GO OSLO
BY METTE LOMHOLDT
The nature is gorgeous – and just around the corner!
Oslo is a nice, clean and manageable city surrounded by beautiful nature. You are never far away from a nice beach or a death-defying skiing slope, so there are ample opportunities for getting some color in your cheeks in the capital of Norway.
You have to taste the fabulous Norwegian salmon – it doesn’t get any better!
OH – NO-GO
Karl Johan Gata, the city’s pedestrian street. It is full of chain stores, boring souvenir shops and lots of poor – but expensive – places to eat. But don’t miss the part of Karl Johan Gata, which is furthest from the train station, though. From here you have a beautiful view over the castle.
GO AREAS
Oslo is a very manageable city, hence two or three days are sufficient to explore it. This offers an obvious opportunity to spend a few extra days to go exploring the surrounding nature.
In the last ten years, the city has been in a great process of change. Oslo looks more and more like a metropol, but it’s not quite there yet. There isn’t enough happening yet, to be honest. But it’s well on the way, and the city is worth a visit if you need some quiet time. But Norway is expensive when it comes to shopping, living and eating.
Grünerløkka
Grünerløkka is the city’s most trendy area – and the place to go if you want to seek out the small, independent shops. There are lots of good fashion and designer shops and many cafés and green spaces.
Frogner
Frogner is an exclusive part of town with fabulous (and need I add expensive!) stores. This is the area where the urban hipsters like to take their coffee on a sidewalk café under a chestnut tree. A perfect area for those interested in art galleries, antiques, fashion and design.
St. Hanshaugen
St Hanshaugen is an up-and-coming neighborhood with good cafés and a wonderful park. Popular area for Sunday strolls and hanging out in cafés.
Majorstuen
Majorstuen, together with Frogner, is one of the most exclusive and pricey areas of Oslo. Grandiose architecture.
Gamlebyen/Grønland
Gamlebyen is Oslo’s oldest neighborhood and it’s in the process of getting properly restored. It is also the only place in Oslo where you can still buy an apartment for less than 3 million NKR. In Gamlebyen you will also find Grønland – Oslo’s answer to Marrakech; a crazy alleyway with lots of cafés and fun stores. The area also has a vivid nightlife.
GO SEE & DO
Ice-skating
Needless to say, you can go ice-skating in the capital of Norway. It is a great sensation – particularly if you have someone to hold hands with. It is great fun, no matter if you are an experienced skater, or if you look like Bambi on the ice rink! Entrance is free and you can rent ice skates.
• Frogner Stadion, Frognerveien 67
• Narvisen, Karl Johans Gate, at Saras Tent.
The ice rink is open every day between 11 A.M. and 9 P.M., but there is a break for maintenance at 4 P.M.
Munch Museum
The Scream by Edvard Munch has returned home after it was stolen, and you can see it when you visit the Edvard Munch museum, which is well organized and very charming.
For the moment the painting is being restored, but it will be back on display in 2008. Until then, you have to content yourself with an original sketch for The Scream by Munch. Through big windows, you can follow the restoration process of some of Munch's works of art.
Besides the small permanent collection which contains The Scream, Vampire, Madonna and The Sick Child, as well as woodcuts, lithographs, and photographs, there are changing exhibitions all of the time.
The museum has a café with a big and lovely terrace in the middle of the impressive vegetation, where you are encouraged to sit and relax after your visit. Content yourself with a cup of coffee or a soda, since the food isn’t good.
Open Tuesdays through Fridays 10 am to 4 pm, Saturdays and Sundays 11 am to 5 pm, September through May. Daily 10 am to 6 pm June through August.
You can go on the T-track. Get off at Tøyen and walk for five minutes.
MUNCH MUSEUM,
Tøyengata 53,
www.munch.museum.no
Edvard Munch's House
If you want to explore more of Munch’s universe, pay a visit to his house.
As a restless bohemian artist, Munch had many homes through his life, but this one had a special place in his heart. In his journal he wrote that it was: "The only pleasant house that I have lived in."
Today, the house has been transformed into a gallery where you can see more of his work.
EDVARD MUNCH'S HOUSE,
Edvard Munchsgate, 25, Asgårdstrand
Botanical Garden
Not far from the Munch museum is Botanisk Hage, the Botanical Garden, a lovely place with its own scent garden, which in itself makes the place worth visiting. You can enter the Botanical Garden from Sars Gate, Jens Bjelkes Gate and Monards Gate.
