r/oslo • u/StephenMcGannon • 12h ago
r/oslo • u/nechered • Jul 19 '16
Basic Tourist Information
There is always a lot of questions when visiting the city; hopefully this will answer the most common ones.
Updated November 2021.
Traveling
Traveling to/from airport
Oslo Lufthavn Gardemoen (OSL)
Airport Express train : costs about 204 NOK to Oslo Central Station (Oslo S), takes from 19 to 21 minutes.
Train (NSB): cost about 110 NOK (27.11.21) to Oslo S, takes about 23-25 minutes - buy the tickets in advance as there is a surcharge if bought on the train.
Bus: This is practical if you are going to the suburbs or Fredrikstad. Prices vary depending on where you are going, same goes for how long it takes. Remember to check closely which bus you need to take.
You can use Ruter https://ruter.no/en/ to check.
Travelling within Oslo
Ruter is the transport authority in Oslo, a Ruter ticket is valid on all transports (train, bus, tram, underground, boats) within the zones the ticket is valid for.
You can buy 24h, 7 days, 30 days or 365 days travel card. These can be bought at a Ruter service point or from the app (iOS or Android.
You can also buy a Ruter ticket/travel card from the Vy app.
My suggestion is to download the Ruter app and register yourself, you can also use it to buy single (or multiple single tickets) if need be.
Remember to check the zones, as a tourist zone 1 should suffice most of the time. If you are travelling to a point outside zone 1 you can buy an extension ticket (cheaper than full price), for instance when going to the airport.
Oslo Pass
If you are planning to see a lot of museums and sightseeing you should look at Oslo Pass.
Giving you public transport, access to museums, free parking, discounts to restaurants and much more. This could save you a lot of money if you plan it right.
There is also an app (iOS/Android) and you can buy the Oslo Pass right from there.
Oslo City bikes
Now you can register yourself with a non-Norwegian number and they have different subscription including a day pass.
They close down for the winter, usually they are available between April and November.
However check with your hotel, some of them rent/lend bikes to guests.
Car
I don´t drive a car in the city, so I have no help here. If you can avoid it (drive to/from hotel) do so. Maybe someone in the comments can elaborate.
General information about Oslo / Norway
Stand to the right, walk on the left on escalators
Especially in Oslo Central Station (Oslo S/Jernbanetorget), or you might get some nasty looks from people trying to get to their trains/metro on time.
Groceries
You might find the selection more limited quality should be more than fair. You will also find ecological products in most stores, these are usually marked "eco" or "Økologisk". Most stores are closed on Sunday and holidays.
Alcohol (wine, spirits etc.): Can only be bought at Vinmonopolet.
Beer: Can be bought at most supermarkets, but only until 20:00 on weekdays and 18:00 on Saturday (excluding holidays). Light beer (low alcohol) is sold on Sundays and "after hours".
Crime
As in any capital, there is crime in Oslo (and Norway for that matter). I feel safe in Oslo, but your mileage on this matter might vary. It´s safe to say that for being a capital in Europe Oslo is very safe.
However people do drink a lot on the weekends, and it´s common for commotions to start in the lines to get into bars or taxi lines after closing time.
Tourist attractions
There is a lot more to see in Oslo that just these things, these are just a small selection and mostly the most popular ones. Prices indicate 1 adult, there are usually discounts for senior citizens, students and families. Look at the provided links for more price information.
Parliament - Stortinget
They have free tours!
Due to the epidemic there are no guided tours at the moment.
Last about 45 minutes, however there is no booking, so come early and expect to stand in line. There is also a security check (like in the airport).
More Information : Guided tours of the Parliament building
The Royal Palace / Det kongelige slott
At the moment are not guided tours.
Change of the guards is at 13:00 (takes about 40 minutes)
Kon-Tiki Museum
Price: 140 NOK, but cheaper if bought online. Free with Oslo Pass.
More information here: http://www.kon-tiki.no.
Norsk Folkemuseum
Price: 140 NOK (adults), you can find more price information online. Free with Oslo Pass.
More information here: http://norskfolkemuseum.no/en
The Viking Ship Museum
Closed until 2025
Vigelandsparken / Frognerparken
Not the only park in Oslo, but the most famous one. Take a walk and look at all the statues or bring some food and spend a day lazying around the park (granted this is more of a summer thing).
