What’s On Oslo, March/April by What’s On Oslo

MARCH / APRIL

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Cirque du Soleil perform in Oslo

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TOURIST IN YOUR OWN CITY / THE INTERVIEW / EVENT CALENDAR: MARCH & APRIL / IT’S OFFICIAL, WE ARE "BEST"! TERRIBLE OSLO / OSLO OPEN / AFFORDABLE OSLO /MAPS AND HOW TO GET AROUND / MUSEUM LIST / CITY CHOPS RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS / OSLO NIGHTLIFE / GAY OSLO

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Tarjei Kidd Olsen

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With its 1000 year old history, Oslo is the oldest of the Nordic capitals. The city, surrounded by islands and forested hills, is situated at the end of one of Norway’s most beautiful fjords. From the Viking age until today, people have looked to this place as a safe haven for trade, industry and cultural enrichment. Today, Oslo has a population of 600.000 inhabitants, and is the nation’s financial, political and cultural centre. Allow yourself the time to wander in the city’s streets, parks, forests or along the fjord, and get a feel for the capital’s abundant history in its character. Oslo is the capital of the changing seasons. The surrounding countryside makes its mark on the city’s inhabitants and buildings and the people’s rhythm and life-style changes with the weather. You will be able to discover a city which is full of life all year round, both in the narrow streets and in the vast forests. Oslo is a city of variation and contrast. Oslo is also Munch’s and Ibsen’s city. The art and cultural life reflect the fact that the inhabitants of Oslo come from all over the country and from all parts of the World. The city can offer unique sights and meaningful experiences, many of which are presented in this guide. Useful information may be found at www.visitoslo.com, or at our tourist information centre by the City Hall, open every day all year round. On behalf of Oslo we would like to extend a warm welcome to all visitors, promising an exciting and surprising experience. Welcome to Oslo!

Editing completed 20.02.2015 Always updated on What’s On in Oslo!

Fabian Stang Mayor

MARCH / APRIL

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TOURIST IN YOUR OWN CITY

10-11 INTERVIEW 12-31

EVENT CALENDAR: MARCH / APRIL

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IT’S OFFICIAL, WE ARE “BEST”!

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TERRIBLE OSLO

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OSLO OPEN

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OSLO ON A BUDGET

LEARN NORWEGIAN IN OSLO!

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MAPS AND HOW TO GET AROUND

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MUSEUM LIST

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CITY SHOPS

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RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS

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OSLO NIGHTLIFE

GAY OSLO

Be a tourist in your own city Text: Tarjei Kidd Olsen

How would you like to get free entrance to museums and attractions, free public transport, free guided tours – and special offers at selected restaurants and activities? EXPLORE OSLO FOR FREE! This is what the brilliant Oslo Pass gives you. Normally the pass itself isn’t free, but on Sunday April 12th Municipality of Oslo, VisitOSLO and the city’s museums and attractions invite you to take part in “Tourist in Your Own City”. Everyone showing up at Oslo City Hall on this day between 9.00 and 15.00 will get the Oslo Pass absolutely

free, and it will be valid for the entire day. The purpose of the annual “Tourist in Your Own City” event is to allow the inhabitants of Oslo to get better acquainted with their city’s many exciting museums and attractions, as well as familiarizing themselves with one of Europe’s leading networks of public transport. With this event organizers want to help make Oslo’s locals even better ambassadors for their home town, and knowledgeable hosts for family and friends who come to visit. Not a local? No problem you can of course still take part. And if the experience makes you want to be Oslo’s

OSLO PASS:

The Oslo Pass offers free entry to most museums and attractions, free parking in municipal car parks and free public transport including zone 1 and 2 with Ruter and NSB. This includes free metro, trams, busses, ferry boats and local trains. For more detailed information, please see www.visitoslo.com. Prices 2015 Adult 24 hours: 320 NOK 48 hours: 470 NOK 72 hours: 590 NOK Child/Senior* 24 hours: 160 NOK 48 hours: 240 NOK 72 hours: 295 NOK *Children: 4-15 years. Seniors: 67+ years. Child/Senior passes do not include free parking. Discounts for students and school classes: See Visit Oslo website.

Photo: Heidi Thon

ambassadors to the world, then so much the better! The Oslo Pass has already received much attention abroad for its great value. Note: Your free Oslo Pass is printed exclusively for this event and is valid only on April 12th 2015, so make the most of it! If this day doesn’t suit, you can buy the Oslo Pass at any time at various places around Oslo, as well as online. Please also note that this Oslo Pass is made especially for “Tourist in Your Own City” and has certain limitations (valid at less attractions and with free transport limited to zone 1).

PROGRAMME Tourist In Your Own City - Apr 12 9.00:

OFFICIAL OPENING IN OSLO CITY HALL Announcement of winner of the art/ drawing competition for Oslo primary schools.

9.00-15.00: MEET REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE MUSEUMS AND ATTRACTIONS IN OSLO at their stands in the City Hall and pick up a free Oslo Pass before you head out to explore all that Oslo has to offer! A detailed programme will be available on: www.visitoslo.com Find us on Facebook and invite your friends to the event! Facebook.com/visitoslo.com

Oslo Visitor Centre

Visit our office for information and brochures about Oslo. Oslo Pass Currency exchange Transport tickets Open every day all year. See website for detailed opening hours. Ă&#x2DC;stbanehallen, Jernbanetorget 1 (by Central Station) Tel: +47 815 30 555 E-mail: info@visitoslo.com www.visitoslo.com

SPRING IS IN THE AIR – Everywhere we Look Around... Welcome to What’s On Oslo in March and April – when springtime wakes Norwegians from their winter hibernation! In truth, even though Norwegian bears like to find a cozy spot to sleep out the cold season, many Norwegians are not very good hibernators at all - preferring to strap on some skis to roam the forests even in winter. Still, with spring comes the promise of warmer times and, literally, greener pastures. As the days stay bright longer, many locals feel energized and get a fresh spring (pun intended) in their step. The new activity can also be seen in the increasing amount of events that are organized all over town. For instance, in this issue you can read about the city’s official Tourist In Your Own City event, when you get free entrance to museums and attractions with the Oslo Pass. The world famous Cirque du Soleil circus troupe will be visiting and the Oslo Open Art Festival lets you visit no less than 350 private artist studios to see artists in action. However, in the hills above Oslo winter will still be hanging on – to the great joy of organizers and visitors at the Holmenkollen Ski Festival! The March / April issue of What’s On Oslo also features an article on a couple of Oslo-patriotic bloggers that defend their city from external critics with humour and great photographs. To really rub it in, we also serve you a piece about how several international organizations ranks Norway as best or near best in the world when it comes to things like standard of living and social cohesion. And, as always, you can read about countless other sights and activities in the rest of the magazine, ensuring that your Oslo springtime will be anything but boring! Enjoy your March/April edition! What’s On Oslo team

Cozy relaxation at Norefjell Spa

INTERVIEW

Local The

Coffee Shop Owner

How did a guy from Manchester end up as a coffee shop owner in suburban Oslo?

What surprised you the most when you moved here?

I followed the Norwegian girl!

During one of my first winters here I think we had minus 27 degrees outside one night - I thought I was going to die. I wasn’t prepared for the cold with my t-shirt and duffel coat! As the Norwegian rhyme says though, «There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes».

Every English guy in Norway I’ve talked to, it’s the same story. I met her while studying in London and in 1999 I moved to be with her. Nine years ago my girlfriend’s childhood friend asked me to work at the original Kaffe & Brød at nearby Kjelsås, here in the suburbs north east of the city centre. I had no skills in that whatsoever, but the place got more and more popular, more staff was needed and I ended up as manager. And I enjoyed it. Talking to the locals, feeling a bit more at home, integrating a bit more. I could speak a litte Norwegian at the time, but the café really let me get into the Norwegian side of things. Often you get up every day, you don’t really talk to anyone, and you get on the tram, and so on. But working in a café you meet people in a more natural setting – a bit like a local pub in England. After about two-and-a-half years at Kjelsås, I decided that I wanted to open my own coffee shop and basically spread Kaffe & Brød further into the community.

I was also surprised at how much things cost, such as the beer. What are your favourite spots in Oslo? You mean apart from my coffee shop?! I like Grünerløkka because there’s a lot of bars and small shops there. For me it’s more interesting than the city centre and it reminds me a little bit of the life I had in London. In the summer I like to take the kids to Huk beach at Bygdøy. There are also one or two cliff spots there that you can jump off. And the adrenaline when you dive from 10 metres means that you don’t notice the cold water! Once a friend and I spotted a killer whale there, which was kind of cool.

Text: Tarjei Kidd Olsen

Who: Gary Anderton, owner of Kaffe & Brød coffee shop, Disenveien 31 From: Manchester, England Lives: Kjelsås, Oslo Age: 37 Interviewed: Feb 4

In addition, Oslo is really near the forest. Before I got too busy with kids and work and so on, I used to go summer camping in the forest with friends. That was great because it’s so close and convenient. I also used to go snowboarding at Tryvann and sometimes Grefsenkollen after work. Tryvann is a great place for a city slope. My friend taught me snowboarding there and after a few broken ribs I managed! When family members visit they usually like Aker brygge the most. They’re mostly from Manchester which isn’t by the sea, so they like the whole coastal thing. And in the summer it’s particularly nice there with all the bars and cafes. What tips do you have for people looking for a nice night out? The place I would go to drink is Grünerløkka because of all the bars there. There are also nice spots to eat there, such as Mucho Mas with good Mexican food and a good atmosphere. Nighthawk Diner has a typical Grünerløkka vibe – tattooed men with beards – and is a good weekend place if you can find a free table.

There is a really good pizza place at Sandaker (called Lofthus samvirkelag - ed.). In the daytime it’s a bakery and in the evening that closes and it becomes a pizza restaurant. Also, when I go out for mates to watch football we usually start at O’Leary’s pub in Karl Johans gate in the city centre. It has lots of big screens, pretty good food and is a good starting point before going other places in the centre. Do you have any integration advice for people that are new to Oslo? I would try to learn the language and understand it as soon as you can. And learn to do a winter sport, because the Oslo winter is long and dark and you need to have something to look forward to there! For me though, the really decisive thing was Kaffe & Brød. English people, especially where I’m from, are quite social and they have social spaces in which to meet. Here at Kjelsås there was no place to get friends, but with the coffee shop I suddenly felt connected with a lot of Norwegians.

Fatoumata Diawara perform at Cosmopolite Mar 19.

Event Calendar:

MARCH& APRIL The following pages present selected highlights from Osloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event calendar: Concerts, dance performances, opera, stand-up, and more. Diary relies on externally provided information. While we strive to ensure that the listings are correct, errors may sometimes occur. A great tip is to double-check information at the event websites we include for each event.

Concerts

SUNDAY MARCH 01

01.03 AT 18:30

NORWEGIAN BAROQUE ORCHESTRA The Norwegian Baroque Orchestra was established in 1988 as one of the first independent early music ensembles in Scandinavia. The orchestra performs at a high level, and has paved the way for early music played on historical instruments in Norway. German-Norwegian Gottfried von der Goltz has been the orchestra’s Artistic Director since 2007, and is regarded as an eminent baroque violin virtuoso. Location: Den Norske Opera & Ballett Address: Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 Tickets: operaen.no Prices: 100,- > 250,How to get there: Transport > Jernbanetorget/Oslo S www.operaen.no

TUESDAY MARCH 03 03.03 AT 19:00

THE NORWEGIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 305,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/ Storgata www.rockefeller.no

FRIDAY MARCH 06 06.03 AT 19:00

OSLO PHILHARMONIC: DEBUSSY/HELLSTENIUS/ SCHUMANN Norwegian contemporary composer Henrik Hellstenius is featured composer of the Oslo Philharmonic’s 2014/2015 season, and has comprised a wonderful programme of music that invites the audience to listen in new ways. Solveig Slettahjell, one of Norway’s most profiled voices in jazz, is the soloist of his new orchestra version of Schumann’s Dichterliebe. Location: Oslo Konserthus Address: Munkedamsveien 14 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 100,- > 450,How to get there: Transport > Nationaltheatret www.oslokonserthus.no Architects perform at Rockefeller

Jean-Babtiste Lully: Excerpt from Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme. Johann Sebastian Bach: Violin concerto in E major. Richard Strauss: Der Bürger als Edelmann. Artistic director: Terje Tønnesen. Location: Universitetets aula Address: Karl Johans gate 47 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 395,www.detnorskekammerorkester.no

WEDNESDAY MARCH 04 04.03 AT 20:00

ARCHITECTS The metal core heroes in Architects are out with the critically acclaimed album Lost Forever // Lost Together, and on their most extensive tour thus far. The band itself says the following about their tour: “We’ll be doing everything we can to make sure these shows are the biggest and best Architects shows in our 10 year history. We can’t wait”.

THURSDAY MARCH 12 12.03 AT 19:00

OSLO PHILHARMONIC: DUSAPIN/BRUCKNER PROGRAMME: Dusapin: Violin concertoBruckner: Symphony no 3

Conductor: Jukka-Pekka Saraste Soloist: Renaud Capucon, violin Location: Oslo Konserthus Address: Munkedamsveien 14 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 100,- > 450,How to get there: Transport > Nationaltheatret www.oslokonserthus.no

THURSDAY MARCH 12 12.03 AT 20:00

THÅSTRÖM Thåström is one of Sweden’s most famous rock musicians. He is mostly known for the bands Ebba Grön and Imperiet. He has moved between a number of genres, from punk to rock, industrial and autobiographical singer-songwriter music. He is now ready with a new album, Den Morronen, which he brings on a much-anticipated tour of Scandinavia. Location: Sentrum Scene Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 365,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.now

12.03 AT 20:00

AN ACUSTIC EVENING WITH D’SOUND Individually respected and experienced musicians, producers and songwriters with an impressive track record on their conscience. Last year D’Sound rleased “Signs”, their first album in firve years. Location: Sentrum Scene Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 365,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.now

FRIDAY MARCH 13 13.03 AT 20:00

RYAN ADAMS Despite barely being 40, Ryan Adams has a rich career to show for. In addition to releasing many solo albums, he has played in the rock band The Cardinals, produced alternative country with Whiskeytown, written short story collections and produced albums for great names like Willie Nelson. He has also collaborated with a wide array of artists, from Weezer to

Nicki Minaj perform at Oslo Spectrum

Simple Minds perform at Sentrum Scene

Norah Jones. The musician is currently on tour in relation to the album Ryan Adams, his 14th solo album.

