Lonely Planet Pocket Oslo
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Lonely Planet Pocket Oslo is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander through the iconic Oslo Opera House, be awed by the panoramic views from Holmenkollen Ski Jump, or admire the open-air artwork in Vigelandsanlegget -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Oslo and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Oslo:
- Full-colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time
- Covers the City Centre, Aker Brygge, Frogner, Grunerlokka, Vulkan, Sofienberg, Gronland, Toyen, St Olafs Plass and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Pocket Oslo, a colorful, easy-to-use, and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can’t-miss experiences to maximize a quick trip experience.
About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.
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Contents
QuickStart Guide
Welcome to Oslo
Top Sights
Local Life
Day Planner
Need to Know
Oslo Neighbourhoods
Explore
Central Oslo
Aker Brygge & Bygdoy
Frogner & Western Oslo
Grunerlokka & Vulkan
Sofienberg, Gronland & Toyen
St Olafs Plass, Bislett & St Hanshaugen
Worth a Trip:
Oslo Opera House
Holmenkollen Ski Jump
Day-tripping to Fredrikstad
Best
The Best of Oslo
All along the Waterfront
Ibsen & Munch's Oslo
Eating
Bars & Cafes
Entertainment
Shopping
Architecture
Museums & Galleries
For Kids
For Free
Parks
Tours
Survival Guide
Survival Guide
Before You Go
Arriving in Oslo
Getting Around
Essential Information
Language
Behind the Scenes
Our Writers
Welcome to Oslo
Surrounded by mountains and the sea, this compact, cultured, caring and fun city is Europe's fastest-growing capital. Come and experience this newly confident boom town as its reputation as a Neo Nordic culinary star, contemporary art centre and live music hotspot just grows and grows.
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Oslo
Top Sights
Oslo Opera House
Inspiring contemporary Norwegian architecture.
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Oslo Top Sights
Nasjonalgalleriet
Munch's The Scream and much more.
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Oslo Top Sights
Royal Palace
Pretty, friendly palace in beautiful parkland.
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Oslo Top Sights
Akershus Festning
Oslofjord views and military history.
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Oslo Top Sights
Astrup Fearnley Museet
Big-name international art and architecture.
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Oslo Top Sights
Vikingskipshuset
Three Viking ships and a long history.
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Oslo Top Sights
Vigelandsanlegget
Thousands of sculptures and the circle of life.
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Oslo Top Sights
Holmenkollen Ski Jump
This edgy architectural mascot overlooks the city, promising snowy good times to all below.
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Oslo
Local Life
Insider tips to help you find the real Oslo
This is a relaxed, cultured city with fabulous nightlife, a booming creative scene, brilliant food and nature on its doorstep. Locals know how to enjoy themselves and take pride in their easy access to both the outdoors and culture.
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Bar-Hopping in the City Centre
y Everything in easy strolling distance
y All bars are open until super late
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Strolling Frognerparken
y Surreal sculpture
y Genteel westside lifestyle
Alternative Grünerløkka
y Edgy galleries
y City's best bars and cafes
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Grønland & the East
y Historic streets
y Multicultural life
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Other great places to experience the city like a local:
Winter Wonderland
Summer Rooftops
The Fashion Quad
Waterfront Shopping
Westside Eating
Norwegian Wood Festival
Fairytale Crossing
Parklife
Multicultural Shopping
Neighbourhood Menu
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Oslo
Day Planner
Day One
MStart your day with Edvard Munch's The Scream at the Nasjonalgalleriet then stroll down Nedre Slottsgate, through the 17th-century grid of Kvadraturen to Akershus Festning, where you can wander for free and take in the view.
RHead to waterfront Pipervika for a lunchtime feast of Norwegian seafood. Then take the ferry to the pretty Bygdøy Peninsula, spending your afternoon with the three 9th-century vessels on show at the Vikingskipshuset.
NBook or arrive early for a table at Sentralen Restaurant to enjoy some of the city's most accessible Neo Nordic small plates and excellent wines. Finish your evening off bar-hopping in Yongstorget and around, with cocktails at Himkok (note: it's an unmarked door), then kicking on at indie-paradise Mono or laneway bar Angst.
Day Two
MPoke around the deliciously ostentatious home of playwright Henrik Ibsen at the Ibsen Museet, then wander the Slottsparken and take a Royal Palace tour. Visit the Queen Sonja Art Stable for contemporary art and an insight into Norwegian royal life.
RIndulge in that old Norwegian favourite of pizza at the beautiful parkside functionalist building Kunstnernes Hus, before heading back through the city to the waterfront and strolling along Akker Brygge to the island of Tjuvholmen. Here you can check out the superstar contemporary-art collection of Astrup Fearnley Museet as well as the surrounding Tjuvholmen Sculpture Park.
