www.munchmuseet.no

Vincent Van Gogh, Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat, 1887 Paris

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BARNEKUNST MUSEET

TOLLMUSEET

The Munch Museum

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Original uniforms and artefacts dating back over 350 years. Models and documents about Customs and the history of Norwegian Import and Export through the centuries Samples of smuglingmethods and contraband, such as cigarettes, alcohol, narcotics and other confiscated goods.

Films showing Customs Officers at work in the 1950s and the 1970s.

Guided tours on request.

Must be booked in advance.

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The 3 basic functions of the Museum is 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.

EXHIBITIONS: CLIMATE CHANGE & CHILDREN’S VOICES:

An outlook & views on what young people are going to inherit, addressing challenges in response to climate change.

CHILDREN & NATURE / AMAZON RAINFOREST

Children express their relationship to nature & environmental questions.

WORKSHOPS Guided tours, art workshops & music activities. Drop in HOURS AND PRICESTue– HOURS AND PRICES Mon-Fri: 11.00 -15.00 Sat and Sun closed Closed: 01.,14. and 25. May Admission: free entrance

CONTACT Tollbugata 1 A, near Oslo Central Station (sea side) Tel: 22 34 68 76.

Fax: 22 34 68 60 E-mail: museum@toll.no

Until 23.8.: Sat–Sun & Tue– Thu 11–16 Closed: Mon, Fri From 15.9.: Sat–Sun 11–16, Tue–Thu 09:30–14:00 Closed: Mon, Fri Closed: 24.8.-14.9.

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

OSCARSHALL

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The summer palace of Oscarshall is located on the peninsula of Bygdø in Oslo.

The palace was commissioned by King Oscar I and Queen Joséphine, and was completed in 1852. Today it stands as a monument to Norwegian art and applied art from the 19th century.

The palace is considered to be one of the finest examples of Neo-Gothic architecture in Norway and is one of the country’s most important embodiments of the National Romantic style so popular in Norway during the period.

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Oslo City Hall is the political and administrative heart of Oslo. The building also has an important place in the history of Norwegian art and architecture and stands as a monument to the main The guided tours last artistic movements from approx 1 hour and start the middle of the last centuevery 20 minutes. ry. The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony takes place in the Tickets are available at Central Hall on December Billettservice and at 10th each year. The City Hall Narvesen. Remaining tickets are sold at the entrance. opened in 1950.

Royal residence, built 1825 – 49 in Christiania. ChangGUIDED TOURS ing of the guards every day Daily 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00 at 13:30. Show by H.M. The June and July.

King’s Guard some days Gallery Queen Joséphine open In July guided tours to the during the summer season.

May-August: Wed-Sun. tower Sundays at 14:45.

Guided tours Monday.

Sept: Fri-Sun. Free entrance.

Café Queen Joséphine May-Sept: Fri-Sun.

HOURS AND PRICES 14.05-30.08 Wed-Sun: 11:00-17:00. 17.05 Closed 04.09-13-09 Fri-Sun: 11:00-17:00 The tours start every hour on the hour. Last tour starts at 16.00 Private groups are admitted all season by appointment Admission: A: 70,-/ S: 60,-/ C: 40,-

Regular guided tours in English: Every day 12, 14, 14.20 and 16. Except 3.07 and 20.07: 14, 14.20 and 16.00.

HOURS AND PRICES

Open to visitors: 23.06-16.08 Mon-Thu and Sat-Sun: 11.00-17.00 Fri 12.00-17.00.

Admission: A: 95,-/ C: 85,S: 85,-/P: 85,-

CONTACT Henrik Ibsens gate 1 0010 Oslo www.kongehuset.no

Transportation: Tram 13, CONTACT 19 Bus 30, 31, 32, 45, 81: Ocarshallveien Slottsparken.

Tel: 91702361 Metro, bus: Nationalt www.kongehuset.no theatret Transportation: Bus nr. 30 to Norsk Folkemuseum Ferry from Rådhusbrygga to Dronningen

CARILLON CONCERTS FROM THE CITY HALL BELLS Sundays at 15:00.

HOURS AND PRICES Every day 09:00-16:00 Please note that the City Hall may be closed on certain days due to special events.

Admission: Free entrance

CONTACT Fr. Nansens plass Tel: 23 46 12 00 E-mail: postmottak@rft. oslo.kommune.no www.rft.oslo.kommune.no

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AKERSHUS SLOTT Akershus Castle

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AKERSHUS CASTLE AND FORTRESS Spend a day at Akershus fortress and experience centuries of Norwegian history. Once an active fortress, the area is now a place for official representation, culture, learning and recreation. Within the fortress walls you will find two museums, a castle, beautiful views of the fjord and the city – and history from the Viking age to modern times.

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

OPENING HOURS

(The fortress grounds): Main gate: 06:00–21:00 Side entrances: 1O October – 30 April: Mon-Fri 07:00-18:00 Sat–Sun 08:00-18:00 The port by the cruise harbour closed 01 October–30 April

Mon–Sat 10:00–16:00 Sun 12:00–16:00 Closed: June 29 and 30 July 01 August 19, 20 and 21 Admission: A: 70,-/C: 30,-/ S: 50,-/ P: 50,Free with Oslo Pass.

Audio guides included in admission

CONTACT Tel: 23 09 35 53 E-mail: akershusslott.kontakt@mil.no www.nasjonalefestningsverk.no

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THE VISITOR CENTRE AKERSHUS FORTRESS 30

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 of 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

‘The Prisoners at Akershus (from the Middle Ages to 1950)’ and ‘Akershus. Stories from a fortress’ Guided tours 'Akershus fortress through 700 years' Daily at 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00 Special tours of the fortress grounds arranged on request.

HOURS AND PRICES Mon–Fri 10:00-17:00 Sat–Sun 11:00–17:00 Free admission Tickets for guided tours: A: 50,-/ C: 30,-/ S: 40,-/ F: 120,-

CONTACT Tel: 23 09 39 17 E-mail: besokssenteret. akershus.festning@mil.no

NORGES HJEMMEFRONTMUSEUM Norway’s Resistance Museum

FORSVARSMUSEET The Armed Forces Museum

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The museum aims at presenting a true picture of the events in domestic Norway during 5 years of German occupation during World War II. It gives the public an impression of what foreign rule may imply. Chronological exhibitions convey an historical perspective, from pre-war times to the liberation in May 1945. Several showcases, as well as varied audiovisual material animate the exhibitions.

Symbolic effects, artistic details and authentic artefacts make the long and winding walk through narrow 17th century stone vaults a memorable and educational experience.

HOURS AND PRICES

Mon-Sat 10:00-17:00 Sunday: 11:00-17:00 Admission: A: 50,-/ C: 25,-/ S: 25,-/ P: 25,-/ F: 100,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Tel: 23 09 31 38 E-mail: resepsjon.nhm@gmail.com www.forsvaretsmuseer.no

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The museum covers Norwegian military history, from the Viking era (ca.

