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A fantastic town

Oslo is a beautiful town...it's a peaceful place. The tourist spot of Oslo affirms: "visit peace"...and in my opinion it's right. I went to Oslo after a month of massacre and there isn't signs of this. And I think it is very important. The famous...
Skrevet: 07.09.2011 - 20:50
djemmyx

Oslo tragedy

I am sure I speak for every Utlending who has spent time in beautiful Oslo when I say we are all grieving and praying for the residents of that city. I know that the loving kindness which surrounded me over half a century ago still abounds in...
Skrevet: 25.07.2011 - 21:57
wendy

Cruise the Oslo fjord!

-like I did with my family. There are many ways to "do the fjord", this time we chose to go with the "Summer evening on the fjord" - and a traditional Norwegian prawn buffet was included in the 3 hours on the fjord. We sure...
Skrevet: 18.08.2011 - 20:08
Facebook user icon Katrine (37)
Kristiansand, Norway

Exploring Oslo with Grandma (86)

She was coming all the way from Kristiansand to Oslo, to visit her grandchild; me. And she was very clear on what wanted of the Oslo visit; she wanted to se my flat, she wanted to visit the Botanical Garden and she wanted to see the Opera. What...
Skrevet: 18.08.2011 - 14:33
Facebook user icon Katrine (37)
Kristiansand, Norway

The treasures of the City Hall in Oslo

From the outside, the City Hall might look a bit boring. But I dare you – enter it! It is such an overwhelming place - the walls are filled with art and colour! Many famous Norwegian artists have participated in the decoration; amongst them Edvard...
Skrevet: 18.08.2011 - 14:30
Facebook user icon Katrine (37)
Kristiansand, Norway

A Day in Oslo

We started our day in Oslo at the Viking Ship Museum, which has 3 Viking Ships from around 800 and other artifacts. Everything in the Museum was dug up from a 834 burial mound and is considered the most well preserved find from the Viking Age, the...
Skrevet: 28.03.2011 - 14:23
Matilda

Anticipating Nordic World Ski Championship 2011

After more than two years of anticipation, planning and renovations the start of Nordic World Ski Championship 2011 is soon upon us. We are looking forward to a celebration of ski sports for young and old alike. We were at Holmonkollen Ski Jump la...
Skrevet: 19.02.2011 - 13:03
RennyBA

Top Secret ...

We wanted to Oslo just after Christmas 2009, and we discovered the town under fresh snow. This town is beautiful, as far as I am already familiar with ice and snow (Savoy) everything seems familiar and new. Which is new : all that beautiful snow i...
Skrevet: 30.10.2010 - 16:22
P. Charvin

a smell of barbeque..

It is a sunny day in Oslo and more specific in the Vigeland park. A smell of smoke coming from the barbeques is filling the air. Everywhere where there is sun, there is people. People on blankets waiting for the meat on the grill to get ready,...
Skrevet: 24.06.2010 - 18:05
Marta

With a beautiful view at oslo

My girlfriend and I were in Oslo two weeks ago. We were pretty spontaneous so we did not book an accommodation. At the Tourist Information at the city hall told us that there were nearly no more rooms in Oslo except one private accommodation a...
Skrevet: 23.06.2010 - 12:26
Christian

My favourite Oslo backyards

I love escaping into a quiet backyard for a drink or meal, away from the crowded streets. oslo has some really nice backyard bars and cafes, but they're not so easy to find if you don't know about them. here are some of my favourite backyards in...
Skrevet: 10.06.2010 - 22:11
Ebba Grön

Oslo Cathedral

I enjoyed a visit to the newly restored Oslo Cathedral, located at Stortorvet. It's the main church in Oslo, and is used by The Royal Family and the Norwegian Government for public events like weddings and funerals! Besides being open for visitors...
Skrevet: 20.04.2010 - 13:58
cla

Farmer’s Market

Buy fresh produce directly from local farmers and producers. At the Farmer’s market, food and agriculture vendors are selling locally-grown produce, processed on a small scale. Here you will find seasonal items, vegetables, fruits, berries, cheese...
Skrevet: 04.03.2010 - 10:45
CM

Winter and beaches in Oslo

The beaches in Oslo during winter. On a sunny winters day the beaches at Bygdøy are just as nice as during summertime. The only difference is that you bring a warm blanket and some hot beverages. There are a lot of benches to sit on and if you go ...
Skrevet: 03.03.2010 - 13:13
Katja

Rusle rundt i sommerbyen

Jeg har mange gode minner fra Oslo. Ett av minnene er de mange gangene datteren min og jeg har ruslet rundt i byen og kjent på byatmosfæren. Ja, det kan være stort for oss som bor på landet.
Skrevet: 16.02.2010 - 20:27
Birgit

Mini Cruise on Oslo Fjord

An adventurous way of exploring in Oslo - cruising the fjord - and at the same time enjoy historical buildings, museums, beaches on the islands etc. with breath taken scenery – all in one day. Three main hop on hop off stops at Oslo Harbour, The N...
Skrevet: 14.02.2010 - 10:41
RennyBA

