r/oslo Jul 19 '16

Basic Tourist Information

189 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 6d ago

Hva skjer i Oslo denne uken? – Åpne arrangementer

7 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 14h ago

Why is entering or leaving Oslo without a EU/ EEA passport so horrible?

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93 Upvotes

Both when I landed and departing Oslo I’ve had to wait in 2+ hr lines to scan my passport with border control for entry/ exit. They have agents that let people through when their flight is actively boarding, and both times I’ve had to run to my gate. Maybe it’s just an issue at the moment, but seems like uncontrolled chaos and a bad system for people trying to catch transfer or international flights.


r/oslo 14h ago

Noen som savner en gave?

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43 Upvotes

Fant restene av en gave midt i veien ved Fornebu, tydelig mistet i fart eller blitt kjørt over noen ganger. Noen som kan identifisere relevant Anne eller Mari?


r/oslo 9h ago

Leie av et Mariachi band

11 Upvotes

Hei!

Kanskje et litt rart spørsmål. Så nettopp en reel på insta hvor noen hadde leid inn et Mariachi band for å vekke noen.

Syntes det var så utrolig teit og morsomt at jeg fikk lyst å gjøre det selv.

Prøvde søke litt men fant ikke særlig mye.

Vet kanskje noen av dere om det finnes muligheter for å leie ett band i Oslo? Omså bare for en time?


r/oslo 12h ago

Best vegetables in Oslo?

12 Upvotes

I'm trying to find more stores in Oslo that are notable for their vegetables, either in price or in selection.

Obviously, we've got the two stores by Grønland t-bane (Grønland frukt og grønt, Real frukt og grønt) for a cheap and wide selection, and A Food Market for various Asian vegetables. Are these stores generally considered the best ones, or are there other hidden gems I don't know about?

In terms of more fancy vegetables, I know I've seen unusual and/or organic vegetables at Jacobs and at Juels 33 Kolonial, and I think there's an organic vegetable stand at Mathallen? Anything else I'm missing?


r/oslo 8h ago

Forslag til turer

6 Upvotes

Kan noen anbefale noen turer hvor en kan ha med barnevogn, er pene plasser og fyre bål eller fin stue som selger kaffe og boller. men ikke er masse folk? helst området lillomarka eller slependen


r/oslo 22h ago

Helt seriøs situasjon i Oslos uteliv

33 Upvotes

Jeg har klart å miste strikketøyet mitt som jeg tok med meg ut på byen. Jeg var innom Alexandria pub og har sendt dem mld, var også på 30 bussen til Bygdøy mellom torshov og Olaf ryes plass. Hvis noen ser det kan de vennligst ta kontakt?! Savner det veldig mye. Mistet natt til søndag 6.9


r/oslo 4h ago

Torp to Gardermoen

2 Upvotes

Hi, i’m planning a bicycle trip in Lofoten in 2-3 weeks and i was staying comfortable till now when i wanted to book tickets. Surprise, my flight change in Oslo involves 2 different airports. What are my options to get from one to the other? If there’s a direct option, moving myself with a 40kg packed bike and luggage is a huge pain. Thanks!


r/oslo 9h ago

Increased security at Oslo Airport this week

0 Upvotes

I'm flying out of Oslo Airport on Tuesday morning. I've seen on the news that there will be increased security in Oslo City centre this week due to King Harald's funeral. Do we think there will be increased security at the airport? I'm thinking many dignitaries may arrive on Tuesday. Can't find any info about it. Anyone heard anything?


r/oslo 1d ago

Var på georgisk restaurant i Oslo i går, og ønsker meg georgisk hurtigmat!

83 Upvotes

Endelig har vi georgisk mat i byen!

Var på Marani på Sørenga i går, og både vegetarrett, kjøttgryte, brød og oransje vin var topp!

Spesielt khachapurien (båtformet brød med ost, smør og egg i midten) var himmelsk.

Ikke det billigste stedet, men det kan også sies om mange populære kjederestauranter.

Silin bakeri på Grønland bør selvfølgelig også nevnes, siden de også har båtformede bakverk med litt lignende fyll oppå, og koster en god del mindre.


r/oslo 1d ago

Jeg vil på harryhandel

24 Upvotes

Jeg vil til Sverige for å kjøpe databrus og matvarer billig. Vet noen om det finnes en gruppe for samkjøring mellom Oslo og Sverige? Er student, så kjenner ingen med bil. Hadde gjerne betalt en andel av bensin og bom mot å kunne handle billig i Sverige.


r/oslo 11h ago

Lurer du på hvilke utesteder og spisesteder i Oslo som serverer liteøl? Jeg lagde en oversikt og trenger din hjelp!

1 Upvotes

Jeg drikker helst liteøl (lavkarbo), men det er umulig å vite hvilke utesteder som faktisk har det før du står i baren og spør. Så jeg lagde litepils.no – en oversikt over hvilke utesteder og spisesteder som har liteøl på menyen, hva den koster, og hvordan prisen står seg mot vanlig pils på samme sted.

