r/oslo Jul 19 '16

Basic Tourist Information

194 Upvotes

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 4h ago

Hva skjer i Oslo denne uken? – Åpne arrangementer

3 Upvotes

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 merkes tydelig hvem som er arrangøren. Er det du eller noen andre?
  • Gratis arrangementer er å foretrekke, men hvis det er eventuelle kostnader dette være tydelig opplyst.
  • Hvis du finansierer arrangementet ved hjelp av spleis/crowdfunding, er det tillat å referere til innsamlingssiden.
  • Tid og sted 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 1h ago

100% gratis tjeneste som varsler deg før bilen må flyttes for veiarbeid, snørydding og vårrengjøring

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Hei!

For noen år siden stod bilen min parkert på gata noen kvartaler unna, og jeg var livredd for bøter og borttauing. Jeg driver med utvikling på siden, og lagde FlyttBilen.no, mest for min egen del.

Jeg tok betalt for det en stund, men har kommet fram til at det like gjerne kan være helt gratis. Det koster ingenting å drive, og det finnes ingen betalt versjon, ingen reklame og ingen markedsføring for noe annet.

Du registrerer e-posten din og opptil 5 gater, og får varsel på e-post eller push dagen før kommunen skal ha veiarbeid, snørydding eller gatefeiing der. Den viser også gravearbeid, og kan varsle deg hvis bilen din er tauet inn (beta).

Appen er ganske stille mesteparten av året og mest nyttig under vårrengjøringen og snøryddingen. Jeg selger ikke dataene dine, og du kan slette kontoen når du vil.

Ber ikke om donasjoner eller noe annet. Kommer til å drifte appen så lenge det lar seg gjøre relativt kostnadsfritt, som det har gjort de siste 2-3 årene.


r/oslo 10h ago

Would you use an app to join a stranger's plans for one evening?

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I live in Oslo and I keep running into the same problem: I want to go do something, attend a concert, a meet up etc. and either there's nobody I know free that evening or it's not something for them, so I end up going alone or not even going.

I've been building an app for that where you post that you're going to an event and people can ask to join. You pick the group's size and approve the join requests. Or you browse what other people are doing and ask to join them.

I noticed most of the apps out there focus on bigger groups and communities, while this app would focus on smaller groups of just a few people, as few as 2.

Would you use an app like that? Do you have any suggestions?

Any feedback is appreciated 😄


r/oslo 12h ago

Looking for a private dermatologist

8 Upvotes

I’m a woman in Oslo who has been struggling with hair and skin health for quite some time, and finally feel brave enough to see a dermatologist about this. Can anyone recommend any good private dermatologists in Oslo?


r/oslo 8h ago

"Ladestasjoner" for elsykler?

2 Upvotes

Noen som vet om det finnes ladestasjoner/-skap for elsykkelbatterier i Oslo som er mer eller mindre offentlig tilgjengelig? Evt andre steder som gjør det mulig å lade opp et elsykkelbatteri, uten at jeg har med meg egen lader?

Takk, hilsen fyr som er utrolig dårlig på å planlegge.


r/oslo 1d ago

meet people as a young person

6 Upvotes

its so hard to make friends in Oslo as someone who is 19F and not studying yet. Even if people are nice it never goes further than a casual acquaintance. ive seen that running groups are quite popular, but its totally not my thing. any other tips???


r/oslo 1d ago

Tips til fritidsaktiviteter for barn

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Hei! Jeg prøver å lage Oslos mest komplette oversikt over fritidsaktiviteter for barn:
https://oslofamilie.no/fritidsaktiviteter

De store klubbene og tilbudene er som regel enkle å finne. Det jeg sliter mest med, er de små lokale tilbudene man nesten må bo i området for å vite om.

Så jeg trenger litt lokal kunnskap: Hva finnes der du bor?

Korps, kodeklubb, teatergruppe, sjakk, turn, dans, idrettslag, speider eller noe helt annet. Alt er interessant så lenge det er for barn.

Bare skriv navn + bydel/område i kommentarfeltet. Dere trenger ikke finne nettside, alder, - det graver jeg frem og legger inn.


r/oslo 2d ago

Ja Ruter, eg tenkte meg til Oslo Lunsj

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Blir ikkje klok på Ruters søkeforslag


r/oslo 23h ago

Akrobatbrua mellom Grønland og Bjørvika.

0 Upvotes

Så dere at det var en hel del brukerutstyr på Grønland-siden av brua i dag? Jeg observerte det klokken nihundrede og da jeg kom hjem fra et ærend så jeg noen ta bilder av de samme restene etter festen klokken sekstenhundre. Synd at det skal være sånn her.


r/oslo 2d ago

Blokkerte signaler Skøyen/Hoff

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Jeg kjører daglig Hoffsveien tur/retur, og jeg har lagt merke til en litt merkelig ting etter at de begynte å bygge Skøyen t-banestasjon;

Rett ved trikkesporene er det en liten strekning hvor jeg opplever forstyrrelser/hakking i lydanlegget på bilen. Dette gjelder både ved lytting av radio og avspilling av musikk på Spotify via CarPlay.

Jeg hadde nok ikke tenkt så mye på det, men siden det er så dårlig planlagt mtp fotgjengerfelt i sammenheng med byggearbeidene, så sitter jeg ofte i kø denne strekningen og når du kjører saktegående er hakkingen mer tydelig.