NThen head to Vingen for casual dining with a view, as well as some of the city's best cocktails, before strolling back through the city to Fuglen for more cocktails and great tunes, then a civilised last drink on the terrace at Tekehtopa.
Day Three
MClimb the roof of the spectacular Oslo Opera House for views and its beautiful architectural details. Then head inside for a tour. A quick tram ride from Central Station will take you to Grünerlokka.
RHead to Mathallen Oslo for a mix-and-match lunch then stroll around Vulkan. Cross the Alkerselva back into Grünerlokka for an excellent Tim Wendelboe coffee. Take in the shops then head to the Munchmuseet, where you can further explore the Oslo of the late 19th century through Munch's eyes.
NExperience Neo Nordic dining at its coolest and hang with the local foodie mafia at Brutus, a Tøyen trendsetter, then bar-hop from Pigalle to Dattera Til Hagen in Grønland. Then it's back to Grünerlokka for a live act at Parkteatret or dancing at Blå.
Day Four
MWander among the bold, sensuous statues of Gustav Vigeland in Vigelandsanlegget in sprawling Frognerparken – go early to enjoy it at its prettiest and least crowded.
RTram over to St Hanshaugen to proud and produce-driven Smalhans. Play 'I spy' and spot Holmenkollen Ski Jump watching over the city (or jump on the T-Bane and head up there for incredible views and a skiing museum).
NGo totally traditional for dinner at Grønland's Olympen beer hall. Scoot across the train tracks and grab a 100kr standing-room ticket for a ballet or opera performance and experience the Oslo Opera House in all its glory. Then wander back into the city centre for some serious nightlife.
Need to Know
Currency
Norwegian kroner (kr)
Language
Norwegian
Visas
Generally not required for tourist stays of up to 90 days, nor for members of EU or Schengen member countries.
Money
Banks with ATMs are found throughout the city centre. Most shops, restaurants, bars and cafes prefer debit or credit cards over cash, even for small purchases.
Mobile Phones
Local SIM cards are widely available, including at the airport, Central Station, 7-Eleven stores and some Narvesen kiosks. There are three mobile-service providers: Telenor Mobil, Telia and Chess A.
Time
Central European Time (GMT/UTC plus two hours)
Tipping
Tipping on a North American scale is not expected and can be considered embarrassing to do so. That said, if the service has been particularly helpful in a midrange to top-end restaurant, 5% is generally appropriate, and 10% is considered generous.
1Before You Go
Your Daily Budget
Budget: Less than 1500kr
A Budget hotel room: from 800kr
A Hot dog: 30kr
A Black coffee: 25kr
A Single tram, bus and train ticket: 33kr
A Small beer: 45kr
Midrange: 1500–3000kr
A Midrange hotel room: 1200kr
A Caffè latte: 45kr
A Museum entrance: 100kr
A Casual dinner small plate: 130kr
A Glass of wine: 95kr
A Return ferry to Bygdøy museums: 65kr
Top End: More than 3000kr
A Top-end hotel room: from 2500kr
A Degustation Neo Nordic dinner: 525–750kr
A Three-day Oslo Pass: 745kr
A Music festival day ticket: 950kr
A Oslofjord cruise: 650kr
Useful Websites
Lonely Planet (www.lonelyplanet.com/oslo) Destination information and hotel bookings.
Visit Oslo (www.visitoslo.com) The official tourist-board website; comprehensive and reliable.
Osloby (restaurantguiden.osloby.no) The city's food scene in detail.
Advance Planning
Three months before Fine-dining fans should make their bookings for Maaemo or Kontrast; buy tickets for summer music festivals.
One month before Check the city's live-music-venue listings; book hotels.
One week before Book neighbourhood restaurants, look for last-minute hotel bargains and check the weather for final packing tips.
One day before Check the weather report and add or subtract appropriately from your hand luggage.
2Arriving in Oslo
Oslo Gardermoen International Airport Oslo's main airport is 50km north of the city. The airport is serviced by the high-speed train service Flytoget as well as standard NSB intercity and local trains. The bus service Flybussen (www.flybussen.no) also runs directly to the centre, with stops around the city.
DFDS Seaways Port All ferries arriving from Denmark disembark here. Bus 60 stops within a couple of minutes' walk of the terminal or it's a short taxi ride from most hotels.
Oslo Sentral All trains from Sweden arrive and depart from here and it's serviced by T-Bane, trams, buses and taxis.
3Getting Around
All public transport is covered by the Ruter (https://ruter.no/en) ticketing system.
U Tram
Oslo's tram network is extensive and runs 24 hours.
L Train
All T-Bane lines pass through the Nationaltheatret, Stortinget and Jernbanetorget (for Oslo S) stations.
J Bus
There's no central, local bus station, but most buses converge at Jernbanetorget in front of Oslo S. Most westbound buses, including those to Bygdøy and Vigeland Park, also stop immediately south of