Viegelandsparken (within Frognerparken)
In Oslo you should also visit Viegelandsparken with its magnificent, pompous and very lifelike sculptures of men, women and lots of children. The artist, Gustav Vigeland, has made the 212 sculptures that will make an impression on you. The sculptures are at once intense, repelling and fascinating. Particularly pay attention to the little boy who is standing frozen in the middle of a scream. A very peculiar moment to portray him in!
It is free to walk around the park and see the amazing sculpture collection, which is absolutely worth visiting.
Train number 12 goes from the city and directly to the park.
www.fpvenner.no/frognerparken.html
Go for mountain hike
Do as the residents of Oslo who go out of town for a hike in the mountains.
It’s all about getting up in the hills and going from one hut (marka-stue) to the next. In each hut you can get drinks and snacks or pastry. This is really one of Oslo’s greatest qualities: In no time you can get out of town and be in the middle of a magnificent landscape.
Some suggestions for excursions:
• Take the T-track to Sognsvann (last stop) and walk up to Ullevållsæter, which serves Norwegian home-cooking and warm waffles. Or continue to Tryvannstua.
• Frognerseteren is the most popular starting point for a hike. The trip with the "Trik" (the T-track) from the center to Frognerseteren is an experience in itself, with an amazing view over the city and the hills. At Frognerseteren you step right out of the train and onto the marked-out walking paths. Within a short distance, you will find the first one of the huts: Tryvannstua, which serves coffee, buns, waffles, warm dishes and ”smørrebrød” (open sandwiches).
• Take the T-track to Holmenkollen, which lasts about 20 minutes. Oslo’s outdoors sports Mecca where you can find everything. If you don’t want to just wander from one hut to another, you can go downhill skiing, snowboarding, cycling, fishing and hiking. Or try the main attraction: The 197-foot ski jump!
www.holmenkollen.wp.karbon.no
• Another great winter activity: Go on the T-track to the top of Korketrekkeren, where you will find the most amazing toboggan run. It is the old bobsleigh track from the Olympic Winter Games in 1952. Rush two miles down the track with the wind in your hair on a wooden sledge – and take the train back up again.
GO EAT
Let’s be honest: the big culinary experiences are rare in Norway! The spirit of the former peasant population can be felt everywhere, even on the dining table. Lunch consisting of a slice of white bread topped with shrimps and heaps of mayo is often the best you can get. But of course they have their fish to offer – particularly the Norwegian salmon.
Today, a lot of the Norwegian salmons are unfortunately raised in big artificial fish farms, and a coloring is added to the fish. So go for the organic salmon, which is easy recognized by its grayish color.
The Norwegians are crazy about breakfast. They dish up with big cold buffets of waffles, whey cheese, delicious jams and loads of salmon of course.
But if you are food lover and you find yourself in Oslo, don’t despair; there are many good restaurants in the city. But bring the big bucks, since it’s pretty steep to eat out in Oslo.
Alex Sushi
A fabulous sushi restaurant, elected the best one in Scandinavia! Rumor has it that it is one of the Norwegian royal family’s favorite places to eat. The sushi chefs are standing in the middle of the room, behind a wooden counter, and the patrons are sitting in a circle around them. It is a thrill to watch the two greatly professional chefs at work, cutting and rolling raw tuna, salmon, shrimp, and scallops – not to mention Norwegian specialties like whale sushi! It is possible to order take-away, but only when it isn’t likely to disturb the service of the guests in the restaurant. That’s service!
ALEX SUSHI,
Cort Adelers Gate 2, Downtown Oslo
www.alexsushi.no
Palace Grill
Only go to the informal Palace Grill if you have the time for an all-nighter and you’re prepared for some surprises – in here, the rock´n´roll chefs will take over!
The three young chefs; Even, Andreas and Thomas have the sovereign decision over the ten servings that make up the fixed menu of the day, in combination with a wine menu. It takes at least four hours to eat your way through all the dishes that are made from the very finest products and changes daily. ”When you eat at Palace, the best thing to do is to lean back and be open to anything. If you get too full, you just have to skip a dish or two” says Even, who is on the All-Norwegian team of chefs.
The place is simple with a kind of bizarre decoration, consisting of tall empty jelly glasses filled with Barbie dolls, gold fish, ducks feet and pre-War beans – all preserved in alcohol. The food is delicious, but not easy to categorize. The three chefs are not faithful to any one kind of cuisine.
