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YOUR GUIDE TO: EVENTS IN JULY / HIGHLIGHTS OSLO ON A BUDGET / THE KAYAK PEOPLE THE MUSEUM LIST / NIGHTLIFE AND MORE
JASPER JOHNS+ EDVARD MUNCH 18 JUNE–25 SEPTEMBER Open daily 10–17 Metro (M): All eastbound lines to “Tøyen” (2 stops from the Central Station)
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MEET THE PEOPLE Life, traditions, homes and history. Folk dance and family activities daily. Medieval Stave Church.
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AMBIENT OSLO Welcome to What’s On Oslo in July, when a huge amount of Norwegians have their holidays and the capital goes into relaxation mode. Does the city seem a bit empty? If so, you can thank the July “fellesferie”! The fellesferie, or “common holiday” in English, is when a lot of people take an extended paid holiday. Depending on their line of work Norwegians have either 4 or 5 weeks of holiday, and a huge amount of people will use at least some of those weeks in July. Visitors will notice that some shops are closed and that there are less cultural events than in other parts of the summer. On the other hand July is usually one of the most pleasant months to be here. The Nordic summer is at the height of its short but intense wonderfulness and people are as relaxed and happy as only people that have been waiting for this moment for a long Nordic winter can be. This then is a time to stress down, to relax and yes, to stop and smell the roses (both proverbial and real!). One unique thing about Oslo that really shines in the middle of summer is its incredible closeness to nature. As kayak instructor Annett Brohmann, in a classic case of understatement, says in this issue’s Oslo People interview on pages 32-36, “you really have to love the nature here.”
And that is why this month’s What’s On Oslo contains a big guide to outdoor activities. Do you want to go to the beach, go for a swim in a lake, head to an island in the Oslo fjord, find a pretty park or go wild in the forest? We have you covered on pages 38-45. And even if you do want to get up to something that doesn’t involve mother nature, you are holding in your hands the perfect guide to some of the great events happening in a city that never shuts down completely – even in the fellesferie! Our regular Events Calendar can help you stay busy more or less the whole month, while the Highlights chapter does exactly what it says by highlighting some of our favourite events in July. In addition we have an indispensable list of shops, restaurants, bars and clubs for the summer urbanite. This issue of What’s On Oslo, in other words, is the first place to look whether you’re into city life, enjoying nature in the city - or taking advantage of the fact that you are lucky enough to be in a city in the nature.
Enjoy! Team What’s On Oslo.
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WELCOME TO OSLO With its 1000 year old history, Oslo is the oldest of all the Nordic capitals. Surrounded by beautiful islands and forested hills, the city of Oslo is situated at the end of one of Norway’s most spectacular fjords, the Oslo fjord. From the Viking age until today, people have looked to Oslo as a safe haven for trade, industry and cultural enrichment. Today, Oslo has a population of 650.000 inhabitants and is Norway's financial, political and cultural centre. While in Oslo, I encourage you to take the time to wander in the city's streets, parks, forests or along the fjord, and you will get a feel for our capital’s abundant history and character. You will discover that albeit a city of changing seasons, Oslo is full of life with a most enjoyable atmosphere all year round. 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 people of Oslo come from all over the country and from all parts of the world. This is why Oslo proudly sees itself as the city of the Nobel Peace Prize and why it can offer such unique sights and meaningful experiences, many of which are presented in this guide. Much useful information may also be found at www.visitoslo. com and at the Oslo Visitor Centre in Østbanehallen next to Oslo Central Station. Our Visitor Centre is open to assist you every day, all year round. On behalf of Oslo I would like to extend a warm welcome to all visitors and to wish you terrific, exciting experiences when visiting our beautiful capital.
Welcome to Oslo!
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JULY 08 – 15 EVENT CALENDAR 16 – 17 HIGHLIGHTS 18 - 30 THE MUSEUM LIST 32 – 36 OSLO PEOPLE / OSLO BY KAYAK 38 – 45 GET OUT! 46 – 49 SHOPAHOLIC 50 – 53 SUNNY DINING 54 – 55 OSLO ON A BUDGET 56 – 59 OSLO BY NIGHT 60 – 65 HOW TO GET AROUND 66 LEARN NORWEGIAN
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Rihanna, The Weekend & Big Sean perform on Telenor Arena July 2nd.
EVENT CALENDAR JULY The following pages present selected highlights from Oslo’s event calendar: dance performanÂces, concerts , 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. For more events go to: www.visitoslo.com
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CONCERTS FRIDAY JULY 01 01.07 AT 19:00
DELILLOS
Outdoor summer concert with the popular Norwegian band deLillos (lyrics in Norwegian). The concert is held at Under Festningen, a new outdoor concert arena right underneath Akershus fortress. Location: Under Festningen, Akershusstranda Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 450,www.underfestningen.com
World Tour. She will be joined by The Weeknd, one of the world's hottest artists right now thanks to the singles "Earned It", "The Hills" and "Can't Feel My Face". Rapper Big Sean will also be there as support. Location: Telenor Arena Address: Widerøeveien 1 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 450,- >1200,How to get there: Bus No.31 > Fornebuparken www.telenorarena.no
01.07 AT 20:00
WOODS
Woods is a psych-folk band from the USA. The band has a lo-fi DIY sound that was born in frontman Jeremy Earl's bedroom. His bedroom is where the band recorded their first 7 albums. The ninth album, City Sun Eater in the River of Light, was released in April. Location: Blå Address: Brenneriveien 9 C Tickets: www.ticketmaster.no Prices: 200,www.blaaoslo.no
SATURDAY JULY 02 deLillos perform under Akershus Fortress July 1st.
02.07 AT 16:00
FLORRIE & NATTERGALENE/ FREDDIE DAHL Florrie & Nattergalene plays rhythm’n’blues, soul and blues. This is a group with a long history in music. Two of its members were bandmates in the 60's in the band Red Hot peppers, and most of the band has been together since 1983. Location: Buckleys Address: Lille Grensen 7 / Arbeidergata Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 165,- >215,How to get there: Transport > Stortinget www.buckleys.no
02.07 AT 19:00
RIHANNA, THE WEEKND & BIG SEAN Rihanna is one of the world's biggest pop stars, and is the youngest artist to have had thirteen number one hits in the US. The concert in Oslo is part of her Anti
02.07 AT 20:00
POSTGIROBYGGET Outdoor summer concert with the popular Norwegian band Postgirobygget (lyrics in Norwegian). The concert is held at Under Festningen, a new outdoor concert arena right underneath Akershus fortress. Entrance from Oslo City Hall square. Location: Under Festningen, Akershusstranda Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 400,www.underfestningen.com
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Anthrax perform on July 7th at Parkteateret.
WEDNESDAY JULY 06 06.07 AT 19:00
ENSEMBLE HIERONIMUS: ILTE SOSPIRI MIEI Works by Giovanni Girolamo Kapsberger (1580-1651) performed by Ensemble Hieronymus. Kapsberger was a German-Italian composer who left several books of music after his death. The ensemble has put together some of Kaspberger's less performed songs creating a production of solo music for theorbo as well as works from his first, second, and third Libro d’intavolatura di chitarone. Location: Oslo Ladegård Address: Oslo gate 13, St. Hallvards plass Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 150,->200,www.osloladegard.no
06.07 AT 21:00
REDD VOLKAERT & A-11 Redd Volkaert is a giant in American country music who has played with artists like Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Volkaert is a versatile and genre bending musician who mixes elements of rock, blues and jazz into his music. His set will include some old country classics as well as is own songs performed with his characteristic, deep tenor voice and dazzling guitar play. Location: Buckleys Address: Lille Grensen 7 / Arbeidergata
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Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 200,How to get there: Transport > Stortinget www.buckleys.no
THURSDAY JULY 07 07.07 AT 20:00
ANTHRAX (US) One of the most important metal bands of all time is coming to Oslo this summer! It is going to be sweaty, loud and just so much fun! Location: Parkteatret Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 385,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.parkteatret.no
07.07 AT 20:00
NAPALM DEATH Napalm Death has been a highly influential band on the metal scene eve since their debut in 1987. In July they visit Blå with their brand new album Apex predator – Easy Meat. Hard death metal and hard headbanging at Blå this evening. Location: Blå Address: Brenneriveien 9 C Tickets: www.ticketmaster.no Prices: 325,www.blaaoslo.no
SATURDAY JULY 09 09.07 AT 19:00
GINO VANNELLI Gino Vannelli, a star of pop/rock since 1973. His music includes elements of jazz and rock which breaks up the otherwise familiar 80's pop conventions and creates a distinct sound. Location: Sentrum Scene Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 Tickets: ticketmaster.no Prices: 490,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no
09.07 AT 20:00
DANIEL ROMANO Daniel Romano provides country music that goes against the Nashville conventions. Location: Pokalen Pub Address: Maridalsveien 13 B Tickets: ticketmaster.no Prices: 245,www.vulkanarena.no
FRIDAY JULY 15 15.07 AT 20:00
LILLEBJØRN NILSEN Lillebjørn Nilsen at Rockefeller - the Oslo-summer's perhaps most cherished
tradition? This will be the 19th summer in a row! He just played with his daughter, Siri, for two full houses at Rockefeller on the convert venue’s 30th anniversary. There's nothing better than getting served Lillebjørn's classic shows in the heart of Oslo in mid-July. Lyrics in Norwegian. Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 How to get there: Transport > Brugata/Storgata www.rockefeller.no
WEDNESDAY JULY 20 20.07 AT 19:00
GOGOL BORDELLO Gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello is a crazy, energetic mix of punk, rock, Balkan folk, flamenco, reggae and dub. It all comes together at Sukkerbiten, so be prepared for that maritime summer atmosphere that only Oslo’s coastline on a hot summer night can provide. You may even want to bring you swimming trunks. Location: Sukkerbiten Address: Nylandsveien 28 www.sukkerbiten.no
20.07 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
Gino Vannelli performs on July 9th at Sentrum Scene
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Vintage Trouble perform on July 20th at John Dee.