14.03 AT 20:25

Location: Sentrum Scene Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 365,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.now

Show in Oslo Spektrum where ten artists compete for the chance to represent Norway in the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest. Hosts: Kåre Magnus Bergh and Silya. Location: Oslo Spektrum Address: Sonja Henies plass 2 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 270,- > 330,How to get there: Transport > Oslo S www.oslospectrum.noon

SATURDAY MARCH 14 14.03 AT 19:30

IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY - BEATLES 1964 It Was 50 Years Ago Today is a seven-year long concert tribute to The Beatles, celebrating the band’s 50-year anniversary. From 2013 to 2020 a group of musicians has set out to perfom the entire The Beatles catalogue, song by song. This evening is dedicated to 1964, the year when “I Wanna Hold your hand” topped the US charts, and when “A hard day’s night” became a single, movie and album, and Beatlemania became a worldwide phenomenon. Vocals: Atle Pettersen, Eirikur Hauksson and Trond Granlund. Location: Oslo Konserthus Address: Munkedamsveien 14 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 455,How to get there: Transport > Nationaltheatret www.oslokonserthus.no

EUROVISION SONG CONTEST - NORWEGIAN FINAL

TUESDAY MARCH 17 17.03 AT 19:30

NICKI MINAJ The queen of rap won her fifth consecutive “Best Female Hip-Hop Artist” award at the 2014 BET Awards, and in late 2014 she released her third album, The Pinkprint, featuring the hit “Anaconda”. The concert Spectrum is part of The Pinkprint Tour, and will be Nicki Minaj’s first performance in Oslo since 2012. Location: Oslo Spektrum Address: Sonja Henies plass 2 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 510,- > 610,How to get there: Transport > Oslo S www.oslospectrum.noo

WEDNESDAY MARCH 18 18.03 AT 20:00

SIMPLE MINDS Simple Minds recently released the album Big Music, the first new material from the band in five years. In connection with

the release they go on a massive tour of Europe this spring. BBC described Simple Minds as “one of the best live bands in the world”, and through a three decade long career they have given the world rock classics such as “In Trance As Mission”, “Belfast child”, “Someone Somewhere In Summertime”, “Alive and Kicking” and “Don’t You (Forget About Me)”. Location: Sentrum Scene Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 515,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

THURSDAY MARCH 19 19.03 AT 19:30

PAUL SIMON & STING Two of pop music’s biggest names are bringing their critically acclaimed tour On Stage Together to Oslo Spektrum. Paul Simon and Sting will perform over 30 songs, both together and individually. The crowd

in Oslo Spektrum will get to hear classic tunes like “Boy in the Bubble”, “Fields of Gold”, “Driven to Tears”, “Mother & Child Reunion”, “Desert Rose”, “Every Breath You Take”, “The Boxer”, “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes” and many more. Location: Oslo Spektrum Address: Sonja Henies plass 2 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 845,- > 1660,How to get there: Transport > Oslo S www.oslospectrum.noo

19.03 AT 20:00

FATOUMATA DIWARA Malian singer, dancer and composer to Oslo again! Fatoumata is many things; a eace fighter and women’s rights defender, a great World Music artist, and an actress and singer in the film “Timbuktu”. Between recording sessions she found time to collaborate on Damon Albarn’s Africa Express and contribute vocals to albums by Cheikh Lô, AfroCubism, Herbie Hancock’s GRAMMY winning Imagine Project and Orchestra Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou. Location: Cosmopolite, Soria Moria Address: Vogts gate 64, Soria Moria Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 270,-/220,www.cosmopolite.no

FRIDAY MARCH 20 20.03 AT 19:30

BRYAN ADAMS The concert is part of the Reckless 30th Anniversary Tour, where Adams will primarily perform songs from Reckless, his hit album from 1984. The audience will also get to hear highlights from the rest of Adams’ impressive catalogue.The Canadian rocker made his album debut in 1980, but it was his fourth album, Reckless, that made him a superstar. The album sold 12 million copies, aided by the hits “Run to You”, “Heaven”, “It’s Only Love” and “Summer of ‘69”.

Paul Simon & Sting perform at Oslo Spectrum

Location: Oslo Spektrum Address: Sonja Henies plass 2 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 635,- > 735,How to get there: Transport > Oslo S www.oslospectrum.noo

20.03 AT 19:30

KATY PERRY Katy Perry visits Oslo and Telenor Arena on Mar 20 with the Prismatic World Tour. Perry is known for hits like “I kissed a girl”, “Hot N Cold”, “California Gurls”, “Firework” and “E.T” and has worked with artists like Timbaland, Snoop Dogg and Kanye West. Her album “PRISM” from 2013 is her latest album, and includes songs like “Roar” and “Dark Horse”, which have had number 1 rankings on lists worldwide. Location: Telenor Arena Address: Widerøeveien 1 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 540,- > 1500,How to get there: Bus No.31 > Fornebuparken www.telenorarena.no

SATURDAY MARCH 21 21.03 AT 21:00

STEEL PANTHER The hard rockers in Steel Panther got their breakthrough with the critically acclaimed album Balls Out in 2011. The band is known for its incredible repertoire of songs and insane stage shows. Location: Sentrum Scene Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 320,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

MONDAY MARCH 23 23.03 AT 19:30

THE SCRIPT The Irish pop-rock band The Script has sold over 20 million records, and the single “Hall of Fame” from their previous album, #3, topped the charts around the world. Their last world tour lasted 11 months, and they played to sell-out crowds in North America, Asia, Australia and Europe. Their new album is called No Sound without Silence. Location: Oslo Spektrum Address: Sonja Henies plass 2 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 500,How to get there: Transport > Oslo S www.oslospectrum.noo

TUESDAY MARCH 24 24.03 AT 20:00

PARTYNEXTDOOR PartyNextDoor, aka Jahron Anthony Brathwaite, is a 21-year-old producer, songwriter and singer who makes melodic music at the intersection of hip hop and R’n’B. He has been praised by Pitchfork for his voice as well as his talent as a producer, and comes recommended for fans of FKA Twigs, Kelela, SZA, The Weeknd, Drake and Frank Ocean. Location: Parkteatret Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11 How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.parkteatret.no

WEDNESDAY MARCH 25 25.03 AT 20:00

MAPEI Mapei, aka Jacqueline Mapei Cummings, combines American soul and r’n’b with different kinds of slightly cool European club music. She got her first breakdown in 2007 with the single Video Vixens, and was labelled a new Lauren Hill. Her most recent release is the acclaimed single Don’t Wait, and an album is rumoured to be in the making.

Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11 Prices: 220,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.parkteatret.no

FRIDAY MARCH 27 27.03 AT 19:00

SABATON Sabaton recently released the album “Heroes”, which follows up the mega success of “Carolus Rex” (2012). It was not easy to top the success of the last album, but “Heroes” has undoubtedly extended their fanbase and the disc went to the top of the album list in Sweden. “The band’s simple mix of war stories, classic metal and violent pathos is so singalong-friendly that Manowar emerge as introverted shoegazers” wrote Asbjørn Slettemark after the band’s performance at this year’s Tons Of Rock. Location: Sentrum Scene Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 365,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

Location: Parkteatret

Sabaton perform at Sentrum Scene

Seigmen perform at Sentrum Scene

SATURDAY MARCH 28

SUNDAY APRIL 12

28.03 AT 21:00

12.04 AT 19:00

JASSBOX

RIVAL SONS

Monthly club at Victoria where DJs Espen Horne and Erik Holm play jazz classics from the ‘60s and ‘70s. Jassbox also features a live performance, which usually starts around 11 pm.

These blues rockers from Long Beach, California broke through with their second album “Pressure & Time” in 2011, and were hailed around the world for the toughest rock heard in a long time. Now the band has just released the critically acclaimed “Great Western Valkyrie”.

Location: Nasjonal jazzscene Victoria Address: Karl Johans gate 35 Prices: Free entry How to get there: Transport > Eidsvolls plass/Nationaltheatret www.nasjonaljazzscene.no

FRIDAY APRIL 10

Location: Sentrum Scene Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 350,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

10.04 AT 20:00

SEIGMEN They mark the release of a new studio album, 20 years after their big breakthrough with “Metropolis” and 18 years after their last studio release took first place on the Norwegian VG-chart. Location: Sentrum Scene Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 395,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

WEDNESDAY APRIL 15 15.04 AT 20:00

AMMUNITION + ECLIPSE Former Wig Wam vocalist Åge Sten Nilsen is tour-ready with his new band Ammunition! The band released their debut album “shanghaied” on January 23, a record that has already received fantastic reviews at home and abroad. As support the audience have the exlusive privilege of experiencing Swedish melodic rock heroes Eclipse. Location: John DEE Address: Torggata 16, entr. Hammersborggata Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 200,-

How to get there: Transport > Stortorvet / Brugata www.rockefeller.no

Prices: 395,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Olaf Ryes plass www.rockefeller.no

FRIDAY APRIL 17 17.04 AT 20:00

STACEY KENT Grammy-nominated American jazz singer Stacey Kent returns to Oslo with her band. Under the quivering surface of her singing, there are a multitude of currents and forces, a permanent ebb and flow of feelings, murmurs that are in turn anxious and serene, mixed up and calm, which she is able to harmonize like no one else. Location: Cosmopolite, Soria Moria Address: Vogts gate 64, Soria Moria Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 300,-/250,www.cosmopolite.no

WEDNESDAY APRIL 22 22.04 AT 20:00

JONAS FJELD MED BAND There are many treasures to present from Jonas Fjeld’s rich musical treasure chest. With focus on Norwegian texts that expose an intimate and sensitive artist. Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 350,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/ Storgata www.rockefeller.no

THURSDAY APRIL 23 TUESDAY APRIL 21 21.04 AT 19:00

STEVEN WILSON Steven Wilson is among other things known as the guitarist, vocalist and songwriter in the progressive rock band Porcupine Tree, who could last be seen at a sold out Sentrum Scene in 2009. He is also known for other projects, and has collaborated with Opeth, King Crimson, Jethro Tull and Yes, to name a few. Location: Sentrum Scene Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 Tickets: billettservice.no

23.04 AT 20:00

LOVE ANTELL He is often referred to as the Stockholm Håkan Hellström, having previously been a member of the Swedish folk rock band Persson’s Pack, and is of course well known as the frontman of the critically acclaimed indie band Florence Valentin, who struck with the hits “Pokerkväll in Vårby Farm” and “upp on sociala, lion on the system “. Location: John DEE Address: Torggata 16, entr. Hammersborggata Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 200,-

Stacey Kent performs at Cosmopolite, Soria Moria

Eva and the Heartmakers perform at Rockefeller

How to get there: Transport > Stortorvet / Brugata www.rockefeller.no

FRIDAY APRIL 24 24.04 AT 20:00

EVA & THE HEARTMAKER Eva Weel Skram and Thomas Stenersen, the brilliant duo Eva & The Heartmaker, are soon ready with their highly anticipated fifth album, and expectations are higher than ever. Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 250,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/ Storgata www.rockefeller.no

SATURDAY APRIL 25 25.04 AT 18:30

WE LOVE THE 90’S Norway’s biggest ‘90s party is back! Among the artists confirmed for 2015: Shaggy (US) Scooter (DE) E-Type (SE) 2 Unlimited (NL) Rednex (SE) Lou Bega (DE) Solid Base (SE) Alice Deejay (NL) Twenty 4 Seven (NL) Location: Vallhall Arena Address: Innspurten 16, Valle Hovin Tickets: billettservice.no

Prices: 629,- > 934,www.vallhall.no

SUNDAY APRIL 26 26.04 AT 18:30

26.04 AT 19:30

RUSSELL PETERS Indian-Canadian comedian Russell Peters has achieved great international success with his jokes about xenophobia, race and culture in the West. On “Almost Famous World Tour” Peters is taking his new material worldwide, and the show includes his freshest reflections about minorities, jobs he understands, mobile phones and dating. It also features a good dose of his trademark audience interactions.

Location: Oslo Spektrum Address: Sonja Henies plass 2 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 495,How to get there: Transport > Oslo S www.oslospectrum.noo

TUESDAY APRIL 28 28.04 AT 20:00

JOSHUA RADIN The American singer / songwriter Joshua Radin broke through with a bang in 2004 when his song “Winter” played in the TV series “Scrubs”. This was actually the first song he wrote, and he had learned to play the guitar just two years before. Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 300,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/ Storgata www.rockefeller.no

THURSDAY APRIL 30 30.04 AT 20:00

JAA9 & ONKLP Jaa9 & OnklP have in time become veter-

Joshua Radin performs at Rockefeller

ans within the rap genre in Norway. Since the two stepped out from the rap collective Dirty Oppland as a duo in 2002, they have produced a series of releases. Location: Rockefeller Address: Torggata 16 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 250,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/Storgata www.rockefeller.no

Stage

SØLVSUPER CONCERT SERIES CONCERT Solo concerts with prominent Norwegian folk musicians. 1 March: Nils Økland - harding fiddle 8 March: Unni Løvlid - kveding (traditional singing) 15 March: Sivert Holmen - harding fiddle 22 March: Aslak Brimi - fiddle Dates/times: Until 22.03, Sundays at 19:00 Location: Kulturhuset Address: Youngstorget 3 Tickets: book@kulturhusetioslo.no

Prices: 120,How to get there: Transport > > Storgata/Brugata www.superfolk.no

HAMLET THEATRE (NO.)

LITT AV ET PAR! THEATRE (NO.):

Dates/times: 4.3 at 19:30. 13.3 at 19:30. 14.4 at 19:30. 29.4 at 13:00 Location: Det Norske Teatret Address: Kristian IV’s gate 8 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 320,www.detnorsketeatret.no

Norwegian production of Neil Simon’s comedy classic The Odd Couple. Dates/times: Until 06.03, Thur–Fri and Sun at 19:30. 07.03 at 16:30 Location: Chat Noir Address: Klingenberggata 5 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 296,- > 645,How to get there: Transport > Nationaltheatret www.chatnoir.no

CARMEN 2015 OPERA Since it first premiered in 1875, the main character of Bizet’s hitlist of an opera, Carmen, has captivated audiences all over the world. She is a seducer and a conqueresse, a rule-breaker and a proponent of free love. Catalan director Calixto Bieito’s version of Carmen is set in Spain at the end of the ‘70s, immediately after the Franco era. In a circle of light, bursting with energy, the performance portrays the timeless human desire for attention, power and satisfaction The opera is performed in French, with Norwegian and English subtitles. Dates/times: 4.3 at 19:00. 7.3 at 14:30. 9.3 at 19:00. 26.03 at 19:00 Location: Den Norske Opera og Ballett Address: Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 Tickets: operaen.no Prices: 100,- > 745,How to get there: Transport > Nationaltheatret www.operaen.no

CHICAGO MUSICAL (NO.) The popular musical Chicago, performed in Norwegian. Dates/times: Until 27.03, Tue-Fri at 19:30. 28.03 at 18:00 Location: Oslo Nye Teater Address: Rosenkrantz gate 10 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 195,- > 595,How to get there: Transport > Stortinget www.oslonye.no

Shakespeare’s Hamlet performed in Norwegian.