There are only six tables in the small room, so your best chance to get a table is to arrive early. If you get there late, you just go to the bar and hope for a vacant spot. There is also a beautiful little courtyard in which you can get served almost all year round.
Doors open at 5 P.M. Closed on Sundays.
The fixed menu costs from 850 NKR (110 Euros) and up, and the wine menu from 1200 NKR (155 Euros) and up.
Palace Grill,
Solligata 2.
www.palacegrill.no
Plah
Relatively expensive Thai restaurant in Majorstua. Beautiful and trendy interior and first and foremost wonderful and aesthetic food. Plah serves modern Thai food, far from only sweet-n-sour sauces. If you don’t have too much of an appetite, you can sit at the bar where they treat you to Thai tapas of the kind that you eat in the streets of Bangkok or in market places around Thailand.
Plah, Hegdehaugsveien 22
www.plah.no
Delicatessen
In Grünerløkka, at the very end of Markveien, you will find the lovely and unpretentious café and restaurant, Delicatessen. It is difficult not to chat with your neighbors, since you’re almost rubbing elbows while eating Spanish tapas or Italian rustic cuisine.
In the daytime, Delicatessen is a place where you can just have a cup of coffee and read the paper. At night, the atmosphere gets loud, particularly in the summer, when the restaurant’s big French balcony doors will be open.
DELICATESSEN,
Søndre gate 8
www.delicatessen.no
Restaurant Bagatelle
Behind the red facade and the green sunblinds is one of Oslo’s finest restaurants. The kitchen leans towards the French, with local products such as lobster from Kvitsø, fresh diver scallops from Tromsø and lamb originating from the wild herds of western Norway.
You can choose between a light menu consisting of two or three courses, or you can go all the way for the special eight-dish menu of the house.
Open Monday through Saturday 6 to 10 pm.
Restaurant Bagatelle
Bygdøy Allé, 3, Frogner
www.bagatelle.no
Tea Time
Choose between 150 sorts of tea and have a delicious sandwich on spelt bread, a quiche or spelt cookies served in the bright and comfortable space, with candelabras hanging from the ceiling.
Tea Time,
Frognerveien 22 (entrance from Gabelagat.)
Farmers Market
At Farmers Market, they have one clear mission: Gourmet food for the people! You can buy delicious ready-made dishes and sandwiches to give you the strength to go on exploring this part of the city. And if you have room in your suitcase you can buy lots of tidbits to bring home.
Farmers Market, Markveien 56
www.farmersmarket.as
Tim Wendelsbo
At Tim Wendelsbo, you will without any doubt get the best cup of coffee in Oslo. If the weather allows, people enjoy ice coffee in cocktail glasses on the outside terrace. Inside there is jazz music on the stereo and a delicious scent of freshly roasted coffee.
Tim Wendelsbo is undeniably the barista champion of Oslo, and every day between 2 and 3 P.M. there is free coffee tasting for everybody. On weekends, you can come and roast your coffee beans yourself.
Tim Wendelsbo, Grünersgate 1
www.timwendelboe.no
SULT
Restaurant SULT - Norwegian for ”Hunger” and named after Knut Hamsuns famous novel of the same name - is a lovely place to eat. If your appetite only allows for coffee or a light lunch, go to the neighboring café, called TØRST (”Thirst”).
SULT, Thorvald Meyers gate 26
GO SHOP
There are several good shopping areas in Oslo. Particularly Grünerløkka and Frogner are great. Grünerløkka is packed with lovely little shops and in Frogner you will find lots of specialized stores.
Other good areas for shopping are: Majorstua where you will find all the exclusive - and expensive! - shops, and St. Hanshaugen, an up-and-coming area with cropping up.
Grünerløkka
The former working class area has in recent years transformed into a lively and trendy neighborhood with lots of singular shops, cafés, galleries and hair dressers.
The atmosphere is laid back and there are lots of families with children.
Grünerløkka is a manageable area centered on Markvein and Thorvald Meyersgate. Begin your trip at Markveien, at the level of Søndregate.
Fretex
Fretex - The Salvation Army - in Grünerløkka is the best in town. The shop is very well arranged. Everything is sorted out in colors - and there is a high level of nostalgia.
Fretex, Markeveien 51
www.fretex.no
Trabant
Trabant is a funky thrift store with clothes from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. The store also carries its own line of t-shirts. Clothes for both men and women.
