Guidebook for Oslo

Per Stian
Guidebook for Oslo

Sightseeing

The royal residence at the top of Karl Johans gate is home to King Harald V and Queen Sonja. The building is in neo-classical style with a facade of stuccoed brick, and was completed in 1849. The Palace Park surrounds the palace on all sides and features grassy areas, majestic trees, small ponds and statues. Changing of the guards every day at 1.30 pm. Service in the Palace Chapel on Sundays at 11 am. Guided tours every day in summer Tickets at billettservice.no, Narvesen and tel. (+47) 815 33 133. Any leftover tickets are sold at the entrance before the tour starts. Norwegian name: Det kongelige slott (or simply Slottet) Distance: 7 minutes walk to the entrance of the royal garden (550m). The Palace is 300 meter inside the royal garden.
526 locals recommend
The Royal Palace
1 Slottsplassen
526 locals recommend
The royal residence at the top of Karl Johans gate is home to King Harald V and Queen Sonja. The building is in neo-classical style with a facade of stuccoed brick, and was completed in 1849. The Palace Park surrounds the palace on all sides and features grassy areas, majestic trees, small ponds and statues. Changing of the guards every day at 1.30 pm. Service in the Palace Chapel on Sundays at 11 am. Guided tours every day in summer Tickets at billettservice.no, Narvesen and tel. (+47) 815 33 133. Any leftover tickets are sold at the entrance before the tour starts. Norwegian name: Det kongelige slott (or simply Slottet) Distance: 7 minutes walk to the entrance of the royal garden (550m). The Palace is 300 meter inside the royal garden.
Inaugurated in 1950, Oslo City Hall is the city's administrative body and the seat of the City Council. The building has been decorated by great Norwegian art from 1900-1950, with motifs from Norwegian history, culture and working life. Carillon concerts on the first Wednesday of every month at 1 pm. Pre-booked tours for groups of up to 30 persons are available all year. Bookings: postmottak@rft.oslo.kommune.no or tel. (+47) 23 46 12 00. Norwegian name: Oslo rådhus Located 1km from the appartment and estimated 13 minutes walk.
94 locals recommend
Rådhuset
1 Rådhusplassen
94 locals recommend
Inaugurated in 1950, Oslo City Hall is the city's administrative body and the seat of the City Council. The building has been decorated by great Norwegian art from 1900-1950, with motifs from Norwegian history, culture and working life. Carillon concerts on the first Wednesday of every month at 1 pm. Pre-booked tours for groups of up to 30 persons are available all year. Bookings: postmottak@rft.oslo.kommune.no or tel. (+47) 23 46 12 00. Norwegian name: Oslo rådhus Located 1km from the appartment and estimated 13 minutes walk.
The Parliament building, seat of the Norwegian National Assembly since 1866. Located 1,1 km from the apartment (1,1km)
23 locals recommend
Stortinget station
23 locals recommend
The Parliament building, seat of the Norwegian National Assembly since 1866. Located 1,1 km from the apartment (1,1km)
The Oslo Opera House is the home of The Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, and the national opera theatre in Norway. The building is situated in the Bjørvika neighborhood of central Oslo, at the head of the Oslofjord. Distance 2,3km, 29 minutes walk.
872 locals recommend
Oslo Opera House
872 locals recommend
The Oslo Opera House is the home of The Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, and the national opera theatre in Norway. The building is situated in the Bjørvika neighborhood of central Oslo, at the head of the Oslofjord. Distance 2,3km, 29 minutes walk.
Karl Johans gate is the main street of the city of Oslo, Norway. The street was named in honor of King Charles III John, who was also King of Sweden as Charles XIV John. n the city centre around the main street Karl Johans gate you find discos, night clubs, bars, jazz clubs and cafés in between all the stores, shopping centres and hotels. Downtown Oslo has a little bit of everything. Around Tinghuset and Stortorvet there are jazz and blues clubs, while Karl Johans gate is lined with bars and shops. The biggest concert venues are also centrally located. There are always people along Karl Johans gate, day and night. This is also the place for street parades, and on Norway's constitution day, 17 May, the streets downtown are crowded with people from all over the city, many of them dressed in national costumes. Distance 9 minutes walk (700m)
334 locals recommend
Karl Johans gate
Karl Johans gate
334 locals recommend
Karl Johans gate is the main street of the city of Oslo, Norway. The street was named in honor of King Charles III John, who was also King of Sweden as Charles XIV John. n the city centre around the main street Karl Johans gate you find discos, night clubs, bars, jazz clubs and cafés in between all the stores, shopping centres and hotels. Downtown Oslo has a little bit of everything. Around Tinghuset and Stortorvet there are jazz and blues clubs, while Karl Johans gate is lined with bars and shops. The biggest concert venues are also centrally located. There are always people along Karl Johans gate, day and night. This is also the place for street parades, and on Norway's constitution day, 17 May, the streets downtown are crowded with people from all over the city, many of them dressed in national costumes. Distance 9 minutes walk (700m)