BY:LARM FESTIVAL AND CONFERENCE by:Larm is Scandinavia’s largest music conference and consists of two parts: A festival and a conference. The festival concerts take place at night and are open to the public. The main focus is to present artists that are on the verge of success, either in their homelands or internationally. Most of the participating clubs are located in the area around Youngstorget in Oslo’s city centre. Dates/times: 4-7.3 Locations: Herr Nilsen, Gamla, John DEE, Kulturhuset (Youngstorget), Mono, The P3 annex, Revolver, Rockefeller, Sentrum Scene, Stratos, The Crossroad Club, The WiMP tent. Tickets: 815 33 133 Prices: A (4 days): 785,- > 935,- (1 day): 420,www.bylarm.no

TUSVIK & TØNNE SHOW (NO.) Stand-up comedy with the Norwegian comedians Sigrid Bonde Tusvik and Lisa Tønne. Dates/times: 03.03 and 14.04 at 18:30 Location: Latter at Aker Brygge Address: Holmens gate 1 Tickets: 815 33 133 Prices: 150,How to get there: Tram No.12 > Aker Brygge www.latter.no

OLE IVARS MUSICAL (NO.) Musical in Norwegian about the Norwegian dance band Ole Ivars. Dates/times: 02.03-04.03 and 09-10.03 at 19:30

Revisoren plays at Nationaltheateret Photo: Dag Jenssen

Location: Torshovteatret Address: Vogts gate 64 Tickets: nationaltheatret.no Prices: 200,->250,How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Torshov www.nationaltheatret.no

MINUS 2 THEATRE (NO.) Samuel Bencherits comedy Moins deux performed in Norwegian. Dates/times: 4-13.3, Wed-Fri at 19:30. 7.3 at 18:00 Location: Nationaltheatret Address: Johanne Dybwads plass 1 Tickets: nationaltheatret.no Prices: 360,- > 390,How to get there: Transport > Nationaltheatret www.nationaltheatret.no

JONAS KINGE BERGLAND SHOW (NO.) Stand-up show in Norwegian. Dates/times: Untill 7.3, Thu-Say at 18:30 Location: Latter på Aker Brygge Address: Holmens gate 1 Tickets: 815 33 133 Prices: 260,How to get there: Tram No.12 > Aker Brygge www.latter.no

THE THREE MUSKETEERS MUSICAL (NO.) Acclaimed rock’n’roll version of Alexandrer Dumas and Auguste Maquet’s The Three Musketeers. In Norwegian. Dates/times: 5-6.3 at 19:00. 7.03 at 16:00. 12-13.3 at 19:00. 14.3 at 20:30 Location: Folketeateret Address: Storgata 21-23 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 200,- > 696,How to get there: Transport > Brugata/ Storgata www.folketeateret.com

REVISOREN THEATRE (NO.) Nikolai Gogol’s famous comedy The Inspector General. Performed in Norwegian. Dates/times: 5-6.3 at 19:30. 11-13.3 at 19:30. 14.3 at 18:00 Location: Nationaltheatret Address: Johanne Dybwads plass 1 Tickets: nationaltheatret.no Prices: 200,- > 520,How to get there: Transport > Nationaltheatret www.nationaltheatret.no

Cirque du Soleil – Quidam Let the world’s most famous circus troupe awe you with mind boggling acrobatics from another world! Text: Tarjei Kidd Olsen To call Cirque du Soleil a circus troupe is really a major understatement. This famous Canadian performance group, founded in Canada in the early 1980’s by two former street performers, has grown to become the most famous of all circus acts. Today operating not just as a group but as the world’s largest theatrical production company, Cirque du Soleil has acts in hundreds of countries and over 4000 employees. Now, in early March, you have the opportunity to see one of their circus teams in action right here in Oslo!

FANTASTIC ACROBATICS At Oslo’s largest cultural stage, Oslo Spektrum, Cirque du Soleil are going to perform their much vaunted show Quidam. Deriving its title from the Latin word for “a nameless passerby”, the show focuses on the imagination of a jaded girl named Zoe. Drawing heavily from surrealistic artwork, the performers in the show are the manifestations of her magical daydreams. Quidam is a production that has already toured on five continents and performed for millions of people since its premiere in Monteal in 1996. The cast consists of no less than 45 acrobats, musicians, singers and characters. As with all their shows, you can expect to be treated to fantastic acrobatics and effects set to evocative live music. Prepare to have your mind blown!

Dates/times: Mar 5-6 (20:00) & Mar 7 (16:30 & 20:00) Location: Oslo Spektrum, Sonja Henies plass 2

AFTERNOON OPERA OPERA TO THE PEOPLE

LOHENGRIN OPERA

7 March: The Butterfly Effect - East Meets West with Ying Teng and Gro Bente Kjellevold 14 March: Excerpts from Figaro’s Wedding with Vigdis Unsgård, Angelica Voje and Magnus Dorholt Kjeldal 21 March: Excerpts from Czardas Princess with Ida Gudim, Mathilde Salmi Marjavara, Mikkel Skorpen and Knut Kristian Mohn 28 March: From Verdi to Musical with Gjøril Songvoll and Rolf Conrad 11 April: Opera Duets and Arias with Hjørdis Helena Oftestad and Silje Vatne Heggem 18 April: Mozart and Other Fun with Agnes Auer and Dagfinn Andersen 25 April: Excerpts from Die Fledermaus with Caroline Wettergren, Stina Levvel and Jon Harthug.

Elsa of Brabant has been accused of the most unforgiveable of crimes: Murdering her brother. One day, a mysterious man appears who promises to help her. In order to receive his help, and his love, she must promise never to ask where he comes from, who he is, or what he represents. But is this man truly a redeemer, or is he seeking redemption for himself? And will Elsa be able to refrain from asking those questions? This new production of Lohengrin by Johannes Erath is based on the universal conflict that is laid out in Wagner’s drama: Between blind faith on the one hand and the need for knowledge and wisdom on the other.

Dates/times: Untill 28.3, Sat at 15:30. 1124.04, Sat at 15:30. Location: Musikk & Scenehuset Address: Nedre Slottsgate 1 Prices: 100,How to get there: Transport > Oslo S www.operatilfolket.no

Dates/times: 8.3, 11.3, 14.3, 25.3, 28.3, 7.4, 22.4 at 18:00. Location: Den Norske Opera & Ballett Address: Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 Tickets: operaen.no Prices: 100,- > 745,How to get there: Transport > Jernbanetorget/Oslo S www.operaen.no

Lohengrin plays at Den Norske Opera & Ballett .

Lohengrin, Oper Graz / Photo: Werner Kmetitsch

Sweeney Todd playing at Det Norske Teatret in March and April

LIFE GAME THEATRE (NO.) A mix of improv theatre and talkshow. In Norwegian. Dates/times: 14.3, 28.3, 11.4, 25.4 at 19:00 Location: Det Andre Teatret Address: Ivan Bjørndals gate 9 Tickets: billettservice.no Prices: 120,How to get there: Transport > Jernbanetorget/Oslo S www.detandreteatret.no

SWEENEY TODD MUSICAL (NO.) Hugh Wheeler and Stephen Sondheim’s popular musical Sweeney Todd, performed in Norwegian. Dates/times: 20.3 at 20:00, 21.3 at 18:00, 24-27.03 at 20:00, 7-10.4 at 20:00, 11-18.4 at 18:00, 15-17.4 at 20:00, 21-22.4 at 20:00, 29.4 at 20:00 Location: Det Norske Teatret Address: Kristian IV’s gate 8 Tickets: nationaltheatret.no

OPERA SOLOISTS’ BALCONY CONCERT OPERA Saturday afternoon concert with opera soloists at the Opera’s first balcony. Dates/times: 21.3 and 11.4 at 1400 Location: Den Norske Opera & Ballett Address: Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 Tickets: operaen.no Prices: 50,How to get there: Transport > Jernbanetorget/Oslo S www.operaen.no

BÅRD TUFTE JOHANSEN SHOW (NO.) Stand-up show in Norwegian. Dates/times: 9-25.4 at 19:00, 10-18.4 at 21:00, 25.4 at 21:00 Location: Latter på Aker Brygge Address: Holmens gate 1 Tickets: 815 33 133 Prices: 495,How to get there: Tram No.12 > Aker Brygge www.latter.no

Mor Courage og barna hennar perform at Det Norske Teatret

Photo: L-P Lorentz

NORWEGIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: GATES OF HELL CONCERT As an experimental artistic project, The Norwegian Chamber Orchestra embarks on interpreting Auguste Rodin’s monumental sculptural work Gates of Hell. The monument consists of 180 different figures, and the orchestra will both represent some of the figures, and also create a story that leads them from the world of Rodin into Dante’s Inferno. Dates/times: 9-25.4 at 19:00, 10-18.4 at 21:00, 25.4 at 21:00 Location: Astrup Fearnley Museet Address: Strandpromenaden 2 Prices: 395,www.afmuseet.no

MOR COURAGE OG BARNA HENNAR THEATRE (NO.) Lars-Ole Walburg, director at Hannover Staatstheater, and his production team visit Oslo and Det Norske Teatret to stage one of Berthold Brecht’s greatest theatre successes, Mother Courage and her children. Performed in Norwegian. Dates/times: 6.3 at 20:00. 7.3 at 18:00 1012.3 at 20:00. 14.3 at 18:00. 24.3 at 13:00. 26.3 at 20:00

Location: Det Norske Teatret Address: Kristian IV’s gate 8 Prices: 320,- > 420,www.detnorsketeatret.no

Family

TØYEN FAMILY FUNK CHILDREN’S DISCO At Tøyen Family Funk children are invited to hit the dance floor while professional DJs play soul and funk. The event is best suited for children up to age six. Dates/times: 01.03 at 13:00–15:00 Location: Cafeteatret Address: Hollendergata 8 Tickets: Tickets at the door Prices: Free entrance How to get there: Tram No.18/19 > Oslo gate / Munkegata Bus No.37 > Politihuset www.nordicblacktheatre.no

CHILDREN’S CINEMA CINEMA Film screenings for children, primarily in Norwegian. Dates/times: Until 07.03, Saturdays at 13:00. Untill 08.03, Sundays at 14:00

Location: Cinemateket, Filmens Hus Address: Dronningens gate 16 How to get there: Tram No.12 > Kongens gate www.barnascinematek.no

STORYTELLING FOR CHILDREN

Storytelling for children in Norwegian. Dates/times: Untill 30.5, Sat at 12:00 Location: Det Norske Teatret, Bikuben Address: Kristian IV’s gate 8 Prices: Free of charge How to get there: Tram No.11/17/18 > Tinghuset www.detnorsketeatret.no

JOBÉ CHILDREN’S THEATRE (NO.)

Children’s Sunday at Cafeteatret with the theatre performance Jobé, a story from Burkina Faso. In Norwegian. Location: Cafeteatret Address: Hollendergata 8 Prices: Free of charge How to get there: Tram No.18/19 > Oslo gate / Munkegata Bus No.37 > Politihuset www.nordicblacktheatre.no

CHILDREN’S CIRCUS

Children’s Sunday at Cafeteatret with a circus show for children by Solstrålen theatre group. Location: Cafeteatret Address: Hollendergata 8 Prices: Free of charge How to get there: Tram No.18/19 > Oslo gate / Munkegata Bus No.37 > Politihuset www.nordicblacktheatre.no

Sport Events

CHILDREN’S HOLMENKOLLEN SKI EVENT Barnas Holmenkolldag is the world’s largest ski event for children, with around 8,000 participants in the age group 4-12 every year. Ski, fun and games - and prizes for everyone! After the ski races there are other activities and entertainment. Skis can be borrowed for free at the event. Dates/times: 8.3 at 9:30-14:30 Location: Holmenkollen Prices: C (4-12 y): 338,How to get there: Metro No.1 > Holmenkollen www.skiforeningen.no/aktiviteter/ barnas_holmenkolldag

SENTRUMSLØPET ROAD RACE Sentrumsløpet is an annual 10k family road race that starts and finishes at University Square in the city centre. 10k and 5k: for everyone born in the year 2002 or earlier. Children’s race (1000m): Ages 3-5, 6-8 and 9-11. Sentrumssprint (800m): By invitation only. Dates/times: 24.4 at 13:00 Location: Start: Universitetsplassen Prices: Entry fee, C: 220,- >250,- / A: 390,- > 700,Entry form: sentrumslopet.no www.sentrumslopet.no

Photo: Terje Svindseth

World Cup Ski Mania!