900 - 1000), through the numerous Nordic wars under Danish rule (ca. 1400 - 1814) to the Napoleonic wars. New permanent exhibition about the union with Sweden. New exhibition about World War II campaign 1940. Modern history includes War at Sea 1939 - 1945, the Cold War period and recent international operations.

NEW EXHIBITON ABOUT WORLD WAR II CAMPAIGN 1940.

NEW EXHIBITION ABOUT THE NORWEGIAN WAR CROSS. TEMPORARY EXHIBITION: “THE WEST INDIAN HERITAGE” The museum is situated on the lower grounds of Akershus Fortress.

Café.

HOURS AND PRICES Mon-Sun 10:00 - 17:00 Admission: free entrance

CONTACT Tel: 23 09 35 82 E-mail: post.fmu@mil.no www.forsvarsmuseet.no

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WINE &DINE

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The Nordic way of cooking has undergone a renaissance during the last decade, and Oslo has been building its reputation as a capital of taste at breakneck speed. Here are some suggested restaurants to get you started on your culinary adventures in Norway’s capital!

CITY CENTRE

Engebret Café (Bankplassen 1 / engebret-cafe.no) 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 Restaurant (Sonja Henies plass 3 / radissonblu. com/plazahotel-oslo/dining) 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 7 / arakataka.no) is an informal gourmet

El Gordo (Paleet, Karl Johans gate 39/ elgordo.no) is a Spanish bodega and wine bar and the place to go for some of the best in Spanish food.

SAGENE

The Kasbah (Kingos gate 1B / thekasbah.no) is a relaxing corner café/ restaurant 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 / colonelmustard.no), where you can play an im-

© Arakataka / City Centre

restaurant just around the corner from Rockefeller Music Hall. Baltazar Ristorante & Enoteca (Domkirkeparken / baltazar.no) is a charming and exclusive Italian restaurant in the courtyard behind Oslo Cathedral. Madu (Kongens gate 5) in stylish design hotel Grims Grenka offers modernized versions of classical Scandinavian cuisine, using local raw and organic products (mainly fish and shellfish) wherever possible.

Taqueria (Paleet, Karl Johans gate 39/ taqueria.no) provides a genuine Mexican atmosphere in the middle of Oslo, while The Room (Paleet, Karl Johans gate 39/ theroomcafe.no) is a classic, refined and continental high-end café.

Pizza Crudo (Paleet, Karl Johans gate 39/ pizzacrudo.no) serves you great pizzas prepared the original Italian way, Sabaki (Paleet, Karl Johans gate 39/ sabaki.no) provides a visual and gastronomic experience in the Japanese art of cooking and Public Matpub (Paleet, Karl Johans gate 39/ publicmatpub.no) is a gastropub offering micro brewed beers and exiting, honest food.

pressive number of board games while enjoying tasty European- and United States-inspired dishes and a great selection of beers. Sagene Lunsjbar (Maridalsveien 153 / sagenelunsjbar. no) is a cozy and well-known lunch bar with a good selection of sandwiches, salads, soups, burgers, dinners, deserts - and a fun children’s menu. Mat & Mer (Bergensgate 2 / matogmer.no) 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.

ST. HANSHAUGEN

Restaurant Schrøder (Waldemar Thranes gate 8 / restaurant-schroder.no) is a classic pub and restaurant with traditional Norwegian food on the menu.

Albertine Indisk Tandoori (Hallings gate 3 / albertine-indisk.no) is a friendly restaurant with great Indian food at low prices. Arte Pazza Ristorante Pizzeria (Ullevålsveien 61 / artepazza.no) is an authentic pizzeria, gelateria,

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pasticcheria and bakery where the food is home-made with love.

Smalhans (Waldemar Thranes gate 10 /smalhans.no) is a local eatery with tasty dishes and a focus on providing a social and cozy experience.

hearty food, and the chefs compose a completely new menu every day. Vognmand Nilsen Restaurant & Bar (Rubina Ranas Gate 3 / vognmandnilsen. no) is a restaurant and bar with a daily as well as a-la-carte menu. Roald and

© Smalhans / St. Hanshaugen

GRÜNERLØKKA

V Bar og Bistro (Maridalsveien 13 A / vbarogbistro.no) is situated on the ground floor of Scandic Vulkan hotel.

Delicatessen (Søndre gate 8 / delicatessen.no) is a casual tapas bar which serves a great selection of tapas, sandwiches and salads. Villa Paradiso (Olaf Ryes plass 8, Grünerløkka / villaparadiso.no) is particularly well known for its authentic Italian pizza, made with imported Italian ingredients. Nighthawk Diner (Seilduksgata 15 / nighthawkdiner.no) 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 / muchomas.no). Until 14:00 you can get Today’s Brunch at ever popular and cozy café/bar Fru Hagen (Thorvald Meyersgate 40 / fruhagen.no) and if you venture to the top of Grünerløkka you should check out Liebling (Øvrefoss 4 / www.liebling. no), a trendy café which and shop with ultra-cool retro products.

GRØNLAND & GAMLEBYEN

Oslo Spiseforretning (Oslo gate 15 / oslo-spiseforretning.no) in the old town of Oslo serves gourmet food mainly based on Norwegian ingredients. Kampen Bistro (Bøgata 21 / kampenbistro.no) has high-quality,

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Umberto (Schweigaards gate 56 / www. roald-umberto.com) 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 / maaemo.no) is the place to go for locally sourced, organic dishes prepared in truly unique and impressive ways - in 2012 this was the first Nordic restaurant ever to get two, instead of one, Michelin stars from the outset.

AKER BRYGGE & TJUVHOLMEN

Lofoten Fish Restaurant (Stranden 75 / lofotenfiskerestaurant.no) is an elegant yet relaxed seafood restaurant on the edge of Aker Brygge, with an exquisite maritime menu. Beach Club (Bryggetorget 14 / beachclub.no) is a classic American diner that has become a legend on the social scene in Oslo after 20 years at Aker Brygge. FRU K (Landgangen 1 / fru-k.no) at Tjuvholmen uses the best local ingredients to create a new spin on Norwegian and Scandinavian culinary traditions. 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 / bolgenogmoi.no) is definitely worth a visit.

HOLMENKOLLEN

Frognerseteren (Holmenkollveien 200 / frognerseteren.no) is a restaurant situated at the top of Holmenkollen, with panoramic views of Oslo and the Oslo Fjord. De Fem Stuer (Kongeveien 26 / holmenkollenparkhotel.no) is a restaurant at Holmenkollen Park Hotel Rica offering international cuisine with a Norwegian slant. Holmenkollen Restaurant (Holmenkollveien 119 / holmenkollenrestaurant.no) has great food, a special atmosphere and a lovely location that is well worth a visit. Restaurant Nils Holgersson (Ullveien 4 / voksenaasen.no) is part of Voksenåsen Culture and Conference Hotel.

