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shhh…the islands are very nice!
Now about the islands: A bit of a secret we keep from you tourists, actually. If you manage to find Vippetangen – a hidden quay about a kilometer east of the town hall, you will find the ferries leaving for the islands in the inner fjord. Hovedøya is the closest, just five minutes away. Here... »
Summer in Oslo
Summer is coming to town. Today, May 1st, is a grey day outside – but soon Oslo will be at its most charming. Already the trees are greening, and this week I spotted the first wood anemones . The ferry to Bygdøy has started the season, and people are already queing up for the... »
Thank you, Sweden!
Tourists in Oslo may think: Oh, the Norwegian waiters – they are so friendly! Well, they would probably be Swedish (if they are friendly). Service isn’t in the genes of Norwegians, and young Norwegians tend to go for other opportunities. Lucky then, that many young Swedes, having trouble finding work back home, come to Oslo... »
Welcome to Oslo, Renzo Piano!
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... »
”Informal” meets ”gourmet” in Oslo
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... »
We’ve got a bike for you!
Oslo is a rather small capital, but you would need a few hours to get around. So getting a bike could be a good idea. You will need a smart card that you can rent at the tourist information office. The city bikes are available from a large number of bike stations around the city. You are... »
The ferry to nowhere
Among dozens of chic, posh and fancy places to have a drink in the city of Oslo and at the waterfront, you will find a floating pub where you don’t have to bother too much about the dress code. Ferja (the ferry) is a great little boat which used to be the ferry at... »
Fancy a glass of wine?
A good wine bar is hard to come by in Oslo, but you will find one at Grunerløkka, which for some years have stood out as the hippest area of the city. Dr. Kneipp is the corner affiliate of the more prominent restaurant Markveien Mat & Vinhus, reknown for good service and sublimation of... »
Farmers’ market in Oslo
Now it is season for Farmers’ market in Oslo. Last weekend a big fair was taking place at the Karl Johan. In October you will find new fairs in Vibes gate and in Birkelunden. More info here. »
Culture night Friday!
If you are so lucky to be in Oslo on Friday 18th, don’t hesitate to join in with the crowd for the Culture Night, an annual festival comprising theatres, galleries, libraries, music pubs and street art. Even the ministry of culture opens up its doors for guests. The general idea is that all kinds of... »