Nice to walk in Oslo

We took a long walk from the Oslo sentral (central rail station). Outside the entrence we found the beginning of a street without cars, Karl Johans gate. We passed the Oslo domkyrka (church) but it was not open because of rebuilding. After 10...
Skrevet: 11.02.2010 - 12:27
Lars L

The Magic of nature in cold and snowy Oslo Fjord

The beauty of nature becomes clear on a sunny winter day. In Oslo, Norway, we’ve had the loveliest weather with fresh, crisp air (-15C to -25C = 5F to -13F) in the beginning of January 2010. With quite a bit of snow as well, the atmosphere and the...
Skrevet: 07.02.2010 - 02:02
RennyBA

Vigeland Museum and Park winter walk

One of the best places to visit in Oslo is the Vigeland museum and the Vigeland Park. I decided to take the Winter Walk tour and in my opinion is one of the best guided tours I've ever had. The tour consists in a complete visit to the museum and t...
Skrevet: 07.01.2010 - 11:24
jagoliver

Ullevål Stadion - family friendly & for football fans

s the main soccer stadium of Oslo and in a lot of ways Norway’s stadium, since most of the International games playedd by the national team are played here. Located on the north-west part of Oslo, it's easy to get to by subway, just 15 minutes fro...
Skrevet: 21.12.2009 - 14:58
comodo dragons

Street concerts at Christmas

if you've been christmas shopping on karl johan street, you may have noticed a concert stage on the square Egertorget. here there are concerts in december, i think it's almost every day. since the stage is outdoors in the street, the concerts free...
Skrevet: 18.12.2009 - 16:40
Ebba Grön

December 10: the Nobel Peace Prize day in the Oslo city center!

Every year, on December 10, Oslo gets the attention of the whole world and of all the big media as the Nobel Peace Prize laureate comes to Oslo to receive the Nobel Peace prize. The ceremony is at the Oslo City Hall and at around 7 pm you can see...
Skrevet: 14.12.2009 - 14:14
Dynamo

Coffeelovers Heaven!

Oslo is a grest city for anyone who loves coffee. Norwegians drink alot of coffee. They recognise the fact that a good cup of coffee is a work of art, and Oslo has some great artists. If you go to places like Java at St Hanshaugen or Tim Wendelboe...
Skrevet: 14.12.2009 - 14:09
helen

Christmas market

One thing that has to be visited in december in Oslo is the christmas market in front of the City Hall. It's best to go there in the late afetrnoon when it starts to get dark. Then you get a wonderful impression about the christmas lights in the...
Skrevet: 14.12.2009 - 14:00
Susie

Opera House

This weekend I was at the Opera House in Oslo. Besides the impressive architecture it also had a nice and lively atmosphere. People can go in and out as they wish and it is also possible to eat there something that makes it a place full of life!
Skrevet: 07.12.2009 - 12:20
Bjørg

Norwegian Wood

The Norwegian wood festival(named after the song by the Beatles) is a festival in the west part of the centre of Oslo. The festival has a very nice setting since it's located inside the famous Frogner park, with trees surrounding the festival area...
Skrevet: 04.12.2009 - 14:50
comodo dragons

Sunday night concert

If you're in Oslo on a Sunday night, you should go hear Frank Znort Quartet at Blå. Entrance is free and the concert is a real energy boost. the "quartet" usally counts a lot more than 4 people, and they play an mix of music genres - not always...
Skrevet: 03.12.2009 - 16:19
Karianne

Boattrip on the Oslofjord - in winter!

Last weekend my friend and I was on a boattrip on the Oslofjord. It was great! The boat is an old, wooden norwegian sailingship. You can walk around on any part of the ship and sitt both in- and outside. There are blankets to rent and you can buy...
Skrevet: 03.12.2009 - 14:53
Christiane

Festival feeling

The Øya Festival for me is where i can get the real festival atmosphere in oslo. I am a big fan of the roskilde festival in denmark, and out of the Oslo festivals, Øya is the one that gives some of the same feeling. there's no festival camping...
Skrevet: 03.12.2009 - 11:52
Karianne

Skiing in Oslo Nordmarka - a daytrip

Skiing in Oslo is realy easy. I prefere crosscountry skiing in the Nordmarka. I use to take subway line 1 from Oslo S/Jernbanetorget torwards Frognerseter and get off the train at Voksenkollen station. (Here at "Skiservice" you can rent all...
Skrevet: 01.12.2009 - 14:38
Christiane

Oslo Live Festival

This is one of the newest music festivals in Oslo - the first Oslo Live Festival was in 2008. It was a big success because of all the grat artists that performed at the festival but also because of the location. It is placed on Kontraskjæret a gra...
Skrevet: 01.12.2009 - 12:45
sb1380