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN RESTAURANTS

Krishnas Cuisine (Sørkedalsveien 10, Majorstuen / krishnas-cuisine.no) is a budget-friendly vegetarian restaurant.

Vega Restaurant (Akersgata 74 / vegafairfood.no) is a vegetarian restaurant serving fresh food and drinks from its buffet, with exciting and tasty dishes from all over the world. Vegan Loving Hut (Fredensborgveien 29 and also Bjerregaards gate 6 / www.lovinghut. com/no/) is a vegan take-away restaurant, and a part of the international Loving Hut chain of take aways.

Lofoten Fiskerestaurant /Aker Brygge

FROGNER & MAJORSTUEN

Unique and cozy Lorry Restaurant (Parkveien 12 / lorry.no) has been serving artists, writers, culture personalities and ordinary people since 1887. Lofotstua (Kirkeveien 40 / lofotstua.com) serves Northern Norwegian seafood in very informal surroundings.

Alex Sushi (Cort Adelers gate 2 / alexsushi.no) is one of Oslo’s best sushi restaurants, with a cool, clean atmosphere. Big Horn Steak House (Bogstadveien 64 / bighorn.no) is a steak house chain that serves steaks of all sizes and types with a choice of potatoes and other side dishes. Villa Paradiso, already considered by many to have the city’s best pizza at its Grünerløkka restaurant, recently opened a second restaurant at Frogner (Sommerogata 17 / villaparadisofrogner.no).

BUDGET EATERIES

Tøyengata Bodega (Heimdalsgata 37 / bodegaen.no) is a relaxed café with a budget friendly menu. Café Sara (Hausmanns gate 29 / cafesara.no) is the place to go for Mexican, Turkish and Norwegian food – as well as pizza.

Fiskeriet Youngstorget (Youngstorget 2 / fiskeriet.com) is a lunch restaurant, take away and shop with lots of fishy yet great fish dishes. L’oasis Mazze (Trondheimsveien 14A / loasismazze.no) has tasty Arabic food and pizza. Viet Nam House (Bernt Ankers gate 6B) has, as the name suggests, Vietnamese food as well as Sushi and other Asian dishes. Tasty Thai (Thereses gate 51 / tasty-thai.no) has Thai food, Nippon Sushi (Sørkedalsveien 5B / nipponsushi. no) has sushi and Taste of China (Torggata 18 / tasteofchina.no) has Chinese food (dim sum).

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TEXT: Tarjei Kidd Olsen

Go Green in Oslo’s Parks *

Frognerparken is a must-see for everyone!

Did you know: As the city expanded in the middle of the 19th century, areas were appropriated for parks and recreational purposes.

The eastern part of the city (Østkanten) was prioritized due to congestion and industrialization. The residential and more affluent western parts of the city (Majorstuen, Frogner) have comparably fewer parks and open spaces, but can also boast Frognerparken – the city’s most famous park with the Vigeland Sculpture Park inside. 95% of the city's inhabitants have a park or an open green space within 300 meters of their home.

Source: Wikipeda.

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You are in the Capital of Culture and Nature, and this guide shows you one of the easiest ways to get your nature fix - the city’s wonderful parks!

Oslo’s parks have everything from great spots for picnics and cozy hideaways for lazy days in the sun, to famous sculptures and lush plant life. And while the Oslo region is surrounded by beautiful forests, beaches and islands, the parks are dotted across town, and seldom far away.

FROGNERPARKEN (main entrance in Kirkeveien) is the biggest park in central Oslo. It is a very popular recreational area and on a nice summers day it is full of people.

Here you can go for a run, walk the dog, have a picnic or barbecue, play badminton or just do some sunbathing. Frogner Stadium and Frogner Open-Air Bath is located in one corner of the park, towards Majorstuen. In the corner by Frogner plass, you find the Frogner Manor House and Oslo City Museum. As a part of Frognerparken, you will also find Vigelandsparken (Vigeland Sculpture Park), Oslo’s most visited attraction. Frognerparken has a summer-open café and

a restaurant. And for the youngest, you will find Norway’s biggest playground (between the main gates and Frogner Manor House).

THE BOTANICAL GARDEN at Kampen in east Oslo is an ideal place to relax and get away from the stress of the inner city. Here you can enjoy a botanical diversity not found anywhere else in Oslo, with about 7500 plant species (some of which are endangered), greenhouses, gardens with particular themes, and the many bushes and trees in The Arboretum.

The garden has a picnic area and a small and cozy summertime café in the building called Tøyen hovedgård.

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Relax in-between shopping at Birkelunden

Oslo’s biggest music festival Øyafestivalen (oyafestivalen.no) will be held in Tøyenparken Aug 11-15.

ST. HANSHAUGEN PARK lies centrally within the borough that shares the same name – St. Hanshaugen. From the top of the hill you will have a fantastic view of Oslo, which for a long time was its biggest attraction. The park was planted in the years 1876-86; it has a pavilion and a reflecting pool covering a reservoir and an open air restaurant.

KAMPEN PARK is a shady and charming little park that lies on the east side of town. With a magnificent view and small pools it’s great for children. It’s not far from the Munch museum, so if you are on this side of town, take the opportunity to see Oslo from a different perspective.

STENSPARKEN At Fagerborg, just a few minutes’ walk from Bislet, Stensparken is a small but beautiful park behind the church. With a small playground for children, a little pool and ”Blåsen”, which is 81 meters above sea level and known as the highest peak of Oslo’s inner city, this little gem is well worth visiting.

BIRKELUNDEN At Grünerløkka, between St. Paul’s Church (Paulus kirken) and Grünerløkka School, you’ll find Birkelunden, officially protected as a park since 2006. A music pavilion, a small pool and lots of events and activites make this park a well-known and popular haunt.

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SOFIENBERGPARKEN at Grünerløkka, dating from 1858, was originally Oslo’s cemetery and at that time outside the city-limits. The area became a public park in 1972 and is a popular spot to enjoy hot summer days – especially for young people. Here you’ll also find a great playground for children.

SLOTTSPARKEN surrounds Oslo’s Royal Palace and was built during the 1840s. It is characterized by its many majestic trees, well-kept lawns and beautiful ponds. It is also home to significant sculptures,

including Gustav Vigeland’s statues of the Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel and author Camilla Collett. Despite its royal affiliations, the park is a popular recreational area, and it even served as a base for Oslo’s hippies in the mid 1960s.

TJUVHOLMEN SCULPTURE PARK

sculptures by renowned artists, has fantastic views of the city, as well as beautiful forested parkland steeped in cultural history.

