Date ideas in Oslo

The full guide in one place – from coffee and dinner to walks, museums and activities.

When you run out of ideas, the problem is rarely that Oslo lacks places – it is remembering them the moment you have to decide. This page is our full guide in one list, from a quick coffee to a whole evening out.

Every suggestion comes with an address, a price level, how long to set aside and a short note on why it works as a date.

Date ideas in Oslo

300 date ideas

Operataket – Culture, Oslo
Editor's pickCulture

Operataket

Take a stroll on the roof and see the Oslo Fjord at its best.

Kirsten Flagstads plass 11 hour
Outdoors
Angst – Bar, Oslo
Editor's pickBar

Angst

A relaxed bar by Youngstorget with good music and wine.

Torggata 112 hours
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Territoriet – Bar, Oslo
Bar
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Territoriet

Small and intimate wine bar with over 400 types by the glass.

Markveien 582 hours
Indoors
Frognerparken – Outdoors, Oslo
Outdoors

Frognerparken

A classic stroll among statues and roses.

Kirkeveien1 h 30 min
Outdoors
Botanisk hage – Outdoors, Oslo
Outdoors

Botanisk hage

Oslo’s quietest garden right in the middle of Tøyen.

Sars gate 11 h 30 min
Outdoors
Sognsvann – Outdoors, Oslo
Outdoors

Sognsvann

A classic walk around the lake in the woods.

Sognsvannsveien 1002 hours
Outdoors
Andre Til Høyre – Bar, Oslo
Bar

Andre Til Høyre

A stylish apartment-style bar hidden above Youngstorget

Youngs gate 191 h 30 min
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Rett i Gapet – Bar, Oslo
Bar
Photo: Gapet / Google

Rett i Gapet

Small and intimate wine bar in Ullevålsveien.

Ullevålsveien 9A1 h 30 min
Indoors
Henry & Sally's (Mikkeller) – Bar, Oslo
Bar
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Henry & Sally's (Mikkeller)

Colorful beer heaven with a cozy neighborhood vibe and Danish charm

Bernt Ankers gate 251 h 30 min
IndoorsOutdoors
Kranen Bar (Munch) – Bar, Oslo
Bar
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Kranen Bar (Munch)

A glass bar atop the Munch Museum with the city's best view

Edvard Munchs Plass 11 h 15 min
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Lydmar Bar & Lounge – Bar, Oslo
Bar
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Lydmar Bar & Lounge

Sophisticated hotel bar with a living room feel and great art

Södra Blasieholmshamnen 21 h 30 min
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Nikka Cocktail Bar – Bar, Oslo
Bar
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Nikka Cocktail Bar

Elegant cocktail bar located in the historic Oslo Lysverker offices

Sommerrogata 11 h 30 min
Indoors
Pier 42 (Amerikalinjen) – Bar, Oslo
Bar
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Pier 42 (Amerikalinjen)

Sophisticated cocktail bar in a historic setting at Amerikalinjen

Jernbanetorget 21 h 30 min
Indoors
Rebell – Bar, Oslo
Bar
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Rebell

Colorful retro bar at Grünerløkka with nostalgic vibes and arcade games

Thorvald Meyers gate 56B1 h 30 min
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Tori Cocktail & Noodle Bar – Bar, Oslo
Bar
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Tori Cocktail & Noodle Bar

Casual ramen and creative cocktails in the heart of Grünerløkka

Thorvald Meyers gate 83A1 h 30 min
Indoors
Vesper Bar – Bar, Oslo
Bar
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Vesper Bar

Casual gastropub with character in the heart of Barcode

Dronning Eufemias gate 321 h 30 min
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Eldorado Bookstore & Café – Café, Oslo
Café
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Eldorado Bookstore & Café

A quiet oasis for book lovers in the heart of Torggata

Torggata 9A1 hour
Indoors
Torgterrassen – Bar, Oslo
Bar
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Torgterrassen

A city centre rooftop overlooking the busy streets.

Nedre Slottsgate 241 h 30 min
Outdoors
Kampen Kaffe & Bar – Café, Oslo
Café
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Kampen Kaffe & Bar

A neighborhood gem in Kampen with a relaxed vibe and genuine soul

Bøgata 101 h 30 min
IndoorsOutdoors
Neongrut Espressobar – Café, Oslo
Café
Photo: Sigvart / Google

Neongrut Espressobar

A colorful oasis with excellent coffee and vintage vibes in Grønland

Urtegata 481 hour
IndoorsOutdoors
Pust Kaffebar – Café, Oslo
Café
Photo: Pust / Google

Pust Kaffebar

A bright oasis in Majorstuen with views over the city

Slemdalsveien 11 hour
Indoors
Emanuel Vigeland Museum – Culture, Oslo
Culture
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Emanuel Vigeland Museum

A truly unique and mystical experience in the dark at Slemdal

Grimelundsveien 81 hour
Indoors
Norwegian Maritime Museum – Culture, Oslo
Culture
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Norwegian Maritime Museum

Maritime history and the best fjord views in Oslo

Bygdøynesveien 371 h 30 min
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Chateau Neuf Theatre & Impro – Activity, Oslo
Activity
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Chateau Neuf Theatre & Impro

Unpredictable and affordable improv theater in a relaxed student atmosphere

Slemdalsveien 151 h 30 min
Indoors
Gulating Beer Tasting – Activity, Oslo
Activity
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Gulating Beer Tasting

Learn about different beer styles and taste exciting brews in a casual setting

Storgata 321 h 30 min
Indoors
Stockfleths Prinsens gate – Café, Oslo
Café
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Stockfleths Prinsens gate

A quiet coffee shop with a relaxed vibe in the city center.

Prinsens gate 61 hour
Indoors
KROLOFTET Workshops & Courses – Activity, Oslo
Activity
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KROLOFTET Workshops & Courses

Creative workshop space with coffee, food and sauna by Svartdalsparken

Arnljot Gellines vei 411 h 30 min
IndoorsOutdoors
Akershus festning – Outdoors, Oslo
Outdoors

Akershus festning

An evening stroll with views of the fjord and the city.

0150 Oslo1 h 30 min
Outdoors
Holmenkollen Ski Jump – Culture, Oslo
Culture

Holmenkollen Ski Jump

Heights, fresh air, and views of the whole fjord.

Kongeveien 52 hours
Outdoors
Munchmuseet – Culture, Oslo
Culture

Munchmuseet

Thirteen floors of art and fjord views.

Edvard Munchs plass 12 h 30 min
Indoors
Godt Brød Grünerløkka – Café, Oslo
Café
Photo: Ali Sajjad / Google

Godt Brød Grünerløkka

A casual bakery at Løkka with great people-watching.

Thorvald Meyers gate 4945 min
IndoorsOutdoors
Astrup Fearnley Museet – Culture, Oslo
Culture

Astrup Fearnley Museet

Head here for weird art and fresh sea air at the tip of Tjuvholmen.

Strandpromenaden 22 hours
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