The Holmenkollen Ski Festival lets you enjoy ski jumping, cross-country skiing and Nordic combined in fantastic surroundings in the hills above Oslo. Text: Tarjei Kidd Olsen Holmenkollen Ski Festival is part of the FIS World Cup Nordic Disciplines, and gathers the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ski elite for exciting competitions each year. Tens of thousands of spectators take their place inside Holmenkollen Arena or along the cross-country ski tracks, and the atmosphere tends to be amazing. The festival is an annual international ski event in Holmenkollen, in the hills above Oslo. With the exception of 1898 and the war years from 1941 to 1945, it has been held every year since its inception in 1892. It is organized by Skiforeningen (The Association for the Promotion of Skiing) in cooperation with the Norwegian Ski Federation. Take a look at their official website (www.skifest.no) for lots more information, including a detailed programme and an overview of different categories of tickets. The Holmenkollen Ski Festival is a great opportunity to really get into the Norwegian spirit! Friday Mar 13 (Free entry!) 3pm: Nordic combined, trial round 5pm: Ski jumping, women, HS134 Saturday Mar 14 09.30am: Nordic combined, ski jumping HS 134 12.00pm: Nordic combined, cross-country 15 km 2.15pm: Cross-country, men, 50 km 6pm: Ski jumping, men, HS134 Sunday Mar 15 10.30am: Cross-country, women, 30 km 2.15pm: Ski jumping, men, HS134

Photo: Magnus NylĂ¸kken/Skiforeningen

Dates/times: Mar 13-15 Location: Holmenkollen Tickets: www.billettservice.no www.skifest.no

Festivals

OSLO WINTER FESTIVAL WINTER ACTIVITES Annual event with a wealth of activities for the whole family in the snow. Programme highlights: - Cross-country skiing - Big Air Snowboard - Big Air Freeski - Snowskate Dates/times: 27.2-1.3 Location: Oslo Vinterpark Prices: Free of charge www.facebook.com/oslovinterfestival

OSLO INTERNATIONAL CHURCH MUSIC FESTIVAL Oslo International Church Music Festival is an annual spring festival. Since 2001 the festival has been giving the public the chance to experience concerts in some of the city’s great churches. The festival presents church music from the Middle Ages up to the present time, making it an important steward of early music as well as a mediator of contemporary expression. In addition to experiencing the world’s leading choirs, orchestras and soloists, you can attend festival high mass, a festival exhibition, a tour of the city’s church organs, a master class, a festival café and family performances for children. Dates/times: 6-15.3 Location: Oslo Prices: Festival Pass: 1335,Single ticket: 50,- > 500,www.kirkemusikkfestivalen.no

Dates/times: 1-4.4 Location: Venues in Oslo Prices: 1 day: 500,- / 4 days: 1500,www.infernofestival.net

Markets

SUNDAY MARKET AROUND BLÅ Sundays year round there is a handicraft and second-hand market by Blå at Grünerløkka: Knit wear, jewellery, ceramics, glass, wool, clothes, toys, paintings, bags, etc. At the weekends before Christmas there is a Christmas market in the same place on both Saturdays and Sundays. Dates/times: From 04.01, Sundays at 12:00–17:00 Location: Blå Address: Brenneriveien 9C How to get there: Tram No.11/12/13 > Schous plass Bus No.34/54 > Møllerveien www.sondagsmarkedet.blogspot.com

FARMERS’ MARKET MAJORSTUA Bondens marked (Farmer’s Market) is a great place to get fresh products directly from the farmers themselves. Buy local and traceable food from the people who made it! Dates/times: 7.3 at 10:00-16:00. 20.3 at 13:00-18:00. 21.3 at 10:00-16:00 Location: Valkyrie plass Address: Vibes gate / Bogstadveien www.bondensmarked.no

INFERNO METAL FESTIVAL With 40 bands over four days, the Inferno Metal Festival is the largest metal festival in Norway, and draws fans from all over the world. On the club day, Wednesday, there are concerts at the smaller clubs John Dee, Rock In, Blå, Victoria, Unholy and Revolver. Thursday-Saturday the concerts take place at Rockefeller and John DEE. During the festival the music business and media meet at the Inferno Music Conference - with speed meetings, panels and key notes. Inferno Music Conference takes place at Scandic Edderkoppen Hotel and also takes the participants on a special black metal tour around Oslo.

Reinoud Van Mechelen, among others, performs at the opening concert at Oslo International Church Music Festival

It’s Official -We’ are“Best”! Text: Tarjei Kidd Olsen

Welcome to Oslo, the capital of the world’s best country according to the United Nations! Why on earth is that? Norwegians have become rather used to people praising their country as really, really great. And the acclaim isn’t only a result of the Nordic craze sweeping parts of Western society – it’s official. Sure, it’s great when a Norwegian comedy team conquers the world with a music video on the sounds that foxes makes, or when Disney models big parts of its animated blockbuster Frozen on Norwegian settings and landmarks (such as Oslo’s Akershus Fortress). But then again, Swede Stieg Larsson’s Millennium trilogy, launched with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo book, is huge too – and don’t get us started on ABBA. No, what really seems to set Norway apart are some of the big, international reports that seek to compare countries based on a number of variables that can be modestly summarized as “awesomeness”.

MOST DEVELOPED COUNTRY

What are these reports, and what exactly do they say?

The biggest is the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Human Development Index (HDI). Norway has been ranking number one on the HDI-list every year since 2009 – so long that one might be forgiven for almost taking the top position for granted by now. The HDI ranks 187 countries according to a scoring system based on average life expectancy (81.5 years in Norway), the average number of years of education received by people aged 25 or above (12.6 years), the number of years of schooling that a child can expect to receive if current patterns continue (17.6 years), and average yearly incomes before taxes (63,909 US dollars in 2013). Or, in the UNDP’s own words, it measures national achievement related to “a long and healthy life, knowledge and a decent standard of living”. Norway comes out on top as the most developed country in these areas when a score is calculated based on the four indicators mentioned. Norway may not be best in each category, but it is overall best, says the UNDP.

The Royal Castle, Oslo © Terje Borud - Visitnorway.com

MOST PROSPEROUS COUNTRY

For the second year running Norway is also the world’s most prosperous country, according to another report which has been making a bit of a splash lately - the international Legatum Institute’s Prosperity Index. We’re not talking average yearly incomes here; Norway is “only” hovering in the top 5 or 6 on that ranking, behind countries like Qatar, Luxembourg and Brunei. Instead, this is a report that measures the categories Economy, Entrepreneurship & Opportunity, Governance, Education, Health, Safety & Security, Personal Freedom and Social Capital. Of the eight categories, Norway does best (number one in the world) on Social Capital, which is a measure of things such as if people trust most other people, if they donate to charity, and so on. Norway does worst (seventh best in the world) on Entrepreneurship & Opportunity. Overall, again, Norway comes out on top. Norway isn’t doing too badly in other international reports, either. According to the World Bank for instance we are the sixth easiest country to do business in, and according to the US Central Intelligence Agency we are the seventh most equal country as regards personal incomes.

FASTEST GROWING CAPITAL

We also have the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund (formerly known as the “oil fund”), with a little of the investments

used each year and the rest saved for a future without oil. And we sailed through the international financial debt crisis relatively unscathed; with our oil-rich economy chugging along happily (although time will show how the economy reacts to the recent fall in global oil prices). This privileged state of affairs – for the time being, at least – hasn’t gotten lost on people abroad either. In addition to the big report-writing organizations, people in general have picked up on the huge opportunities that are on offer here – especially for those with the right skills and education. Following the financial crisis this has tempted many to brave chilly winter weather in hope of achieving a better, Nordic life – helping make Oslo the fastest growing capital city in Europe in the process.

SWEET AND SOUR

Of course, not everything is perfect here far from it. And we’re not talking about the weather, or introverted Scandinavians. The travel search engine GoEuro’s 2014 Beer Price Index for 40 major world cities confirms what most locals already suspect: Oslo is the number one most expensive city for a cold one! If you don’t drink, this is your time to feel smug about all the cash you are saving. If you do drink, at least you’re in the officially most prosperous and developed country in the world. Savour the moment.

Terrible Oslo! A blog with the ironic title Stakkars oss (“Poor Us”) has won the hearts of thousands of locals with its humorous and passionate defence of Oslo - the city that parts of the country sometimes loves to hate. Text: Tarjei Kidd Olsen Oslo has its share of detractors in the rest of the country. Charges that Oslo is politically prioritized at the expense of other cities and regions, that it is ugly and that crime rates are high, are among the accusations familiar to many capital cities.

- A DECLARATION OF LOVE

Naturally, local patriots couldn’t let such affronts go unanswered!

The graphic designer and freelance journalist founded Stakkars oss in 2012 with freelance journalist Hanna Norberg (33) - both immigrants from other parts of Norway that have wholeheartedly embraced their adopted city.

The blog “Stakkars oss” has taken the city by storm with its tongue-in-cheek ripostes to these kinds of criticisms, posting its own and fan’s photos of all the “terrible” things to see and do in Oslo, such as urban swimming spots, neighbourhood street concerts, Oslo-patriotic or moving street art, majestic summer and winter landscapes and beautiful nature pearls.

- It all started on a fantastically beautiful and idyllic summer’s day on our way to work, Aina Kristiansen (35) tells What’s On Oslo.

- Our urban river Akerselva trickled gently, the birds sang, and everything was green and lovely around us. After having heard so much crap about how terrible it was in Oslo and how unfortunate we locals were in having to stay here, we had had enough, Aina recounts.

Damplassen. Photo: Kjersti Nesbakk

Frognerparken. Photo: Hanna Norberg

Nedre Skøyen hovedgård. Photo: Harald Hegeberg

Stakkars Oss-bloggers Aina Kristiansen (on left) and Hanna Norberg. Photo: Marius Slagsvold

- We wanted to show off our city the way we know it. The blog is quite simply a declaration of love for Oslo. We use irony to put all the criticism the city gets in a new light in a lighthearted and humoristic way, she explains. And they certainly have, not only starting a blog, but also opening accounts on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. And all on a mostly non-paid, voluntary basis.

37.000 INSTAGRAM PHOTOS

The two bloggers often use (with permission) pictures that fans post on for instance Instagram and have over 5000 followers on Facebook. #Stakkarsoss has in fact taken on a life of its own on

Instagram, with a massive 37,000 + photos attached to the hashtag at time of writing. The blog has had its own section in an Oslo-focused part of Norway’s largest newspaper Aftenposten. Stakkars oss has also just rounded off a very popular exhibition at the Oslo gallery DogA, and was recently featured in the Japanese edition of Huffington Post, among other media appearances. Many photographers and the people that comment on the photos add their own ironic “insults” about Oslo. A typical post is a picture uploaded to the blog on February 6th, depicting a snow covered suburban field bathed in beautiful beams of sunlight. “Far too bright”, is the title of the photo, accompanied by a mes-

Dops gate. Photo: Gustav Eddy Larsen

sage from the photographer “lamenting” the much anticipated onset of spring: “I couldn’t take any more of this light everywhere.”

DEFENDING OSLO In fact, the response was overwhelmingly positive from the very beginning. - Pictures and stories streamed in from day one. The media were also quick to get in touch to find out more about the project. It was very clear that here there was a need; a need for a forum where it was OK to loudly declare pride and love for our city. And that’s something we’re very proud of having contributed to, Aina says. - We get lots of really nice emails from people with great stories. People thank us for defending the city, and for displaying the pride and love Oslo-people have perhaps been a bit careful about showing before, she says.

- The people that send in pictures to us are so generous and kind – sharing their photos with us and often telling stories both about the photos and about their own lives in Oslo. It’s quite simply rather touching, adds Aina. The two bloggers are currently busy catching up on other parts of their life, such as their actual paid careers and their family lives. What the next step will be for Stakkars oss is unclear, but according to Aina they have “quite a few dreams and maybe even some plans”. Whatever those dreams and plans are, they are sure to be “terrible”. Poor us!

Carl Berner. Photo: Ilkin Demircan

The Oslo Fjord, by Sukkerbiten. Photo: Krister Sørbø

Oslo centre seen from Ekeberg. Photo: Magne Mellem Enoksen

Oslo Plaza. Photo: Kirsti Skogen Torgersen

Damstredet. Photo: Trude Remme

Toftes gate. Photo: Aina Kristiansen

By Akerselva at Treschows gate at Lilleborg. Photo: Aina Rølland

The Royal Castle. Photo: Elin Melås

Discover Oslo’s Art Scene

Text: Tarjei Kidd Olsen

Meet skilled artists in their private studios and watch art being created! Once a year artists in Oslo open up their studios to the general public. The Oslo Open Art Festival is a unique way to see where art is made and to meet artists outside of the gallery. You don’t have to know anyone and you don’t have to know anything about art. Among the main attractions are no less than 350 artist studios and many of the artists themselves, guided tours, as well as the BOO! Children’s Festival, with studio workshops.

IT’S FREE! Come on your own, with your kids, or join one of the festival’s knowledgeable guides. Everything is free, from the guided tours to children’s workshops and many extra events like concerts, exhibitions and performances. In addition the organizers offer a handy digital GPS-map of all the studios on their website www. osloopen.no. On the website, available in both English and Norwegian, you can also see all of this year’s participating artists. Get in touch with your artistic side together with Oslo’s art world!

What you need to know! What: Oslo Open Art Festival When: Apr 18-19 (12pm-6pm) Where: All over town (see website) Price: Free Website: www.osloopen.no

39 Photo 1: Christian Tony Norum’s painting: Oracle Shoe, Sledge Cloud. Norum will exhibit in Edvard Munch’s atelier at Ekey. Photo 2: Artist Maria Sundby explains her art to the public in her atelier at Olaf Ryes Plass. This year films and an an exhibition will be held there.

Oslo on a Budget

Photo Terje Borud - Visitnorway.com/Vigeland-museet/BONO

It’s perfectly possible to visit or live in Oslo on a relatively low budget with a bit of planning! Here are some tips on how to spend wisely and still have a good time. Text: Tarjei Kidd Olsen

CHEAP ACTIVITIES: The Oslo Pass gives you free entry to more than 30 museums and attractions, free travel on all public transport, free parking in municipal car parks, free entry to outdoor swimming pools, free walking tours, as well as discounts on sightseeing, ski simulator, Tusenfryd Amusement Park, concert tickets, climbing, ski and bike rental, and special offers in restaurants, shops, entertainment and leisure venues. More information: 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, 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.

tional, and is located in Kongens gate 7 in the city centre, close to both the central station and Karl Johans gate.

Examples are Tøyengata Bodega in Heimdalsgata 37, Café Sara in Hausmanns gate 29, Fiskeriet Youngstorget at Youngstorget 2, Viet Nam House in Bernt Ankers gate 6B, L’oasis Mazze in Trondheimsveien 14A, as well as Tasty Thai in Thereses gate 51 and Nippon Sushi in Sørkedalsveien 5.

Anker Hostel is centrally located at lower Grünerløkka, in Storgata 53.

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 New Choice Pub in Grønland 5, 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: Oslo Central is a hostel that opened summer 2013, has been voted the world’s second best hostel by Hostelling Interna-

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). 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.

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.

Affordable Oslo?

Oslo has fallen from first place in an international ranking – and for once that’s a good thing. We’re not the world’s most expensive city anymore!

Oslo has fallen from first place to third place in an overview of costs in many of the world’s large cities.

expensive, Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten has pointed out in an article about the report.

The report, released by the Economist Intelligence Unit every five years, puts Singapore at number one and Paris at number two.

Costs for many visitors are probably even lower than third place, as for instance hotels are relatively cheap compared with a many cities.

For instance, while Oslo was 50 percent more expensive than New York in 2009, in 2014 we were about 27 percent more

It might still be taking it a bit far to call Oslo cheap, but at least for once third place is better than first!