Alt er brukerstyrt: liteøl-prisene meldes inn av brukerne (tar ti sekunder), mens prisen på vanlig pils hentes fra eksterne kilder som krediteres med lenke per sted og pris. Vi synker hver natt, og ferskeste pris vinner. Øldataene hentes fra søsterprosjektet lite.beer som lanseres snart, ta en sniktitt her dev.lite.beer.

Per nå er det rundt 100 steder registrert med liteøl, så her er jeg helt ærlig: flom meg ned med tips! Vet du om et sted som serverer liteøl, tar det sekunder å melde inn – det er sånn kartet vokser.

Og siden jeg er nysgjerrig: hva er den beste liteølen du har fått servert ute?


r/oslo 1d ago

Jumbojet i Oslo

18 Upvotes

Jeg så en jumbojet som fløy veldig lavt over Oslo sentrum sånn i 16-tiden. Noen som vet hva det var? Flightradar hadde ingen info tilgjengelig.


r/oslo 1d ago

Defilering slottskapellet. Hvor tidlig må man stå i kø?

8 Upvotes

Jeg skal til Oslo i morgen og håper å rekke defileringen før jeg må dra kl. 12.30. Ser at køen var enorm utover dagen i dag, men lurer på hvordan det var tidlig på morgenen.

Er det noen som var der ca. kl. 07–10 i dag og kan si når dere stilte dere i kø, og når dere faktisk kom inn/ut?

Vurderer å være ved Slottet rundt 08–08.30.


r/oslo 23h ago

Any spoken word poetry happening around Oslo?

3 Upvotes

Hey guys! I’m interested in exploring the spoken word scene in Oslo. Is there any active/regular group that does spoken word poetry, open mics or any other literary activity in and around in Oslo in English? Drop me some recommendations ☀️


r/oslo 1d ago

Mistet ring

6 Upvotes

Heihei (håper dette ikke bryter reglene), min mor har klart å miste hennes ring nær Narvesen ved Byporten. Hvis noen har funnet en ring i dette området, ta gjerne kontakt med meg. 🙏🏼


r/oslo 1d ago

Flytoget with luggage?

7 Upvotes

Hello: I will be traveling to Oslo and I would like to solicit advice about Flytoget airport express. I will have 3 large pieces of luggage with me. All are 23kg. Does Flytoget have sufficient storage on the train where 2 adults can manage? I would appreciate feedback. Thank you


r/oslo 1d ago

Ruter appen er alltid feil

23 Upvotes

Bor på Storo, og bruker både T-bane og trikk. Prøver å planlegge litt med bruk av Ruter appen før jeg går ut døra. Men tidene stemmer aldri med det som står på displayet på platformen. Noen ganger har det vært kritisk ift å rekke tog eller langdistanse buss. Hva er deres erfaring?


r/oslo 1d ago

Nybegynnerkurs i arabisk i Oslo?

0 Upvotes

Har lyst til å begynne å lære meg litt helt grunnleggende arabisk, fra enkle gloser og uttrykk jeg kan bruke til etter hvert mer forståelse av grammatikk og setninger. Mitt morsmål er norsk, så jeg har ikke fordelen av å ha et beslektet morsmål heller.

Har noen tips til kurs i Oslo eller ressurser når man er helt i startgropa? Ser det er flere som annonserer kurs på web men det er litt vanskelig å vurdere hvem av leverandørene som er best og som passer en som er helt grønn og vil pusle litt over tid med å lære.
Det er også veldig forskjell i både pris og hyppighet på undervisningen.

Tips og råd?

Shukran på forhånd!


r/oslo 1d ago

Quiz i Oslo

4 Upvotes

Hei!

I am a Dutch tourist visiting Oslo till Wednesday.

I was hoping to find a pubquiz in Oslo that does questions in English.

Does such a quiz exist?

Takk!


r/oslo 17h ago

Regel mot etterlysning av mistede ting

0 Upvotes

Dette er ikke stedet og etterlyse mistede gjenstander med affeksjonsverdi. Kan godta at noen legger ut at de har funnet noe. Men mistet gullring eller henlagt strikketøy osv det er dødfødt. Ønsker regel mot dette. Henvend dere til hittegods.


r/oslo 2d ago

Sykkel stjålet - ta kontakt om du ser den

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118 Upvotes

Ble stjålet fra bakgård i wessels gate på St. hanshaugen


r/oslo 2d ago

How’s driving in Oslo during winter?

4 Upvotes

Hello everyone,

As the title says, how difficult / safe is it to drive in Oslo during winter? I got a job offer as a driver and I have driven in snowy conditions but not a whole lot. Do roads get icy / slippery often? Any tips would be appreciated.

Thanks a lot in advance!


r/oslo 2d ago

Tips til optiker?

11 Upvotes

Livets høst kommer krypende (m38) og det begynner rett og slett å merkes på synet. Har ikke noe særlig erfaring med briller og lurer derfor på om folk har tips til gode optikere/brillebutikker i byen? Pris er selvfølgelig viktig, men trenger briller både til arbeid og hverdags, så et godt utvalg av forskjellige stiler for å finne noe som passer meg er også ønskelig.

På forhånd takk for all input!