Coffee
There is no denying that Oslo has become a splendid city to visit if you love coffee or are a coffee snob (like me).
Tim Wendelboe
Nordic Roaster Champion in 2015 is one of the biggest names in Norway. You can drop by get some coffee and also buy some to take home.
Be aware that is very limited seating.
Supreme Roastworks
Also a great place also with limited seating. It´s also both a roastery and coffee place.
Fuglen
Never been there, but have heard excellent things about them. They also have a location in Tokyo.
Solberg & Hansen concept store
This is the only Solberg & Hansen store; they are a large coffee roastery retailer. They also have a concept store at Mathallen.
There are of course many more places: Norð, Steam Kaffebar , Stockfelths and so on.
If you love coffee then Oslo will not disappoint.
Dining
You are in luck, Oslo has an excellent selection of restaurants in all price ranges. However you do have to remember they are still Norwegian prices, so if we say a place is "cheap" I mean "cheap for being Oslo".
Here is a small selection of places that stand out. But it´s a subjective list, you can also use Google or TripAdvisor to find a good place.
Olympen (aka Lompa)
It might look a bit run-down. However the main floor is a preserved site (has been a theatre and a brewery). Lompa has a good selection of beers. They also have a terrace with a grill menu.
Food: Modern Norwegian / European
Price range: inexpensive
Illegal Burger
This is a rock solid burger joint, in the last years, there have been a lot of burger places popping up all over the place. However Illegal is still a solid choice. However there is limited seating in Møllergata, they have opened a new branch in Grünerløkka with better seating options.
Food: Burgers
Price: inexpensive
Alex Sushi
Not been there myself, but always is mentioned when talking about the best sushi in Oslo.
Guy Kawasaki was a fan
Food: Sushi
Price: expensive
Gamle Major
I was surprised by this gastropub, the food is good and so is the beer selection. Situated near Majorstuen underground station.
Food: Bistro / gastropub
Price: inexpensive
Harald's vafler
He used to sell them from his bedroom window and now he has a shop (check out the video at the website). Stop by this small place in Grünerløkka and get a very delicious waffle.
Bars / Pubs.
There are enough of them in Oslo and every flavour. So it should not be difficult to find a place that suits you. Here is a small selection of pubs based on my own experience.
Oslo Camping.
Indoor mini golf and bar. Costs 130 NOK pr. person.
Crow Brewery and Bar.
Good selection of beers. Try the kebab! (2nd floor).
Tilt Bar.
Retro gaming and bar. Most of the tables have built-in gaming consoles, and there are pinball machines. Also shuffleboard.
Heimkok.
Famous for their drinks, so if you prefer an excellent drink, this is the place.
Smelteverket.
Located by Mathallen, it's supposed to have Scandinavia's longest bar. They also have live music.
Things to try out (Spring / Summer).
Soft-is
Nothing better during summer than being outside eating a soft-is. They can be bought everywhere. The most common is getting one with chocolate sprinkles and in a cone.
Walk around Grünerløkka (aka Løkka)
I know many people call this "hipster-central", and there is little to contradict the fact that there are a lot of excellent eateries and shops in this neighbourhood.
Redditor guided tour.
/u/atluxity gives guided tours around in Oslo. Good opportunity to meet other redditors.
Mathallen
This food hall has a lot to offer. there are some good places to eat and shop for food. You can buy food from different places and eat it in the common area. There are also several good restaurants nearby.
Food: All types
Price: expensive (for groceries)
Sunday market near Blå
There is an artisan market near Blå. It´s every Sunday between 12 and 17. Its season runs from the 3rd of January to the 27th of November.
More information: http://www.visitoslo.com/en/product/?TLp=178086
Things to try out (Winter)
Luge in a park
Buy a cheap luge at a sporting store and find a park and have some fun.
If it´s the conditions are right, there will be many others with the same idea.
/u/lightwrangler suggest Korketrekkeren.
Warning This activity requires snow (just saying)
Ice skating
During winter there are two skating rinks in Oslo, in Spikersuppa and Frogner.
You can rent some skates and enjoy a cold evening out.
More information here
More information about Oslo
Visit Oslo: http://www.visitoslo.com/en/
r/oslo • u/AutoModerator • 5h ago
Hva skjer i Oslo denne uken? – Åpne arrangementer
Hei, Oslofolk!