LEARN NORWEGIAN IN OSLO! Do you want to learn Norwegian like a champion? Now you can with the new school Language Champ – and without breaking the bank! Partner Content (LanguageChamp.no) It’s no secret that the key to really getting ahead in a country is to learn the local language. From getting a job or applying for permanent residency, to talking to people and really understanding local culture, learning the language in your new country is essential.

very effective, says former student Daniela Nuvoli. - The combination of a great teacher and the practical location of the school in the city centre really worked for me, she tells What’s On Oslo.

Unfortunately, so many people speak great English in Oslo that learning Norwegian can be quite a challenge!

As well as group classes, the school also offers private lessons for people that want a course tailored to their particular challenges and abilities.

AFFORDABLE QUALITY

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- We kept hearing complaints that it was really difficult to learn Norwegian because Norwegians often reply in English, says Daniel Paez, one of the founders of the Oslo-based Language Champ.

You sign up by filling out a form on their website (www.languagechamp.no), which also has information about each course.

- Others don’t have enough Norwegian friends to practice, or want to supplement normal talking with professional classes teaching both writing and talking. Many also have to learn Norwegian to get a job or to stay here long term, Daniel points out to What’s On Oslo. Language Champ was founded earlier this year and has already specialized in providing surprisingly affordable but high quality Norwegian lessons. They are conveniently located near Bislett Stadium right in the city centre, making for easy access. Renting real classrooms in a school in the area, they arrange several lessons a week.

- VERY EFFECTIVE - The course helped me to speak well enough to get the job I wanted fast. It’s

- We’re proud that we’ve been able to make the entire learning experience from signing up, to following the classes and walking out the door with your diploma, a smooth and fun journey, Language Champ’s Daniel smiles. - This is about making learning Norwegian as easy and convenient as possible, he concludes. Time to learn Norwegian? Visit the website and sign up now!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! What: Language Champ Norwegian school Where: Bislett (see website for details) Prices: Affordable www.languagechamp.no

MAPS AND HOW TO GET AROUND

Short distances and convenient public transportation make it easy to get about in Oslo. On the following pages you will find maps and other information that will help you get around and see all the city has to offer. * On the maps pages you will find numbers that correspond with the numbers for each of the museum listings. *

PARKING IN THE CITY Oslo has both municipal and private parking. Street parking and parking lots are mostly municipal, while parking houses and some larger parking lots are mostly private.

MUNICIPAL PARKING Municipal parking is divided into zones with various price and time regulations. Look for the municipality symbol in addition to the P on the parking signs - a white P on a blue background. In the daytime you always have to pay a fee to park in any of these spots. www.oslo.kommune.no

PRIVATE PARKING HOUSES Parking in private parking houses and parking lots require a fee any time of the day, and are not free with the Oslo Pass.

TRANSPORTATION IN OSLO There are a number of transportation options in Oslo. You can use public transport, take a taxi - or perhaps you would like to try a city bike?

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION RUTER

Single tickets can be purchased from the driver, but are cheaper if you buy them in advance. On the metro, tickets must be purchased before entering the train.

Ruter is an administration and service company responsible for planning, managing, marketing and operating the public transport system in Oslo and Akershus. Tel.: 40 00 67 00 Fax: 40 00 67 01 ruter.no

Tickets can be purchased from vending machines and ticket offices at the metro stations, Oslo Visitor Centre, Østbanehallen, Jernbanetorget 1, in kiosks including Narvesen, 7-Eleven and Deli de Luca, and at Ruter’s Service Centre at Jernbanetorget (in front of Oslo Central Station).

RUTER’S CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE

TICKET PRICES

Located in the clock tower outside Oslo Central Station, the customer service centre provides information about timetables, tickets and fares in Oslo and the surrounding area. The centre also sells tickets for public transport in Oslo and the surrounding areas. Address: Jernbanetorget 1. Tel.: (from Oslo/Akershus): 177 Tel.: (from out of town): + 47 815 00 176 ruter.no

TICKETS

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

Single ticket (on board): NOK 50 Single ticket (in advance): NOK 30 24-hour ticket: NOK 90 7-day ticket: NOK 240 30-day ticket: NOK 680 (students: NOK 410) Children under age 4 travel for free. Children ages 4-15 and seniors ages 67+ pay half price. All tickets are valid for one hour.

GOOD TO KNOW CURRENCY EXCHANGE

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Østbanehallen, Jernbanetorget 1. Exchange the most common foreign currencies into Norwegian kroner (NOK).

Lost property department, Grønlandsleiret 44 Tel. 22 66 90 50 Opening hours: Mon-Thu: 08.00-16.00 Fri: 08.00-15.00

FOREX

8 branches in Oslo offering a wide range of foreign exchange services. forex.se/en

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Foreign exchange office in the Airport Express Train Terminal at Oslo Central Station. ATMs with 13 different currencies.

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 the branch lines and the new ring line come together in a major tunnel through the city centre, with stops at Nationaltheatret, Stortinget and Jernbanetorget (Oslo Central Station).

LOST ON METRO/TRAMS/BUSES

Ruter’s lost property office, Nationaltheatret metro station Tel. 22 08 53 61 E-mail: hittegods@ktpas.no Opening hours: Mon-Fri 08.00-18.00

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NSB’s lost property office, Oslo Central Station Tel. 815 68 340 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 07.00-16.45

LOST CREDIT CARDS: American Express: Tel. 800 68 100 Diners Club: Tel. 21 01 53 00 Eurocard/Mastercard: Tel. 21 01 53 20 Visa: Tel. 800 12 052

MEDICAL, DENTAL, PHARMACY OSLO MUNICIPAL MEDICAL EMERGENCY SERVICE Tel. 22 93 22 93

24-HOUR PHARMACY SERVICE Tel. 23 35 81 00

DENTAL SERVICE BUS Buses supplement the metro and tram systems within the city boundaries. Oslo’s city buses have a two-digit route number, and the converging point for most bus routes is Jernbanetorget outside Oslo Central Station. Many of the most popular bus routes are cross connections, including 20, which passes both the Munch Museum and the Vigeland Park.

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The starting point for all regional and long-distance bus routes, located near Oslo Central Station. The ticket and information counter is open every day. Tel. 23 00 24 00

Cruise between Oslo and Kiel, Germany. Daily departures from Hjortneskaia at 2 pm. Tel. 810 00 811 kundeservice@colorline.no colorline.no

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Regional and long-distance bus network that covers most of Norway, and operates with a seat guarantee. Groups of more than nine persons must reserve seats in advance. Tel. 815 44 444 nor-way.no

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Low-fare express bus service between Oslo and Kristiansand, Stavanger and Trondheim, with numerous stops along the way. Operated by NOR-WAY Bus Express. Tickets only available online. lavprisekspressen.no

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Regional and long-distance bus network that covers most of Southern Norway, including the Oslo region. Tel. 177 nettbuss.no

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Bus network with frequent departures between Oslo and most of Eastern Norway. Tel. 177 timekspressen.no

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Sweden’s leading express coach network offers bus services between Oslo and over 180 stops in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Seat guarantee. Tel. 800 58 444 swebus.se

Ferry between Oslo and Copenhagen, Denmark. Daily departures from Vippetangen at 5 pm. Tel. 21 62 13 40 (Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm) booking@dfdsseaways.no dfds.no

STENA LINE

Ferry between Oslo and Frederikshavn, Denmark. Six weekly departures from Vippetangen at 7.30 pm. Tel. 02010 (Mon-Fri 8 am-6 pm, Sat 11 am-3 pm) stenaline.no

BY TRAIN OSLO CENTRAL STATION All local, regional and long-distance trains in eastern Norway pass through Oslo Central Station. Information desks, ticket offices, ticket machines and luggage lockers.

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Norway’s largest international airport, located 50 kilometres north of Oslo. Tel. 915 06400 passasjerservice@osl.no osl.no

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High-speed train service between Oslo Airport Gardermoen and Lillestrøm, Oslo Central Station, Nationaltheatret, Skøyen, Lysaker, Sandvika, Asker and Drammen. Departures every 10 minutes from Oslo Central Station. Tel. 815 00 777 flytoget.no

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(Airport Express Coach) Bus service between Oslo Airport Gardermoen and 120 locations in the Oslo area. The routes start from Bekkestua, Fredrikstad, Majorstua and Ski. The route from Fredrikstad also stops at Moss Airport Rygge. Tel. 815 44 444 flybussekspressen.no

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Find more maps at Oslo Visitor Centre, Østbanehallen, Jernbanetorget 1. Oslo Pass The Oslo Pass offers free entry to most museums and attractions, free parking in municipal car parks, free public transport including zone 1 and 2 with Ruter and NSB. This includes free metro, trams, bussses and local trains including zone 2 in Oslo and surrounding region. For more detailed information please see www.visitoslo.com

THE MUSEUM LIST

Oslo has about 50 museums covering all kinds of topics, including intriguing stories from the past, classic and contemporary art, scientific and literary achievements, human rights, and much more. Whatever you’re into, chances are good you’ll find it in one of the museum on these pages! *On the map pages you will find numbers that correspond with the numbers for each of the museum listings. Photo: Visit the museums at Bygdøy.

NORSK FOLKEMUSEUM

The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History

THE VIKING SHIP MUSEUM 01

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.

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

INDOOR EXHIBITS

Folk Art. Church Art and Sami Culture. Apartments from Oslo 1879-2002. From April 16: NORWAY by photographer Wilse. DAILY See the indoor exhibits and explore the many visible interiors.

WEEKENDS

Traditional baking and coffee by the fire. Meet the farm animals.

EASTER Daily activities.

March 28-April 6. Decorate eggs, visit the baking and the Pancake House.

Hours and prices Weekdays: 11:00-15:00 Sat/ Sun: 11:00-16:00 Admission: A: 120,-/ C: 40,S: 90,-/ F: 250,Free with Oslo Pass

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

Vikingskipshuset

The Viking Ship Museum Houses the best preserved Viking ships in the world and the original burial gifts. 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.

The Oseberg Ship

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 10:00–16:00 Admission: A: 80,-/ C (<18): : 50,-/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

THE FRAM MUSEUM Frammuseet

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. Enjoy the spectacular 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: The spectacular Polar film. Walk the freezing cold dark walk – if you dare! Hours and prices Every day 10:00–16:00 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: The Fram Museum www.frammuseum.no

KON-TIKI MUSEET

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THE KON-TIKI MUSEUM

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

New exhibitions:

The Thor Heyerdahl Library, The person Thor Heyerdahl and Easter Island cave stone exhibition. The original Kon-Tiki film is screened every day at 12.00 in the museum cinema. Souvenir shop. 2015 marks the 60th anniversary of Thor Heyerdahl’s first expedition to Easter Island with new activities and exhibitions. See www.kon-tiki.no

Hours and prices Every day 10:00-17:00 Admission: A: 90,-/ C: 40,-/ S: 60,-/ P: 60,-/ F:180,Free with Oslo Pass

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

NORSK MARITIMT MUSEUM

HOLOCAUST CENTER

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

EXHIBITIONS Guided tours Sat. and Sun. at 12:30

Permanent exhibition

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

The Path to Exclusion

About article 2 in the Norwegian Constitution, which declared: “Jews remain excluded from admission to the Realm.”

Bunker from World War 2

Guided tours in the bunker Sat. and Sun. at 12:00 and 15:00 Kafé Villa Grande open every day from 11:00–16:00 (Mondays closed)

Hours and prices Mon-Fri: 10:00–16:00 Sat-Sun: 11:00–16:00 Admission: A: 50,-/C: 25,-/ S: 40,-/P: 40,Free with Oslo Pass

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

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The museum celebrates Norway’s interaction with the seas, from its oldest known vessel to the latest hi-tech offshore ships. Our panoramic cinema features a 20-minute journey along Norway’s astonishingly beautiful coastline. Stop off at the café and museum shop. A joint ticket with the Fram Museum is available.

NEW EXHIBITIONS: “At Sea!” – Norwegian seafarers from the Viking era until today tell their stories! “Norway is the sea” and “The Electric Aquarium” Immersive experiences, with simulators and games! “The Ship”: The technology of ships, with possibility to navigate with remote controlled boats. “Children’s Boat Workshop” Build a wooden boat with hammer and nails! Every Sunday 12:00-15:00.

Hours and prices Tue-Fri: 10:00-15:00, SatSun: 10:00-16:00 Mon closed Admission: A: 80,-/C (6-16): 30,-/S: 40,-/P: 40,Free with Oslo Pass

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

HOLMENKOLLEN SKI MUSEUM AND SKI JUMP

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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. Check out our new exhibition “Freedom on Snow. Snowboarding and modern skiing” More details on www.holmenkollen.com

Hours and prices Every day 10.00-16.00. Open all Easter from 10-16 Admission: A:120,-/ C: 60,Free with Oslo Pass

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

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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 ‘eye-view’ 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 10.00-16.00 Admission: A:65,- / C:40.-/ S:65,-/ P:65,20% discount with Oslo Pass

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

Astrup Fearnley Museet is a private contemporary art museum housed in a building designed by worldrenowned architect Renzo Piano. The museum presents temporary exhibitions by leading International and Norwegian contemporary artists and houses an important collection of artworks by famous artists such as Jeff Koons, Cindy Sherman and Damien Hirst.

13.02.2015 – 03.05.2015 NN-A NN-A NN-A New Norwegian Abstraction 29.10.14 – 05.04.15 Marianne Heske tour – Retour ONGOING: Highlights from the Astrup Fearnley Collection Hours and prices Tue, Wed, Fri: 12.00–17.00 Thu: 12.00–19.00 Sat, Sun: 11.00–17.00 Mon closed Closed: 23.–25.12 and 31.12 Admission: A: 100,-/ P: 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

TEKNISK MUSEUM The Norwegian museum of Science and Technology

HENIE ONSTAD KUNSTSENTER 10

Fun-packed weekend & holiday activities!

Henie Onstad Art Center

BYMUSEET

The City Museum in the Vigeland Park 11

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.

programme

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

Don’t miss: *Ting: Explore

Until 09.08. 2015 15 masters Until 26.04.2015 Torbjørn Rødland

EXHIBITIONS

*Oil & Gas: Interact! !Energitivoli

Until 10.05.2015 Rickhard/Melgaard

OsloFunkis

Play & learn Chase virtual

From Christian Bjelland’s collection

Despised Love

Easter: Great activity

technology & democracy!

fish, see your temperature imprint or play mindball!

Oslo Science Centre offers more than 80 exciting interactive installations. Examine symptoms, diagnose diseases and journey through medical history from the 1850s until today. Find out more about the norwegian industry. Café and museum shop. Hours and prices Tue-fri 09:00-16:00 Weekends and school holidays: 11:00-18:00. Admission: A: 120,-/ C: 60,Free with Oslo Pass

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

Drop-in HOK LAB.