HUNDESLETTA/ RIDESLETTA

The Astrup Fearnley Museum at Tjuvholmen is flanked by Tjuvholmen Sculpture park, designed by renowned museum architect Renzo Piano. It has canals, lawns and a little beach attached, and several sculptures on outdoor display. The sculptures are the creations of contemporary artists Louise Bourgeois, Antony Gormley, Anish Kapoor, Ellsworth Kelly, Ugo Rondinone, and Franz West. They are very different in form and expression, and are suited for both contemplation and climbing.

Technically part of Ekebergparken, but deserving of a separate mention, are Hundesletta and Ridesletta.

Hundesletta means “The Dog Plain”, as this is a popular place for people walking and training their dogs. At the top of Hundesletta a staircase leads up to Ridesletta. Ridesletta means “The Riding Plain”, and is used for horse riding. However, both these areas are open to everyone, are surrounded by forest and have a beautiful view of the fjord far below. This is often a peaceful park that gives you the feeling of truly being in nature – even though you are just a few minutes away from the city by public transport.

EKEBERGPARKEN

AKERSELVA MILJØPARK

is a unique sculpture and national heritage park in the forested hills above the South Eastern part of the city. The park contains a number of

is really much more than a park in the usual sense. The name describes the various things to see and experience along Oslo’s urban river Akerselva,

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Ekebergparken, with sculptures and a spectacular view

Photo: Ivar Kvaal

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Kontraskjæret near Akershus Fortress is a popular park often used to gather people at concerts or other big events.

TIP: Several of the islands with parks and beaches in the Oslo fjord can, depending on your location and timing, be visited just as fast as some of the parks in the city itself. From Aker Brygge you can use your public transport ticket to catch a ferry, with the shortest trip taking about 10 minutes. A short bus trip will also take you to the forests surrounding parts of Oslo, for instance by Sognsvann and Maridalsvannet.

from historical buildings to the river itself, swimming spots, waterfalls, and indeed the many small parks along stretches of the river. The upper parts of the park, near the source of the river, also have forested areas.

TORSHOVPARKEN is a park slightly north east of the city centre in the area called Torshov. It’s a large park on a mound, with views of the city centre and Oslo fjord from the top. There is also a stylish old bandstand at the top of Torshovparken, and a pretty pond elsewhere in the park.

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swimming pools and one outdoor pool.

There is also a relatively big football pitch with artificial turf.

BOTSPARKEN (also known as Grønlands park and Fengselsparken) is a park that surrounds parts of Oslo Prison and Grønland Police Station in the Grønland borough in eastern Oslo. It’s a simple park with a grass lawn, and surrounded by trees and buildings. A nice place to lay back and relax on a sunny day if you are in the area.

TØYENPARKEN

KONTRASKJÆRET

is a park at Tøyen in eastern Oslo. One area of the park offers views of the city centre and the Oslo fjord. The middle of the park houses a kindergarten in a beautiful old wooden farm house, as well as Tøyenbadet – Oslo’s busiest swimming facility, with two indoor

is a park right beside Akershus Fortress in the city centre. It has beautiful views of the fjord, Aker Brygge and Oslo City Hall. As well as Kontraskjæret, there are green spaces on top of the fortress itself with even better views of the Oslo fjord and Aker brygge.

GREV WEDELS PLASS A small but pretty park in the middle of the area of the city centre called “Kvadraturen”, and bordered by handsome historical buildings. Paths lead from each corner of the park to a fountain in the middle. There are also trees and bushes here. This hidden gem is quite a relaxing park in elegant surroundings.

KUBAPARKEN is a park on both sides of the Akerselva river, immediately north of the Vulkan area where Norway’s first food hall Mathallen lies. The river can be crossed by two bridges in the park. As well as a popular place for sunbathing and picnicking, Kubaparken has a café bar in a small, cozy factory building from 1924, as well as a circular concrete area used for concerts and other events. At the northernmost point of the park the Akerselva river tumbles down as a waterfall (best seen by following the road up above the fall).

BYGDØY is a natural park. It is a beautiful peninsula some distance west of the city centre with large forested areas, some picturesque farmland, several beaches (the most popular are Huk and Paradisbukta), and many villas belonging to Bygdøy’s often wealthy inhabitants.

ILADALEN PARK is a park slightly north of the city centre, a minutes’ walk from Alexander Kiellands plass. It is a simple park consisting of a large grass lawn, some small hills, and with trees dotting parts of the landscape. The park is surrounded by apartment buildings on three sides, and is a popular place for families and children living in the local area. The northern part of the park has a church, as well as a playground.

ALEXANDER KIELLANDS PLASS Alexander Kiellands plass is a narrow and long park that slopes downhill a little bit, with a water fountain and a reflecting pool in the shape of a stream that snakes its way downhill.

There can be quite a bit of traffic on two bordering streets. However, as restaurants place out lots of outdoor tables and chairs in one corner of Alexander Kiellands plass, and as it has some of the longest lasting evening sun in this part of town, it is a popular place to relax with a drink, some food, or both.

OLAF RYES PLASS This is a small park located in the liveliest part of Grünerløkka. Olaf Ryes plass has two diagonal walkways running through it, a fountain in the middle, and some trees and bushes.

This is a very popular park for grilling and hanging out on sunny days, and is generally quite busy due to its location. The park is surrounded by some of the area’s most well-known bars, café’s and eateries, such as Ryes, Parkteatret, Kaffebrenneriet and Villa Paradiso, and is close to many more.

VATERLANDSPARKEN Resting beside the river Akerselva and near the Radisson Plaza hotel and Grønland, Vaterlandsparken is a central park with some grass and trees as well as a concrete square. It is used for quite a lot of activities, and is a handy stopover if you are in this part of the city centre and on the hunt for some quick relaxation.

RÅDHUSHAGEN This is a very small park bordering Oslo City Hall and across the square from the entrance to Aker Brygge. It has bushes, as well as some trees on one side. You can find a bench here and have a little break on your way through the city centre. g

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The hot season is of course also festival season, with a wide range of events for many different audiences. Here we present no less than seven festivals that you can get stuck into in August. Enjoy!

AUG 9-15

AUG 11-15

A seven-day festival that has built a strong reputation among audiences, performers and their agencies alike for being warm and professionally executed.

This is one of Norway’s most popular music festivals, has gained a great reputation abroad, and is known for booking big international names, quality newcomers and well established Norwegian bands.

OSLO JAZZ FESTIVAL

The festival presents a wide-ranging line-up representing the whole spectrum of jazz and related music, and you will find practically every genre represented, from ragtime to rap, via the main styles swing, bop, modern electric and acoustic. Headlining this year’s festival is a solo concert by none other than Herbie Hancock!

The festival also has events especially for children and young people, such as concerts and workshops.