Dette er den faste ukentlige tråden hvor du kan tipse andre om (gratis) arrangementer i byen som er åpent for alle som er interessert – hovedsakelig ting som ikke er nevnt på Visit Oslos kalender.
Eksempler på ting du kan poste:
- Pubquiz.
- Konserter.
- Spillkvelder.
- Dansekvelder.
- Yoga i parken.
- Foredrag eller utstillinger.
- Kulturnatt, eller andre happenings.
Regler for tråden:
- Det må merkes tydelig hvem som er arrangøren. Er det du eller noen andre?
- Gratis arrangementer er å foretrekke, men hvis det er eventuelle kostnader må dette være tydelig opplyst.
- Hvis du finansierer arrangementet ved hjelp av spleis/crowdfunding, er det tillat å referere til innsamlingssiden.
- Tid og sted må opplyses i selve kommentaren og ikke i ei eventuell lenke til arrangementet.
- Bruk kommentarfeltet i denne posten, ikke lag nye innlegg. Maks 1 hovedkommentar per arrangement.
- Diskusjon og spørsmål er helt greit – bare hold tonen hyggelig.
- Ellers gjelder de fleste av r/Oslos regler.
Målet er å gjøre det lettere å finne ut hva som skjer i byen – og kanskje oppdage noe nytt og gøy sammen med andre.
r/oslo • u/Admirable_Junket_396 • 4h ago
Swimming classes for barne
Hello to all the helpful people in this community!
I’m looking for recommendations for good swimming classes for children. I’ve found several options on Google, with prices ranging from around NOK 2,400 to NOK 3,600.
Before choosing one, I’d like to hear from parents who have actual experience with these classes.
A few things I’d appreciate your advice on:
-Which swimming schools or courses would you recommend?
-Is the higher price worth it, or are the more affordable options equally good?
-What should I look for in terms of instructor quality, group size, pool temperature, and safety?
-How many lessons does a child typically need to become comfortable in the water given that it is a first time learning.
I’m more interested in real experiences and practical advice.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
r/oslo • u/user89246 • 4h ago
Concert at sentrum scene but I’m too short
I want to attend a concert at sentrum scene but I’m 155cm tall and it’s only standing, there r no seats.
Would that be an issue? I’m worried I won’t be able to see anything
r/oslo • u/AdFeeling9298 • 5h ago
Bar med sjakkbrett?
Hei! Noen som vet om en bar/pub som har sjakkbrett, men som ikke er en brettspillbar, eller en sjakkbar?
Altså et sted der man kan spille litt mer casual!
r/oslo • u/Fearless_Cake_5672 • 6h ago
Premium lureri med premium Taxi
Andre som stiller stort spørsmplstegn med Premium Taxi?
r/oslo • u/Ok-Prune-5793 • 11h ago
Padel in Oslo
Visiting Oslo from the UK for 3 weeks. Looking to find games with people. Not much options on Playtomic what’s best the best app to use ?
r/oslo • u/Isaidbranenotbrain • 1d ago
Steder i byen hvor man kan prate om tingenes tilstand?
Dette høres kanskje litt rart ut, men jeg ser etter et sted, er slags fysisk forum, hvor jeg kan møte ekte mennesker og ha ekte samtaler om ting som skjer i verden. Jeg er blant dem som tenker veldig mye på urolighetene som preger nyhetsbildet, og ser skumle paralleller til 1930-tallet. Men verken familie, venner eller kollegaer er særlig interessert i å snakke om temaet.
Jeg skulle gjerne snakket med andre som er bevisst temaer som «Limits to growth», har litt interesse/innsikt i moderne historie og geopolitikk, og som ikke vil ta del i internettets ekkokamre. Gjerne med en litt konstruktiv tilnærming, helst ikke defaitistisk doomerisme. Typ, hvordan skal vi faktisk forholde oss til dette?
Så hvis du, som meg, ser på verden akkurat nå, med en verdensøkonomi som står og vakler på skuldrene til fire-fem KI-selskaper, med blomstrende høyreekstremisme i hele Europa, med krympende oljereserver som tilsynelatende kulminerer i tidenes ressurskrig, med personlighetskulter og oppsmuldring av etablerte normer, og tenker: Dette hadde det jammen vært lurt å forholde seg til… hvor gjør dere i så fall det?
r/oslo • u/SuggestionInner4819 • 22h ago
Marvel Legends in Oslo
hello, i want to ask where can i find marvel legends fogure in Oslo, tommorow is my last day in oslo, so i want to shop a figure before going back to the netherlands, thank you
r/oslo • u/ndfodeneffanmefe • 1d ago
Finding housing in/around Oslo
Hi.