Festival wear

at festivals it's always fun to look at what people wear. they tend to dress more "alternatively" than they do in their everyday life. this summer I went to the Øya festival which was a very rainy experience. it's hard to stay dry (and clean!) in...
Skrevet: 01.12.2009 - 12:41
Ebba Grön

An alternative Christmas market

The Christmas market at Blå, in Brenneriveien, is a little bit different from all the classic Christmas markets in Oslo and Europe. This market has a unique retro style, and here you can find nice glass and ceramics for your Xmas decorations. This...
Skrevet: 16.11.2009 - 10:27
Dynamo

Try a cup of gløgg

if you visit Oslo in december you should try a cup of GLØGG. it's a warm drink that we make around christmas (it's similar to the german Glühwein). it has red wine in it, but is sometimes also made without alcohol, and you put almonds and raisins ...
Skrevet: 13.11.2009 - 10:23
Karianne

Ekeberg area, so much more than just a hill!

You can start with a visit to EKT Rideskole which is a farm. The easiest way to get there is by bus or tram. The easiest way to get back to the centre is to walk. The farm is located on the Ekeberg hill on the Eastside of the Oslofjord. That means...
Skrevet: 11.11.2009 - 15:21
sb1380

Short visit

We visit Oslo only for a day. In the day experienced a small part of the things Oslo has to offer. We are shorly will come back for a longer periode during the summer to get the ins and outs of Oslo. Not along the city but also the nature around...
Skrevet: 03.11.2009 - 02:38
Andre

Cosy and Child Friendly Cafe near the Munch Museum

There is a wonderful little cafe near the Munch Museum that is a local favorite, "Carina's Smak Til Behag". It's a cosy cafe that is baby/child friendly, so you will find plenty of child seats, rocking horses and even a changing table in the...
Skrevet: 12.10.2009 - 14:52
kampengirl

The International Children's Art Museum (Barnekunst Museum)

The only one of its kind in the world, and well worth checking out, whether you have kids in tow or not. Featuring drawings and paintings by children from over 150 countries, it's one of the most colorful exhibitions you'll see in Oslo. Thoroughly...
Skrevet: 27.09.2009 - 21:05
Travellingfrog

A Doll in the Winter Wonder Land

We had a visit from a very special world traveller wanted to explore Oslo in one day. It was a little girl named Olivia Dalyla who is a doll made by a family member from the US. My sister in law was studying for teaching and has a project to show...
Skrevet: 27.09.2009 - 00:07
RennyBA

Picasso in Oslo

The Norwgian artist Carl Nesjar made som important art pieces together with Pablo Picasso in 1956-71. The pieces are made in concrete and are located outside the governments headquarters in Oslo just a couple of minutes walk from the parliament. T...
Skrevet: 25.09.2009 - 13:40
sb1380

Adventures of a globetrotter in Oslo Norway

I had the privileged of guiding a Singaporean globetrotter around in Oslo for two days. He came after reading my blog post: http://www.terella.no/20711/06/catch-of-the-day-fish-market-in-oslo/ It's amazing how an experienced traveller - after bein...
Skrevet: 26.09.2009 - 23:56
RennyBA

Oscarshall, Summer palace

After three years of refurbishment Oscars hall is finally open for the public. This is my favourite building in Oslo, very beautiful! You can get there by taking bus 30 Bygdøy. You buy tickets at the door. Dont wait, go now! The last openening day...
Skrevet: 25.09.2009 - 12:23
chris

Fish shops

Many confuses Oslo with Bergen, so they come to Oslo searching for the fish market. The fish market is on the harbour in Bergen, about eight hours from Oslo. There are som very nice fish shops in Oslo like Laksen fisk og vilt in Brochmannsgate/Mar...
Skrevet: 21.09.2009 - 16:49
sb1380

Emanuel Vigeland Museum

Emanuel Vigeland Museum is really one of Oslo's best kept secrets! The vaulted room is absolutely amazing and one of the most interesting works of art that I've ever seen. The museum is also Emanuel Vigeland's mausoleum and it's located at Slemdal...
Skrevet: 10.09.2009 - 09:45
Yuri

Oslo Pride!

A great day in Oslo. Sun shining from blue sky, happy people everywhere, lots of gay and straight people mixed together in celebration of freedom. Freedom to love who ever you like, and freedom to show it! The city council in front of the gay-para...
Skrevet: 23.07.2009 - 19:49
Torgunn

Helena; Queen of the fjord!

27th of June, my sister, father and myself went on a great boat-trip around the little islands outside Oslo. The weather was hot, and the sun was shining. On board the Helena, we got served with shrimps - as much you could eat - and there was also...
Skrevet: 23.07.2009 - 19:36
Torgunn

Cheap transport in Oslo

Public transport in Oslo is anything but cheap. But the Oslo Dagskort (Oslo daily pass) is a good way to get around - convenient and cheap. For 2009, it cost NOK 65. Considering a one-way trip is NOK 25 for an adult, this is a steal. Especially, i...
Skrevet: 20.07.2009 - 10:55
Arun

Frognerbadet

Right next to the Vigeland park is Frognerbadet, Oslo's number one outdoor pool area. It is very popular amongst locals, but it is rather cheap and very refreshing during hot summer days (the water is naturally warmed by the sun, so it is always...
Skrevet: 19.07.2009 - 02:03
jenny_d_b

Great City!!

