Gay Oslo
Oslo has nightlife, shopping, restaurants, great nature and a variety of cultural offerings, in addition to an open and including gay scene. The Norwegian society is, generally speaking, liberal towards the gay community. Norway has several gay public figures, in entertainment and sports as well as in politics and business. In fact, the former Minister of Finance and the former chairman of Oslo's city council are openly gay.
Nightlife
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 are of course places where you are more likely to meet other gays and lesbians, mainly in the city centre. Oslo's gay nightlife is not as segregated as in many other cities; gays and lesbians often go to the same places, and different age groups mix. In addition to the designated gay bars like London and Elsker, there are also other places with many regular gay guests, such as Ett Glass and Bobs pub.
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Annual events Skeive Dager - Oslo Pride Raballder Cup Mr. Gay Norway |
| Useful links LLH – The Norwegian LGBT Association VisitGayOslo.com – Gay Guide |
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Bobs Pub
- Unpretentious, informal and relaxed place with traditional pub atmosphere and very reasonable prices. Bob's is gay-friendly and attracts a mixed crowd. Outdoor tables during summer season.
- Bobs Pub
Elsker
- 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. Elsker is a good lunch café, but also a nice place to go for dinner or for a drink in the evening. The...
- Elsker
Ett Glass
This two-floor café-bar-restaurant is a popular meeting place in the city centre of Oslo. During the day Ett Glass is one of Oslo's most continental and modern cafés. Ett Glass serves great food from every corner of the world. The kitchen is open...
- Ett Glass
Health centre for LGBT youth
- Every Wednesday afternoon there is an open health centre for lesbian, gay, bi and transgender youth aged 13-30. This free clinic offers information, medical guidance, and you can also come here to talk about problems with professionals.
- Health centre for LGBT youth
LLH (The Norwegian LGBT Association)
LLH is a national organisation for gays and lesbians. The headquarters of LLH is located in Valkyriegaten 15 on the 5th floor. Many different kinds of activities are organised through LLH. Oslo has a great variety of gay and lesbian groups:...
- LLH (The Norwegian LGBT Association)
London Pub & Club
London Pub has been Oslo's most famous gay bar since the '70s. Pool table, internet machine, 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...
- London Pub & Club
SO
A bar for girls who like girls. So opened in the autumn of 2009 and is one of the newest places on Oslo's gay scene. So mainly targets the lesbian crowd, but gay men and straight people are more than welcome. The focus has been to use interiour...
- SO
Tronsmo Books & Comics
- Tronsmo specialises on subjects like politics, feminism, gay & lesbian, movies and fiction. The most radical bookshop in town also has a good selection of English-language books. Separate gay & lesbian section, and the basement is full of comics....
- Tronsmo Books & Comics
What's on?
 | 31.08-28.09.2010Daytime Dykes: Culture & CaféDaytime meeting with cultural excursion for lesbian/bi women of all ages. Lesber i dagslys ...Read more |
 | 03.09-17.09.2010Open Church Group: Worship service (Norw.)Every first and third Friday of each month, Open Church Group hosts an ecumenical worship service ...Read more |
 | 25.09.2010Fire Club OsloFire Oslo hosts monthly club nights for "gay, straight, creatives & openminded people". This ...Read more |
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