as a professional didgeridoo player for 20 years. Duration: 60 minutes without intermission. Location: Emanuel Vigeland Museum Address: Grimelundsveien 8 www.emanuelvigeland.museum.no
20.07 AT 20:00
VINTAGE TROUBLE Vintage Trouble is energetic rock and blues with soul and funky rhythms on the side. This is highly danceable music that will not let you stand still for long. Location: John DEE Address: Torggata 16, entr. Hammersborggata Tickets: ticketmaster.com How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no
THURSDAY JULY 21 21.07 AT 20:00
MUDHONEY (US) The living legends of Mudhoney have delivered a steady stream of albums for 25 years, full of wonderfully noisy rock with a
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pinch of adrenalin blues, garage rock and classic hard rock. Location: Parkteatret Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 350,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.parkteatret.no
SATURDAY JULY 23 23.07 AT 00:00
ACID KING
Acid King from the US have delivered hard fuzz metal music for more than 20 years. Although they have few releases to their name they have appeared in works such as The Encyclopaedia of Heavy Metal. To celebrate the release of their new album Middle of Nowhere, Centre of Everywhere, containing their first ever music video, they embark on a tour which you can join for a night at Pokalen in May. Location: Pokalen Pub Address: Maridalsveien 13 B Tickets: ticketmaster.no www.vulkanarena.no
23.07 AT 19:00
MELISSA HORN Swedish pop artist Melissa Horn will be playing at Sukkerbiten this evening. Expect a relaxed atmosphere in the warm summer night. Location: Sukkerbiten Address: Nylandsveien 28 www.sukkerbiten.no
TUESDAY JULY 26
snake live. Extra concert on 27 July. Location: Sentrum Scene Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 Tickets: ticketmaster.no Hopow to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no
THURSDAY JULY 28 28.07 AT 19:00
26.07 AT 19:00
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND
Whitesnake is a more than slightly legendary band with former Deep Purple frontman David Coverdale at the helm. The Greatest Hits Tour will consist of the very best from their albums Slide It In, Whitesnake, and Slip of the Tounge. The band and its members have been touring all over the world for the past 40 years, and according to themselves this might be their last tour. This evening at Sentrum Scene might be your last opportunity to see White-
Bruce Springsteen is an American singer/ songwriter, poet and, let's not forget, a legend known for his Americana style of poetic lyrics about the American working class. "The Boss" usually performs with The E Street Band, including Norway-enthusiast Steve Van Zandt, known from the television show Lillyhammer. You are sure to have a good time in Frognerparken this evening. Location: Frognerparken Address: Frognerparken Tickets: ticketmaster.no
WHITESNAKE: THE GREATEST HITS TOUR
Whitesnake perform on July 26th at Sentrum Scene.
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Children’s Pirate Cruise on SS Jomfruen.
STAGE SUMMER STAND UP AT LATTER Summer concerts in the Vigeland Museum courtyard on Sundays at 2 pm. Tickets available at the museum from noon on concert day. Dates / times: July: 1- 2, 5- 9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30 at 19:00. Location: Latter på Aker Brygge Address: Holmens gate 1 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 200,- > 250,How to get there: Tram No.12 > Aker Brygge www.latter.no
SUMMER CONCERT IN THE COURTYARD Summer concerts in the Vigeland Museum courtyard on Sundays throughout at 2 pm. Tickets available at the museum from noon on concert day. Dates / times: July: 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 14:00
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Location: Emanuel Vigeland Museum Address: Grimelundsveien 8 Tickets: on site Prices: 200,www.emanuelvigeland.museum.no
FAMILY DEN LILLE MULDVARPEN [CHILDRENS THEATRE/NO] The little mole that wanted to know who had pooped on his head. Theatre performance for the whole family in the tent by Monolitten in Frognerparken. Dates/times: July: 20-24 at 12:00 and 14:00. Location: Sirkusteltet, ved Monolitten Tickets: ticketmaster.com Address: Frognerparken
CHILDREN'S PIRATE CRUISE [CRUISE] Pirate cruise for children. Best suited for Norwegian-speaking participants. Dates/times: July: 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 12:00 and 14:00.
Location: SS Jomfruen Address: Rådhusbrygge 3 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Prices: 226,www.nyc.no
SPORTS NORWAY CUP International football tournament for children and youth ages 10-19, organised by Bækkelagets Sportsklub. Norway Cup has been an annual event since 1972, and is one of the largest tournaments of its kind in the world, with 30,000 participants from all parts of the globe. The tournament lasts for one week, starting at the end of July/beginning of August every year. Fun activities at Ekebergsletta while the games go on include concerts, miniature golf, a celebrity match, a fun fair, competitions and much more. Dates/times: 31.7-6.8. Location: Ekebergsletta Prices: Free of charge www.norwaycup.no
MARKETS SUNDAY MARKET AROUND BLÅ During Sundays the whole year there is a handicraft and second-hand market around Blå at Grünerløkka: Knit wear, jewellery, ceramics, glass, wool, clothes, toys, paintings, bags etc. On the weekends before Christmas there is a Christmas market in the same place both on Saturdays and Sundays. Dates/times: In July every Sunday at 12:00-17:00. Location: Blå Address: Brenneriveien 9 C Prices: Free of charge www.blaaoslo.no
VESTKANTTORVET BRIC-ABRAC/ANTIQUES MARKET Bric-a-brac/antiques market close to Vigeland Park, on the corner of Professor Dahls gate and Neuberggata. At Vestkantorvet you can shop for furniture, china, glass, kitchenware, paintings, silver, jewellery, clothes, glass and all kinds of collector's items. Only open on Saturdays from March to December. Dates/times: In July every Saturday at 08:00-16:00. Location: Amaldus Nielsens plass Address: Frogner Prices: Free of charge www.facebook.com/Vestkanttorvet-177363525615595
Norway Cup July 31th August 8th.
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TEXT: TARJEI KIDD OLSEN / VISITOSLO
HIGHLIGHTS Every day except Sundays
Twice a week
OUTDOOR YOGA There are at least two outdoor yoga events that are arranged weekly during the entire summer, and that are open for everyone. To get more information about each event, it is best to visit their Facebook pages. On Facebook, one is called “Outdoor YOGA in OSLO – Yoga i Parken 2016” and the other is called “YourYoga” (on the YourYoga page links are posted to separate pages for each weekly event, usually called “YourYoga i Ekebergparken”).
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Outdoor YOGA in Oslo is held in Frognerparken every Saturday at 12 midday. Last year it cost 50 kroner per workshop, although prices had not been announced for this year at time of writing.
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MOTORPSYCHO EXHIBITION: PAINTING THE NIGHT UNREAL At the National Library’s exhibition Painting the Night Unreal, some of the posters which advertised the famous Norwegian rock band Motorpsycho’s concerts during the years 1991-2016 are on display. The posters document where and when the band performed, but also how a single band has inspired an abundance of visual expressions. Motorpsycho has been touring in Norway and abroad for over 25 years and for the same period of time concert organisers and designers have been creating posters for their performances. Where: The National Library of Norway Website: www.nb.no/Hva-skjer/Utstillinger/Utstillinger Tickets: Free exhibition
YourYoga in Ekebergparken is held in the park Ekebergparken every Tuesday at 17:45 in the afternoon. It is free (donations welcome). Both events are subject to cancellation and postponement if the weather is bad. Where: Ekebergparken (Yoga ved solnedgang) and various (Outdoor YOGA in OSLO) Website: YourYoga: www.facebook.com/ YourYogaInstructor/ Outdoor YOGA in OSLO: www.facebook. com/events/744944635610591/
Enjoy acoustic music at The Thief.
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Enjoy the fjords on a hop on-hop off mini cruise.
Every day
July 7-9
Hop on-hop off boat trip (1.5 hours) on a traditional sailing ship between Oslo City Hall, the Opera House, Bygdøy and Tjuvholmen. The ticket is valid for 24 hours, and trips are arranged every day.
Normally THIEF MUSIC Unplugged is a brilliant free acoustic concert series held twice a month at Oslo’s cutting edge design hotel THE THIEF. Beautifully situated by the fjord at the tip of Tjuvholmen, the organizers say that the concert series “showcases the work of today’s artists and introduces the stars of tomorrow. Our unplugged sessions expose the raw talent of your favorite artists.”
HOP ON-HOP OFF MINI CRUISE:
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This inner Oslo Fjord cruise starts by City Hall, passes Akershus Fortress on the way to the Opera House, then continues to the museums on Bygdøy peninsula before returning to City Hall. Refreshments for sale on board. Where: Departure from Pier 3 (Rådhusbrygge 3, in front of City Hall)Tickets: Tickets on sale on-board, from the service kiosk of the cruise company (Båtservice) at Rådhusbrygge 3, and at Oslo Visitor Centre Website: www.nyc.no/en_index.php
THIEF MUSIC UNPLUGGED FESTIVAL
And as if that wasn’t great enough, now they’re hosting their first ever, and completely free, festival! Be warned though that the space is limited, so get there early to secure your place each day. Some of the bands and musicians that will play are Calvert, Klondike, Alexander Augusti, Iselin Andresen, Shaun Bartlett, Natti, Tammie Tambourine, Mayline and Surfalot. Where: THIEF LOUNGE, THE THIEF hotel, Landgangen 1 Website: thethief.com/festival/ Tickets: Free festival
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THE MUSEUM LIST
The beach by the Astrup Fearnley Museum.
Oslo has about 50 museums covering all kinds of topics, including intriguing stories from the past, classic and contemporary art, scientific and literary achievements, human rights, and much more. Whatever you’re into, chances are good you’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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THE FRAM MUSEUM Frammuseet
NORWEGIAN MARITIME MUSEUM 01
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.
Under admission: A= adult, C= child, S= student, P= pensioner, F= family
Enjoy the northern lights show dancing in the ceiling of the Fram Museum. See the first ship to navigate the Northwest Passage, the polar vessel Gjøa! Experience the exhibitions and the fascinating polar history.
SEE ALSO: SPECTACULAR SHACKLETON EXHIBITION! 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 www.frammuseum.no
Norsk Maritimt Museum
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THE VIKING SHIP MUSEUM Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo
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Norway’s interaction with the seas, from its oldest known vessel to the latest hi-tech offshore ships. Our panoramic cinema features an 18-minute journey along Norway’s extensive coastline. Joint tickets with the Fram and Kon-Tiki Museums available!
Houses the best preserved Viking ships in the world and the fantastic artefacts from the graves.
EXHIBITIONS: “HOPE FOR THE OCEANS?“
The Oseberg Ship
The world’s seas are filling up with plastic and dangerous wastes. Why is that? What can we do about it?
NEW: 125 YEARS OF SEA RESCUE – THE RS JUBILEE EXHIBITION OTHER EXHIBTIONS ON:
Seafarers from the Viking era until today, ship technology and maritime art..
FJORD CAFÉ open!
HOURS AND PRICES Every day: 10:00 –17:00 Admission: A: 100,-/C (6-16): 30,-/S: 50,-/P: 50,Free with Oslo Pass
CONTACT Bygdøynesveien 37 Tel: + 47 24 11 41 50 www.marmuseum.no
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.