OsLove - The story of Oslo Early Modernism in Oslo Norwegian women and German soldiers during World War II In the limelight Theatre history

24.03.-18.10 Images of Oslo Hours and prices Tue-Thu: 11:00–19:00 Fri-Sun: 11:00–17:00 Mon closed. Closed 01.01.15 Admission: A: 100,-/ S: 70,-/C: free entrance

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

Photographs by Anders B. Wilse Guided tours: Sat-Sun at 12.00 and 14.00 Enjoy hot and cold meals at Café Mathia Museum shop

Hours and prices Tue-Sun: 11:00–16:00 Admission: Free entrance

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

ARBEIDERMUSEET

VIGELAND-MUSEET

NASJONALBIBLIOTEKET

Labour Museum

The Vigeland Museum

In this beautiful museum situated next to the famous Vigeland Park you will find an almost complete collection of the works by Gustav Vigeland (18691943). The story behind the Vigeland Park and how the sculptures were made is also well documented in the museum, which was built as studio and home for the artist in the 1920’s.

27.02.2015-16.05.2015 Kaia Hugin: A Movable Trace Kaia Hugin primarily works with video. Often characterized by an unsettling atmosphere, her works revolve around different existential issues. Opening 26.02 at 18.00.

12.03.2015-24.05.2015 Paper Dialogues: The Dragon and Our Stories Large-scale paper cut art by Karen Bit Vejle and Xiaoguang Qiao. Opening 12.03 at 18.00

Hours and prices Tue-Sun: 12.00–16.00. 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: Kaia Hugin, Motholic Mobble part 10, 2015.

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Welcome to the Labour Museum! A new 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

The National Library of Norway is a multimedia centre of knowledge and culture. Free guided tours (No): 11.03 at 14:00 Guided tours are also available by appointment.

EXHIBITIONS

FACTORY GIRLS AND INDUSTRIAL PIONEERS

26.02 – 05.09 Jazz!

INGER MUNCH - Edvard Munchs sister Photo exhibition

Microhistories from the Norwegian Jazz Archive collection.

Guided tours to the apartment in Sagveien 8 showing how the factory workers used to live. English speaking guides! See programme update at www.nb.no

Hours and prices Sat-Sun: 11.00 – 16.00 Admission: free entrance

Contact Sagveien 28 Tel: +47 23 28 41 70 E-mail: post@oslomuseum.no oslomuseum.no facebook.com/detekteoslo Photo: Unknown Photographer / Arbeiderbevegelsens arkiv og bibliotek

Hours and prices Mon-Fri: 09:00–19:00 Sat: 09.00–14.00 Admission: free entrance

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

IBSENMUSEET

NOBELS FREDSSENTER

The Ibsen Museum

The Nobel Peace Center 16

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 Henrik Ibsen - On the contrary

The exhibit shows the dynamic power of Ibsen’s drama, and shed light on his political views and their relevance to the national and international issues. Every hour. Take a guided tour in Ibsens apartment. Admission includes entry to the Exhibition.

Museum shop

Hours and prices Every day 11:00–16:00 Thursday 11:00–18:00 Admission: A: 100,-/ C: 30,-/ S: 75,- /P: 75,Free with Oslo Pass.

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

STENERSENMUSEET The Stenersen Museum

PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS

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

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS

The Nobel Peace Prize exhibition 2014: MALALA AND KAILASH - unstoppable in their fight for children’s rights. PEACE AT WORK Highlights from the Nobel Peace Prize exhibitions 2005–2013. Activities for children Activity booklet for families in the Malala and Kailash exhibition. Get to know the giraffe Fred and his friend the tucan Toca Loca. Café and museum shop

Hours and prices Open: Tue–Sun 10–18. Guided tours on weekends. EASTER: Open all days incl. Mon 30.3 and Mon 6.4. Daily guided tours 1–6 Apr. Admission: A: 90,-/ C(<16): free/ S: 60,-/ P: 60,-/ F: 160,- Oslo Pass free.

The Stenersen Museum is one of Oslo’s leading museums of contemporary art and modern art. 07.02 – 21.06 Guttorm Guttormsgaard – Known Unknown Guttorm Guttormsgaard has been a central figure in the Norwegian art world since the 1960s. His artistic career spans a number of phases, mediums and idioms. The exhibition at the Stenersen Museum presents this copious and important oeuvre for the first time in its full scope. Special attention will be devoted among other things to his sketchbook diaries, which he has kept for several decades. The exhibition will also document his most important public art projects. His work as an illustrator will be given special attention, and his copious collection will naturally play an important role.

Hours and prices Tue-Sun: 11-16 Thu: 11-18. Mon: Closed Admission: A: 60,- (C<18: Free). Free with Oslo Pass

Contact Munkedamsveien 15 Tel: 23 49 36 00 www.stenersenmuseet.no Photo: Guttorm Guttormsgaard: Alt er langt unna, vel, 1974 (utsnitt) © Guttorm Guttormsgaard

STORTINGET

HISTORISK MUSEUM

The Parliament

NATURHISTORISK MUSEUM

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Would you like to see the Parliament from the inside? If so, why not join one of our guided tours? We provide guided tours on Saturdays: • 10.00 (English) • 11.30 (English) • 13.30 (Norwegian only) • 15.00 (Norwegian only) Tours last for approximately one hour and we recommend turning up 15 minutes in advance of the advertised time (no bookings available). We can accommodate up to a maximum of 30 visitors per guided tour.Please use the entrance from Akersgata (the opposite side of the building to the main entrance). Guided tours of the Storting are free of charge to all visitors. We reserve the right to make changes. Please visit our website for updated information.

Antiquities with the Treasure Chest and the Ethnographic Exhibits

The VIKING COLLECTION: farmers, traders and warriors.

The TREASURE CHEST: A collection of gold treasure from Viking times, jewellery and other gold and silver valuables. (Picture caption) The Hoen Hoard

THE EGYPTIAN MUMMIES: Norway’s oldest and largest collection of Egyptian artefacts.

NORGES BANK-SALEN The Norwegian National Gold Coins rescued from the Nazis. www.khm.uio.no

Hours and prices Tue-Sun 11:00 - 16:00. (Mon closed) Admission: : A: 80,-/C (<18): free/ S: 50,-/ P: 50,Free with Oslo Pass Two Museums for the price of one: Use your ticket to the Viking Ship Museum within 48 hours.

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

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

Natural History Museum

Where the incredible is entirely natural. The museum is a part of the University of Oslo and includes the Botanical Garden plus the Geological and Zoological museums. On display are dinosaurs, fossils, rocks, minerals and animals from Norway and abroad, and of course the world famous fossil “Ida”.

2014 - a 200th anniversary with a legacy.

In 2014 the Natural History Museum celebrated its 200th anniversary with events throughout the year. A new Viking Garden and a new Willow Garden was opened, but most strikingly visually are perhaps several new willow sculptures around the garden, along with a number of benches with natural history themes that were also introduced in 2014.

Hours and prices The Geological and Zoological Museum: Tue-Sun 11.00-16.00. Mon closed The Greenhouses: Mon-Sun 10-17 The Botanical Garden: All days: 07.00 - 21.00. Free with Oslo Pass

Contact Naturhistorisk museum Universitetet i Oslo Sarsgate 1/Monradsgt. Tel: 22 85 16 30 E-mail: informasjon@nhm.uio.no www.nhm.uio.no

NASJONALGALLERIET The National Gallery

30.01.–16.05.2015 The Magic North. Finnish and Norwegian art around 1900

NASJONALMUSEET FOR KUNST, ARKITEKTUR OG DESIGN THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART, ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design is Norway´s largest museum, receiving around 600.000 visitors annually. We arrange exhibitions, run educational programmes and care for the country´s most extensive collections of art, architecture and design. Admission: Adults: NOK 50 / Students: NOK 30 Pensioners/concessions: NOK 30 Children (under 19): Free entrance One ticket – four museums Sunday: Free entrance for all Free with Oslo Pass

The exhibition is the first to establish a dialogue between Norwegian and Finnish art. With a focus on common denominators such as Nordic mythology, a fascination for pristine nature and concern for the existential vulnerability of humankind, the exhibition reveals both thematic and stylistic similarities..

3.01.2015–01.01.2017 The Dance of Life. The Collection from Antiquity to 1950 The National Gallery’s art collection is the most comprehensive and wideranging in Norway, and one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. The collection has an emphasis on Norwegian art after 1800. Museum shop and café

Hours and prices Tue, Wed, Fri 10.00–18.00 Thur 10.00–19.00 Sat, Sun 11.00–17.00 Mon: Closed

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

Universitetsgaten 13 Tel: 21 98 20 00 nasjonalmuseet.no Akseli Gallen-Kallela «Kullervo’s Curse»

KUNSTINDUSTRIMUSEET The Museum of Decorative Arts and Design

22.02.–16.05.2015 The Needle’s Eye. Contemporary embroidery

Within the expanded field of contemporary art, there has in recent decades been a resurgence of interest in embroidery. This exhibition focuses on Norwegian and international contemporary embroidery and takes a closer look at why some artist choose to work with the medium.

02.01.–31.12.2014 Glass and Ceramics The Costume Galleries The Royal Dress Collection Style 1100–1905 Design and Craft 1905-2005 Museum shop and café

Hours Tue, Wed, Fri:11.00–17.00 Thu: 11.00–19.00 Sat, Sun: 12.00–16.00 Mon: Closed

Contact St. Olavs gate 1 Tel: 21 98 20 00 nasjonalmuseet.no Maurizio Anzeri, «Family Album», 2008

MUSEET FOR SAMTIDSKUNST

NASJONALMUSEET - ARKITEKTUR

13.03.2015–28.02.2016 Poor Art – Rich Legacy. Arte Povera and parallel practices 1968–2014

23.01.–19.04.2015 Forms of Freedom. African independence and Nordic models

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Contemporary art fascinates, provokes and stirs debate in ways classical art can’t achieve. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Museum of Contemporary Art, we have fetched out some of the best from our collection.

The National Museum – Architecture 22

This exhibition documents the buildings that architects designed for the newly independent states of Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia, and the ways in which schools, industrial estates and symbolic buildings have since been accepted, used, adapted or rejected.

17.04.–23.08.2015 Carlos Garaicoa. Invisible cities 06.02.-26.04.2015 The exhibition incorporates Architecture in the Museum. several narratives: It tells A fortieth anniversary about the city where people live and reside, about tall buildings founded on power and political ideologies, and about ruins of former greatness or buildings that were never completed. The beauty and contrasts of the urban landscape – its political as well as its poetic aspects – form a major theme in the oeuvre of Cuban artist Carlos Garaicoa. 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 Michelangelo Pistoletto, “Image and Body”(detail), 1976-91. Photo:The National Museum/ Morten Thorkildsen

19.09.2014–01.01.2019 Building ideas. From the Architecture Collection, 1830 to the present

This exhibition presents a selection of architectural ideas from the 1830s to the present, taken from the National Museum’s collections. 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 Schools all over Zambia 19711978. Architect: Gunnar Hyll Photo: Mette Tronvoll

DOGA – THE NORWEGIAN MUNCHMUSEET CENTRE FOR DESIGN AND The Munch Museum ARCHITECTURE 26

The Norwegian Centre for Design and Architecture is located in an old electricity transformer station in Hausmanns gate 16. Changing design and architecture exhibitions, activities focusing on design, architecture and related disciplines, activities for children and a design shop are open to the public. Vegan raw and food café open every day within DOGA´s opening hours.

02.03-08.03 120 HOURS 2015

Exhibition showing the results of the student architecture competition 120 HOURS. This year’s theme is architectural preservation.

17.04.-10.05 Design Awards exhibition

Exhibition showing the nominees for the Honours Award for Design Excellence and the winners of the design competition Young talents.

Hours and prices Mon, Tue, Fri: 10.00-17.00 Wed, Thu: 10.00-20.00 Sat, Sun: 12.00-17.00 Admission: Free entrance

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

TOLLMUSEET

Norwegian Customs Museum 27

31.01-12.04 MELGAARD+MUNCH The End of it All Has Already Happened

What relevance does Edvard Munch have today? And how can Munch’s art be viewed in new ways via a contemporary artist like Bjarne Melgaard? The Munch Museum will explore these questions in the Exhibition MELGAARD + MUNCH. Structured around themes such as sexuality, gender, death, loneliness and alienation, the main focus of the exhibition will be directed towards how the two, each in their own way, treat issues related to ideology and social criticism.

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.

Hours and prices Mon-sun 10-16 Closed: Tuesdays Closed: 13.04 – 03.05 due to change of exhibition. Instead we will offer a mini-exhibition with high-lights from our collection. Free admission. Admission: A: 100,-/ C(<18): free. Free with Oslo Pass

Contact Tøyengata 53 Metro: Tøyen st (5 min from city center) www.munchmuseet.no Photo: Anxiety (1894) Edvard Munch © Munchmuseet

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

POPSENTERET

BARNEKUNST MUSEET 35

The International Museum of Children’s Art

Museum of the year 2013!

Museum and Experiencecenter. A must-visit for

music fans of all ages and nationalities! Several exhibitions and engaging interactive installations. Discover Norwegian music and culture in a new way through artists, songs, musical rarities and instruments. Guided tours for groups – book in advance.

15.1 - 14-3.2015 PHOTO - Stars captured backstage by Stian Andersen

An exhibition with the amazing pictures taken by Stian Andersen the moment right before the artists enter the stage. The exhibition presents pictures of, amongst some - Pete Doherty/Babyshambles, Beck, The Knife, The Cramps, Janelle Monáe, Øystein Greni/BigBang, Fever Ray, Röyksopp, Mew, Lars Vaular, and Robyn. PopShop / cafe.

Hours and prices Tue-Fri: 10:00 – 16:00 Thu: 10:00 – 19:00 Sat-Sun: 12:00-17:00 Monday: Closed Admission: A: 100,-/ C: 50,/ S: 70,- Free with Oslo Pass

Contact Schous kulturbryggeri, Trondheimsveien 2. E-mail: kontakt@popsenteret.no www.popsenteret.no Tram: 12 or 13 to Schous Plass.

Film director Rafael Goldin (1920-1994) and his wife, Doctor of Medicine, Alla Goldin (1938-2007), conceived and developed the idea of the Museum & collection.

EXHIBITIONS: Climate change & Children’s voices: An outlook and views on what young people are going to inherit, addressing challenges and promoting healthy living in response to climate change.