Where: Various locations Website: www.oslojazz.no Tickets: www.billettservice.no

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ØYAFESTIVALEN

While the main festival is held in the park Tøyenparken on Oslo’s east side, the concerts on the first day take place on club stages all over town and feature newcomers and up-and-coming acts, including many from Oslo. Also, every day at closing time in the park, the concerts continue at various clubs in the city.

Where: Tøyenparken & club stages Website: www.oyafestivalen.no Tickets: www.billettservice.no

TEXT: Tarjei Kidd Olsen

Get your festival fix!

TEXT: Tarjei Kidd Olsen

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Check out Ă&#x2DC;yafestivalen, hang out in the park and listen to great artists!

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AUG 11-15

KON-TIKI CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

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Christopher Tun Andersen at Oslo Chamber Music Festival

This year will be the fifth anniversary of Kon-Tiki Chamber Music Festival, held at the Norwegian Maritime Museum on the beautiful Bygdøy peninsula.

This is a fantastic festival for lovers of classical music.

The programme spans from classicism to contemporary classical, including string trios (Beethoven and Mozart) and quartets. Julie Coucheron and Joseph Kaiser will perform the entire ‘Winterreise’, by Franz Schubert.

Concerts last for about 90 minutes.

New programme every day.

Where: Norwegian Maritime Museum, Bygdøynesveien 37 Website: www.kontikiklassisk.no/en/ Tickets: See website

AUG 14-16

MELAFESTIVALEN Since its comparably humble beginnings in 2001, the multicultural Melafestivalen has developed into one of the biggest festivals of its kind in Europe, featuring a heady mix of world music acts, great mainstream music and innovative collaborations.

This festival is free and is dominated by a large number of local artists, major international names, as well as productions where Norwegian and international artists collaborate. It also presents various fun and educational activities for children, youths and adults.

Mela means “meeting point”, and the concept has roots going back thousands of years in South Asia.

Where: Rådhusplassen Website: www.mela.no/en/ Tickets: Free

AUG 15-23

OSLO CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL In August every year world-class chamber ensembles and soloists gather in Oslo for the Oslo Chamber Music Festival.

Since Norway’s acclaimed violinist Arve Tellefsen unveiled the first festival in 1989, Oslo Chamber Festival has been an annual event in the summertime. For several days inhabitants and visitors can enjoy top-class chamber music from both Norwegian and international musicians.

The festival takes great pride in always presenting young talents in addition to the established stars.

Oslo Chamber Festival also gives you the chance to see some of Oslo’s most beautiful concert venues, including places that are not usually open to the public. Historical gems such as the Akershus Castle Church, the University Aula, Gamle Logen, Oscarshall, the chapel at the Royal Pala ce and the medieval church Gamle Aker are examples of places used in past years.

Where: Various locations Website: www.oslokammermusikkfestival.no Tickets: www.billettservice.no

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AUG 21-22

SOMMERﾃ郎A ELEKTRONIKA FESTIVAL This is an electronica festival held on a tiny artificial peninsula that reaches out into the fjord behind the Opera House, ensuring a brilliant view of both sea and city.

The festival features about 35 Norwegian and international artists and lots of different musical directions within electronica. In addition there will be lots of other activities and sights, such as street art, film screenings, exhibitions, and performance art, digital art and live art.

Where: Sukkerbiten Website: www.sommeroya.no Tickets: www.billettservice.no

AUG 28-30

ZIMFEST OSLO Zimfest Oslo is an annual arts festival that celebrates Zimbabwean music and culture.

It was established in the UK in 2001 by a group of Zimbabweans based there, and today Zimfest festivals are held in London, Cape Town, Perth, Brisbane, Harare, as well as Oslo.

The 3-day festival offers concerts, workshops, and a backyard party with a Braai (Afrikaans for a grill/barbeque) and market.

Where: Cafeteatret, Hollendergata 8 Website: www.oslo.zimfestlive.com Tickets: Tickets can be bought at the festival venue or pre booked by sending an email to oslo@zimfestlive.no

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Tony Allen, Hamilton de Holanda, Hedvig Mollestad Trioa amonng others at Oslo Jazzfestival!

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SHOP PING

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.

Mathallen Oslo / Finn St책le Felberg

SHOPPING MALLS & DEPARTMENT STORES

Oslo’s shopping malls and department stores are spread all over town, but most are located in and around the city centre. Depending on where you go, you can get everything from electronics, reasonably priced clothes or a meal, to high end fashion items in upmarket surroundings.

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 and is located in the same building as Oslo Central Station. In Oslo Central Station itself, the oldest section of the building originally the station terminal dating to the 1850s – reopened in February 2015 after a little over a year of refurbishments with the name Ø (Jernbanetorget 1 / ostbanehallen.no), an attractive new dining and shopping area, which also has a hotel and Oslo Visitor Centre (the new tourist information office).

Paleet (Karl Johans gate 37 / paleet. no) reopened in 2014 as a refurbished, innovative and more upmarket shopping centre that is well worth a visit. At Aker Brygge (akerbrygge.no), the dock area near Nationaltheatret, large scale renovations have taken place and an attractive new shopping area opened in 2014 with lots of stores.

Large shopping malls outside the city centre include Storo Storsenter (Vitaminveien 7-9 / storostorsenter.no), Sandvika Storsenter (Brodtkorpgate 7 / sandvikastorsenter.no), CC Vest (Lilleakerveien 16 / ccvest.no) and Fornebu S (Snarøyveien 55 / fornebo-s.no).

VINTAGE & SECOND-HAND

Most vintage and second-hand stores are found in the Grünerløkka area, although there are some more gems spread around town.

GETTING STARTED: Fretex (fretex.no), 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 has

@ Fretex

Eger (Karl Johans gate 23 B/ egerkarljohan.no) is Norway’s largest high-end fashion house with over 300 international fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands, while Steen & Strøm Magasin (Nedre Slottsgate 8 / steenogstrommagasin.no) is a department store near Stortinget with many well-known and attractive Norwegian, Scandinavian and international brands.

two stores in Oslo: UFF Underground (Storgata 1/ uffnorge.org/second-hand/ uff-underground-butikk) where you can choose from thousands of pieces of trendy second-hand clothes from the ‘50s-‘70s, and UFF Family Store (Jernbanetorget 2 / uffnorge.org) with a more conventional second-hand selection. Fuglen (Universitetsgata 2 / fuglen.no) is a great retro-looking

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coffee shop and cocktail bar, but “everything” here is also for sale, from the retro chairs and tables to the plates.

The vintage shop Frøken Dianas Salonger (Markveien 56 / frokendianassalonger.no) sells hand-picked, custom designed and mostly used clothes, and Robot (Korsgata 22 / trabantclothing. com) focuses on imported vintage, retro and mod clothing, to mention just a few of the places in this hip area.