The Gokstad Ship
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
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NORSK FOLKEMUSEUM The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
HL-SENTERET HoLocaust Center 04
MEET THE PEOPLE! OPEN-AIR MUSEUM
The urban and rural traditional buildings from Norway’s many regions, give an excellent introduction to Norwegian history. Wooden farmhouses with fields and townhouses with cobblestone streets show homes, life and traditions in Norway. Of particular interest is the Medieval Stave Church.
INDOOR EXHIBITS
Folk Art, Folk Dress, Sami Culture and Church Art. Oslo homes 1879-2002.
DAILY Hosts in costumes
welcome you to historical homes. Traditional baking and horse-and-buggyrides. 10.30-16.30: Folk dance & music. 12.00 & 15.30: Guided tour. 13.30 Extreme Makeover. We dress a guest in an 18th Century gown. 13.00: Meet the farm animals.
SUNDAYS
13.30: Service in Stave Church.14: Folk dance performance.
HOURS AND PRICES Every day 10.00-18.00 Admission: A: 125,-/ C: 40,S: 90,-/ F: 250,Free with Oslo Pass
CONTACT Museumsveien 10, Bygdøy Tel: 22 12 37 00 www.norskfolkemuseum.no
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The Holocaust Center is located in Villa Grande, the former residence of the Nazi collaborator Vidkun Quisling.
EXHIBITIONS INSCRIPTIONS II
Traces from our forgotten wartime history. Installation by artist Eirik Audunson Skaar.
THE GULAG: WHAT GRANDFATHER DIDN'T TELL
The history of Stalin's terror told through a personal life story.
BEHIND BLACKOUT CURTAINS Anna-Eva Berg-
HOLMENKOLLEN SKI MUSEUM AND SKI JUMP
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At the top of Oslo you can visit Holmenkollen National arena, a site where many skihistorical moments have been created. In the heart of the arena trumps Holmenkollen Jump Tower and Ski Museum. 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.
PERMANENT EXHIBITION
Check out our newest exhibition “Freedom on Snow. Snowboarding and modern skiing”
RUTH MAIER'S ARCHIVE
Our zipline Fly Holmenkollen is now open, for opening hours see: www.kollensvevet.no
man's wartime caricatures.
The story of Nazi genocide and mass murder during World War 2 – with special focus on the Norwegian Jews.
BUNKER FROM WORLD WAR 2 Kafé Villa Grande open every day from 11:00–17:00 (Mondays closed).
HOURS AND PRICES Every day 10:00-17:00 Admission: A: 100,-/C (6-16): 30,-/S: 50,-/P: 50,Free with Oslo Passs
CONTACT Huk Aveny 56 Tel: 22 84 21 00 E-mail: post@hlsenteret.no www.hlsenteret.no Bus: 30 to Bygdøyhus
HOURS AND PRICES Every day 09:00-20:00. Admission: A:130,-/ C: 65,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
HOLMENKOLLEN SKI SIMULATOR
BYMUSEET
VIGELAND-MUSEET
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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: 75,- / C: 50,- / S: 75,- / P: 75,20% 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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Exhibitions of the City’s history. The museum is located in the beautiful old building of Frogner Manor House inside the Vigeland Park, approx. 200 metres south of the sculpture park.
EXHIBITIONS OSLOVE - THE STORY OF OSLO Historical highlights of the city
OSLO SAYS
Language in the city
PEDER BALKE
Paintings from the Museum's collection
OSLOFUNKIS
Early Modernism in Oslo
IN THE LIMELIGHT Theatre History
Guided tours: Sat - Sun at 13.00 and 14.00 Enjoy hot and cold meals at Café Mathia Museum Shop
HOURS AND PRICES Tue-Sun 11:00–16:00 Mon closed Admission: Free entrance Guided tours: A: 60/C:30
CONTACT Frognerveien 67 Tel: +47 23 28 41 70 E-mail: post@oslomuseum.no oslomuseum.no Photo: Christina Krüger/Oslo Museum
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In this beautiful museum situated next to the famous Vigeland Park you will find an almost complete collection of the works by Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943). The story behind the Vigeland Park and how the sculptures were made is also well documented in the museum, which was built as studio and home for the artist in the 1920’s.
03.06.2016-18.09.2016 HÅKON ANTON FAGERÅS SCULPTURE
The exhibition comprises several works in marble and two new sculptures in cast iron. In his generation, Håkon Anton Fagerås (b. 1975) is among the few who works with figurative sculpture. Despite choosing a classical approach in both style and material, Fagerås' sculptures represent a break with the traditional.
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 Photo: Håkon Anton Fagerås, Thea (detail), 2015.
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ASTRUP FEARNLEY MUSEET
HENIE ONSTAD KUNSTSENTER Henie Onstad Art Center
UNTIL 11.09.2016 NIKOLAI ASTRUP – PAINTING NORWAY
The first international exhibition of painting and prints by Nikolai Astrup.
UNTIL 19.02.2017 HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE COLLECTION KURT SCHWITTERS
Permanent exhibition.
DROP-IN HOK LAB.
The children's workshop
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Henie Onstad Kunstsenter is a leading venue for 20th century and contemporary art and music. The art center is located in a large sculpture park by the fjord, 15 minutes drive from Oslo.
IBSENMUSEET
Astrup Fearnley Museet is a private contemporary art museum. Beautifully located by the Oslo Fjord in architect designed building by world renowned Renzo Piano. The museum organizes temporary exhibitions of Norwegian and international contemporary art and houses an important collection of artworks by famous artists such as Anselm Kiefer, Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons.
10.06.16 – 11.09.16 #ALEXISRAEL Ongoing: THE WORLD IS MADE OF STORIES
Works from the Astrup Fearnley Collection
HOURS AND PRICES Tue-Thu 11:00-19:00 Fri-Sun 11:00-17:00 Mon closed. Admission: A: 100,-/ S: 70,-/ C: free entrance Oslo Pass free
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.
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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: 120,-/ S: 80,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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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.
EXHIBITION IBSEN + LENNON. THE BEATLES IN A DOLL`S HOUSE Ibsen –Lennon.
MASTERSMEET
Ibsen –Munch
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 Admission: A: 115,-/ 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
NOBELS FREDSSENTER STORTINGET The Nobel Peace Center
THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM
The Parliament
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PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS
Find peace and quiet in The Nobel Field or learn about the laureates in The Wall Papers. The magic book in The Nobel Chamber tells the story about Alfred Nobel.
TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS The Nobel Peace Prize Exhibition 2015:
THE TUNISIAN METHOD About the National Dialogue Quartet. THE DANGEROUS PRIZE About whistleblower Carl von Ossietzky and the Nobel Peace Prize that shook Europe. 1965 UNICEF Why UNICEF received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965. SYRIA IS MY ONLY HOME About life as a refugee seen through children’s eyes.
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
Fred & Toca Loca activity booklet and children’s trail. Café and museum shop
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Would you like to see the Parliament from the inside? If so, why not join one of our guided tours? From 27. June – 19. August we provide guided tours on Monday – Friday at 13.00. Tours last for approximately one hour and we recommend turning up at least 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, on the reverse side of the building to the main entrance. Guided tours of the Storting are free of charge to all visitors. We reserve the right to make changes. Please visit our website for updated information.
CONTACT Rådhusplassen/City Hall Sq. Tel: +47 48 30 10 00 www.nobelpeacecenter.org Photo: © Hassan Ammar/AP Photo/NTB scanpix
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Make a date with history. Step back in time and discover a Viking treasure, meet Egyptian mummies and get to know your neighbors from around of the world. Take a journey to our house of many wonders; find the world’s only Viking helmet, gaze upon a painted medieval ceiling, chill out among our Arctic collections and get insights into the lives of the indigenous peoples in North and South America and East Asia.
TEMPORARY EXHIBITION: MINA / MEG
photographer Zanele Muholi.
TAKE IT PERSONALLY stories about personal adornment.
HOURS AND PRICES Tue-Sun 10:00 - 17:00 Admission: A: 80,-/C (<18): Free. Use the same ticket in the Historical Museum and the Viking Ship Museum
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Mon–Sun 10–18. Daily guided tours. Admission: A: 100,-/C(<16): free/ S: 65,-/ P: 65,-/ F:180,- Oslo Pass free.
Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo
CONTACT Karl Johans gate 22 Tel: 23 31 31 80 E-mail: befo@stortinget.no www.stortinget.no/en
CONTACT The Historical Museum Frederiks gate 2 E-mail: postmottak@khm.uio.no www.khm.uio.no Welcome!
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NASJONALGALLERIET The National Gallery
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17.06-16.10.2016 JAPANOMANIA IN THE NORTH.
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: Nasjonalgalleriet - One ticket – four museums Adults: NOK 100 / NOK 50 Kunstindustrimuseet, Museet for samtidskunst og Nasjonalmuseet – Arkitektur Adults: NOK 50 / NOK 30 Children (under 19): Free entrance Thursday: Free entrance for all Free with Oslo Pass Edvard Munch, The Scream, 1893, The National museum of art, architecture and design©Munchmuseet / Munch-Ellingsen-gruppen /Bono
The Influence of Japan on Nordic Art and Design 1875–1918 The fascination for Japan left its mark on the visual arts, design and fashion, and formed a prelude to Nordic modernism. Japanese inspiration, or Japonism as it is known in the arts, began to evolve when Japan opened its borders in 1854.
03.01.2015–01.01.2017 THE DANCE OF LIFE. THE COLLECTION FROM ANTIQUITY TO 1950
Highlights of Norwegian and international paintings and sculptures from antiquity until 1950. Masterpieces, including J.C. Dahl and Romanticism,Christian Krohg and Realism, evocative paintings from 1900 and Edvard Munch’s Scream. 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 Universitetsgaten 13 Tel: 21 98 20 00 nasjonalmuseet.no Andreas Schneider, Peacock, wallpaper, watercolor, 1909
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Hans Gude, Entrance to Christiania, (detail), (1874)
KUNSTINDUSTRIMUSEET MUSEET FOR The Museum of Decorative Arts SAMTIDSKUNST and Design
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17.06-16.10.2016 JAPANOMANIA IN THE NORTH. The Influence of
Japan on Nordic Art and Design 1875–1918 Simplification, asymmetry, freer forms and stylised nature motifs were stylistic features that revolutionised the arts and crafts.