I came in Oslo so many times...and every time is i different and fantastic.. i have a lot of new friends... Oslo Spektrum is great to hear music..Ulleval Stadium is wonderfull to see football match, and Sognsvann Lake is perfect for steak grill:D....
Skrevet: 16.07.2009 - 18:15
franko

Photographers' Paradise

Vigelandsparken has to be one of the most interesting places in Oslo for photography enthusiats. One could spend hours in that park shooting portraits of the different - and so expressive! - statues, easy subjects! I particularly like shooting in...
Skrevet: 16.07.2009 - 08:47
Clarisse

Solli Bowling

A nice place to go bowling is at Solli Bowling located near to the royal palace and the harbour (Aker Brygge). This is a special place; on ground floor you find the pizza restaurant Peppe's Pizza, and in the basement you find the bowling alleys an...
Skrevet: 09.07.2009 - 14:48
sb1380

Norwegian Wood

No, this isn'a a post about one of Oslo's nicest open air music festivals, Norwegian Wood. I want to talk about one of the things that called my attention the most when I moved from sunny Brazil to cold Norway: the coloured wooden houses that are ...
Skrevet: 10.07.2009 - 08:11
Clarisse

Catch your own traditional Norwegian dinner!

We eat a lot of fish in Norway, I especially love the mackerel, and I like catching it myself! It is possible to fish mackerel without a boat, for example from Vippetangen, between the opera house and the city hall, right where the boats to the...
Skrevet: 09.07.2009 - 13:41
sb1380

Fiskekort/fishing permit

In some of my other texts I have written about the forest surrounding Oslo and things to do there like fishing. To fish in Oslo you need to have a fish permit. This fish permit gives you the opportunity to fish in 350 lakes in the area. You can bu...
Skrevet: 08.07.2009 - 09:50
sb1380

Children's animal farm in the city

A great place to find a little bit of the country in the city is at a children's animal farm called, "Kampen Økologiske Barnebondegård". Located in Kampen neighborhood in Oslo, it's a small farm with a wide variety of animals, including a donkey....
Skrevet: 02.07.2009 - 13:24
kampengirl

The Ekeberg hill and restaurant

The Ekeberg hill has got one of the best views of OSLO. Less than 2 kilometres from Jernbanetorget, it’s in walking distance from the city centre. You can also get there by taking the tramway 18 or 19 towards Ljabru and stop at Sjømannskolen. The...
Skrevet: 01.07.2009 - 18:11
CM

Toucan Café

For the best smoothies in Oslo, head for Toucan Café in Brugata (Grønland)! They have a huge selection of different smoothies, as well as healthy snacks. Try the one with blackberry and honey... amazing!
Skrevet: 01.07.2009 - 16:08
Gertogal

Frognerseteren and Holmenkollen area 3

The Holmenkollen area is extremely popular in the winter time. Everybody goes skiing here whether its cross country or slalom, snowboard etc. The subway line 1 Frognerseteren will take you there. You can also rent skis there.
Skrevet: 01.07.2009 - 13:56
sb1380

Frognerseteren and Holmenkollen area 2 summer

Now the Holmenkollen area is also a perfect place hiking or mountain biking. If you have little time you can walk from Frognerseteren restaurant to the ski jump (or opposite) and then take the subway to wherever you are headed, or you can hike...
Skrevet: 01.07.2009 - 12:29
sb1380

Frognerseteren and Holmenkollen area

If you read a guidebook about Oslo, Holmenkollen will be listed as one of the main attractions in the city. Usually people want to see the ski jump, but the area itself is also worth visiting. This area is on the top of a hill so obviusly the view...
Skrevet: 01.07.2009 - 10:53
sb1380

Beachvolley and minigolf in Torshov/Oslo

The area around the Torshov-park is nice, for warm summer days to just lay in the grass or to have a BBQ. I am a bit restless though, one of the first ones to suggest a game of Kubb or badminton. The beachvolley courts and the minigolfcorse right...
Skrevet: 29.06.2009 - 17:00
Marta

Ladegården 2

After a nice visit to Ladegården, to get there you can either walk from the city centre or take tram 19/18 Ljabru and get off at St. Hallvards plass, then you are outside Ladegården. After a nice visit there, how about crossing the road and eat a...
Skrevet: 29.06.2009 - 15:30
sb1380

Summer concerts in the foyer of the Opera House

Last year I took my mother to one of the summer concerts in the Opera House, and we both loved it. The concerts are held in the Opera House foyer all summer, and they last approximately 1 hour. I think most performances consist of classical song o...
Skrevet: 29.06.2009 - 15:29
Tone