ART & ANTIQUES

There are quite a lot of places to check out around town for those who would like to get in touch with their artistic or antiquarian sides. Take a stroll and explore beautiful paintings, art magazines, old books, handicrafts and antique furniture.

GETTING STARTED: The popular Vestkanttorvet Flea Market (Vestkanttorvet (Professor Dahls gate) / vestkanttorvet.wordpress.com) is Oslo’s oldest market, and the place to go for bric-a-brac and antiques on Saturdays (March – December). The art shop at the Stenersen Museum (Munkedamsveien 15 / stenersenmuseet.no) has a great selection of art magazines and books, which could come in handy when you visit Blomqvist kunsthandel (Tordenskiolds gate 5 / blomqvist.

no), Norway’s largest auction house specializing in local and international art, as well as Norwegian antiques.

You might also want to take a look at Damm’s Antiquarian Books (Frederik Stangs gate 46 / damms.no), the oldest antiquarian book store in Scandinavia, as well as antiques shop Galleri Gimle Arts and Antiques (Gimleveien 21 / galleri-gimle.no). Basarhallene (Lille Grensen 3) houses several handicraft and antique shops.

BOOKS & MUSIC

There are plenty of places around town to satisfy your appetite for books and music. To get you started we’ll mention just a few of the more unique ones.

GETTING STARTED: Bare Jazz (Grensen 8 / barejazz.no) 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 / bigdipper.no) has a large selection of vinyl. Eldorado Bookstore (Torggata 9A / eldo.no) 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

The Nobel Peace Center Gift Shop / Charlotte Nexmark

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(Kristian Augusts gate 19 / tronsmo.no) 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.

The Nobel Peace Center Gift Shop in the Nobel Peace Center (Brynjulf Bulls plass 1 / nobelpeacecenter.org) has books related to war, peace and development. The book shops of The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design (Universitetsgata 13 / nasjonalmuseet.no) are well worth a visit.

They sell books related to the fields of the four institutions tied to the museum: The National Gallery, The National Museum – Architecture, The Museum of Contemporary Art and The Museum of Decorative Arts and Design.

lumsbolighus.no) is four whole floors of famous and new Danish, Scandinavian and international furniture design.

FOOD & DELICACIES

You’re not alone if the words “Norwegian food” first and foremost conjures an image of Norwegian salmon, and perhaps of strange local specialties such as lutefisk (aged cod fish prepared with lye) and brown cheese. But there’s so much more, both local and international, that may tempt your palate.

DESIGN

Scandinavian design has enjoyed international appeal for decades, and anyone staying in Oslo has ample chances to enjoy, and buy, the fruits of these labours.

GETTING STARTED: Moods of Norway (moodsofnorway.com) on Oslo’s main street (Karl Johans gate 13), near Parliament (Akersgata 33), and in Homansbyen (Hegdehaugsveien 34), is a chain of stores and a hip Norwegian designer brand with funky clothes for every occasion – and the slogan “Happy Clothes for Happy People”. David-Andersen (david-andersen.no) stores have a great selection of gold, diamond, silver and enamel jewelry. Purenkel (Steenstrups gate 12 / www.purenkel. no) is a shop and gallery hybrid with stylish design and handicraft items as well as workshops. At Norway Designs (Stortingsgata 28 / norwaydesigns.no) you’ll find great Norwegian, Nordic and European interior design articles, and at Pur Norsk (Industrigata 36 / purnorsk.no) you can buy Norwegian design products such as furniture and personal items.

Heimen husflid (Rosenkrantz’ gate 8 / heimen.net) is a traditional handicraft shop with Norwegian sweaters and other knitwear, blankets, arts and crafts and much more, and the shop Illums bolighus (Ruseløkkveien 26 / il-

Oslo City

GETTING STARTED: One of the hottest places on the Oslo food map is Mathallen (Maridalsveien 17 / mathallenoslo. no) – 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. The fish shop at Tjuvholmen Sjømagasin (Tjuvholmen allé 14 / sjomagasinet.no) as well as Fiskeriet (Youngstorget 2 / fiskeriet.com) are two great places to pick up freshly caught sea food such as fish and shellfish, fair-trade treats, local produce and special imports, and the latter has a bistro with seasonal produce. And if you have a sweet tooth, Freia Chocolate Shop (Karl Johans gate 31 / freia. no) offers tasty, high quality Norwegian chocolate.

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Steen & Strøm Magasin in the city centre

LUXURY & HIGH-END

Oslo’s luxury and upmarket shopping opportunities have grown fast in recent years, and can be found in many parts of town, but especially on and near Karl Johans gate as well as on the city’s wealthy west side.

GETTING STARTED: Eger (Karl Johans gate 23 B / egerkarljohan.no) is Norway’s largest high-end fashion house, and stocks over 300 international fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands, while Steen & Strøm Magasin (Nedre Slottsgate 8 / steenogstrommagasin. no) is a department store with many well-known and attractive Norwegian, Scandinavian and international brands.

House of Oslo (Ruseløkkveien 26 / houseofoslo.no) is Norway’s first and only department store that specializes in high-end design, interior and lifestyle, and contains over 20 shops that sell everything from teaspoons to sofas.

Upmarket stores with self-explanatory names include Gucci (Nedre Slottsgate 8), Hermés (Nedre Slottsgate 8), Louis Vuitton (Akersgata 20) and Mulberry (Akersgata 18). On and around Bogstadveien on the city’s west side there are also a number of high-end

Kamikaze in Hedgehaugsveien

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stores, and nearby you’ll for instance find Kamikaze (Hegdehaugsveien 24 / kamikaze.no), with brands such as Gucci, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and Roberto Cavalli.

SOUVENIRS

No visit to Oslo is complete without at least one souvenir! While souvenirs of course can be anything that reminds you of this place and your trip, around the city centre there are places that make it easy for you.

GETTING STARTED: At the new Oslo Visitor Centre (Jernbanetorget 1), next to Oslo Central station, you will also find Oslo Gift Shop (ostbanehallen.no/ butikk/oslo-gift-shop), where you can buy classic souvenir items like trolls, lusekofte, wollen socks and much more. Meanwhile, two souvenir shops can be found near Oslo City Hall. These are Norway Shop (Fridtjof Nansens plass 9 / norwayshop.com), a big store that sells Norwegian knitwear, gifts and souvenirs, and Holm – Souvenirs & Sweaters (Hieronymus Heyerdalsgate 1 / thv-holm.no), which sells a lots of headwear for all occasions, as well as sweaters from Dale of Norway, and various souvenirs and gifts. Oslo Sweater Shop in Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel (Holbergs gate 30 / sweater.no) as well as in Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania (Biskop Gunnerus’ gate 3 / sweater. no) has the country’s largest selection of Norwegian sweaters as well as many other souvenirs. And once you’ve been to the Vigeland Sculpture Park, why not drop by the Vigeland Visitors’ Centre (Frognerveien 67) just inside the main gates of the park, where you can pick up even more souvenirs.