02.01.–01.10.2016 DESIGN AND CRAFT 1905-2005
The Museum of Contemporary Art
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04.03.–18.09.2016 SILENT REVOLT: NORWEGIAN PROCESS ART AND CONCEPTUAL ART IN THE 70'S AND 80'
With this exhibition, the museum wishes to revise the notion of conceptual art as a void in our recent history.
ANNA-EVA BERGMAN. A GRAPHIC UNIVERSE 13.11. 2015–14.8. 2016
The collection ranges from antique Greek vases and East Asian artefacts through to items illustrating the history of European style.
The rhythms, lines, fields, and volumes of Anna-Eva Bergman’s art are inspired by nature. Her simple, geometric, and natural forms conjure up a sense of the poetical and the spiritual.
Museum shop
13.03.2015–14.08.2016 POOR ART – RICH LEGACY. ARTE POVERA AND PARALLEL PRACTICES 1968–2014
HOURS Tue, Wed, Fri: 11:00-18.00 Thu: 11.00-19.00 Sat, Sun: 12:00-17.00 Mon: Closed
CONTACT St. Olavs gate 1 Tel: 21 98 20 00 nasjonalmuseet.no Christopher Dresser, Linthorpe Art Pottery, «Hokusai Wave», (Ca. 1880)
Museum shop and café
HOURS Tue, Wed, Fri: 11:00–17:00 Thu: 11:00–19:00 Sat, Sun: 12:00–17:00 Mon: Closed
CONTACT Bankplassen 4 Tel: 21 98 20 00 Inghild Karlsen, «Breeding Balloon», 1988
The National Museum – Architecture
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01.04–14.08.2016 LARS BACKER – ARCHITECT. A PIONEER OF NORWEGIAN MODERNISM
The Birth of Norwegian Functionalism With the construction of Restaurant Skansen, Ekeberg Restaurant and Horngården, Lars Backer introduced functionalism to Norway.
19.06.-01.01.2017 UNLOCK AND DISCOVER! NORGES BANK'S 200TH ANNIVERSARY
The exhibition unveils architectural stories and other narratives, connected to the bank buildings and Norway’s development as an economically independent state.
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. Museum shop and café
HOURS Tue, Wed, Fri: 11:00–17:00 Thu: 11:00–19:00 Sat, Sun: 12:00–17:00 Mon: Closed
CONTACT Bankplassen 3 Tel: 21 98 20 00 nasjonalmuseet.no
Lars Backer, drawing of «Skansen», Restaurant Skansen. Foto: Platou arkitekter
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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
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Open Saturday and Sunday 12:00 - 17:00 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 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 '1716. THE SIEGE.'
In the year 1716 Akershus fortress was under siege by 'The Lion of the North', king Charles XII of Sweden. Follow the events on a day-to-day basis. ‘The Prisoners at Akershus (from the Middle Ages to 1950)’. Guided tours 'Akershus fortress through 700 years'. Saturdays and Sundays at 13.00 Special tours of the fortress grounds arranged on request.
HOURS AND PRICES Mon-Fri 11:00-16:00 Sat-Sun 12:00-17:00 Free admission Tickets for guided tours: A: 60,- / C: 30,- / S: 45,- / F: 150,-
CONTACT Tel: 23 09 39 17 E-mail: besokssenteret. akershus.festning@mil.no
NORGES FORSVARSMUSEET HJEMMEFRONTMUSEUM The Armed Forces Museum Norway’s Resistance 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.
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The museum covers Norwegian military history from the Viking era, through the numerous Nordic wars under Danish rule (ca. 1400-1814) to the Napoleonic wars, the union with Sweden 1814-1905, World War II campaign 1940 and War at Sea 19391945. The latest exhibitions cover the Cold war period 1945-1990, recent international operations and “The War Cross – Norway’s highest decoration”. The museum is situated on the lower grounds of Akershus Fortress. Café. Mon - Sun 11:00 - 15:00
TEMPORARY EXHIBITION WOMEN IN THE NORWEGIAN RESISTANCE 1940-1945". In this exhibition you will get to know 3 of these women.
HOURS AND PRICES
Mon - sat: 10:00 –17:00 Sun: 11:00–17:00 Admission: A: 50,-/ C: 25,-/ S: 25,-/ P: 25,-/ F: 100,Free with Oslo Pass
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
CONTACT Tel: 23 09 31 38 E-mail: resepsjon.nhm@gmail.com www.forsvaretsmuseer.no
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ARBEIDERMUSEET
TOLLMUSEET
MUNCHMUSEET
Labour Museum
Norwegian Customs 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.
The Munch Museum
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 Guided tours to the apartment in Sagveien 8 showing how the factory workers used to live. English speaking guides!
EXHIBITIONS FACTORY GIRLS AND INDUSTRIAL PIONEERS SWEDISH LABOUR
The story of six immigrants
HOURS AND PRICES HOURS AND PRICES Mon-Fri: 11.00–15.00 Sat and Sun closed 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
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Sat-Sun 11:00–16:00 Admission: Free entrance
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18 JUNE – 25 SEPTEMBER JASPER JOHNS+EDVARD MUNCH
The exhibition examines the connection between Edvard Munch's work and one of the truly great names in contemporary art –Jasper Johns (American, born in 1930). Never before has there been such a comprehensive exhibition of Johns' art in Scandinavia. Munch had a far greater influence on Jasper Johns than was previously known. Johns has been inspired by Munch's treatment of topics such as love, fear, illness and death, among others. Jasper Johns+ Edvard Munch consists of 130 works – paintings, prints, drawings and photographs. Enjoy guided tours, Edvard Munch products in the museum shop, and Scream cake in the museum café with a lovely outdoor terrace.
HOURS AND PRICES
Sagveien 28 Tel: +47 23 28 41 70 E-mail: post@oslomuseum.no oslomuseum.no
Open daily 10:00–17:00 Late night 28.07: until 21:00 Admission: A: 100,-/C(<18): free. Free with Oslo Pass
Photo Christina Krüger / Oslo Museum
Tøyengata 53 Metro: Tøyen st (5 min from city center) www.munchmuseet.no
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Photo credit: Edvard Munch: The Scream, 1895 © Munchmuseet
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Naturhistorisk museum
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NATURALLY INCREDIBLE The museum belongs to the University of Oslo and is Norway’s most visited museum. It includes a large botanical garden demonstrating the beauty and variation of the plant kingdom. Visit the arboretum with Norwegian and exotic trees, the two small but beautiful greenhouses and the thematic gardens which are at their most beautiful this time of year. The museum is home to the famous primate fossil “Ida”, and the indoors exhibits display other unique fossils, dinosaurs, rocks, meteorites, minerals and stuffed animals from Norway and around the world. The museum shop features souvenirs and gift items with themes from nature.
HOURS AND PRICES Botanical Garden: Every day 07:00–21:00 Greenhouses: Every day 10:00–17:00 Museum exhibits & museum shop: 11:00–16:00 Tues.-Sun. Mondays closed Admission: A: 50,-/C & S: 25,Free with Oslo Pass Garden & Greenhouse: Free entrance
CONTACT Naturhistorisk museum University of Oslo Sars’ gate 1/Monradsgate Tel: 22 85 16 30 E-mail: informasjon@nhm.uio.no www.nhm.uio.no Photo: Per Aas NHM
BARNEKUNSTMUSEET
TEKNISK MUSEUM The Norwegian museum of Science and Technology
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FUN-PACKED HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! DON’T MISS: GAME ON! From Mario to Minecraft, Game On 2.0 is the world’s biggest collection of playable computer games from the past 60 years. Let’s play! Explore, invent and learn! Oslo Science Centre offers more than 100 interactive installations.
TRY OUT MAKER SPACE! Check out interesting exhibitions on value creation through the ages Journey through medical history from the 1850s until today. If there is time left, find out more about Norway’s oil and gas industry. Café and museum shop.
HOURS AND PRICES Every day 11:00–18:00 Admission: A: 150,-/ C: 100,- S: 100,- Family: 450,Free with Oslo Pass
CONTACT Kjelsåsveien 143 Tel: 22 79 60 00 www.tekniskmuseum.no Easy acces with public transport. Tram: no 11 and 12. Bus: no 25 and 54. Train: (Jaren and Gjøvik) to Kjelsås station
The International Museum of Children’s Art
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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.
CHILDREN KNOW WHAT’S IMPORTANT.
How serious do adults take children? The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) recognizes that children are not merely passive recipients, entitled to adult protective care.Rather, they themselves have rights and are entitled to be involved in decisions that affect them in accordance with their evolving capacities.
WORKSHOPS Guided tours, art workshops & music activities. Drop in HOURS AND PRICESTue– Sat–Sun, Tue–Thu 11:00–16:00 Closed: Mon, Fri 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
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OSCARSHALL
THE ROYAL PALACE Slottet 31
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. Gallery Queen Joséphine open May-August: Wed-Sun. Sept: Fri-Sun. Free entrance. Café Queen Joséphine May-Sept: Fri-Sun.
HOURS AND PRICES
13.05-28.08 Wed-Sun: 11:00-17:00. Closed: 17.05 02.09-11.09 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,-
CONTACT Ocarshallveien Tel: 91702361 www.kongehuset.no Transportation: Bus nr. 30 to Norsk Folkemuseum Ferry from Rådhusbrygga to Dronningen
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OSLO CITY HALL Rådhuset
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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 every year. The City Narvesen. Remaining tickets are sold at the entrance. Hall 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, July and August. King’s Guard some days In July guided tours to the during the summer season. tower Sundays at 14:45. Guided tours Monday. Regular guided tours in English: Every day at 12:00, 14:00, 14.20 and 16:00. Except 04.07 and 20.07: at 14:00, 14:20 and 16:00
HOURS AND PRICES
Open to visitors: 18.06-14.08 Man-Thu: 11.00-17.00 Fri: 12.00-17.00 Sat-Sun: 10.00-17.00 Admission: A: 110,-/ C: 85,S: 85,-/P: 85,-
CONTACT Henrik Ibsens gate 1 0010 Oslo www.kongehuset.no Transportation: Tram, metro and bus to the National theatret
CARILLON CONCERTS FROM THE CITY HALL BELLS Sundays at 15:00.
HOURS AND PRICES Every day 09:00-18:00 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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OSLO P EOP L E
OSLO BY KAYAK
Who: Annett Brohmann, Co-owner of Oslo Kayak Tours and an authorised Oslo guide Lives: Røa, Oslo From: Hamburg, Germany Interviewed: June 1, by Tarjei Kidd Olsen
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Profile: Annett Brohmann Annett is the co-owner of Oslo Kayak Tours (www.oslokayaktours.no), founded last year and already proving to be a popular offering for people that want to experience Oslo from a different angle. A dedicated kayaker in her own right, she loves taking guests on kayak tours in the Oslofjord. She is also an authorised Oslo guide. Annett originally comes from Germany, but has clearly taken Oslo to her heart!
