New kid is coming to town: The world famous architect Renzo Piano is the man behind the new museum for modern art at Tjuvholmen in Oslo. The spectacular building, which is the new home for the Astrup-Fearnley Museum, will open in 2012, and will be the jewel in the crown in the new residential  area... »

Oslo says: One thing you can be pretty sure about in any city of a certain magnitude: You will find an Italian restaurant and an Irish pub. This posting is about the Irish pub. There are more than one, of course – but the place to go is The Dubliner in Rådhusgata 28. Since it ... »

You’re a fan of dramatic opera arias, but you can’t stand the stiff atmosphere among the public? In Oslo you can have your beer as you listen to a great soprano voice. At the Underwater Pub, professional singers is on stage every Tuesday and Thursday. The entrance is free, but you are of course expected... »

Oslo says: Just get used to it: Norway is a very expensive country for travellers. Eating out will easily kill your budget before you blink. Cheap alternatives tend to be…well, cheap. However, at Aker Brygge, paradoxically neighboured by some of the most expensive restaurants in town, you will find Rorbua. Here you are offered a... »

Ooooh, it’s gonna cost you! But if you can afford it, you won’t regret your meal at the Palace Grill just below Solli plass. The concept is like ”informal” meets ”gourmet” – and these ambitions are both fulfilled – hopefully to your pleasure. To start with: You can’t book a table. You will have to... »