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OSLO PEOPLE Who: Pia Eriksen, chief hairdresser and co-owner (together with Christian Spro) of hairdresser Billie Bangs Barbershop & Beauty Bar, specializing in cuts from the 20s to 60s.

Where: Rathkes gate 2 at Grünerløkka.

Age: 33.

From: Larvik in Vestfold county.

Lives at Grünerløkka in Oslo.

Interviewed: July 3, by Tarjei Kidd Olsen.

How did you end up opening a 1950s hairdresser specializing in retro cuts?

I opened it because of personal interest. I’ve been into in rockabilly music for a long time and I think it’s cool with classic haircuts and clothes styles.

First and foremost it was the music that landed me where I am today – lots of rockabilly and 50s and 60s music in general.

So, when I attended hairdressing school I decided that I wanted to open a barber shop. I finished the school, convinced my colleague Christian to join me and went for it.

What kind of customers do you have?

When we started in 2007 people mostly asked for rock styles, but in recent years underground styles in general have become more popular. People ask for all sort of stuff, but many are into pompadour haircuts from the 50s and 60s – particularly men.

In general we are particularly focused on classic haircuts from the 20s to the 60s, plus some that are a bit more modern. We do all kinds of haircuts and colouring though, so you won’t be forced into a particular style.

We’ve also been getting more and more customers. In the beginning many people thought the whole thing was a bit eccentric, but after the TVseries Mad Men [about the US advertising business in the early 1960s – ed.] the market has really grown – not least among people working at advertising agencies!

Billie Bangs Barbershop and Beauty Bar is a great name for a hairdressing salon. How did you come up with it?

Well, the “billy” comes from rockabilly and “bangs” is another name for a hair fringe. The “beauty bar” part is there because I wanted something a bit girlish in the name. And also, I used to DJ quite a lot before I got really busy,

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and Billie Bangs is my DJ name.

Do you follow this whole retro aesthetic in your private life as well?

Yes, I do. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m into both the clothes and furniture styles, but again, first and foremost the music. I go to a lot of rockabilly festivals in places like Sweden and Spain, and they have a huge one in Las Vegas in the US. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a big classic car scene, although

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not extremely involved in that. In my apartment I have a lot of teak wood furniture and stuff like that. Basically my flat mirrors what you see in the barbershop, with lots of items from the 50s and 60s.

Do you think the retro scene will get bigger or smaller in the future?

I actually think it will stay quite stable.

I think the interest for vintage and

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retro things will continue to increase, while the music scene will stay more constant. The aesthetics are nice, after all. Personally speaking I think retro things often have a bit more quality to them and are more stylish. I think people are fed up with “quick things”.

You also see it among the gentlemen in recent years; that it’s become more OK with beards and men’s grooming in general. The beard isn’t so 50s maybe – in those days they were more into clean shaves – but that whole interest for grooming is about a slower and more quality approach to life.

Do you have any tips for people that want to become part of the retro scene?

You can find lots of music online, and if you for instance visit Ryes in Thorvald Meyers gate 59, they have DJs playing rockabilly and 50s and 60s music three times a week.

We have lots of good bars, clothes stores, eateries and what have you here at Grünerløkka.

For women’s clothes from the 50s and 60s, I’d recommend Manillusion in Thorvald Meyers gate 44. Frøken Dianas Salonger in Markveien 56 is also good for clothes. Birkelunden Sunday market in the Birkelunden park is a cool place to shop interior design articles. At Angel’s Speed Equipment in Rathkes gate 7 I shop rockabilly clothes for my boyfriend.

Tidsrommet, also in Rathkes gate 7, is a great place for used furniture.

In fact, you can write that Rathkes gate is a gateway to the lifestyle in general, for here there is furniture, clothes and of course us in Billie Bangs! g

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CLUBS &BARS

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. @ Mir

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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 / lasttrain.no), Norwegian and international bands perform on a regular basis. 34 Skybar (Sonja Henies plass 3 / radissonblu.com/plazahotel-oslo/dining/skybar-34), 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 / jaegeroslo.no) is a popular club with electronic music and DJs most nights. Hip IZAKAYA (St. Olavs Gate 7 / izakayaoslo.com) is a Japanese bar with authentic Japanese food and drinks, where enthusiastic bartenders wax lyrical about sake and shochu.

no) is a café in the daytime that turns into a hugely popular (and cramped) bar in the evenings. Bar and concert stage Parkteatret (Olaf Ryes plass 11 / parkteatret.no) is equally popular, as is Blå (Brenneriveien 9 / blaaoslo. no) – originally mainly a jazz club in an old riverside factory that also hosts lively DJ-nights and concerts of all kinds. BAR Vulkan (Maridalsveien 17 / www.barsocialeating.no) is a fancy bar known for its tasty cocktails and (in summer) large roof terrace, rockabilly-inspired Ryes (Thorvald Meyers gate 59 / facebook.com/RyesOslo) is a great place for a twirl on the dance floor, Bar Boca (Thorvald Meyers gate 30 / facebook.com/pages/ Bar-Boca/284273994971781?fref=ts) with its tasteful ‘50s/’60s interior has professional bartenders and great drinks, and Schouskjelleren Mikrobryggeri (Trondheimsveien 2 / schouskjelleren.no) is an atmospheric basement micro-brewery with a large selection of beers. Norway’s first food hall Mathallen (Maridalsveien 17

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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 / fruhagen.

/ mathallenoslo.no) has a number of interesting bars, including Smelteverket (smelteverketoslo.no) with the city’s longest bar disk, great food and mini concerts.

GRØNLAND

Grønland on the east side of town offers a refreshing blend of friendly and laidback clubs with varied music offerings, as well as slightly ragged bars with some of the cheapest beer in town.

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GETTING STARTED: Dattera til Hagen (Grønland 10 / dattera.no) is a colourful bar and café with two floors and a big, charming backyard. Ivars kro (Grønland 14 / ivarskro.no) is a pianobar with live music every night and a large bar with a good selection of drinks, while Oslo Mekaniske Verksted (Tøyenbekken 34 / oslomekaniskeverksted.no) 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 / cafeteatret.no) is a multicultural bar, concert and theatre stage that includes popular open stage nights, and Pigalle (Grønlandsleiret 15 / olympen.no) features a mostly original ‘60s interior and music from the ‘60s and ‘70s.

crowd, with local and international DJs and genres such as house, techno and dub step. In the basement of the bar Revolver (Møllergata 32 / revolveroslo. no) young crowds dance the night away to 80s pop, rock and disco.

Cafe Sør (Torggata 11 / cafesor.no) 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 / facebook.com/pages/ ANGST-BAR/210106519005748) 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).