TEXT: TARJEI KIDD OLSEN Why Kayaks? Ohlsen and I have been enthusiastic kayak paddlers for many years. We always had a dream of showing other people the Oslofjord; for instance tourists who want to be a bit active, but also people from Oslo are welcome! Also, we have noticed that there is definitely a big trend towards holidays that involve more activities than just sitting on a bus. Last year we organised kayak tours
for a couple of trial months, just to see how things would work out. It went really well, with 220 visitors from 38 different countries - including quite exotic destinations such as India, Bahamas and Alaska. So this year we have extended our season. We started on May 29th as soon as the water was warm enough, and will continue until mid-September. We have tours every day, 11 tours per week and can communicate in
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Norwegian, English, German and Spanish. One instructor can take up to 10 people. We have different tours for different experience levels, from beginner to intermediate, and 12 kayaks, some of which are double kayaks that are popular for instance for family tours. But most important is the fact that people love these kinds of activities. It is such a joy to see people who are happy that they mastered a purebred sea kayak. 80% of our guests have never been in a kayak before, and they get this feeling of achievement. It’s a unique experience. Where do you take your clients? We have two different starting points. One is from Sjølyst Marina, which is a very quiet, sheltered bay without much wind where you can start. We normally do a tour around Bygdøy.
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There are lots of things to see on that route, such as the beautiful Paradise Bay. We often go to Dyna Fyr, the old lighthouse in the middle of the fjord, where you have a great view of the city. On Saturdays we start from Sørenga. Here, we get much closer to the skyline of Oslo at the Barcode and to the opera. It’s also very close to the islands in the Oslofjord. With a group of skilled paddlers you can continue all the way to Akershus Fortress. What kind of guests do you get the most of? It depends. There are families trying something new, business people with some hours to spare or tourist who want something special. At the moment we get quite a lot of requests from Norwegian companies. We also have a kayak food tour that is quite popular. This involves taking the
group to do cooking on the beach. That sounds tasty! Is it suitable for vegetarians too? Yes absolutely, I do vegetarian tours. I’m a vegetarian myself, in fact! I did this tour for some of my vegetarian friends that were visiting Oslo and they said that it was the highlight of their trip. You’re also an Oslo guide? That’s right. I work as an authorised guide and have all kinds of guests. Clients from Color Line ships, cruise ships and private parties. This summer I’m doing the Royal Palace tour for the first time.
And the cinema – but everybody loves that of course. What made you move here from Germany in the first place? That’s a long time ago! I came here way back in 1992. The attraction was that the nature is so unique. You really have to love the nature here. There are all kinds of leisure ossibilities, such as skiing, paddling and swimming. I have always been attracted by the nature here, which feels like balm to the soul. It always made me happy and I had some
Annett Brohmann (dark hair) and Tanja Ohlsen have been enthusiastic kayak paddlers for years.
By the way – I was actually one of the two female limousine drivers during the royal wedding of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess in 2001! I am a certified limousine driver, you see. You have a lot of skills! When you’re not spreading the word about Oslo, what do you like to get up to in your free time? I do quite a lot of cooking together with friends and I love doing yoga. I like biking. In the winter I love going cross-country skiing. I like going to the Opera as well.
friends here who said, “Just come over!” I had a really good job as a sales and marketing director in a hotel in Lübeck in Germany, but I decided to just drop it all and come over to Norway. Was the cultural transition from Germany to Norway a big transition? In some ways, yes. The biggest difference ... Norwegians don’t like conflicts. And they don’t want to get pushed. You are more relaxed here and social than in Germany.
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I actually think that Sweden and Germany are more similar. It’s just a different way. It’s more relaxed, but you get things done in the end. Have you managed to adapt? Oh yes, absolutely. You get influenced by the Norwegian culture, of course. You take the best part and make it your own. I have a happier life than before, when it was really stressful in the hotel business in Germany. There it was all results, results and pressure for results. If you had to describe Oslo to a person who has never been here before, what would you say?
The first thing that comes into my mind is that it is one of the most beautiful places in the world. A place with mountains, the sea and culture at the same time. How many capitals can say that? So I think we are privileged to live in Oslo. It is a fantastic city and it is in constant development. There is a place for everyone and for every interest here. And finally: do you have some Oslo tips for people exploring the city and surroundings? In town the Nobel Peace Center is one of my favourites. Another is the Finnerud cabin on weekends. It has a café with fantastic homemade cakes and delicious homemade bread. And another thing that’s very nice is to take the train up to Stryken, which is a starting point for trips into the forest. Then you bike through the Nordmarka-part of the forest and back into town. Also getting out to the small islands in the Oslo fjord. I really like Lindøya. You can buy shrimps downtown and take the boat to the west side of Lindøya and find a nice place for a picnic. Then you walk across to the east side and take the boat back.
Team Kayak! Each of the instructors can take groups of up to 10 people.
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Hot splash! Sørenga Sjøbad is one of the hottest things on the Oslo bathing scene right now. Check it out! Beach + history Enjoy great beaches, monastery ruins and canons at Hovedøya.
Photo: Peter Moberg
Photo: Peter Moberg
TEXT: TARJEI KIDD OLSEN
ISLAND PARADISE Did you know that you can jump on a public ferry in Oslo, sail for a few minutes, and find yourself on beautiful islands in the Oslo fjord blessed with sandy beaches and fantastic nature? And you can even use your public transportation ticket on the ferries! The boats go from Aker brygge in the city centre, and the shortest trip only takes about 10 minutes. If you want, the ferry system makes it possible to go island hopping, exploring different beaches and sights on several islands in the course of one day. Why not take a day off from whatever you’re doing and explore the beaches, monastery ruins and canons at Hovedøya? You can relax on Langøyene’s long sandy beach (the longest on the islands), and if you really like it there you can take advantage of the fact that this is the only one of the islands where you are allowed to pitch
your tent and stay. Gressholmen also has a beach and even a nature reserve. Or you can wander among the cozy little cottages on Nakholmen, Bleikøya and Lindøya, many of which were once the houses of the poorest of the poor and now the holiday homes of a lucky few. Hovedøya also has a cafe with food, while Langøyene has a kiosk. Note though that the opening times can be limited, so bring your own food and drinks if you are planning to stay for a while.
BEACH PARADISE In the Oslo area you can choose from a surprising amount of beaches and swimming spots (as well as hundreds of great picnic sites). In fact, the Oslo fjord and lakes and rivers in the area can boast some of the cleanest sea water found in urban and semi-urban
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settings, and comfortable temperatures as high as 24 degrees Celsius during the warm summer months. Here is a small selection to get you started.
WEST OSLO BEACHES Between green grass, blue sea and statues at the tip of Tjuvholmen – hidden and sheltered behind the impressive Astrup Fearnley Museum - you will find a stylish little urban pebble beach. The small sandy beach Huk on the Bygdøy peninsula is one of Oslo’s largest and most popular, with a fantastic view, grass pitches with a volleyball court, sanitary installations, a kiosk and an attractive beach restaurant. Nearby (but not visible from the main Huk beach) you’ll also find the Huk nudist beach. A ten minute walk westward from Huk, via the forest path that runs from bus stop by Huk, there is a beautifully situated smaller sand beach called Paradisbukta ("Paradise Bay"). This is more relaxing and private than Huk, and a popular alternative when you want to take it even more easy. If you continue on through the forest you'll eventually come to Bygdøy sjøbad, a laid back and quite long sand beach framed by a tiny park. Frognerbadet is a very popular outdoor swimming pool next to the Vigeland Sculpture Park (in the Frogner Park), with three open-air pools for all ages (min. 25°C). There is a diving pool, water slides and cafeteria. Free if you have the Oslo Pass. Address: Middelthuns gate 28
EAST OSLO BEACHES Sørenga sjøbad is a big and city-based fjord swimming facility that opened last year. Situated at the tip of Sørenga east of the National Opera and Ballet, it consists of a floating 190 metre long wooden bathing facility with seating and stairs down to the sea, a 50 metre long open swimming pool in the fjord and a separate children’s pool. This is one of the hottest things on the Oslo bathing scene right now, so check it out! The Ingierdstrand bathing facility/beach along the road Mosseveien was built in 1932
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City forest You can even go for a walk or run in the forest at Bygdøy, which has the popular beaches Huk and Paradisbukta.
and was once considered one of the foremost beauty spots among Nordic bathing installations. This old classic by the Bunne Fjord is very popular among Oslo inhabitants, with a ten metre diving tower, a kiosk, elegant restaurant, sanitary installations and a fine-grained sandy beach. Hvervenbukta by Mosseveien is a friendly beach suitable for families, with grass pitches and slopes of naked rock. Here you’ll find both an open air café, a kiosk and sanitary installations with handicap toilets. Bestemorstranda by Mosseveien is a sandy beach with slopes of naked rock, a small pier, tables & benches. Katten by Mosseveien is a small sandy beach with grass pitches and stairs into the sea, a kiosk, drinking water facilities, sanitary installations, and two diving boards. Suitable for families with small children. Mosseveien badeplass by Mosseveien is a bathing place more suitable for young
City bikes Many beaches are close to the city, You can easily get there by bus or bike.
island is indirectly connected by road to the mainland via a bridge to the island Ormøya, which in turn has a bridge to the mainland near Mosseveien. As the parking space is only for the disabled, others are recommended to take the bus which stops one kilometre before the beach, or go by bicycle (along Mosseveien until you get to the bridge to Ormøya).
LAKE SWIMMING SPOTS The forests around Oslo, called Oslomarka or simply ‘marka’, are full of charming and picturesque fresh water lakes. Sognsvann, Bogstadvannet, Ulsrudvann, Nøklevann, Lutvann and many more lakes are just a short way from the city centre by car or public transport. Sognsvann is the most accessible and popular of all, and can be reached by car, metro and bus. Further into the forest there are lots more lakes for the more adventurous, accessible by foot or bicycle (recommended).