Trabant,
Markveien 56
www.trabantclothing.com
Et dukkehjem
Et dukkehjem (”A Doll’s House”) is one of Oslo’s most popular thrift stores among fashion stylists. You can go on a romantic treasure hunt, since the little doll’s house is filled with stockings, dresses, gloves and negligees. Set aside a lot of time, since it’s impossible to dig out the treasures in a hurry.
Et dukkehjem,
Markveien 4
Alphaville
If you’re interested in checking out Norwegian design, swing by Alphaville. Designers Anne Brit Opdahl and Laura Armonaite start from completely worn-down second hand clothes and in the ultimate environmentally desirable manner, they redesign the clothes.
Alphaville,
Markveien 58
Sjarm
Sjarm is a super charming little accessory shop selling pretty shoes, handbags and vintage clothes. The shop is decorated like an apartment, which gives you the feeling of exploring your girlfriend’s closet.
Sjarm,
Sofienberggate 6
www.sjarm.biz
Thorvald Meyersgate doesn’t have much to offer until you reach Sofienberggate. Look out for:
Shoe Lounge
Shoe Lounge has a nice couch and a wall covered with trendy shoes at moderate prices. You can secure yourself a supply of shoes and short boots from Marc Jacobs, Fornarina, Costume National and Le Coq Sportif – as well as clothes from Norwegian Vera & William and TSH.
Shoe Lounge,
Thorvald Meyers gate 42
Boa
Boa is run by Norwegian designers Mette Møller and Merete Taule. They sell their own designs, in particular knitwear. But also brands like Baum und Pferdgarden and Norwegian So Hee. Boa shares its space with the designer shoe store, Logo.
Boa,
Thorvald Meyersgate 50
www.mettemoller.com
www.tauledesign.com
Anita Leer
Anita Leer is located in one of the side streets off Thorvald Meyersgate. It’s Norwegian design with simple cuts in a pure style. The shop also carries international brands like Sass & Bide, Arayal and Gentlemen Take Polaroides.
Anita Leer,
Seilduksgata 7b
D'Lirium
D'Lirium is a great store if you’re looking for urban street wear. You will find brands like No added sugar, Dirty Laundry, Nina Jarebrink and Jenny Helström – as well as the coolest Vans sneakers.
D'Lirium,
Leirfallsgate 6
Frogner
Behind the castle you will find Frogner, one of the prettiest parts of Oslo. It is swarming with shops; the best ones on and around Frognerveien.
Begin your trip through Frogner at the corner of Skovveien and Frognerveien – and check out:
Den Dama – and Hassan og Den Dama
In the high-ceilinged shop, Den Dama, the clothes from Marc Jacobs, Cacharel and By Malene Birger are packed tightly for you to flip through.
The branch, Hassan og Den Dama, is right around the corner. This store offers clothes with more of a rough edge and for both men and women.
Frognerveien 4 og Skovveien 4
www.hassanogdendama.no
Carpe Diem
The shop is packed with clothes and interior design objects. You can find anything from fur vests and cowboy boots to romantic shirts and scented candles. Carpe Diem is run by a mother and daughter and offers everything for young and grown-up women.
Carpe Diem,
Skovveien 7
Bird in a Cage
Bird in a Cage is one of the places that contribute to the hip and lively Frogner atmosphere. The shop lives up to its poetic name and sells brands like Philip Lim, Cacharel and Patrizia Pepe. Behind the pearl-studded cash register, the wall is covered with bags in all shapes and colors.
Bird in a Cage,
Fredrik Stangs gate 46 D
Konzept H-P
Next door to Bird in a Cage is the shop Konzept H-P where you can find home accessories like scented candles from John Galliano, super soft bath towels from Kenzo, as well as hand bags and glittery purses.
Konzept H-P,
Fredrik Stangs gate 46
Bebop
Bebop is a music store which is not on the cutting edge, but extremely cozy. The CDs handed over the wooden counter are mainly jazz, electronic and a lots of lounge music. Bebop also offers a big selection of vinyl.
You are welcome to make yourself comfortable in the old retro furniture, if you want to listen or read through some of the many music magazines.