Drinks & Nightlife

Striving and energic nightclub. Ideal for a real party and meeting other locals as well as other travelers. This nightclub is one of the largest and most popular nightclub in Oslo. Located only 8 minutes walk from the appartment (600m).
22 locals recommend
Lawo Oslo
26 Universitetsgata
22 locals recommend
Striving and energic nightclub. Ideal for a real party and meeting other locals as well as other travelers. This nightclub is one of the largest and most popular nightclub in Oslo. Located only 8 minutes walk from the appartment (600m).
Rock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics. Distance: 10 minutes walk (850m)
13 locals recommend
Hard Rock Cafe
45 Karl Johans gate
13 locals recommend
Rock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics. Distance: 10 minutes walk (850m)

Arts & Culture

he Vigeland Park is the world's largest sculpture park made by a single artist, and is one of Norway's most popular tourist attractions. The park is open to visitors all year round. The unique sculpture park is Gustav Vigeland's lifework with more than 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and wrought iron. Vigeland was also in charge of the design and architectural layout of the park. The Vigeland Park was mainly completed between 1939 and 1949. Most of the sculptures are placed in five units along an 850 meter long axis: The Main gate, the Bridge with the Children's playground, the Fountain, the Monolith plateau and the Wheel of Life. Located 2,1km from the appartment. 25 minutes walk.
272 locals recommend
Vigeland Park
32 Nobels gate
272 locals recommend
he Vigeland Park is the world's largest sculpture park made by a single artist, and is one of Norway's most popular tourist attractions. The park is open to visitors all year round. The unique sculpture park is Gustav Vigeland's lifework with more than 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and wrought iron. Vigeland was also in charge of the design and architectural layout of the park. The Vigeland Park was mainly completed between 1939 and 1949. Most of the sculptures are placed in five units along an 850 meter long axis: The Main gate, the Bridge with the Children's playground, the Fountain, the Monolith plateau and the Wheel of Life. Located 2,1km from the appartment. 25 minutes walk.
The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design in Oslo is the national museum of art of Norway. Distance: 9 minutes (700m)
230 locals recommend
Nasjonalgalleriet
3 Universitetsgata
230 locals recommend
The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design in Oslo is the national museum of art of Norway. Distance: 9 minutes (700m)
The Viking Ship Museum is located at Bygdøy in Oslo, Norway. It is part of the Museum of Cultural History of the University of Oslo, and houses archaeological finds from Tune, Gokstad, Oseberg and the Borre mound cemetery. Distance: 9 minutes walk to the National Theatre Station and 9 minutes bus ride with line 30 to "Bygdøy". (Same location as the Norwrgian Folk Museum)
275 locals recommend
Viking Ship Museum
35 Huk Aveny
275 locals recommend
The Viking Ship Museum is located at Bygdøy in Oslo, Norway. It is part of the Museum of Cultural History of the University of Oslo, and houses archaeological finds from Tune, Gokstad, Oseberg and the Borre mound cemetery. Distance: 9 minutes walk to the National Theatre Station and 9 minutes bus ride with line 30 to "Bygdøy". (Same location as the Norwrgian Folk Museum)
A polar museum dedicated to the story of Norwegian polar expeditions with the Fram ship used by Fridtjof Nansen as the main exhibit. Distance: 9 minutes walk to the National Theatre Station and 10 minutes with bus line number 30 to "Bygdøy". (Same location as the Kon-Tiki museum)
134 locals recommend
The Fram Museum
39 Bygdøynesveien
134 locals recommend
A polar museum dedicated to the story of Norwegian polar expeditions with the Fram ship used by Fridtjof Nansen as the main exhibit. Distance: 9 minutes walk to the National Theatre Station and 10 minutes with bus line number 30 to "Bygdøy". (Same location as the Kon-Tiki museum)
Norway's largest museum of cultural history featuring the world's oldest open air ... many buildings are open, and a host in traditional folk dress welcomes you. Distance: 9 minutes walk to the National Theatre Station and 9 minutes bus ride with line 30 to "Bygdøy".
171 locals recommend
Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
10 Museumsveien
171 locals recommend
Norway's largest museum of cultural history featuring the world's oldest open air ... many buildings are open, and a host in traditional folk dress welcomes you. Distance: 9 minutes walk to the National Theatre Station and 9 minutes bus ride with line 30 to "Bygdøy".
