Guidebook for Oslo
Entertainment & Activities
Big indoor play world with slides, climbing walls, etc. Also features a fast food restaurant. The food is far from spectacular, but it should keep kids the kids happy. Brilliant on rainy days.
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Leos Lekeland – Kindervergnügungszentrum
4 John G. Mattesons veiBig indoor play world with slides, climbing walls, etc. Also features a fast food restaurant. The food is far from spectacular, but it should keep kids the kids happy. Brilliant on rainy days.
The Nøklevann lake is a popular place to swim, but is also a great place to fish. It's a big and picturesque lake. I
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Nøklevann
The Nøklevann lake is a popular place to swim, but is also a great place to fish. It's a big and picturesque lake. I
Smaller than Nøklevann, Uslrudvannet is likely to be warmer, and probably a better choice to go swimming if you have small children. Also a great fishing place.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Ulsrudvann
Smaller than Nøklevann, Uslrudvannet is likely to be warmer, and probably a better choice to go swimming if you have small children. Also a great fishing place.
Oppsal Arena
49 VetlandsveienSoccer arena open for everyone outside training hours.
A classic Oslo institution. Outdoor public bath with diving tower and water slides.
102 Einheimische empfehlen
Frognerbadet
28 Middelthuns gateA classic Oslo institution. Outdoor public bath with diving tower and water slides.
Essentials
REMA 1000 Ulsrud
27 ØstmarkveienBig supermarked with a wide selection of groceries. Good value for money.
The best mall in Oslo east. By Norwegian standards, this is a big grocery store. It has all you want of fresh produce, meat, fish etc, but also a wide range of groceries.
MIX Bryn senter
79 ØstensjøveienThe best mall in Oslo east. By Norwegian standards, this is a big grocery store. It has all you want of fresh produce, meat, fish etc, but also a wide range of groceries.
Sightseeing
Østmarkskapellet
960 SørliveienBeautiful chapel in the woods with a nice view over Oslo.
The Østensjø lake is a bird reserve and has a vast selection of Norwegian birds.
47 Einheimische empfehlen
Østensjøvannet
The Østensjø lake is a bird reserve and has a vast selection of Norwegian birds.
The Norwegian castle. Go see the king, see if he's home.
526 Einheimische empfehlen
Königliches Schloss Oslo
1 SlottsplassenThe Norwegian castle. Go see the king, see if he's home.
The museum that shows you how the adventurous Norwegian Thor Heyerdahl sailed from Peru to French Polynesia on a balsa wood float. Mesmerising story!
171 Einheimische empfehlen
Kon-Tiki-Museum
36 BygdøynesveienThe museum that shows you how the adventurous Norwegian Thor Heyerdahl sailed from Peru to French Polynesia on a balsa wood float. Mesmerising story!
Food Scene
Norway's number one restaurant. Order in advance, because the waiting list is long. Worth every of the 3000 kroners you pay for a full meal with wine. New nordic cuisine. Organic flavours.
98 Einheimische empfehlen
Maaemo
23 Dronning Eufemias gateNorway's number one restaurant. Order in advance, because the waiting list is long. Worth every of the 3000 kroners you pay for a full meal with wine. New nordic cuisine. Organic flavours.
Our favourite. Gastro pub with fusion of Islandic and Korean food. Great at seafood. Fun takes on traditional produce.
76 Einheimische empfehlen
Pjoltergeist
15B Rosteds gateOur favourite. Gastro pub with fusion of Islandic and Korean food. Great at seafood. Fun takes on traditional produce.
Good sushi at a decent price. Stop at Tøyen subway station, pick up sushi, and get back on the subway. Easy peasy.
37 Einheimische empfehlen
Wasabi Sushi
22 HagegataGood sushi at a decent price. Stop at Tøyen subway station, pick up sushi, and get back on the subway. Easy peasy.
Good value for money. Great food, low price for an Oslo restaurant.
69 Einheimische empfehlen
Arakataka
7B Mariboes gateGood value for money. Great food, low price for an Oslo restaurant.
More of a family restaurant. Serves great pizza. One of Jan Vardøens many good places in Oslo. For take away, try the neighbouring focacceria. Mouthwatering stuff.
380 Einheimische empfehlen
Villa Paradiso Grünerløkka
8 Olaf Ryes plassMore of a family restaurant. Serves great pizza. One of Jan Vardøens many good places in Oslo. For take away, try the neighbouring focacceria. Mouthwatering stuff.
Best sushi in town. Exclusive and high end. Worth it if you can afford it.
72 Einheimische empfehlen
Alex Sushi
2 Cort Adelers gateBest sushi in town. Exclusive and high end. Worth it if you can afford it.
Our favourite chef Bjørn Svensson's new place is almost as good as his previous one. New nordic cuisine, with a touch of el bulli.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Fauna Restaurant
2 SolligataOur favourite chef Bjørn Svensson's new place is almost as good as his previous one. New nordic cuisine, with a touch of el bulli.
There is no such thing as an authentic diner in Oslo, but this is so close to the real deal that you won't even notice. Great place to go for breakfast and lunch. Top it off with a milkshake.
150 Einheimische empfehlen
The Nighthawk Diner
15A SeilduksgataThere is no such thing as an authentic diner in Oslo, but this is so close to the real deal that you won't even notice. Great place to go for breakfast and lunch. Top it off with a milkshake.
Mangelsgården
36h StorgataA beautifully renovated restaurant, lovely food and ambience.
Katla 🌋
12 UniversitetsgataAsian fusion. Grilled food and good wine.
Lille Saigon
7 Bernt Ankers gateBudgetfriendly, asian food. Value for money!
Drinks & Nightlife
A charming little bar that you will have to slide into sideways. Bright red Kraftwerk colours. The bartender has good taste in music.
27 Einheimische empfehlen
Bar Robinet
7 Mariboes gateA charming little bar that you will have to slide into sideways. Bright red Kraftwerk colours. The bartender has good taste in music.
Stunning bar, overgrown with plants. Great music and even greater drinks.
205 Einheimische empfehlen
Torggata Botaniske
17B TorggataStunning bar, overgrown with plants. Great music and even greater drinks.
Arts & Culture
The Ekeberg Sculture park features art from many of the worlds most renowned artists. It's free, and in the open. Start at the Ekeberg park and work yourself down to the restaurant and a stunning view
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Ekebergparken
23 KongsveienThe Ekeberg Sculture park features art from many of the worlds most renowned artists. It's free, and in the open. Start at the Ekeberg park and work yourself down to the restaurant and a stunning view