Bebop,
Frognerveien 30 C
Majorstua
In Majorstua you will find expensive Italian designers, Norwegian Cubas and Kokain, as well as highstreet stores like H&M and Zara. Most stores are located on Kirkeveien or one of the side streets. Don’t miss:
Lolitas
A small feminine shop with lots of pretty pieces at affordable prices. So Hee, Baum Und Pferdgarten and B2 Clothing are some of the Scandinavian brands you can find here. Also get a touch of Hollywood from Jennifer Lopez' lingerie brand JLo, or how about a cool chandelier to go with your black dress?
Lolitas,
Kirkeveien 49
www.lolitas.no
Agent Provocateur
The brand of wonderful and provocative lingerie has reached Oslo.
Agent Provocateur, Tatler, Bogstadveien 11
www.agentprovocateur.com/oslo
Tonica Vintage
Tonica Vintage is 2000 square feet of vintage and second hand clothes. So there is really a treasure hunt to be done here., and you will be rewarded. A unique shop in which you can spend a lot of time.
Tonica Vintage, Schønings gate 14
Helly Hansen
The Norwegians are very sporty. You can’t find a single person here who doesn’t own good outdoors clothing and sensible shoes. Do as the Norwegians and pay a visit to Helly Hansen where you can find jackets, casual clothes and tops equipped with all sorts of technical gadgets.
Helly Hansen,
Bogstaveien 12
www.hellyhansen.com
Voga
Voga offers some of the latest news from the catwalks in Paris, London and Milano. Dsquared is one of the main brands, next to Vivienne Westwood, Costume National, Victor & Rolf, and April 77. You can buy items here at prices from 800 to 40.000 NKR!
Voga,
Bogstadveien 1
www.voga.no
St. Hanshaugen
A hip and growing area with one of the most beautiful green spaces in the city. The shops are spread out, but if you’re willing to do a little walking, you will find several treasures.
Melkers
For the kids, you can find original children’s clothing from the 70s. For yourself, bags from Brief and Sassy and delicate lingerie from Norwegian Vera & William and Danish Viola Sky.
Melkers,
Brageveien 4 (entrance from Theresesgate)
www.melkers.no
Something Else
A charming girls’ store with lots of pretty dresses. Many Scandinavian brands.
Something Else,
Pilestredet 65 B
www.somethingelse.no
St. Hanshaugen Secondhand
The shop attracts vintage aficionados to this part of town. And not in vain, since you really have a chance to strike gold. I found a pretty Betty Barcley dress and gold- and silver shoes in many varieties. This shop is an El Dorado for lovers of 40s dresses.
St. Hanshaugen Secondhand,
Bjerregaardsgate 12
Kameleon
Norwegian designer Anne Slaaen is behind the brand Kameleon. The clothes are feminine and classic with details that provide a funky twist.
Kameleon,
Theresesgate 52,
www.kameleon.no
GO NIGHT
Oslo’s nightlife is varied and ought to satisfy most people, no matter if you’re into sophisticated cocktails and lounge atmosphere or lazy bars with flat benches and rock music. The Norwegians themselves are not lazy, and in Oslo it is possible to find a place to fulfill your need for fun every night of the week. If you are longing for live music, you are encouraged to check out the free magazines (like Nat&Day) that can be found in all the city’s cafés and bars.
Just like in most other cities, it is not in the very center that you should expect the biggest surprises. The most exciting places are found in the neighboring areas Skt. Hanshaugen, Grünerløkka and Grønland.
Clubs
PI Club
Primarily electronic music and London inspired club concepts, but once in a while hip-hop events. The club goers are trendy, young and internationally minded. PI Club is unusually hard to find, since you have to pass the salsa club 1 WAY, followed by a long corridor and several levels of narrow stairways before you get a hint that you’re on the right track.
PI Club,
Storgata 24
www.clubpi.no
Blå
Blå is a center for cultural venues with an impressive span of activities. Various club events and live jazz concerts etc. Blå has a particularly beautiful location on the shore of Akerselven. The clientele is mature and laid-back.
Blå,
Brenneriveien 9c
www.blx.no
Stratos
On the top level of Folkets Hus (”the house of the people”), with an amazing view of the entire city, you will find Stratos, which is one of Oslo’s up-scale clubs. The music is house, techno and hip-hop.
Stratos,
Youngstorget 2
www.stratos.as
The Villa
In the basement below the bar and pizzeria, Hell's Kitchen, you can find The Villa. They play rock, indie and old-school hip-hop, attracting a mature clientele.