Thor Heyerdahl and The Kon-Tiki Museum. Thor Heyerdahl (1914-2002) gained worldwide fame when he crossed the Pacific Ocean on Kon-Tiki in 1947. It houses vessels and maps from the Kon-Tiki expedition, as well as a library with about 8000 books. It was opened in a provisional building in 1949. Distance: 9 minutes walk to the National Theatre Station and 10 minutes with bus line number 30 to "Bygdøy". (Same location as The Fram Museum)
171 locals recommend
Kon-Tiki Museum
36 Bygdøynesveien
171 locals recommend
Thor Heyerdahl and The Kon-Tiki Museum. Thor Heyerdahl (1914-2002) gained worldwide fame when he crossed the Pacific Ocean on Kon-Tiki in 1947. It houses vessels and maps from the Kon-Tiki expedition, as well as a library with about 8000 books. It was opened in a provisional building in 1949. Distance: 9 minutes walk to the National Theatre Station and 10 minutes with bus line number 30 to "Bygdøy". (Same location as The Fram Museum)
A historic landmark in the Norwegian consciousness, Holmenkollen embodies more than a century of skiing competitions. Inside the ski jump is the Holmenkollen Ski Museum, the oldest of its kind in the world. The museum presents over 4,000 years of skiing history, Norwegian polar exploration artifacts and an exhibition on snowboarding and modern skiing. The observation deck on top of the jump tower offers panoramic views of Oslo. Café, shop and ski simulator. Open 365 days a year! Distance: 9 minutes walk to the National Theatre Station. 24 minutes subway ride with line 1 to "Frognerseteren". Then 8 minutes walk to the museum (600 m).
215 locals recommend
Holmenkollen Ski Museum
5 Kongeveien
215 locals recommend
A historic landmark in the Norwegian consciousness, Holmenkollen embodies more than a century of skiing competitions. Inside the ski jump is the Holmenkollen Ski Museum, the oldest of its kind in the world. The museum presents over 4,000 years of skiing history, Norwegian polar exploration artifacts and an exhibition on snowboarding and modern skiing. The observation deck on top of the jump tower offers panoramic views of Oslo. Café, shop and ski simulator. Open 365 days a year! Distance: 9 minutes walk to the National Theatre Station. 24 minutes subway ride with line 1 to "Frognerseteren". Then 8 minutes walk to the museum (600 m).
Edvard Munch has a unique position among Nordic painters and is considered a pioneer in expressionism. The Munch Museum's collection, left to the city of Oslo by the artist, consists of paintings, graphical prints and drawings. By constantly changing the exhibitions, the museum presents the variety in his production. Audio tours in Norwegian and in English. Documentary exhibition. Guided tours in Norwegian on Sundays from September to June at 1 pm. Guided tours in English every day in July and August at 1 pm. Distance: 9 minutes walk to the National Theatre station. 6 minutes subway ride with line 5 to "Vestli" then 4 minutes walk(350m) from the train station "Tøyen".
647 locals recommend
Munch Museum
1 Edvard Munchs Plass
647 locals recommend
Edvard Munch has a unique position among Nordic painters and is considered a pioneer in expressionism. The Munch Museum's collection, left to the city of Oslo by the artist, consists of paintings, graphical prints and drawings. By constantly changing the exhibitions, the museum presents the variety in his production. Audio tours in Norwegian and in English. Documentary exhibition. Guided tours in Norwegian on Sundays from September to June at 1 pm. Guided tours in English every day in July and August at 1 pm. Distance: 9 minutes walk to the National Theatre station. 6 minutes subway ride with line 5 to "Vestli" then 4 minutes walk(350m) from the train station "Tøyen".

Getting Around

Bus and tram station is only 200 meter from the appartment. 3 minutes walk.
12 locals recommend
Holbergs plass
Holbergs Plass
12 locals recommend
Bus and tram station is only 200 meter from the appartment. 3 minutes walk.
The National Theatre station where you will find bus, tram, subway and railway. You can also take the airport train from and to here. 7 minutes walk (550m)
145 locals recommend
Nationaltheatret station
145 locals recommend
The National Theatre station where you will find bus, tram, subway and railway. You can also take the airport train from and to here. 7 minutes walk (550m)
Airport Shuttle bus stop at Radisson Blu Scandinavia only 300 meter from the appartment (3 minutes walk)
16 locals recommend
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel Oslo
30 Holbergs gate
16 locals recommend
Airport Shuttle bus stop at Radisson Blu Scandinavia only 300 meter from the appartment (3 minutes walk)

Essentials

14 locals recommend
Rema 1000 Pilestredet
31 Pilestredet Park
14 locals recommend