Bispegården/Oslo Ladegård

Oslo is an old city and the oldest part is the area called Gamlebyen (east to the city centre). Here you can find ruins of Medieval churches and monasteries, and the Bishop's farm was located here. This farm is originally from the 13th century, bu...
Skrevet: 29.06.2009 - 15:17
sb1380

Mini golf Ekeberg

In addition to the traditional sightseeing tours, attractions etc, you can also do other things like play minigolf. Take tram 19 Ljabru from outside the Central Station and get of at Sportsplassen and then follow the signs to Ekeberg. This place i...
Skrevet: 29.06.2009 - 14:53
sb1380

The Nobel Peace Center - My favourite museum

My favourite museum in Oslo has to be the Nobel Peace Center. Not only does the museum deal with one of the most important issues in the world today, but the museum itself is really modern and cool. All the Peace Prize winners are presented on...
Skrevet: 29.06.2009 - 14:44
Tone

A great restaurant, cafe and deli in Oslo

One of my favourite places to eat in Oslo is a combined restaurant, cafe and deli: Mat&Mer (Food&More) in Bjølsen. While the restaurant serves everything from delicous tapas, burgers and sandwiches to three course dinners, you will find treats lik...
Skrevet: 29.06.2009 - 14:06
Tone

Hotel treat

Every year ,on my birthday, I treat myself and my boyfriend to a night out and a night in my favorite hotel, Radisson SAS Scandinavia. Even if I'm living in Oslo, it's a great thing to do, and I get the feeling of being on a "miniature" vacation. ...
Skrevet: 25.06.2009 - 15:14
superstine

Revolver Kitchen on a Sunday

In Møllergata, not so far away from Youngstorget and Torggata, you can find Revolver Kitchen, one of my favorite places to eat on a budget and relax with good music (on Sundays even with a DJ playing quiet and interesting music, the session is...
Skrevet: 23.06.2009 - 16:07
Yuri

Oslo - the football hub of Norway

The stadium of my favourite Norwegian football team, Molde FK, is unfortunately located far away from Oslo. However, as several of the teams in Tippeligaen have stadiums in Oslo and its immediate surroundings, I get to go to quite a few matches...
Skrevet: 25.06.2009 - 13:12
Tone

Østmarka Forest II

Beside taking a bath in a lake in Østmarka, I like to hike and sleep in Østmarka. In the summer it is great taking a walk deep into the forest with backpacks and tent and all you might need, for example fishing equipment, or your bicycle, spend th...
Skrevet: 23.06.2009 - 16:01
sb1380

Østmarka Forest

In the summer it can get quite hot in Oslo. When you feel the need for a bath you can visit one of many, but small, beaches in the city. You can also take a bath in one of the many lakes in th forest surrounding Oslo. The Eastern part of this fore...
Skrevet: 23.06.2009 - 15:24
sb1380

Vigelandpark and the islands

Last week,on my day off,my daughter and I decided to do something nice, and since the weather was good, we packed some lunch and took the ferry out to the small islands in the Oslofjord. The ferry was full of schoolkids and they all got off at...
Skrevet: 22.06.2009 - 20:53
superstine

Oslo Reptile Park - a super experience for childen

The Oslo Reptile Park is many children’s first choice when it comes to attractions in Oslo. A visit with a 9 and 11 year old was a lot of fun. Their contagious enthusiasm affected us all. Colourful snakes, frogs and different tarantellas captured...
Skrevet: 19.06.2009 - 14:57
ifh

Visiting "Ida" at the Natural History Museum

Yesterday I wnt to the Natural History Museum in Tøyen, after having watched an interesting documentary on NRK on Ida, the "new" fossil that Jørn Hurum of the University of Oslo has recently studied and presented to the scientific community, the...
Skrevet: 21.06.2009 - 12:14
Yuri

Hit the parks!

Oslo in the summertime is a wonderful place to be, but as you might have experienced, it can be rather expensive. I have lived my entire life in Oslo, and I have a tip for everyone spending a day or two in this beautiful city of ours: Do as the...
Skrevet: 24.06.2009 - 01:47
jenny_d_b

Vintage shopping in Oslo

When visiting a new city or the first time, one of the first things I do is to find the local vintage shops. Here, you can all but see and touch the atmosphere surrounding a ball gown, a smart tweed suit or an elegant hat. If you have a bit of luc...
Skrevet: 19.06.2009 - 13:42
I Nordmarka

Oslo on a budget

Even if I've lived in Oslo for the last 8 years, I've also visited Oslo several times as a tourist before I moved here. As all students in the world I didn't have a large budget (actually sometimes I didn't have a budget at all) and when I came to...
Skrevet: 16.06.2009 - 15:21
Yuri

In need of a quick cup of coffee?