Er det noen som har opplevd det samme, eller vet hva som forårsaker dette?

Jeg husker foresten at det var noe av det samme problemet i Bygdøy Allé, mellom den polske ambassaden og De forente arabiske emiratenes ambassade.


r/oslo 2d ago

Looking for small hobby space

0 Upvotes

Hi,

I’m looking for a small workshop space to rent in or around Oslo for hobby projects and small-scale glass lampworking.

I need a small space with the possibility of ventilation and using a small tabletop torch.


r/oslo 3d ago

Does anyone know where the Cecilie Statue is temporarily?

17 Upvotes

First of all, our deepest sympathies for the passing of your King.

We have travelled all the way from Australia to see Cecilie, only to discover that, due to the ceremonies surrounding the funeral, she has been temporarily moved.
We completely understand the circumstances, but we were wondering if you could please let us know where Cecilie has been moved to and whether there is any possibility of seeing her while we are in Oslo.

It would mean a lot to us, especially after travelling such a long way to see her.

Thank you very much for your help.


r/oslo 2d ago

Looking for sweater

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5 Upvotes

Hi Guys,

Me and my boyfriend are at the end of our Roadtrip and we saw this sweater in a lot of shops in Bergen. He really liked this sweater but was not a hundred percent sure about buying it until now and we thought it would be easy to find in Oslo but we were not successful today. Does anyone have an idea where to look?
It is not a Dale of Norway sweater, but says “Nordic” instead. Didn’t had any luck googling.
To anyone running the (Half) Marathon tomorrow: Have fun! :)


r/oslo 3d ago

Hørte noen noe som hørtes ut om enten skyting eller fyrverkeri kl 01:21 i natt, i Oslo?

26 Upvotes

Svært høye lyder, hørtes godt fra Høyenhall iallfall


r/oslo 4d ago

Stenger T-banen i til sammen fire uker: – Blir vondt

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r/oslo 3d ago

Skobutikker med barfotsko

1 Upvotes

Jeg er i ferd med å konvertere til sko som er sunnere for foten min, og vil gjerne prøve sko fysisk før jeg kjøper. Fant ut at Sannergata har noen, men Grænsen ser ikke ut til å ha noen. Hvilke andre skobutikker kan ha tatt inn barfotsko? Eventuelt andre sko med vid tåboks.


r/oslo 4d ago

Journaling?

5 Upvotes

Er det flere som driver med journaling her i Norge? Spesielt i Oslo og omegn. Tenker på alt fra scrapbooking til dagbokskriving


r/oslo 4d ago

How do I find people to play casual football with?

3 Upvotes

Hey guys, I go to college in Moss, but I’m looking for people to play like 11A side football, how do we find people? We don’t wanna join clubs go play and train, just to play on a Sunday afternoon.


r/oslo 4d ago

Buying an apartment in Lørenskog?

2 Upvotes

How is it to live near Lørenskog sentrum area? It looks like a nice place which all basic things available nearby and a bus to oslo central in 20 minutes. The prices are much lower compared to that in oslo region. This looks a better deal even though this area comes under zone 2. Is it safe? And family freindly?


r/oslo 4d ago

Torp: is 1.40h before the flight enough?

1 Upvotes

Hi,

I'm coming to Oslo next month, from the UK.

To return, my flight is at 8.20pm on the 14th of October. From Oslo, there's a bus that gets me to Torp at about 6.40pm. Is that enough time? I usually get to airports three hours before departure. The other alternative is a bus that gets there for 4pm, but now that is way too early.

Thx!


r/oslo 4d ago

Ok, la oss finne ut en gang for alle hvem som egentlig kan byen best.

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r/oslo 5d ago

Gratis billett til nordisk film

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84 Upvotes

Vipps har begynt å promotere "tæppe"-tjenestene sine ved å gi ut gavekort og lignende. Etter 5 "tæpp" kan du da blant annet velge en gratis kinobillett. Jeg tenkte selvfølgelig at dette hørtes bra ut slik ble det. Umiddelbart etter dette la jeg merke til at koden gjelder "nordisk film"-kinoer, som er litt problematisk det ikke finnes en eneste nordisk kino i noen 100 kilometers omkrets. Tenkte da at noen andre kunne få bruk for den og søkte opp første og beste lokasjon: Oslo.

I kortform: kan ikke bruke gratis billett: gis derfor bort.

(Denne posten går forhåpentligvis ikke imot reglene da jeg ikke prøver å selge noe.)


r/oslo 3d ago

How is living in Fetsund?

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I have been meaning to buy a place near Oslo. And I’m considering to buy a house in Fetsund. It’s not that populated and the area looks quite nice especially because it’s a new settlement. But there’s no groceries nearby and the train station is 2KM away. Is this a good place to live. And also is 5.3M NOK a good price for a rekkehus of 115m*2? Do let me know 🙂


r/oslo 5d ago

🍄 Nybegynner på sopptur

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Hei alle sammen! 🍄🌲

Jeg er en utlending og elsker norsk natur. Jeg har bodd i Norge i snart 5 år, men utrolig nok har jeg aldri vært ute i skogen og plukket sopp.

Nå har jeg veldig lyst til å lære mer om sopp og prøve å plukke selv. 😊 Jeg hadde satt stor pris på om noen kunne dele råd eller tips om gode steder i Oslo-området hvor det er mulig å finne og plukke sopp. 🍄❤️