I'm looking for some advice on the current housing situation in Oslo. I have been offered a job that will pay around 700k yearly and I am contemplating moving to Oslo.
Looking at the housing situation I felt optimistic at first but reading into it a bit more I wonder if there is a risk that I sign on for the job but that I then won't find a place to live.
I would have to sign the contract now and move in jan/feb. Is there a risk I won't find a place to rent for a reasonable price? It looks like there are quite a lot of places to rent when I look now, but supply and demand 😳
What should I think of, please help with some advice
r/oslo • u/CarISatan • 1d ago
Har er det vært mye ekstremt høy bass sent om natten i olso det siste, eller kun i mitt område?
Jeg bor mellom Kværner og Høyenhall, i skrenten, så jeg hører lyd fra langt unna. De siste ukene så hører jeg ofte svært høy bass, ofte i noen sekunder eller minutter av gangen. Gjerne som nå halv 3 om natten, ofte ukedager. Umulig å si hvor det fra men antar det er mellom sentrum, bryn og Hovin et sted, kanskje fra noen bilister med helt sinnsykt anlegg. Er det andre som har merket dette nylig?
r/oslo • u/Quirky_Dog3288 • 2d ago
In Oslo between 25-28. October, how does this plan sound like?
Hi! We'll be visiting Oslo at the end of October and here's the plan I put together so far:
Sunday: Mathallen, Grünerlokka
Monday: Akershus, Deichman (Silent Room, Future Library), Operahuset, Munch museet
Tuesday: Vigelandsparken, Fiskeriet Youngstorget, Aker Brygge, Hovedøya, Tjuvholmen
Wednesday: Oslo Domkirke, Karl Johans gate, Det kongelige slottet (+Stortinget, Oslo Rådhus)
What I'm missing a bit is food markets, but Google was a little underwhelming I think when I looked it up. My first question is what do you think about this plan? Is it manageable? Can it be widened maybe a little more? And the second is where can we find good food markets which are open preferably on Sundays? I know Sunday is almost like a saint day in Norway (aka almost nothing operates), but I want to try my luck.
Thanks in advance!:)🇳🇴
r/oslo • u/TarTar85 • 2d ago
Why is Oslo so unfriendly to dog owners compared to Helsinki?
As a dog owner who recently moved to Oslo, I am deeply disappointed and concerned by how restrictive the city feels when it comes to dogs.
Having lived in Helsinki, the difference is striking. There, I felt I could enjoy everyday life with my dog as a member of my family. In Oslo, it feels like dogs are unwelcome almost everywhere, making even simple activities unnecessarily difficult.
I understand that some people have allergies or are uncomfortable around dogs, and I respect that. But I find it difficult to believe that allergies alone explain such widespread restrictions.
Sometimes I wonder whether cultural attitudes and certain beliefs about dogs also play a role, with allergy concerns being used as a convenient justification.
I'm not suggesting dogs should be allowed absolutely everywhere. But why is there so little effort to accommodate both dog owners and people who prefer dog-free spaces?
For a city that promotes outdoor living and quality of life, Oslo feels surprisingly unwelcoming to people who consider their dogs part of the family.
Am I the only one experiencing this? Have other people who moved here from more dog-friendly cities noticed the same thing?
Kan man gå av foran på Ruter-buss? Hva er egentlig regelen?
tenkt på dette relativt ofte. På noen busser er det et skilt foran som sier «Ingen avstigning, utgang bak». Da bruker jeg bakdøren.
Men andre ganger er ikke skiltet der. Er det med vilje? Hvis da jeg sitter helt foran nesten ved føreren, stiller jeg meg bak den gule streken og viser at jeg skal av, da har sjåføren alltid åpnet fordøren for meg? Jeg tolker derfor det som at det er greit å gå av foran når det ikke står noe annet. Likevel har jeg hørt at førerne blir irriterte (særlig om vinteren) fordi man går av/på foran og det blir litt ekstra styr og kaldt for sjåføren.
Hva er egentlig Ruters regel her? Skal man alltid gå av bak uansett, eller er det greit å gå av foran når det ikke er skilt om at avstigning skal skje bak, og sjåføren åpner fordøren?