Like in the rest of the world, the coffee traditions in Oslo have changed tremendously over the last years. Where coffee was something you drank at home or in the office, and words like "espresso", "caffe latte" and "barista" were known only by...
Skrevet: 16.06.2009 - 10:22
Nilla W.

The Vigeland Sculpture Park - a MUST for all visitors!

The Vigeland Sculpture Park is one of the most visited attractions in Oslo..and I understand why! I've been there several times, and it's a different experience every time. Full of people either sightseeing, playing volleyball or having a picninc ...
Skrevet: 14.06.2009 - 21:28
btveitan

Akershus Castle and ghosts!

Down by the harbour you find the Akershus fortress. Protected by canons and walls you also find the Akershus castle in the fortress area. This is a small but beautiful castle (with original furniture). If you look closely on the ground in the...
Skrevet: 14.06.2009 - 16:23
sb1380

Nordstrand bad

Oslo can be quite warm in the summer, so warm that you feel the need for a bath, and then, obviously, a beach. One of the best beaches in Oslo is Nordstrand bad, situated on the east coast of the Bunnefjord, the Eastern part of the Oslofjord. Oslo...
Skrevet: 12.06.2009 - 15:22
sb1380

Oslo's most family friendly and fun museum!

My favorite museum - Norwegian museum of Sience & Technology, located by my childhood home at Frysja, Kjelsås is my best trip-advise for families with children of all ages visiting Oslo! This was my favorite place gowing up and conntinue to facina...
Skrevet: 10.06.2009 - 17:45
Sirena

Summer dipping in Akerselva (day trip suggestion)

There are many options to choose from in Oslo and it's suroundings when it comes to where and how to enjoy a nice summer day. My favorite is going for a swim in Akerselva at Frysja. Akerselva is the river running through Oslo from the lake...
Skrevet: 10.06.2009 - 16:55
Sirena

A fun bachelorette party in Oslo - Utdrikningslag

a great idea for a summer bachelorette party is to take the "shrimp cruise" - a cruise on the oslo fjord with an old sailing ship where you get a shrimp buffet included in the price, and you can buy white wine and other drinks on board. we did thi...
Skrevet: 10.06.2009 - 14:18
OsloKatrine

Oslo’s best view!

One of my favourite spots in Oslo is Ekebergåsen. The famous Norwegian painter Edvard Munch was inspired to paint his master piece “The Scream” here. If you visit Ekebergåsen you’ll find out why. The view is fantastic! Take train 19 to Ljabru and...
Skrevet: 09.06.2009 - 15:57
Stef

Let the children decide

Many children come to Oslo during the summer, because their parents have decided to visit this city. Many of them get tired and doesn't appreciate all the art museums or the old Viking ships. Why not let the children decide what to do for a whole...
Skrevet: 08.06.2009 - 18:42
storrusten

You are invited home to Henrik Ibsen

Maybe the most famous Norwegian of all time is Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906). He wrote several dramas, including "The Doll's House" ("Et Dukkehjem" in Norwegian or "Nora" in German), "Peer Gynt", "The Wild Duck" and "Hedda Gabler". At the end of his...
Skrevet: 08.06.2009 - 17:55
storrusten

Sunday markets

Sundays is a quiet day in oslo, seeing that most of the stores are closed. If you`re not done with your shopping this is the perfect day to find some untraditional souvenirs at one of the sunday markeds we have around the city! In the park...
Skrevet: 08.06.2009 - 17:35
cla from Oslo

Baby cinema

Saga and Ringen cinemas in Oslo have regular baby cinema days, especially for parents with babies - change of diapers and crying is allowed and expected! The movies are mostly in english with subtitles.
Skrevet: 08.06.2009 - 17:05
kongsteffen

Portveien 2

Like ved Bjølsen studentby ligger hagebyhuset hvor de spilte inn eksteriøret til Portveien 2. Det er helt gratis å stille seg opp utenfor gjerdet og synge så høyt du kan "Hvilken dag er det i dag, hvilken dag er det i dag? Hvor: Kongsvingergata...
Skrevet: 08.06.2009 - 17:04
storrusten

Torshovdalen

Many people don't know that we have a beautiful, but small valley here in Oslo. East to the Grünerløkka-area you find the small Torshovdalen where you can go for a walk, have a picnic or play volleyball etc. on a sunny day in Oslo. Take tram 17 -...
Skrevet: 08.06.2009 - 16:24
sb1380

Where tourists should go

Here's a piece of advice for the foreign tourists that go to Oslo: Move out of the centrum and try these areas: Grünerløkka, Grønland, Kampen, and Vålerenga. There are many cosy cafes and parks, and the prices are a bit lower than down town. In th...
Skrevet: 08.06.2009 - 14:21
hanspetteraalmo

A night on the island

one summer i got a visit from some swiss friends and we decided to go camping on Langøyene - an island in the oslo fjord. it's really easy to get there, you just take a ferry from the city centre. we went there in the afternoon and put up our tent...
Skrevet: 07.06.2009 - 20:30
Karianne