AKERSELVA RIVER SWIMMING SPOTS
people and adults, where you have to hang on to a rope when going down the natural rocky steps to the sea. Nordstrands bad is a very nice bathing spot by Mosseveien, mostly with a bare rock face, a diving pier with steps into the sea and sanitary installations with toilets suitable for the disabled. Solvikbukta (off Mosseveien on the far side of Malmøya island) is a small, hidden and pretty beach with an unusual purpose - it has specialized facilities for people with disablities, including a dedicated parking spot for wheel chairs, a floating barge suitable for the blind, and nearby camping and parking facilities that can only be used by the disabled. The beach is open for everyone, however. There is a big and cozy café right by the beach. The
You can explore several swimming spots along particularly the upper, northern parts of Oslo’s urban river Akerselva, including beautifully situated Brekkedammen (also known locally as “Frysja” or “Stilla”), which has the cleanest swimming water in Oslo and is a beautiful place with grass, trees, hills – and ducks! You can get there by taking the 54 bus from the city centre, getting off at the bus stop Frysja. If you walk along the river from the city centre you will come across other spots before Brekkedammen, such as places that are best for wading by Kubaparken (bus stop: Telthusbakken), Myraløkka (bus stop: Vøyenbrua) and in Nydalen (near the Nydalen metro station). After Nydalen you enter a small forest called Granskogen, and here there are some more places for wading (and swimming when the water level is high enough). After the forest you will soon arrive at the aformentioned Brekkedammen. All of these places are quite far uphill along the river (which is about 10 kilometres long in total), so if you don’t have much time it can be a good idea to go for bicycle or public transport. By foot or
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Pulsating Birkelunden Take a minute to relax in one of Oslo’s many parks. Bring your picnic bag or a bikini.
bicycle you can follow the river all the way from the Vaterland park at Grønland and the Oslo Plaza hotel.
GO GREEN IN OSLO’S 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. We have selected a few of the most popular, but there are also many more hidden gems to discover.
WEST SIDE PARKS 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. In the corner
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by Frogner plass you’ll 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). 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. 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.
Kontraskjæret 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. 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 by famous contemporary artists on outdoor display. 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.
EAST SIDE PARKS 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.
small pool and lots of events and activites make this park a well-known and popular haunt. It also has a market on Sundays. Sofienbergparken is another park at Grünerløkka. Dating from 1858 it was originally Oslo’s cemetery and at that time outside the city-limits. The area became a public park in 1972 and is an extremely popular spot on hot summer days – especially for young people. Here you’ll also find a great playground for children. Olaf Ryes plass 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. Akerselva miljøpark is really much more than a park in the usual sense. The name describes the various things to see
Tøyenparken 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 swimming pools and one outdoor pool. There is also a relatively big football pitch with artificial turf. 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. The park was planted in the years 1876-86; it has a pavilion, a reflecting pool covering a reservoir and an open air restaurant.
VIgeland Sculpture Park Oslo’s most visited attraction.
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
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and experience along Oslo’s urban river Akerselva, from historical buildings to the river itself, swimming spots, waterfalls, bars, cafes, 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. Botsparken (often called 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. Ekebergparken is a unique sculpture and national heritage park in the forested hills
for groups. Their biggest attraction is the climbing park, with one of Scandinavia’s biggest and best aerial rope courses. The park also has several zip lines, to a total length of 900 metres. Note that the zip lines are features of routes, and so it isn’t possible to only take zip lines. In addition Oslo Summer Park rents out mountain bikes, holds technical biking courses, and offers guided bicycle trips in the forest. Oslo Climbing Park by Bånkall Farm in the Groruddalen Valley east of the city centre opened in April this year and has seven challenging courses with more than 70 elements, including several Tarzan jumps and zip lines. Have you ever wondered what it feels like to
Hang loose in Oslo Summer Park.
above the South Eastern part of the city. The park contains a number of sculptures by renowned artists, has fantastic views of the city, as well as beautiful forested parkland steeped in cultural history.
ADRENALINE! All this lazing around in parks, on beaches and islands should give you enough inner calm to be able to handle some climbing around among the trees and zipping along ziplines like a maniac. Oslo Summer Park is a forest edge activity park at Tryvann in the hills above western Oslo, with a climbing park, mountain bike rental, as well as tailored activities
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do those scary-looking ski jumps at places like Oslo’s famous Holmenkollen? Find out with Holmenkollen’s very own zip line Kollensvevet. It goes from the very top of the ski jump down to the bottom, allowing you to follow the route of the ski jumpers.
OSLO ON WHEELS Do you want to explore Oslo’s sights and mighty forests, or even just get from A to B quickly? Say hello to your new best friend: the humble bicycle. Don’t have a bike? Don’t despair, for there are many ways to get your hands on one! With an extensive system of official city bikes for rent on bike stands all over town, bike rental stores, bike stores, and even
guided bike tours, you are never far away from a trip on two wheels.
CITY BIKES (OSLO BYSYKKEL) Rentable city bikes are available from several hundred bike stands in and around the city centre. The bikes are available between 6 am and midnight every day. You can use them for 3 hours at a time, but you can take out a new one from the stand as soon as you have delivered the first one back. This year brand new bikes have replaced the old ones! If you live in Oslo or are staying here for a longer period, you can get a season (April – November) subscription for 299 kroner. There is also a 72 hour rental option for 99 kroner and a 3 hour option for 29 kroner that is useful for visitors. These last two options hadn’t been launched at time of writing in June, but will hopefully be up and running by the time you read this in July. Explore the city by bike. To get the bikes for any of City bikes are a popular these prices, you sign up option and bike roads at www.oslobyskkel.no or in and near the city are use a smartphone app called increasing every year. Oslo Bysykkel (for iOS- and Android-phones). You can also register your subscription at Oslo Visitor Centre in Østbanehallen (part of Oslo Central Station). They can also explain more about how the system works. Note though that it is more expensive there due to an administration fee. You can purchase a bike card there for 200 kroner if you can’t or don’t want to use your phone for your subscription. Website: oslobysykkel.no/information-in-english E-mail: post@oslobysykkel.no Map of City Bike stands: oslobysykkel.no/kart
are suitable both for city and forest trips. They offer several different bike tours with a guide, and you can even tailor your own tour. Oslovelo is a bicycle store and workshop which also rents out bikes for use in the city. Their bikes are stylish, minimalist, and the rental bikes have three gears.
OTHER BIKE RENTAL OPTIONS
BIKE MAPS
Oslo Summer Park is a forest edge activity park at Tryvann with a popular climbing park. However, it also rents out mountain bikes, holds technical biking courses and offers guided bicycle trips in the forest.
You can pick up free bicycle maps at Oslo Visitor Centre near the central station, as well as at libraries. You can also go to a book store and buy a regular map of the city and/or forest. The store DNT Butikken Oslo og Omegn in Storgata 3 has a good collection of maps. b
Viking Biking is a bike tour company which also rents out bikes. The bikes
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SHOPA HOLIC
Oslo has a great selection of interesting shops. There are a wide variety of department stores, boutiques and shopping districts with hundreds of outlets, charming antique shops, flea markets, exclusive international brands and local handicrafts.
Photo: Jean Paul / Aker Brygge
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. Ø (Jernbanetorget 1 / ostbanehallen.no), in the oldest part of Oslo Central Station, has an attractive new dining and shopping area, a hotel and Oslo Visitor Centre. 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 Norwegian, Scandinavian and international brands. 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.
conventional secondhand selection. Fuglen (Universitetsgata 2 / fuglen.no) is a great retro-looking 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. 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). Blomqvist kunsthandel (Tordenskiolds gate 5 / blomqvist. no) is Norway’s largest auction house and specializes in local and international art, as well as Norwegian antiques. You might also want to take a look at 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.
VINTAGE & SECOND-HAND
BOOKS & MUSIC
Most vintage and secondhand stores are found in the Grünerløkka area, although there are some more gems spread around town.
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.
Fretex (fretex.no), Norway’s biggest chain of secondhand 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 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 secondhand clothes from the ‘50s-‘70s, and UFF Jernbanetorget (Jernbanetorget 2 / www.uffnorge.org/second-hand/ uff-jernbanetorget) with a more
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
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four stages. Tronsmo (Universitetsgata 12 / 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.
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. 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.no) 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 / illumsbolighus.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. 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. Fiskeriet (Youngstorget 2 / fiskeriet. com) is a great place to pick up freshly
Listen to and buy some great jazz at Bare Jazz
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caught sea food such as fish and shellfish, fair-trade treats, local produce and special imports, and has a bistro with seasonal produce. And if you have a sweet tooth, Freia Chocolate Shop (Karl Johans gate 31) offers tasty, high quality Norwegian chocolate from Freia, Norway's traditional and biggest chocolate manufacturer.
LUXURY & HIGH-END
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. 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 stores, and nearby you’ll for instance find
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg / Mathallen
Indulge in food, drinks and delicacies in an industrial and vibrant environment at Mathallen
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. 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. u
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SUNNY WINE & DINE
Lots of "dining in the sun" -possibilities at City Hall Harbour.
Enjoy a spectacular view at stylish roof bar Thief Roof
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In a city where the winter is long and cold, summer provides a welcome opportunity to enjoy your food and drink outside again without the aid of heat lamps and blankets! Many bars and eateries have charming terraces, backyards, sidewalks and roof bars where you can take a seat, enjoy summer and sun and watch the world pass by. We present some of these gems right here
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On the lower part of the roof of the Norwegan National Opera and Ballet you can enjoy food and drinks in impressive surroundings right by the water at Brasserie Sanguine (Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 / www. brasseriesanguine.no).
The charming square Olaf Ryes plass is framed by sidewalk seating during large parts of the year. Some of the places with seats here are the restaurant Villa Paradiso (Olaf Ryes plass 8 / villaparadiso.no), bar Parkteatret (Olaf Ryes plass 11 / www. parkteatret.no) and coffee bar Kaffebrenneriet (Thorvald Meyers gate 55).
At the old market square Christiania Torv there are even more places to bask in the sun, including Café Skansen (Rådhusgata 32 / www.cafeskansen.no) and Kafe Celsius (Rådhusgata 19 / www.kafecelsius.no), with hundreds of outdoor seats to choose between. The large roof terrace at Stratos (Youngstorget 2A / www.stratos.as/sommerapent) is well worth a visit for great city centre views (only open Jun 23 – Aug 22).
Tijuana bar (Thorvald Meyers gate 61 / www.tijuana.no) has a wonderful and calm backyard away from the street. BAR Vulkan (Maridalsveien 17 / www. barsocialeating.no) by Oslo’s food hall Mathallen has a big roof terrace with a great view. On the roof there is a bar, while you can order food as well downstairs.
Q Lounge is a trendy roof terrace bar with nice city views and stylish design, situated on top of hotel Grims Grenka (Kongens gate 5). Q Lounge has been voted one of Europe’s top 10 roof bars.
