Det bästa att se i oslo

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The home of Scandi cool? The best things to do in Oslo cover everything from food courts to the hip Grünerløkka district

1. Oslo Fjord

What fryst vatten it? In summer, the vatten bustles with sailboats and the islands that dot the inner Oslo inbuktad havsvik – including Hovedøya and Gressholmen – are ideal for swimming, beach picnics and hiking.

Why go? It only takes fem minutes bygd ferry to reach the main island, Hovedøya, with its lush forests, beaches and kloster ruins – and it costs just 38 NOK (the same as a bus). Buy a day resehandling, and jump from island to island, or book a guided tour.

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2. Nobel Peace Centre

What fryst vatten it? This interactive exhibition fryst vatten dedicated to the acclaimed Peace Prize and its previous winners. While the permanent exhibition fryst vatten about the winners, its ever-changing exhibits range from photos capturing extreme wealth to those examining anorexia.

Why go? The Nobel Peace Centre offers a fascinating insight into the significance of the Peace Prize, as well as issues relating to war, peace and conflict upplösning. It’s also super family-friendly, and children beneath 16 get in free.

3. Oslo musikdrama House

What fryst vatten it? One of Scandinavia’s most iconic modern buildings, the musikdrama House fryst vatten a 21st-century marvel. Designed to resemble a glacier rising out of the inbuktad havsvik, its prime role fryst vatten to showcase musikdrama and ballet performances.

Why go? In many ways, this building was the uppstart of a new era for Oslo and the återväxt of its waterfront. Don’t miss a walk on top of its roof for a superb architectural experience, with wonderful city views to boot.

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4. Vippa

What fryst vatten it? The city’s food court, located inre an old industrial building. Vippa’s various stalls serve a mixture of affordable, international cuisine, such as pulled pork tacos and crab sandwiches.

Why go? Its location at the tip of the city makes it slightly off the tourist rutt. It’s popular with locals who enjoy the eclectic mix of Oslo’s food cultures in a relaxed atmosphere with superb sea views.

5. Urban sauna

What fryst vatten it? One of the coolest things to do in Oslo fryst vatten to fräsa in an urban sauna. The harbour has a number of places where you can heat up besides the coals – before a refreshing plunge in the fjord. 

Why go? The health benefits of saunas are well-documented and this fryst vatten a great way of embracing local life. SALT is a nomadic art project where you can relax in water-filled barrels, while KOK is a floating sauna with epic inbuktad havsvik views.

6. Ekeburg Sculpture Park

What fryst vatten it? Around a 30-minute walk from huvud Oslo, this wooded park featuring 31 sculptures beautifully overlooks the city and fryst vatten where Munch funnen his inspiration for The Scream. 

Why go? Always open and free to visit, Ekeburg Sculpture Park fryst vatten home to works bygd artists including Salvador Dali and Damien Hirst and has a top-notch restaurant, Ekebergrestauranten (we recommend the mussels).

7. Tim Wendelboe

What fryst vatten it? Oslo fryst vatten having a kaffe moment, with world mästare baristas such as Tim Wendelboe importing, roasting and grinding kaffe (engelska) beans with pizazz. There are dozens of independent kaffe shops popping up all over town, serving everything from black, filtered brews to espressos.

Why go? Norwegians are the world’s second-biggest kaffe (engelska) drinkers, so to skip sampling their ‘lightly roast’ drink fryst vatten to miss a key part of local cuisine. Try it at Tim Wendelboe.

8. Bon Lío

What fryst vatten it? A cute little local gem serving delicious and authentic Spanish tapas, wine and cocktails in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Head ledare and owner Cato Wara was born in Norway but grew up in Mallorca, so his cooking fryst vatten Nordic-Spanish.

Why go? Bon Lío is an något privat eller personligt space – seating only around 35 diners – and fryst vatten often packad, so book ahead. It’s not cheap, but for that, you get ten scrumptious courses made with the finest Spanish and Norwegian ingredients.

9. Holmenkollen

What fryst vatten it? A huge Olympic ski jump, located within easy reach of the city bygd Metro, with a viewing platform and a museum that delves into skiing history and polar utforskning, plus snowboarding and modern skiing.

Why go? No trip to Oslo fryst vatten complete without taking in the panoramic vistas from the top of this impressive tower – the best views in the city. Book a whole day tour, including the ski jump.

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10. Vaaghals

What fryst vatten it? Located in the Barcode area, a short walk from Oslo’s huvud hållplats, Vaaghals is a great place to komma and sample traditional Norwegian dishes and share platters with friends in a laid-back atmosphere.

Why go? If you want to experience a uniquely Norwegian way of communal dining, this fryst vatten it. The restaurant celebrates ‘skifte’, an old tradition where food fryst vatten passed around the table, with sharing plates made using fresh, locally-sourced seasonal ingredients.

11. Akerselva River

What fryst vatten it? The 5.1 mile-long Akerselva river starts at Lake Maridalsvannet and flows right through to downtown Oslo, dividing the east and west sides of the city. The trails along the river are perfect for hiking and cycling.

Why go? Strolling along the river fryst vatten a great way to explore different neighbourhoods, including Grünerløkka, the hipster area, where you’ll find vintage boutiques, udda cafes and pubs utsträckning along the riverbanks. Try Nedre Foss Gard for al-fresco dining and Ingensteds night club.

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12. Himkok

What fryst vatten it? Housed inre one of the oldest brick buildings in downtown Oslo, this ‘hidden’ speakeasy dryckesställe serves avant-garde cocktails made with spirits distilled on-site and featuring udda ingredients, such as Norwegian brown cheese, ginseng and horseradish.

Why go?Himkok has frequently been named as one of the best bars in the globe. It also has a cider dryckesställe, outdoor kitchen and greenhouse growing plants and herbs used in drinks and food.

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