For meg handler det mest om det praktiske, hvis jeg sitter helt foran påen stappfull buss i morgenrushet virker det jo ganske meningsløst å presse seg gjennom hele bussen for å komme til midt- eller bakdøren når fordøren allerede åpnes?
På forhånd takk for svar.
r/oslo • u/420SampleTxt • 4d ago
noen som kjenner til en bra reparatør for kameraer?
klarte å miste kameraet mitt og skade det ganske kraftig. linsen har blitt kakket skrått og vil ikke kollapse, og "øyelokkene" (definitivt ikke riktig ord for det, beklager kameranerder) falt ut sammen med fjærene som bevegde de. har noen peiling på å fikse sånt, eller kjenner til noen som har det? isåfall hvor mye ville dere gjettet at det kommer til å koste?
r/oslo • u/Flaky-Equivalent9351 • 4d ago
Noen som har sett disse i sentrum?
Noen som vet om dagligvarebutikker som selger disse? Har ikke sett de i Oslo enda
r/oslo • u/Competent_Clay23 • 4d ago
Shower head?
I am in need of a store that would sell a shower head and the shower hose. The one in my flat is manky and the house has split .
I’d rather not use temu and other online stores and I wouldn’t be sure of the size and measurements and so on.
I know there are stores like maxbo and so on but that is quite far away as I live in the center of Oslo.
Are there any smaller stores that would stuck such items for a reasonable price ?
r/oslo • u/Square_Positive_559 • 4d ago
Good tea places in Oslo, ideally Grünerløkka?
Hi everyone! I'm looking for good places to enjoy a proper cup of tea in Oslo, ideally in Grünerløkka. Tea houses, cafés with a good tea selection, anything cozy is welcome. Thanks in advance for your recommendations!
r/oslo • u/Ahmahgad • 5d ago
Kjøpe single pokemon-kort?
Jeg er selv litt for gammel til å ha vært med på pokemon-hypen fra starten, men nå har 6-åringen min begynte å samle. Han fikk lov til å ta med seg samlingen på AKS, og det gikk som det måtte gå. 3 av favorittkortene ble stjålet, noe han er veldig lei seg for.
(Jeg ser litt på det som livslærdom for han også, så ikke døm meg for hardt som naiv som lot han ta de med. Kortene hadde ingen stor verdi i kroner og øre)
Nå tenker jeg leksa er lært, og tenker jeg kan kjøpe 3 av hans favorittpokemon-kort til han slik at han blir glad igjen.
Er det noen butikker i Oslo som selger single kort? Outland f.eks.?
Bare en fordel om de ikke er alt for dyre og eksklusive. Han bryr seg bare om hvilke pokemon det er, og at de ser kule ut.
r/oslo • u/i-am-kelo • 5d ago
Traditional restaurant recommendations
I’m coming to Oslo for the first time at the end of October. I would love to find a semi-authentic Norwegian restaurant (even better if some kind of live music or dancing) which doesn’t break the bank. I know that Oslo is famously expensive, I’m not looking for fine-dining just something kind of authentic.
r/oslo • u/Appropriate-Coast647 • 5d ago
Ting å gjøre i Oslo?
Skal til Oslo fra 23.10-24.10 for å besøke noe familie på fredagen, men vurderer å bli over i byen en natt for å utforske litt. Så har folk her noen gode steder å sjekke ut? Er en kar på 24år som driver med graffiti og er tatovør. Er glad i det urbane miljøet generelt egt. Så har folk noen tips til eventer, lokasjoner eller noe utelivs anbefalinger?
r/oslo • u/Roflbotten • 6d ago
Lyst på gratis backstube fra Oslo City?
Får ikke henta denne too good to go posen fra City, så om noen vil ha den legger jeg ved linken her:
https://share.toogoodtogo.com/invitation/order/0727dae7-e7f2-8285-ba7c-f843a0de7363
r/oslo • u/itdobebus • 5d ago
Mjolnir Pendant / Necklace in Silver
I’ve been trying to find a Mjolnir necklace to buy because I’m in Oslo and super into mythology, and all I can find are steel ones that gift shops that you could buy for 50 NOK online, or silver ones at the museum for 4000 NOK which seem over priced. Is there anywhere in Oslo where I could find a historically accurate Mjolnir made of silver for closer to 1000-2500 NOK?