Blå (Brenneriveien 9 / www.blaaoslo.no) is another – and famous - bar along the Akerselva river. It has a cozy seating area right by the river and is beside a colourful and interesting side alley that you’ll want to take photos of.
Wonderfully situated in a former prison in Akerhus Fortress, Festningen Restaurant (Myntgata 9 / www.festningenrestaurant. no) is a high class brasserie with a big terrace that offers brilliant views of the fjord and Oslo City Hall.
Follow the river downstream from Blå for a couple of minutes to reach Syng (Nedre gate 7 / www.syng.no). This is a hip karaoke bar and café with multi-coloured terrace seats, right by the river and with sun until late.
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Enjoy genuine Mexican food and drinks in the colourful and cosy backyard at Tijuana bar.
GRØNLAND On the east side of town the square Teaterplassen is home to several places with open air tables, including Evita Espressobar Teaterplassen (Mandalsgate 10 / www.facebook.com/EvitaEspressobar) and the ever popular eatery/bar OSLOMEKANISKEVERKSTED (Tøyenbekken 34 / www. oslomekaniskeverksted.no). The spacious and funky backyard at bar Dattera til Hagen (Grønland 10 / www. dattera.no) is an Oslo classic and definitely worth a visit. The quiet and charming cobblestone backyard at Asylet (Grønland 28 / www. asylet.no), a café and pub in an old house oozing history, will bring you back in time.
GAMLEBYEN Ladegården Café (Oslo gate 13 / www. ladegardencafe.no ) is a restaurant in a building from the 1500s, which adds a lot of extra charm to their outdoor area. There are chairs tables, parasols and a nice view of the city. They are reputed to have one of the city’s best pizzas. Südøst (Trondheimsveien 5 / sudost.no/ en/), even further down along Akerselva at the bottom of Grünerløkka, is a restaurant with a cozy outdoor area separated from the nearby hustle of bustle of traffic. Trattoria Popolare (Trondheimsveien 2 / www.popolare.no) in the square across the street from Südøst has outdoor seating that isn’t as sheltered from its surroundings – but they do have great Italian food! Trattoria Popolar and Südøst are at the very bottom of Grünerløka. At the very top of Grünerløkka the park square Alexander Kiellands plass sports a big outdoor area blessed by some of the longest lasting afternoon sun in this part of town. It’s shared by popular eatery and bar Colonel Mustard (Darres gate 2 / www.colonelmustard.no) and brand new Tre Stuer og Bar (Darres gate 1).
ST. HANSHAUGEN The simple and relaxed outdoor serving spot St. Hanshaugen Parkservering (Ullevålsveien 28) can be found in green and pretty surroundings in the St. Hanshaugen Park. The top of the park has especially nice views.
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FROGNER The square Solli plass is a great place to enjoy an outdoor glass of champagne, for instance at Consenzo (Henrik Ibsens gate 90 / www.consenzo.no) or Nox (Henrik Ibsens gate 100 / www.clubnox.no), the latter of which has a roof terrace called Sollihagen. The tiny roof terrace at nearby Champagneria (Frognerveien 2 / www. champagneria.com) is also a good bet if you can find a free seat. The restaurant Herregårdskroen (Frognerveien 67/ www.herregaardskroen.no) is in beautiful surroundings in the famous park Frognerparken, which also contains the even more famous Vigeland Sculpture Park. The ecological restaurant Kolonihagen Frogner (Frognerveien 33 / kolonihagen.no/ restaurant-frogner) has a leafy and wonderful backyard where you can spend hours enjoying the ambience and great food. Restaurant Ni & Tyve (Parkveien 29 / www. niogtyve.no ) is based in Oslo’s oldest wooden villa, from 1847. They also have a very nice terrace with several separate areas.
Ekebergrestauranten offers fancy food and one of Oslo's fanciest views from its big terrace
Sawan (sawan.no / President Harbitz gate 4) is an Asian restaurant with a two-floor terrace in stylish and comfy surroundings.
AKER BRYGGE & TJUVHOLMEN The modernized dock areas Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen, right beside each other and hugely popular with tourists and locals alike, have lots of wining & dining options with beautiful views of the fjord. One of the very most popular at Aker Brygge during the summer months is the dock terrace Lekter’n (Stranden 2 / lektern.no), right at the water’s edge. Onda Sea (Stranden 30 / www.onda.no/ onda-sea/ ) is further along the dockside. They have a big terrace where, unusually for Oslo restaurants, you can book outdoor tables for both lunch and dinner. Expensive. At Tjuvholmen the restaurant Bølgen & Moi Tjuvholmen (Tjuvholmen allé 5 / www. bolgenogmoi.no) has an outdoor serving area facing west that basks in the sun almost until dusk, and the same goes for its neighbour BAR Tjuvholmen (Bryggegangen 6 / www.barsocialeating.no).
A stylish roof bar in this area is Thief Roof (Landgangen 1 / thethief.com/en/eat-drink/ thief-roof/ ), on top of famous design hotel The Thief. It’s a classy place to sip cocktails while enjoying amazing views of the fjord, surrounding hills and the city’s new skyline.
OSLO HILLS Elegant Ekebergrestauranten (Kongsveien 15 / www.ekebergrestauranten.com), perched on a cliff in the hills south east of town in the Ekeberg area, has a large outdoor terrace with amazing views of the city and fjord. In the hills north east of town at Grefsen, Grefsenkollen Restaurant (Grefsenkollveien 100 / www.grefsenkollen.no) offers another great outdoor view. Meanwhile, in the hills North West of the city in the Holmenkollen area, Frognerseteren Restaurant (Holmenkollveien 200 / www. frognerseteren.no) offers equally amazing views from yet another vantage point.
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Oslo on a Budget
It’s perfectly possible to visit or live in Oslo on a relatively low budget with a bit of planning! Here are some tips on how to spend wisely and still have a good time.
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CHEAP ACTIVITIES:
The Oslo Pass gives you free entry to more than 30 museums and attractions, free travel on all public transport, free parking in municipal car parks, free entry to outdoor swimming pools, free walking tours, as well as discounts on sightseeing, ski simulator, Tusenfryd Amusement Park, concert tickets, climbing, ski and bike rental, and special offers in restaurants, shops, entertainment and leisure venues. More information: visitoslo.com/en/ activities-and-attractions/oslo-pass
FREE ACTIVITIES:
The Vigeland Sculpture Park inside the beautiful Frogner Park near Majorstua boasts 212 impressive bronze and granite sculptures designed by Gustav Vigeland. You can walk on the roof of the Norwegian Opera and Ballet, situated by – and literally sloping into – the sea near the central station, enjoying amazing views of the city, fjord and surrounding hills and islands. Take a long walk and enjoy waterfalls, parks, bridges, swimming spots,
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historical buildings, bars, cafes, museums and cultural centres along Oslo’s urban river Akerselva, which snakes its way down from the lake Mariadalsvannet by the forest edge to Grønland in the city centre. The Holmenkollen Ski Jump at Holmenkollen in the hills above Oslo is one of the capital’s most famous landmarks, hosts many winter sporting activities, and the area has great views. There is a ski museum inside the ski jump and an observation deck on top (free with Oslo Pass). The Holmenkollen area (especially from Frognerseteren and Tryvann) is also a great starting point for trips into Nordmarka, the most popular part of the forest around Oslo - with endless possibilities for walks, trekking, biking, skiing and swimming, and with cozy cafes hidden among the trees. Another good starting point for trips into Nordmarka is the forest lake Sognsvann. Both Sognsvann and Holmenkollen are accessible by metro (free with Oslo Pass).
FOOD & DRINK SUPERMARKETS:
Rema 1000, Kiwi, Rimi and Bunnpris are among the cheapest supermarkets, and can be found around town. Meny is a more expensive supermarket with a larger selection of more fancy food. Various other supermarkets are also available.
EATING OUT:
While restaurants can be quite expensive, a good tip is to check out cheaper eateries for instance at Grønland, Grünerløkka and Sofienberg on the east side of town - although there are cheap places on the west side too. Examples are Tøyengata Bodega in Heimdalsgata 37, Café Sara in Haus-
manns gate 29, Fiskeriet Youngstorget at Youngstorget 2, Viet Nam House in Bernt Ankers gate 6B, L’oasis Mazze in Trondheimsveien 14A, as well as Tasty Thai in Thereses gate 51 and Nippon Sushi in Sørkedalsveien 5.
BEER: Norway’s high alcohol prices are no big secret, but there are large savings to be had on beer if you know where to go. As with food, many of the cheap places are on Oslo’s east side. Among the very cheapest places are Stargate in Grønland 2, Rett Inn Bar in Storgata 39, Samfunnet Bislet in Pilestredet 52, Evergreen in Pilestredet 39 and Destiny café in Skippergata 26.
ACCOMODATION HOSTELS: Anker Hostel is centrally located at lower Grünerløkka, in Storgata 53. Sentrum pensjonat is a pension house/hostel in Tollbugata 8 in the city centre that includes a dormitory with affordable prices, while Perminalen Hotel is a cheap backpacker hotel also in the city centre, in Øvre Slottsgate 2 Further from town in greener and quieter surroundings you can stay at Oslo Youth Hostel Haraldsheim (city centre=4km), Oslo Hostel Rønningen YMCA (city centre=7.5km) and Oslo Youth Hostel Holtekilen (city centre=8km).
ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION: Airbnb.com is a website where you can book a room in a private apartment, or book an entire apartment. Prices are generally cheaper than at hotels. To stay completely for free, try couchsurfing. com. Using this website you can stay for free literally on people’s couches, on a mattress or in a spare room.
Go second-hand and vintage shopping at Grünerløkka.
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Tapas and drinks at Escalon in the Tjuvholmen district.
OSLO BY NIGHT Osloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nightlife is anything but boring. There are countless pubs, bars, clubs and concerts to choose from and the atmosphere is friendly and inviting.
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In the city centre you can move and shake to whatever is most popular right now. The area also boasts several jazz and blues clubs. GETTING STARTED: At Oslo’s oldest rock bar Last Train (Karl Johans gate 45), Norwegian and international bands perform on a regular basis. 34 Skybar (Sonja Henies plass 3), a bar on the 34th floor of Radisson Plaza Blu Hotel behind the Oslo City shopping centre, has large windows with an impressive panoramic view of the city and fjord. Jaeger (Grensen 9) is a popular club with electronic music and DJs most nights. Hip IZAKAYA (St. Olavs Gate 7) is a Japanese bar with authentic Japanese food and drinks, where enthusiastic bartenders wax lyrical about sake and shochu.
very own in-house distillery and where one of its bartenders was voted Norway's best bartender in an international competition in May.