National Music Day (Musikkdagen) in Oslo! June 6, 2009

Just came back from a brilliant day in the streets and in the parks of Oslo, with loads of free music and happy poeple. Some nice bands, some amateurs, always a great atmosphere, especially by the Kontraskjæret stage by the Akershus Fortress and b...
Skrevet: 06.06.2009 - 17:20
Yuri

Rollerblading in Oslo

When arriving in Oslo, some of my friends told me that you could rollerblade in a sculpture park in Oslo. I was amazed, the park called "Frognerparken" or also "the Vigeland Park" is a beautiful park with lots of stone sculptures. They do tell a...
Skrevet: 06.06.2009 - 11:52
KNBS

Cinemas for a rainy day!

When it rains I love going to the cinema. My favorites are Ringen cinema and Gimle Cinema. Ringen is a brand new cinema wit vibrating seats, sofas, and if you want to, leather seats. Gimle is more old style; you can buy a glass of wine in the bar...
Skrevet: 04.06.2009 - 15:11
sb1380

My favourite restaurants in Oslo

My favourite restaurants are in the district Grønland and Grunerløkka. Mucho Mas for mexican food, or a real american burger/italian pizza in the restaurants around Olaf Ryes plass. Dattera til Hagen have a nice atmosphere, especially in the...
Skrevet: 04.06.2009 - 13:53
Renate

Awesome cinema!

Although visiting a cinema while in Oslo might seem strange, Colosseum Kino is well worth a visit while in Oslo. Its main theatre is inside its huge dome, making for a truly unique space! It's also the biggest THX-theatre in the world, making for...
Skrevet: 03.06.2009 - 17:42
kongsteffen

Seafood picnic

Fresh shrimp bought from one of the fishing boats in front of the city hall, some white bread, mayo and lemon from a local grocery and something to drink. I've had countless awesome picnics like this in the park in front of the fortress or in...
Skrevet: 03.06.2009 - 17:35
kongsteffen

Norwegian food

I love Norwegian food, specially the dishes my grandmother used to make me. In an area called St. Hanshaugen north to the city centre in Oslo, you find a restaurant called Schrøder. This is not a fancy restaurant, maybe the opposite, but the food ...
Skrevet: 03.06.2009 - 16:22
sb1380

Shopping at Løkka

When I want to buy something special I go shopping at Grünerløkka. There you can find many small shops owned by young designers and vintage shops etc. These small shops are marked with a sign that says “UNIK”. That means that these shops are a...
Skrevet: 03.06.2009 - 14:08
Renate

I love the forest Nordmarka!

One of the things I love about Oslo is the special location between the fjord and the forest. There are many possibilities to do sports. During the winter I love going cross-country skiing in the forest. Some of the tracks have lights so you can g...
Skrevet: 03.06.2009 - 13:57
Renate

Trendy and exotic Grønland!

Grønland is the old workers area but is now a trendy and hip district. In my opinion it has the best nightlife in the city. During the day I can easily forget that I’m in Oslo, because of the exotic shops, tandoori restaurants and the diversity of...
Skrevet: 03.06.2009 - 12:54
Renate

Lazy sundays

On Sunday afternoons I usually don’t do anything but relax. A good place to do this is at Kontraskjæret. This is the small park area at Akershus Festning (The Medieval Fortress) down by the harbour close to the city hall and Aker Brygge. Here you...
Skrevet: 03.06.2009 - 11:46
sb1380

Huk Beach

Wile most people don’t come to Oslo for its beaches , their are a few of them in the Oslo fjord that are worth a visit, specially in summer. One of the most popular ones is the Huk beach in Bygdøy, located on the end of the peninsula. It’s a beach...
Skrevet: 03.06.2009 - 10:50
gravels

Friday afternoon and evening in Oslo

A perfect Friday afternoon and evening in Oslo is to eat out, that means not necessarily at an expensive restaurant, but in one of the many smaller restaurants and cafés around in the city. Around Majorstua there are many small restaurants (in...
Skrevet: 03.06.2009 - 10:46
sb1380

Sagene district

Sagene is a great area in Oslo and I have been living there for several years. The main sight there is Sagene church. It is located in Dannevigsveien 17 and it is a beautiful church from 1891. If you are not that interested in churches and religio...
Skrevet: 03.06.2009 - 09:19
jenfire

Bislet Bad

If you want to stay inside on a rainy day or just relax a little bit, Bislet bad is a great idea! The swimming pool, located by the Bislett stadion has newly been renovated and welcomes you in great, relaxing atmosphere. You will find one heated...
Skrevet: 03.06.2009 - 09:18
jenfire

Sognsvann!