The Villa,
Møllergata 25
Mono
Mono is the flagship among the rock oriented clubs and bars around Youngstorget. The club is often crowded to the bursting point and mainly attracts young people with affection for rock, indie and 60’s garage. It is not only the music that makes Mono a popular place. The large heated back yard is a hit among smokers.
Mono, Pløensgate 4
www.cafemono.no
Bars
Bar Boca
Bar Boca is a 50’s inspired bar that serves great cocktails. It’s a small place, so you literally get in touch with the other patrons. Bar Boca is located on Thorvald Meyers Gate in Grünerløkka, next to the popular Aku Aku Tiki Bar.
Bar Boca, Thorvald Meyers gate 30
www.barboca.no
Café con Bar
A popular bar in Grønland, where they serve delicious cocktails in thoroughly designed lounges.
Café con Bar, Brugata 11
Spasibar
The basement of the Academy of Fine Arts houses one of Oslo’s alternative and quirky spots. You can dance all night long to Carola, Happy Mondays and the latest international electro, or you can try to organize a table tennis tournament. There are plenty of possibilities, and there is always something happening in Spasibar, which is open to anyone.
Spasibar,
Skt Olavs gate 32
www.spasibar.com
Robinet
Around the corner from Youngstorget is Bar Robinet, which is a popular meeting place for musicians, showbiz people etc. Robinet is very often packed; so don’t expect to get a seat. The place only accepts cash.
Robinet,
Mariboes gate 7
Btiz Bar
At Btiz Bar Oslo’s bourgeoisie and local celebrities let their hair down to mainstream music. The place has a broad appeal and is frequented by large numbers.
Btiz Bar, Keysers gate 5
GO SLEEP
Grand
Grand Hotel is an Oslo classic, and there’s a good reason for that. It’s a classy old hotel, but it hasn’t gone out of date. New things keep happening here. The latest initiative is the so-called ”Ladies’ floor”, on which thirteen unique room have been designed in collaboration between an interior designer and Norwegian celebrity, singer Bertine Zetlitz. I stayed in a room with a spirit of 1001 Nights, with lots of velvet and glitter and colored lamps and dark wooden furniture. A room in which it was extremely easy to feel like a queen.
All rooms at the ”Ladies’ floor” are extraordinarily well equipped: A yoga mat, two hairdryers and fabulous bath products from L'Occitane and fresh flowers.
The pool and spa are in the process of renovation, but supposed to be done in December 2007.
Grand Hotel, 170 Euros and up
Karl Johans gate 31
www.grand.no
Hotel Continental
Hotel Continental is the only hotel in Norway that is part of the “Leading Hotels of The World”. The hotel has a super luxurious gourmet restaurant, Annen Etage, which has a star in the Michelin Guide. The interior design of the rooms varies between classic and modern.
Hotel Continental, 175 Euros and up
Stortingsgaten 24-26
www.hotel-continental.no
Gabels Hus
Gabels Hus is a former bed-and-breakfast in a quiet embassy area. Behind the old facade are newly renovated rooms and great designer furniture. The hotel is very popular, so book your room well ahead.
Gabels Hus, 130 Euros and up
Gabels Gate 16
www.gabelshus.no
Thon Hotel Astoria
Thon Hotel Astoria is a simple hotel with a pure decoration. There is no pay-TV or mini bar, but the rates are accordingly low. The hotel has a central location and is a great starting point for those who want to check out all of the shopping areas.
Thon Hotel Astoria, 100 Euros and up
Dronningensgate 12
www.thonhotels.no
TRANSPORT
Getting to and from the Airport
The very best way to get from Oslo’s airport, Gardermoen, and into town is by “Flytoget”. It runs every 10 minutes and the trip lasts about 20 minutes. The cost of a one-way ticket is 140 NKR (18 Euros).
www.flytoget.no
Getting around in Oslo
The best way to get around town is by foot or by the public transportation system that runs every day from 5.30 am until midnight.
We advise you to invest in The Oslo Card (available from tourist offices, hotels and certain news agents). It enables you to travel by public transportation within four different zones, including some ferry and boat routes, and also grants free entry to most museums.
www.visitoslo.com/en/the-oslo-pass.49104.en.html
Unsurprisingly, taxis are expensive in Oslo.
Links to make your stay in Oslo a lot easier:
www.where2go.no
www.visitnorway.no
www.visitoslo.no
www.detskjerioslo.no/
www.virtualoslo.com/
www.underskog.no
Mere info om Oslo