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Just northeast of the city centre is Grünerløkka, with active music venues that make concerts an important part of the borough’s nightlife. Many of the area’s popular cafés turn into hot spots in the evening, and this is one of the most popular areas for partygoers in general and hipsters in particular. GETTING STARTED: Fru Hagen (Thorvald Meyers gate 40.) is a café in the daytime that turns into a hugely popular (and cramped) bar in the evenings. Bar and concert stage Parkteatret (Olaf Ryes plass 11.) is equally popular, as is Blå (Brenneriveien 9.) – originally mainly a jazz club in an old riverside factory that also hosts lively DJ-nights and concerts of all kinds.
Get that rockabilly feeling at Ryes.
Gudruns (Karl Johans gate 10) is a strange and cool place with two floors, a terrace and a slightly underground vibe that is popular with hipsters, electronic music fans and all sorts of other types in one glorious combination. The Dubliner (Rådhusgata 28) is a huge Irish pub and an Oslo classic that has lots of rooms, a backyard, a stage for live Irish folk music, big football screens, shuffle board and even a super cozy wood-panelled whiskey bar. And then there Is Himkok (Storgata 27), a very special bar that makes amazing drinks and cocktails with alcohol from its
BAR Vulkan (Maridalsveien 17.) is a fancy bar known for its tasty cocktails and (in summer) large roof terrace, rockabilly-inspired Ryes (Thorvald Meyers gate 59.) is a great place for a twirl on the dance floor. Bar Boca (Thorvald Meyers gate 30.) with its tasteful ‘50s/’60s interior has professional bartenders and great drinks, and Schouskjelleren Mikrobryggeri (Trondheimsveien 2.) is an atmospheric basement micro-brewery with a large selection of beers. Norway’s first food hall Mathallen (Maridalsveien 17.) has a number of interesting
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bars, including Smelteverket with the city’s longest bar disk, great food and mini concerts.
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.
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GETTING STARTED: Kulturhuset (Youngstorget 3) covers a huge 800 square metres with several rooms and bars, concerts, a coffee bar and shuffle board.
Grønland on the east side of town offers a refreshing blend of friendly and laid-back clubs with varied music offerings, as well as slightly ragged bars with some of the cheapest beer in town. GETTING STARTED: Dattera til Hagen (Grønland 10) is a colourful bar and café with two floors and a big, charming backyard. Ivars kro (Grønland 14) is a pianobar with live music every night and a large bar with a good selection of drinks, while Oslo Mekaniske Verksted (Tøyenbekken 34) is a big and cozy bar/pub with a big fireplace, board games, comfy sofas - and a theatre in the same building. Caféteatret (Hollendergata 8) is a multicultural bar, concert and theatre stage that includes popular open stage nights, while Pigalle's (Grønlandsleiret 15) new owners have ditched 80s kitsch for a cool and elegant Bauhaus / 1920s art deco style cocktail bar and interior complete with ferns, and even an art deco terrace with a little fountain. Skuret Bar og Scene (Christian Kroghs gate 2) is a scruffy but popular bar and stage that hosts many concerts, stand-up shows, quiz competitions, and more.
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In the Youngstorget area in the northern city
Café Mono (Pløens gate 4) is a bar/concert stage with dimmed lighting that plays a lot of rock, alternative rock and indie. Internasjonalen (Youngstorget 2), in an Eastern European functional style, has classic cocktails, special brands of liqueur and beer, various music genres and an upstairs dance floor. The Villa (Møllergata 23-25) appeals to the electronic music crowd, with local and international DJs and genres such as house, techno and dub step. In the basement of the bar Revolver (Møllergata 32) young crowds dance the night away to 80s pop, rock and disco. Cafe Sør (Torggata 11) is another very popular place with nice drinks and great music, as well as the relatively low age limit of 20 (22 after midnight on weekends). Angst Bar (Torggata 11) is a bar in a passageway called Strøget which is hip, intimate, with great music and lots of art on the walls (also backyard parties during weekends).
BJØRVIKA & SØRENGA
Bjørvika and Sørenga, two newly developed seaside districts near the Opera House, are very scenically placed and have some quality places for grabbing a drink.
Bun’s Burger Bar at Sørengkaia
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GETTING STARTED: Vesper Bar (Dronning Eufemias gate 32) has made a name for itself with super tasty drinks and gourmet pub food. Bun's Burger Bar (Sørengkaia 71) has almost 100 types of beer, live music on the first Friday of every month, and of course great burgers. You can also enjoy Italian food or just a few drinks at Cargo Restaurant & Bar (Sørengkaia 99).
AKER BRYGGE & TJUVHOLMEN
Along the waterfront at Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen you will meet tourists, business people, everyday locals and the wealthy. This is a great place to go for relatively upmarket food, pubbing and clubbing, and a summer drink at one of the
Feel at home at Lorrys in west Oslo
And why not head over to Jacob Aall Brasserie & Bar Aker Brygge (Stranden 63), where you can sip on some exotic drinks.
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Get your kind of beer at Beer Palace at Aker Brygge.
slick waterfront bars with beautiful views of the ocean. GETTING STARTED: BAR Tjuvholmen (Bryggegangen 6) is a stylish and popular bar and restaurant on the waterfront in Oslo’s newest completed neighbourhood, and a great place for cocktails. Drink in style in Tjuvholmen’s only hotel bar at designer hotel The Thief (Landgangen 1). The big wine and cocktail lounge Vérité (Grundingen 1-3) has a high-end metropolitan feel that's still unusual in Norway as well as their own sommeliers (wine stewards) that can help you choose the perfect wine. Beer Palace (Holmens gate 3) is located in the oldest building at Aker Brygge, and their motto is that everyone likes beer, but not everyone has found a type they like yet.
The Frogner and Majorstua areas in western Oslo have a long standing as places for those who like upmarket partying. Drinks are pricier, the dress code stricter, and the see and be seen factor is higher. Guys in suits and girls in glittering dresses are not an uncommon sight. GETTING STARTED: Enjoy sparkling wines and tapas at Champagneria (Frognerveien 2) or shake it on the dance floor at popular Skaugum (Solligata 2) bar and (at weekends) club. Trendy club VU (Hegdehaugsveien 24) has a courtyard, bar, lounge, dance floor and chambre séparée, while Mabou (Hegdehaugsveien 28) is cramped, intense and flirty. Monkey Bar Oslo (Henrik Ibsens gate 60B), Nox (Henrik Ibsens gate 100) and Soliis Bar & Lounge (Henrik Ibsens gate 90.) are popular nightspots on and near Solli Plass. If you’re not planning to dress to impress, Lorrys (Parkveien 12) is a two floor classic where young and old rub shoulders in cozy, eccentric and spacious surroundings, while Oslo Mikrobryggeri (Bogstadveien 6) has its own microbrewery (the first new brewery in Norway in almost 100 years when It was founded in 1989), and super tasty – you guessed it – beer. u
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HOW2 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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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN OSLO RUTER’S CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE Located in the clock tower outside Oslo Central Station, the customer service centre provides information about public transport timetables, tickets and prices in Oslo and the surrounding area. The centre also sells public transport tickets. In addition there is a popular Ruter website with price Information and searchable timetables: www.ruter.no Address: Jernbanetorget 1. Tel.: (from Oslo/Akershus): 177 Tel.: (from out of town): + 47 815 00 176
TICKETS Oslo’s local buses, trams, ferries and the metro share a ticket system. Single tickets can be purchased on busses, trams and ferries, but are cheaper if you buy them in advance. On the metro tickets must be purchased before entering the train. Tickets can be purchased from vending machines and ticket offices at the metro stations, at Oslo Visitor Centre, in kiosks including Narvesen, 7-Eleven and Deli de Luca, and at Ruter’s Service Centre at Jernbanetorget (in front of Oslo Central Station). Remember to activate your ticket when you start your trip. Free travel on all public transport within zones 1 and 2 if you buy the Oslo Pass, which also gives free access to many museums and other attractions: www.ruter.no/en/buying-tickets/tickets-and-fares/oslo-pass/ If you have a smart phone, you can buy digital tickets using the "RuterBillett" app. Prices here are the same as when you buy a ticket in advance, i.e. cheaper than buying on-board your bus, tram or ferry. There is also a "RuterReise" app with searchable
timetables, including live arrival time estimates.
DIAL 177 www.177.no
National phone number for public transportation services in Norway. Wherever you are in Norway, you can dial 177 and ask your specific question related to public transportation. The 177 website also gives you links to regional public transport facilities.
TICKETS RECOMMENDED FOR TOURISTS Single ticket for Zone 1, valid for 1 hour. 24-hour ticket for Zone 1. 7-day ticket for Zone 1.
TRAM Oslo has six tram lines that run through the city from east to west. The route network primarily covers the inner city, but a couple of longer routes go out to the residential areas west, south and north of the city centre
METRO (T-BANE) Oslo’s metro network is extensive, with six connected lines and frequent departures from early morning until late at night. All branch lines and the ring line come together in a major tunnel through the city centre, with stops at Nationaltheatret, Stortinget and Jernbanetorget (Oslo Central Station).
BUS Buses supplement the metro and tram systems within the city boundaries. Oslo’s city buses have a two-digit route number, and the converging point for most bus routes is Jernbanetorget outside Oslo Central Station.
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OSLO FJORD Mini Cruise HOP ON - HOP OFF! NOK 203 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 21 - Sept 25
Fjord Sightseeing NOK 285 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 26 March 17. Saturday, Sunday and Monday. New year: All days December 26 - January 4.
10.30 13.00 15.30 March 18 - Sept 25 High season: 10.30 11.30 13.00 14.00 15.30 16.30 June 25 - Aug 21
Oslo Selected Highlights NOK 390 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, April 23, May 17 and Sept 17
Oslo Grand Tour NOK 620 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 March 18 - Sept 25
Norwegian Evening on the Fjord NOK 399 3 hour evening cruise on board a sailing ship. Traditional Norwegian prawn buffet is included in the price. Additional departures in May: 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 and June: 5, 6, 12, 13.
19.00 June 18 - Sept 4
Jazz and Blues Cruise NOK 448 3 hour evening cruise with live music on board a sailing ship Traditional Norwegian prawn buffet is included in the price. Tuesdays: Jazz! Saturdays: Blues!
19.00 June 4 - Aug 27 Tue. and Sat.
Rådhusbrygge 3 · Tel 23 35 68 90 · www.boatsightseeing.com
Except April 23, May 17 and Sept 17
Except June 7, 14 and 21