On a nice, sunny Oslo day, I love to go to Sognsvann, a lake at the end of the underground line 3. There are always a lot of locals going for a walk with their children and dogs. In the wintertime there are also a lot of cross country skiing...
Skrevet: 03.06.2009 - 09:17
jenfire

My favourite coffee place

Fuglen Kaffebar: Oslo has many, many cafés, but my favourite coffee place is Fuglen located in Universitetsgaten 2. It serves the best Chai Latte in town and a great espresso. The locals bring their “matpakke” (packed lunch) and enjoy the great...
Skrevet: 02.06.2009 - 16:01
birgitte

A summer evening in the park

Oslo is located on 60 degrees North latitude, but thanks to the Gulf Stream the temperature during summer can reach 30 degrees Celsius. During the last days of June we have nearly 19 hours of sun light per day! A great way to spend a summer evenin...
Skrevet: 02.06.2009 - 14:44
birgitte

Deichmanske bibliotek

My favourite library in Oslo! About 10 minutes from Karl Johan st. you can find the Deichmanske public library. It’s a building from 1785, with great workout possibilities as there are a lot of stairs to reach the building! Get to the 2nd floor to...
Skrevet: 02.06.2009 - 13:27
gravels

A summerday at Hovedøya

Sunbathing, swimming, BBQ, Café, history, geology, flowers and sheep – thats what you can do and experience on a summerday at Hovedøya Take bus Nr. 60 towards Vippetangen, leaving from the Shopping Mall Oslo City, right beside the Central Station....
Skrevet: 02.06.2009 - 13:20
Christiane

A great walking tour: Stone drawings from the Stone Age and the “Scream” panorama!

I personally recommend a short walk through the woods from Sjømannsskole to Ekebergsletta/Ekeberg Camping.I took tram 19 (towards Ljabru) and got off at Sjømannsskolen.Right over the street you have the school building itself with frescos by Per...
Skrevet: 02.06.2009 - 13:18
Christiane

An improvised visit at the Ibsen Museum

A few days ago I was walking along Henrik Ibsens gate and happened to stop by the Ibsen Museum. I have visited this museum a few times before, and in the old days it basicly consisted only of Ibsen’s apartment. Interesting if you liked to know mor...
Skrevet: 02.06.2009 - 12:28
Yuri

My favourite football pub in Oslo

Oh Yes, I’m a football fan, and on Saturdays and Sundays I can watch many games from all the major European leagues! One of my favourite football pubs in Oslo is Bohemen (near Rosenkrantz gate/Kristian IVs gate), the pub where all the serious...
Skrevet: 02.06.2009 - 12:22
Yuri

Oslo Mikrobryggeri

I just got back from a visit to Oslo Mikrobryggeri (Oslo Microbrewery), a pub with a unique concept: you get served what you see they make. Yes, they produce their own beer, and it’s really a special experience. It’s perfect for a relaxing night o...
Skrevet: 02.06.2009 - 12:16
Yuri

A walk along the river

Like many other Oslo people, i think a walk along the river Akerselva is the perfect thing to do on a nice day. to avoid the risk of over-exercising, i prefer walking downhill ;) I live next to the river so I walk down towards the centre. Along th...
Skrevet: 02.06.2009 - 11:42
Karianne

17th of May

The 17th of may is norway's national day, and I usually spend it with friends in Oslo. this year the weather was really nice, thank god (last year it was really cold and wet). i dressed up in my national costume (or "bunad" as we call it), and we...
Skrevet: 02.06.2009 - 11:14
OsloKatrine

I choose Oslo east: Grünerløkka

Oslo east is my favourite part of Oslo. Walking up the Akerselva (river) from Grønland and north, you come to Grünerløkka. I normally do my jogging along this river, people walk their dogs here, and you find lots of hidden fun in the old fabric...
Skrevet: 02.06.2009 - 11:05
OsloKatrine

I choose Oslo east: Grønland

If I can only pick one favourite neighbourhood in Oslo, it must be on the east side of town, and I would probably choose Grünerløkka close to where I live and Grønland, where I used to live. (I’ll write a separate post about Grünerløkka) Grønland ...
Skrevet: 02.06.2009 - 10:59
OsloKatrine

Urbanskiing – the sport you didn’t know existed!

Last winter (09) we simply had hilarious fun at work. We do have fun often – but it was the first time for this kind of fun. It had been snowing in Oslo for several days. My colleague Nina and I had brought our cross country skis at work, and we m...
Skrevet: 02.06.2009 - 10:58
OsloKatrine

The bars around Youngstorget

An afternoon in the Oslo city center…for me it means a chat and a beer with friends and colleagues in one of the cafés near Youngstorget! The square has a huge political significance for Oslo and Norway: many political parties have their offices...
Skrevet: 01.06.2009 - 15:32
Yuri

Kafé Utsikten

One of the best views of Oslo is from The Ekebergrestauranten situated on a hill southeast to the centre of Oslo. From here you can see the whole city, all the way up to Holmenkollen, the fjord, the islands, Fornebu (where the old airport used to...
Skrevet: 31.05.2009 - 16:26
sb1380 from Oslo