Children & nature / Amazon rainforest

Children express their relationship to nature and environmental questions.

Workshops

Weekly guided tours, Sat-Sun art workshops & music activities. Drop in. Museum shop

Hours and pricesTue– Tue–Thu: 09.30–14.00 Sat–Sun: 11.00–16.00 Closed: Mon, fri Closed: 27.3.15-7.4.15 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

AKERSHUS SLOTT Akershus Castle

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 Sat and Sun: 12.00–17.00

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

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

‘The Prisoners at Akershus (from the Middle Ages to 1950)’ and ‘Akershus. Stories from a fortress’ Guided tours ‘Akershus fortress through 700 years’ Saturdays and Sundays at 15:00

NORGES HJEMMEFRONTMUSEUM Norway’s Resistance Museum

Hours and prices

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

The Armed Forces Museum

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.

Special tours of the fortress grounds arranged on request. Mon–Fri: 10:00–16:00 Sat–Sun: 11:00–17:00 Closed: 02–06.04 Free admission Tickets for guided tours: A: 50,-/ C: 30,-/ S: 40,-/ F: 120,-

FORSVARSMUSEET

Hours and prices

Mon-Fri: 10–16 Sat–Sun: 11–16 2. and 6.04: 11:00–16:00 Closed: 3., 4. and 5.04 Admission: A: 50,-/ C: 25,-/ S: 25,-/ P: 25,-/ F: 100,Free with Oslo Pass

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

The museum covers Norwegian military history, from the Viking era (ca. 900 - 1000), through the numerous Nordic wars under Danish rule (ca. 1400 - 1814) to the Napoleonic wars. New permanent exhibition about the union with Sweden. The exhibition about World War II campaign 1940 reopens 9 April. Modern history includes War at Sea 1939 - 1945, the Cold War period and recent international operations.

From 9 April: New exhibiton about World War II campaign 1940. TEMPORARY EXHIBITION Until Aug 2015 “The West Indian Heritage” The museum is situated on the lower grounds of Akershus Fortress. Café.

Hours and prices Tue - Fri: 10:00 - 16:00 Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 16:00 Mon closed Closed: 02-05.04 (Easter) Admission: free entrance

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

CITY SHOPS

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: Paleet / Einar Aslaksen

SHOPPING MALLS & DEPARTMENT STORES Oslo’s shopping malls and department stores are spread all over town, but most are located in and around the city centre. Depending on where you go, you can get everything from electronics, reasonably priced clothes or a meal, to high end fashion items in upmarket surroundings. Oslo City (Stenersgata 1 / oslocity.no) near Oslo Central Station (“Oslo S”) is Norway’s most visited shopping centre, and contains more than 90 different shops, services and restaurants on five floors. From there you can cross a footbridge to Byporten Shopping (Jernbanetorget 6 / byporten.no), which has a further 70 shops and is located in the same building as Oslo Central Station (“Oslo S”).

Eger (Karl Johans gate 23 B/ egerkarljohan. no) is Norway’s largest high-end fashion house with over 300 international fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands, while Steen & Strøm Magasin (Nedre Slottsgate 8 / steenogstrommagasin.no) is a department store near Stortinget with many well-known and attractive Norwegian, Scandinavian and international brands. 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, the dock area near Nationaltheatret, large scale renovations have taken place and an attractive new department store opened in 2014 with lots of stores. Large shopping malls outside the city centre include Storo Storsenter (Vitaminveien 7-9 / thonshopping.no/storo), Sandvika

Storsenter (Brodtkorpgate 7 / thonshopping.no/sandvika), CC Vest (Lilleakerveien 16 / ccvest.no) and Fornebu S (Snarøyveien 55 / fornebo-s.no).

VINTAGE & SECOND-HAND Most vintage and second-hand stores are found in the Grünerløkka area, although there are some more gems spread around town. GETTING STARTED: Fretex (fretex.no), Norway’s biggest chain of second-hand shops with four shops just in Oslo, is run by the Christian charity Salvation Army Norway. It’s a great place to find clothes at very cheap prices. UFF has two stores in Oslo: UFF Underground (Storgata 1/ uffnorge.org/second-hand/uff-underground) where you can choose from thousands of pieces of trendy second-hand clothes from the ‘50s-‘70s, and UFF Family Store (Jernbanetorget 2 / uffnorge.no) with a more conventional second-hand 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 33 / frokendianassalonger.no) sells hand-picked, custom designed and mostly used clothes, and Robot (Korsgata 22A / trabantclothing. com) focuses on imported vintage, retro and mod clothing, to mention just a few of the places in this hip area.

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

BOOKS & MUSIC There are plenty of places around town to satisfy your appetite for books and music. To get you started we’ll mention just a few of the more unique ones. GETTING STARTED: Bare Jazz (Grensen 8 / barejazz.no) is a great jazz-only specialty music store with a café and a place to hear good jazz music, sometimes live, while nearby Big Dipper (Møllergata 1 / bigdipper.no) has a large selection of vinyl. Eldorado Bookstore (Torggata 9A / eldo. no) is the largest independent bookstore in Scandinavia, with 4,000 square metres of books, culture and music, including Norway’s largest departments for children’s books, audio books and classical music, and a coffee shop, back yard restaurant and four stages. Tronsmo (Kristian Augusts gate 19 / tronsmo.no) is a specialist book shop focusing on subjects like

ART & ANTIQUES There are quite a lot of places to check out around town for those who would like to get in touch with their artistic or antiquarian sides. Take a stroll and explore beautiful paintings, art magazines, old books, handicrafts and antique furniture. GETTING STARTED: The popular Vestkanttorvet 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 Sundays. The art shop at the Stenersen Museum (Munkedamsveien 15 / stenersenmuseet.no) has a great selection of art magazines and books, which could come in handy when you visit Blomqvist kunsthandel (Tordenskiolds gate 5 / blomqvist.no), Norway’s largest auction house specializing in local and international art, as well as Norwegian antiques. You might also want to take a look at

at Norway Designs

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 shop in the Museum of Contemporary Art (Bankplassen 4) is well worth a visit, especially for lovers of photographic art. In the National Gallery’s shop you will find a broad selection of books on art.

DESIGN Scandinavian design has enjoyed international appeal for decades, and anyone staying in Oslo has ample chances to enjoy, and buy, the fruits of these labours. GETTING STARTED: Moods of Norway (moodsofnorway.com) in the city centre (Akersgata 18), Homansbyen (Hegdehaugsveien 34) and Stortorvet (Stortorvet 3), 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. Conzept (Steenstrups gate

12 / www.purenkel.no) is a shop and gallery hybrid with Norwegian, Swedish and Danish designer clothing, as well as exhibits of Norwegian design and art. At Norway Designs (Stortingsgata 28 / norwaydesigns. no) you’ll find great Norwegian, Nordic and European interior design articles, and at Pur Norsk (Industrigata 36 / purnorsk.no) you can buy Norwegian design products such as furniture and personal items. Heimen husflid (Rosenkrantz’ gate 8 / heimen.net) is a traditional handicraft shop with Norwegian sweaters and other knitwear, blankets, arts and crafts and much more, and the shop Illums bolighus (Ruseløkkveien 26 / 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. GETTING STARTED: One of the hottest

Photo: Mathallen Oslo / Finn Ståle Felberg

places on the Oslo food map is Mathallen (Maridalsveien 17 / mathallenoslo.no) – Norway’s very first food hall. In this red brick former factory building at Grünerløkka by the Akerselva river, you’ll find about 30 food shops and eateries offering a tasty and fascinating selection of food and delicacies from various regions of Norway and further afield. The fish shop at Tjuvholmen Sjømagasin (Tjuvholmen allé 14 / sjomagasinet.no) as well as Fiskeriet (Youngstorget 2 / fiskeriet.com) are two great places to pick up freshly caught sea food such as fish and shellfish, fair-trade treats, local produce and special imports, and the latter has a bistro with seasonal produce. And if you have a sweet tooth, Freia Chocolate Shop (Karl Johans gate 31 / freia.no) offers tasty, high quality Norwegian chocolate.

LUXURY & HIGH-END Oslo’s luxury and upmarket shopping opportunities have grown fast in recent years, and can be found in many parts of town, but especially on and near Karl Johans gate as well as on the city’s wealthy west side. GETTING STARTED: Eger (Karl Johans gate 23 B/ egerkarljohan.no) is Norway’s largest high-end fashion house, and stocks over 300 international fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands, while Steen & Strøm Magasin (Nedre Slottsgate 8 / steenogstrommagasin.no) is a department store with many well-known and attractive Norwegian, Scandinavian and international brands. House of Oslo (Ruseløkkveien 26 / houseofoslo.no) is Norway’s first and only department store that specializes in high-end design, interior and lifestyle, and contains over 20 shops that sell everything from teaspoons to sofas. Upmarket stores with self-explanatory names include Gucci (Nedre Slottsgate 8), Hermés (Nedre Slottsgate 8), Louis Vuitton (Akersgata 20) and Mulberry (Akersgata 18). On and around Bogstadveien on the city’s west side there are also a number of high-end stores, and nearby you’ll for instance find Kamikaze (Hegdehaugsveien 24 / kamikaze.no), with brands such as Gucci, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and Roberto Cavalli.

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

Pur Norsk. Photo: CH - visitnorway.com

GETTING STARTED: No less than three 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 wide variety 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.

WINE & DINE

The Nordic way of cooking has undergone a renaissance during the last decade, and Oslo has been building its reputation as a capital of taste at breakneck speed. This means that you can enjoy seafood from the North Sea, moose from Norwegian forests, and locally sourced fruit and vegetables â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but also high quality sushi, pizza, curry and other international dishes. Here are some suggested restaurants to explore this month.

Photo: Taqueria, Paleet Einar Aslaksen

CITY CENTRE Engebret Café (Bankplassen 1 / engebretcafe.no) is situated in Oslo’s oldest restaurant area. The low corner building was built in the 1700s, and in 1857 Café Engebret opened its doors for the first time. 34 Restaurant (Sonja Henies plass 3 / radissonblu.com/plazahotel-oslo/dining) on the 34th floor of Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, offers amazing views of the city and a selection of delicate dishes made from quality organic and local ingredients. Arakataka (Mariboes gate 7 / arakataka.

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

SAGENE The Kasbah (Kingos gate 1 B / thekasbah. no) is a relaxing corner café/restaurant at Alexander Kiellandsplass - a great place to hang out and enjoy delicious Mediterranean food and drinks. A larger place at Alexander Kiellands plass is the

Madu

no) is an informal gourmet restaurant just around the corner from Rockefeller Music Hall. Baltazar Enoteca (Domkirkeparken / baltazar.no) is a charming and exclusive Italian restaurant in the courtyard behind Oslo Cathedral. Madu (Kongens gate 5) in stylish design hotel Grims Grenka offers modernized versions of classical Scandinavian cuisine, using local raw and organic products (mainly fish and shellfish) wherever possible. Taqueria (Paleet, Karl Johans gate 39/taqueria.no) provides a genuine Mexican atmosphere in the middle of Oslo, while The Room (Paleet, Karl Johans gate 39/theroomcafe. no) is a classic, refined and continental high-end café. Pizza Crudo (Paleet, Karl Johans gate 39/pizzacrudo.no) serves you great pizzas prepared the original Italian way, Sabaki (Paleet, Karl Johans gate 39/sabaki.no) provides a visual and gastronomic experience in the Japanese art of cooking and Public Matpub (Paleet, Karl Johans gate 39/publicmatpub.no) is a gastropub offering micro brewed

popular Colonel Mustard (Darres gate 2 / colonelmustard.no), where you can play an impressive number of board games while enjoying tasty European- and United States-inspired dishes and a great selection of beers. Sagene Lunsjbar (Maridalsveien 153 / sagenelunsjbar.no) is a cozy and well-known lunch bar with a good selection of sandwiches, salads, soups, burgers, dinners, deserts - and a fun children’s menu. Mat & Mer (Bergensgate 2 / matogmer.no) is a restaurant with tasty food at a easonable prices, and includes a delicatessen where you can buy things like bread, mustard and freshly ground coffee.

ST. HANSHAUGEN Restaurant Schrøder (Waldemar Thranes gate 8 / restaurant-schroder.no) is a classic pub and restaurant with traditional Norwegian food on the menu. Albertine Indisk Tandoori (Hallings gate 3 / albertine-indisk.no) is a friendly restaurant with great Indian food at low prices. Arte Pazza Ristorante Pizzeria (Ullevålsveien

For a longer list of restaurants, check out visitoslo.com. For information on places that are open during the holidays, please contact Oslo Visitor Centre at Østbanehallen, Jernbanetorget 1.

Lofoten Fish Restaurant

61 / artepazza.no) is an authentic pizzeria, gelateria, pasticcheria and bakery where the food is home-made with love. Smalhans (Waldemar Thranes gate 10 / smalhans.no) is a local eatery with tasty dishes and a focus on providing a social and cozy experience.

GRÜNERLØKKA V Bar og Bistro (Maridalsveien 13 A / vbarogbistro.no) is situated on the ground floor of Scandic Vulkan hotel. Akersberget (Maridalsveien 22 / akersberget. no) is a charming restaurant located in a 250-year-old house in one of Oslo’s oldest neighbourhoods. Delicatessen (Søndre gate 8 / delicatessen.no) is a casual tapas bar which serves a great selection of tapas, sandwiches and salads. Villa Paradiso (Olaf Ryes plass 8, Grünerløkka / villaparadiso.no) is particularly well known for its authentic Italian pizza, made with imported Italian ingredients.

GRØNLAND & GAMLEBYEN Oslo Spiseforretning (Oslo gate 15 / oslo-spiseforretning.no) in the old town of Oslo serves gourmet food mainly based on Norwegian ingredients. Kampen Bistro (Bøgata 21 / kampenbistro.no) has high-quality, hearty food, and the chefs compose a completely new menu every day. Vognmand Nilsen Restaurant & Bar (Rubina Ranas Gate 3 / vognmandnilsen.no) is a restaurant and bar with a daily as well as a-la-carte menu, and has received largely good reviews since opening in 2006. And if you can afford one

Mat & Mer

of Norway’s most expensive restaurants, then Maaemo (Schweigaards gate 15 B / maaemo.no) is the place to go for locally sourced, organic dishes prepared in truly unique and impressive ways - in 2012 this was the first Nordic restaurant ever to get two, instead of one, Michelin stars from the outset.

