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 current 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  Oslo to host Mr. Gay World 2010! |
| Useful links LLH – The Norwegian LGBT Association VisitGayOslo.com – Gay Guide |
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Barlicious
- Barlicious is Oslo's newest gay bar (opening night 23 October 2009). The bar is open every night and serves a selection of drinks, cocktails, cognac and whisky. Barlicious Snowbar offers an exclusive champagne menu. On weekdays the music is low...
- Barlicious
BarTini
BarTini is a new gay bar in Oslo, which aims to be a place for those over 20 who enjoy quality. Whether you are 25 or 55 and gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, unsure, or a cool straight person that loves them, BarTini wants to be there for you. The bar...
- BarTini
Bobs Pub
- Unpretentious with traditional pub atmosphere. Friendly service. Informal and relaxed, known for their very reasonable prices. Gay-friendly place with about 50/50 gays and straights. Outdoor tables during summer season.
- Bobs Pub
Elsker
- Elsker is a good lunch café, but also a nice place to go for dinner or for a drink in the evening. Varied menu with everything from sandwiches to a real dinner. The kitchen is open until 9.30 pm every night. A place for gays and lesbians, and for...
- Elsker
Ett Glass
- This two-floor café-bar-restaurant is a given meeting place in the Oslo nightlife. During the day this is also one of Oslo's most continental and modern cafés. They serve great food from every corner of the world. The kitchen closes at 10...
- 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
- This bookshop specialises on subjects like politics, feminism, gay & lesbian, movies and fiction. You'll find a wide range of English books. Basement focuses on comics. Items like funny postcards, T-shirts, pins, stickers and magazines also...
- Tronsmo Books & Comics
What's on?
 | 16.08.2009-30.03.2010London Club: DJ AtlanticDJ Atlantic and other DJs get the party started at Oslo's main gay club. DJS Øyvind.O alias DJ ...Read more |
 | 10.02-14.02.2010Worldwide Mr. Gay 2010The international Mr. Gay competition is being held in Oslo this year. Mr. Gay winners from all ...Read more |
 | 13.02.2010Raballder Cup 2010Raballder Cup is Scandinavia's biggest gay and lesbian sport event, with over 300 participants in ...Read more |
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