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 (Youngstorget 3 / kulturhusetioslo.no) covers a huge 800 square metres with several rooms and bars, concerts, a coffee bar and shuffle board. Café Mono (Pløens gate 4 / cafemono.no) is a dark and relaxed bar/pub/concert stage that plays a lot of rock, alternative rock and indie. Internasjonalen (Youngstorget 2 / internasjonalen.no), 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 / thevilla.no), Fisk & Vilt (Pløens gate 4 / fiskogvilt.no) and Turkish Delight (Torggata 35 / turkish. no) appeal to the electronic music

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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 drink at one of the slick waterfront bars with beautiful views of the ocean.

GETTING STARTED: BAR Tjuvholmen (Bryggegangen 6 / barsocialeating. no) 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

vu-oslo.no) has a courtyard, bar, lounge, dance floor and chambre séparée, while Mabou (Hegdehaugsveien 28 / mabou.no) is cramped, intense and flirty. Monkey Bar Oslo (Henrik Ibsens gate 60B / facebook.com/MONKEYoslo), Nox (Henrik Ibsens gate 100 / clubnox. no) and Soliis Bar & Lounge (Henrik Ibsens gate 90 / soliis.no) are popular nightspots on and near Solli Plass.

If you’re not planning to dress to impress, Lorrys (Parkveien 12 / lorry.

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designer hotel The Thief (Landgangen 1 / thethief.com). Beer Palace (Holmens gate 3 / beerpalace.no) 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. And why not head over to Jacob Aall Brasserie & Bar Aker Brygge (Stranden 63 / jacobaall.no), where you can sip on some exotic drinks.

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 / champagneria.com), great cocktails at BAR Bygdøy Allé (Bygdøy allé 18 / barsocialeating.no), or shake it on the dance floor at popular Skaugum (Solligata 2 / palacegrill.no/ skaugum) bar and (at weekends) club.

Trendy club VU (Hegdehaugsveien 24 /

no) is a two floor classic where young and old rub shoulders in rustic and spacious surroundings, while Oslo Mikrobryggeri (Bogstadveien 6 / omb. no) has its own brewery, and super tasty – you guessed it – beer.

FIND YOUR WAY AROUND Check out VisitOSLO’s phone app “Oslo – Official City App”, a travel guide which includes updated information about things to get up to, or check out their website at www.visitoslo. com. You can also read What’s On Oslo online at www.whatsonoslo.no.

Other great places to find events are: www.osloby.no/oslopuls, tjenester.nettavisen.no/kundeweb/ dittoslo/kalender/ and www.underskog.no (which are all in Norwegian). TripAdvisor has a section on activities in Oslo in English. Of course, the best way to find out what’s going on is often to check out the venues’ own websites, or by asking fellow night owls.

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HOW TO GET AROUND

Short distances and convenient public transportation make it easy to get about in Oslo. On the following pages you will find maps and other information that will help you get around and see all the city has to offer.

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* On the maps pages you will find numbers that correspond with the numbers for each of the museum listings earlier in the magazine.*

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 timetables, tickets and fares in Oslo and the surrounding area. The centre also sells tickets for public transport in Oslo and the surrounding areas.

Address: Jernbanetorget 1.

Tel.: (from Oslo/Akershus): 177 Tel.: (from out of town): + 47 815 00 176 ruter.no

TICKETS Oslo’s local buses, trams, ferries and the metro share a ticket system.

Single tickets can be purchased from the driver, 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, Oslo Visitor Centre, Østbanehallen, Jernbanetorget 1, in kiosks including Narvesen, 7-Eleven and Deli de Luca, and at Ruter’s Service Centre at Jernbanetorget (in front of Oslo Central Station).

TICKET PRICES

Single ticket (on board): NOK 50 Single ticket (in advance): NOK 30 24-hour ticket: NOK 90 7-day ticket: NOK 240 30-day ticket: NOK 680 (students: NOK 410) Children under age 4 travel for free.

Children ages 4-15 and seniors ages 67+ pay half price.

All tickets are valid for one hour.

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. Many of the most popular bus routes are cross connections, including 20, which passes both the Munch Museum and the Vigeland Park.

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The Oslo Pass offers free entry to most museums and attractions, free parking in municipal car parks, free public transport including zone 1 and 2 with Ruter and NSB. This includes free metro, trams, busses and local trains including zone 2 in Oslo and surrounding regions. For more detailed information, please see www.visitoslo.com.

Maps from City of Oslo © Agency for Planning and Building Services

OSLO FJORD Mini Cruise HOP ON - HOP OFF! NOK 190 City Hall: 09.45 11.15 12.45 14.15 Opera: 10.15 11.45 13.15 14.45 Museums: 10.45 12.15 13.45 15.15 Ticket on board. Valid 24 hours. Ending 15.40 at the City Hall.

09.45 - 15.15 May 22 - Sept 27

Fjord Sightseeing NOK 269 2 hours. This is the classic Oslo fjord sightseeing, passing the fortress, the Opera House and idyllic islands with small summer houses. Winter: 10.30 and 13.00, September 28 March 26, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

New year: All days December 26 - January 4.

10.30 13.00 15.30 March 27 - Sept 27 High season: 10.30 11.30 13.00 14.00 15.30 16.30 June 24 - Aug 23

Oslo Selected Highlights NOK 360 3 3/4 hour sightseeing by bus visiting the city centre, the Sculpture Park, Holmenkollen Ski Jump and the Viking Ships.

Attention: This tour leaves from the City Hall, west.

10.30 ALL YEAR Except Dec 24/25, May 17 and Sept 19

Oslo Grand Tour NOK 590 7 hour tour by coach and boat. By coach to the most interesting sights and museums in Oslo. Fjord sightseeing passing the Opera House. Attention: This tour leaves from the City Hall, west.

10.30 April 1 - Sept 27

Norwegian Evening on the Fjord NOK 395 3 hour evening cruise on board a sailing ship. Traditional Norwegian prawn buffet is included in the price. Additional departures in May: 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 - June: 1, 6, 7, 8, 14, 15

19.00 June 20 - Sept 6

Jazz and Blues Cruise NOK 429 3 hour evening cruise with live music on board a sailing ship Traditional Norwegian prawn buffet is included in the price.

Wednesdays: Jazz! Saturdays: Blues!

19.00 June 6 - Aug 15 Wed. and Sat. Except June 10 and 17

Pirate Cruise for children NOK 195 1 1/2 hour cruise for children with parents. Dress up like a pirate and join our cruise! Childrens activities onboard.

12.00 14.00 May 31 - Aug 30 Sunday

Daily departures from City Hall Pier 3 Welcome!

Tel +47 23 35 68 90 www.boatsightseeing.com sales@boatsightseeing.com

Except May 17 and Sept 19