AKER BRYGGE & TJUVHOLMEN Lofoten Fish Restaurant (Stranden 75 / lofotenfiskerestaurant.no) is an elegant yet relaxed seafood restaurant on the edge of Aker Brygge, with an exquisite maritime menu. Beach Club (Bryggetorget 14 / beachclub.no) is a classic American diner that has become a legend on the social scene in Oslo after 20 years at Aker Brygge. FRU K (Landgangen 1 / fru-k.no) at Tjuvholmen uses the best local ingredients to create a new spin on Norwegian and Scandinavian culinary traditions. And if you want to enjoy modern international á la carte, seasonal 3-5 dish menus and great wine and cocktails (not to mention their large terrace with a fabulous view of the fjord), Bølgen & Moi Tjuvholmen (Tjuvholmen allé 5 / bolgenogmoi.no) is definitely worth a visit.

HOLMENKOLLEN Frognerseteren (Holmenkollveien 200 / frognerseteren.no) is a restaurant situated at the top of Holmenkollen, with panoramic views of Oslo and the Oslo Fjord. De Fem Stuer (Kongeveien 26 / holmenkollenparkhotel.no) is a restaurant at Holmenkollen Park Hotel Rica offering

Tøyengata Bodega

international cuisine with a Norwegian slant. Holmenkollen Restaurant (Holmenkollveien 119 / holmenkollenrestaurant.no) has great food, a special atmosphere and a lovely location that is well worth a visit. Restaurant Nils Holgersson (Ullveien 4 / voksenaasen.no) is part of Voksenåsen Culture and Conference Hotel.

FROGNER & MAJORSTUEN Unique and cozy Lorry Restaurant (Parkveien 12 / lorry.no) has been serving artists, writers, culture personalities and ordinary people since 1887. Lofotstua (Kirkeveien 40 / lofotstua.com) serves Northern Norwegian seafood in very informal surroundings. Alex Sushi (Cort Adelers gate 2 / alexsushi.no) is one of Oslo’s best sushi restaurants, with a cool, clean atmosphere. Big Horn Steak House (Bogstadveien 64 / bighorn.no) is a steak house chain that serves steaks of all sizes and types with a choice of potatoes and other side dishes.

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN RESTAURANTS Krishnas Cuisine (Sørkedalsveien 10 B, Majorstuen / krishnas-cuisine.no) is a budget-friendly vegetarian restaurant. Vega Fair Food (Akersgata 74, City Centre / vegafairfood.no) is a vegetarian restaurant serving fresh food and drinks from its buffet, with exciting and tasty dishes from all over the world. Vegan Loving Hut (Fredensborgveien 29 / veganlovinghut.no) is a vegan take-away restaurant, and a part of the international Loving Hut chain of take aways.

Alex Sushi

BUDGET EATERIES Tøyengata Bodega (Heimdalsgata 37 / bodegaen.no) is a relaxed café with budget friendly menu. Café Sara (Hausmanns gate 29 / cafesara.no) is the place to go for Mexican, Turkish and Norwegian food – as well as pizza. Fiskeriet Youngstorget (Youngstorget 2B / fiskeriet.com) is a lunch restaurant, take away and shop with lots of fishy yet great fish dishes. L’oasis Mazze (Trondheimsveien 14A / loasismazze.no) has tasty Arabic food and pizza. Viet Nam House (Bernt Ankers gate 6B) has, as the name suggests, Vietnamese food as well as Sushi and other Asian dishes. Tasty Thai (Thereses gate 51E / tasty-thai.no) has Thai food, Nippon Sushi (Sørkedalsveien 5B / nipponsushi.no) has sushi and Taste of China (Torggata 18 / tasteofchina.no) has Chinese food (dim sum).

CLUBS & BARS Osloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nightlife is anything but boring. There are countless pubs, bars, clubs and concerts to choose from, and the atmosphere is friendly and inviting. Photo: Nydalen Bryggeri & Spiseri

CITY CENTRE & KARL JOHANS GATE In the city centre you can move and shake to whatever is most popular at the moment. The area also boasts several jazz and blues clubs. GETTING STARTED: At Oslo’s oldest rock bar Last Train (Karl Johans gate 45 / lasttrain.no), Norwegian and international bands perform on a regular basis. 34 Skybar (Sonja Henies plass 3 / radissonblu. com/plazahotel-oslo/dining/skybar-34), a bar on the 34th floor of Radisson Plaza Blu Hotel behind the Oslo City shopping centre, has large windows with an impressive panoramic view of the city and fjord. Jaeger (Grensen 9 / jaegeroslo.no) is a popular club with electronic music and DJs most nights. Hip IZAKAYA (St. Olavs Gate 7 / izakayaoslo.com) is a Japanese bar with authentic Japanese food and drinks, where enthusiastic bartenders wax lyrical about sake and shochu.

GRÜNERLØKKA Just northeast of the city centre is Grünerløkka, with active music venues that make concerts an important part of the borough’s nightlife. Many of the area’s popular cafés turn into hot spots in the evening, and this is one of the most popular areas for partygoers in general and hipsters in particular. GETTING STARTED: Fru Hagen (Thorvald Meyers gate 40 / fruhagen.no) is a café in the daytime that turns into a hugely popular (and cramped) bar in the evenings. Bar and concert stage Parkteatret (Olaf Ryes plass 11 / parkteatret.no) is equally popular, as is Blå (Brenneriveien 9 / blaaoslo.no) – originally mainly a jazz club in an old riverside factory that also hosts lively DJ-nights and concerts of all kinds. BAR Vulkan (Maridalsveien 17 / bygdoyallerestaurant.no/index. php?option=com_content&view=article&id =30&Itemid=182) is a fancy bar known for its tasty cocktails and (in summer) large roof terrace, rockabilly-inspired Ryes (Thorvald Meyers gate 59 / facebook.com/ RyesOslo) is a great place for a twirl on the dance floor, Bar Boca (Thorvald Meyers gate 30 / facebook.com/pages/Bar-Boca

/284273994971781?rf=155475754503779) with its tasteful ‘50s/’60s interior has professional bartenders and great drinks, and Schouskjelleren Mikrobryggeri (Trondheimsveien 2 / schouskjelleren.no) is an atmospheric basement micro-brewery with a large selection of beers. Norway’s first food hall Mathallen (Maridalsveien 17 / mathallenoslo.no) has a number of interesting bars, including Smelteverket with the city’s longest bar disk and mini concerts.

GRØNLAND Grønland on the east side of town offers a refreshing blend of friendly and laid-back clubs with varied music offerings, as well as slightly ragged bars with some of the cheapest beer in town. GETTING STARTED: Dattera til Hagen (Grønland 10 / dattera.no) is a colourful bar and café with two floors and a big, charming backyard. Ivars kro (Grønland 14 / ivarskro. no) is a pianobar with live music every night and a large bar with a good selection of drinks, while Oslo Mekaniske Verksted (Tøyenbekken 34 / oslomekaniskeverksted. no) is a big and cozy bar/pub with a big

fireplace, board games, comfy sofas - and a theatre in the same building. Caféteatret (Hollendergata 8 / cafeteatret.no) is a multicultural bar, concert and theatre stage that includes popular open stage nights, and Pigalle (Grønlandsleiret 15 / olympen.no) features a mostly original ‘60s interior and music from the ‘60s and ‘70s.

YOUNGSTORGET In the Youngstorget area in the northern city centre, you’ll find a good selection of places with a more alternative/rock-oriented music profile, as well as a couple of clubs devoted to electronic music. GETTING STARTED: The newest offering is Kulturhuset (Youngstorget 3 / kulturhusetioslo.no), covering a huge 800 square metres with several rooms and bars, concerts, a coffee bar and shuffle board. Café Mono (Pløens gate 4 / cafemono.no) is a dark and relaxed bar/ pub/concert stage that plays a lot of rock, alternative rock and indie. Internasjonalen (Youngstorget 2 / internasjonalen.no), in an Eastern European functional style, has classic cocktails, special brands of liqueur and beer, various music genres and an upstairs dance floor. The Villa (Møllergata 23-25 / thevilla.no), Fisk & Vilt (Pløens gate 4 / fiskogvilt.no) and Turkish Delight (Torggata 35 / turkish.no) appeal to the electronic music crowd, with local and international DJs and genres such as house, techno and dub step. In the basement of the bar Revolver (Møllergata 32 / revolveroslo.no) young crowds dance the night away to 80s pop, rock and disco.

AKER BRYGGE & TJUVHOLMEN Along the waterfront at Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen you will meet tourists, business people, everyday locals and the wealthy. This is a great place to go for relatively upmarket food, pubbing and clubbing, and a summer drink at one of the slick waterfront bars with beautiful views of the ocean.

GETTING STARTED: BAR Tjuvholmen (Bryggegangen 6 / bygdoyallerestaurant.no) is a slick and popular bar and restaurant on the waterfront in Oslo’s newest neighbourhood, and a great place for cocktails. Drink in style in Tjuvholmen’s

only hotel bar at designer hotel The Thief (Landgangen 1 / thethief.com). Beer Palace (Holmens gate 3 / beerpalace.no) is located in the oldest building at Aker Brygge, and their motto is that everyone likes beer, but not everyone has found a type they like yet. And why not head over to Jacob Aall Brasserie & Bar Aker Brygge (Stranden 63 / jacobaall.no), where you can sip on some exotic drinks.

(Henrik Ibsens gate 90 / soliis.no) are popular nightspots on and near Solli Plass, as is Raspoutine (Henrik Ibsens gate 60 / raspoutine.no) with its glitzy interior. If you’re not planning to dress to impress, Lorrys (Parkveien 12 / lorry.no) is a two floor classic where young and old rub shoulders in rustic and spacious surroundings, while Oslo Mikrobryggeri (Bogstadveien 6 / omb. no) has its very own brewery, and super tasty – you guessed it – beer.

FROGNER & MAJORSTUA

FIND YOUR WAY AROUND

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.

Check out VisitOSLO’s phone app “Oslo – Official App”, a travel guide which includes updated information about things to get up to, or check out their website at: www.visitoslo.com. Other great places to find events are: www.osloby.no/oslopuls, www.skjerioslo.dittoslo.no and www.underskog.no (which are all in Norwegian). TripAdvisor has a section on activities in Oslo in English. Of course the best way to find out what’s going on is often to check out the venues’ own websites, or by asking fellow night owls.

GETTING STARTED: Enjoy sparkling wines and tapas at Champagneria (Frognerveien 2 / champagneria.com), great cocktails at BAR Bygdøy Allé (Bygdøy allé 18 / bygdoyallerestaurant.no), or shake it on the dance floor at popular Skaugum (Solligata 2 / palacegrill.no/skaugum) bar and (at weekends) club. Trendy club VU (Hegdehaugsveien 24 / vu-oslo.no) has a courtyard, bar, lounge, dance floor and chambre séparée, while Mabou (Hegdehaugsveien 28 / mabou.no) is cramped, intense and flirty. Monkey Bar (Henrik Ibsens gate 60B / monkeybar.no), Nox (Henrik Ibsens gate 100 / clubnox.no) and Soliis Bar & Lounge

GAY OSLO Gay Oslo bursts with zest and life throughout the year. Oslo is a gay-friendly city, and the LGBT-community ensures that Oslo has it all - from highbrow art shows to terrific parties.

MAGAZINE AND ONLINE

ORGANIZATIONS

GAY ONLINE

QUEER STUDENT FORUM

www.pinkplanet.no www.blikk.no www.gaysir.no www.norwaybears.com www.skeiv.no www.lesbiskonscreen.com www.oslopride.no www.lezbook.no

TRONSMO BOOKSTORE Kongens gate 12 Tel.: 22 33 44 55

Here you will find books with topics like politics, feminism, gay & lesbian, movies and fiction. Many of the books are in English.

HEALTHCARE

LGBT - YOUTH HEALTH CARE STATION

Mailundveien 23, Grünerløkka Tel. 48 11 30 13. E-mail: lhbt@bga.oslo.kommune.no

skeivtforum@hotmail.com www.llh.no The national organization for LGBT-people.

LLH

Tollbugata 24, 4th floor Tel.: 23 10 39 39 LLH was the first organization for homosexuals and lesbians in Norway.

SKEIV UNGDOM

(Queer youth) Kongens gate 12 , Tel.: 23 10 39 36 skeivungdom.no

QUEER WORLD skeivverden.no

BARS AND CLUBS

Health centre for lesbian, gay, bi and transgender youth aged 13-30. This free clinic offers information and medical guidance.

Gay couples can go to the restaurant or bar of their choice – they do not need to go to a place especially for gays. However, there is of course a lively LGBT-scene in Oslo, mainly in the city centre.

OLAFIAKLINIKKEN

BOBS PUB

Free tests for all (also if you’re not a Norwegian citizen); HIV and STI.

Unpretentious, informal and relaxed place with traditional pub atmosphere and very reasonable prices. Bob’s is gay-friendly and attracts a mixed crowd.

Trondheimsveien 2 Tel. 23 07 58 40

HELSEUTVALGET

www.helseutvalget.no Health care for MSM, KSK and prevention of HIV.

Grønland 1, Tel. 40 47 08 63

BRIGHTON PUB

Lille Grensen 7 Tel.. 21 39 15 53 E-mail: per@brightonpub.no www.brightonpub.no English country pub in the city centre with a party atmosphere at night. Karaoke and Djs several nights every week.

ELSKER

Kristian IVs gate 9 Elsker is a popular place for gays and lesbians, and for anyone else who wants something to eat or drink in a friendly, open-minded atmosphere.

LONDON PUB & CLUB CJ Hambros plass 5 Tel. 22 70 87 00 E-mail: mail@londonpub.no www.londonpub.no London Pub has been Oslo’s most famous gay bar since the ‘70s. Pool table, jukebox.

London Pub (ground floor) 3 pm-3.30 am. Quiz on Mondays from 8 pm. Karaoke on Tuesdays from 9 pm. London Club (upstairs): 8 pm-3.30 am, DJ from 10 pm. NOK 40 cover charge Friday-Saturday 11 pm-2 am. Happy hour before 9 pm. Drink outside until midnight.

Arbeidergata 2

A bar for girls who like girls. SO mainly targets the lesbian crowd, but gay men and straight people are more than welcome. The age limit is normally 20, but after midnight on Saturdays you have to be 24 to get in.

PARTY CONCEPTS/ OTHER taxitakeaway.no www.facebook.com/ExitOslo

VISIT TAQUERIA, FAMOUS FOR IT’S MODERN-STYLE MEXICAN FOOD, TEQUILAS, COCKTAILS AND MEZCAL SELECTION

KARL JOHANS GT. 39, OSLO

TEL: +47 23 89 86 40