Date spots in Oslo: Winter

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Underground Golf Club

Playful mini-golf with a bar in a Majorstua basement.

Industrigata 361 h 30 min

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Himkok

Hidden cocktail bar with serious craft skills.

Storgata 272 hours

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Fuglen

Vintage furniture, great coffee, and solid drinks all in one.

Universitetsgata 22 hours

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Supreme Roastworks

Really good coffee in bright surroundings at Torshov.

Thorvald Meyers gate 181 hour

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Oslo Keramikkverksted

Learn to throw your own cups.

Vulkan 222 hours

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Hos Thea

A warm and intimate hidden gem in Frogner.

Gabels gate 113 hours

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Territoriet

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

Markveien 582 hours

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Katla

High energy, grilled food, and natural wine near Youngstorget.

Universitetsgata 122 h 30 min

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Elias mat & sånt

Few tables and really good food right in the city center.

Kristian Augusts gate 142 h 30 min

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Klatreverket Torshov

Cool bouldering spot in an old factory hall.

Myrens Verksted 3K2 hours

Waldemar Thranes gate 102 hours

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Smalhans

Casual and tasty food at St. Hanshaugen.

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Hitchhiker

Tasty Asian sharing plates in the middle of Mathallen.

Øvre Slottsgate 32 hours

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Torggata Botaniske

A green escape with drinks made from herbs and flowers.

Torggata 17B2 hours

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Sentralen Restaurant

Great sharing plates in an old bank building.

Øvre Slottsgate 32 h 30 min

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Java Espressobar

Classic coffee bar at St. Hanshaugen with the best beans in town.

Ullevålsveien 4745 min

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Talormade

Great coffee and tasty cakes in a quiet street at Løkka.

Operagata 67 B1 h 15 min

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Nasjonalmuseet

The Nordic region's largest art museum by the harbor.

Brynjulf Bulls plass 33 hours

Thorvald Meyers gate 301 h 30 min

Bar Boca

A tiny 50s gem at the top of Grünerløkka.

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BLÅ

Cool venue by the river with live music and outdoor seating.

Brenneriveien 9C2 h 30 min

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Nationaltheatret

Theater in the grand building on Karl Johan.

Johanne Dybwads plass 13 hours

Olaf Helsets vei 52 hours

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Oslo Climbing Centre

A bit of play and sweat at the climbing gym.

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Trattoria Popolare

Casual and tasty Italian pasta in the heart of the city.

Trondheimsveien 22 hours

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Izakaya

An intimate basement gem with Japanese soul and a cozy vibe

St. Olavs Gate 71 h 30 min

Ullevålsveien 9A1 h 30 min

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Rett i Gapet

Small and intimate wine bar in Ullevålsveien.

Slemdalsveien 151 h 30 min

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Chateau Neuf Theatre & Impro

Unpredictable and affordable improv theater in a relaxed student atmosphere

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Vinkassen

A small, cozy wine bar at Bislett with a relaxed vibe.

Thereses gate 282 hours

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Oslo Reptile Park

Snakes and lizards in a city centre backyard.

St. Olavs Gate 21 hour

FiftyFour

Modern African sharing plates in a pop-up space at Thon Hotel Vika Atrium.

Munkedamsveien 452 hours

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PREIK

Free laughs in Gamlebyen every other Thursday.

Preik2 hours

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Bar Lardo

Casual natural wine bar with delicious charcuterie.

Møllergata 38A1 h 30 min

Restaurant Kolonihagen Frogner – Bar, Oslo

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Restaurant Kolonihagen Frogner

An intimate and elegant neighborhood gem focused on quality wine

Frognerveien 331 h 30 min

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Sentrum Scene

An intimate and electric concert experience in a classic functionalist building

Arbeidersamfunnets Plass 13 hours

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Lai Zai

Casual ramen and creative cocktails in the heart of Grünerløkka

Thorvald Meyers gate 83A1 h 30 min

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Kon-Tiki Museet

Check out Heyerdahl's legendary rafts at Bygdøy.

Bygdøynesveien 361 h 30 min

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Nieu Scene Torshov

Stand-up at Torshov, often with shows in English.

Vogts gate 642 hours

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Creative Collective

Get creative together with a coffee or a glass of wine.

Dronning Mauds gate 32 hours

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Oslo Bar & Bowling

Bowling and games in a casual downtown basement.

Torggata 162 hours

Bruun-Larsen

Warm and unpretentious local pub at Torshov.

Torshovgata 152 hours

Escape Room Oslo

Teamwork and brain teasers under pressure.

Akersgata 11 h 30 min

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Mamma Pizza

Casual Italian favorite right in the city center.

Dronningens gt. 221 h 30 min

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Norda Cocktail Bar

Probably the best view in town with modern Nordic food.

Biskop Gunnerus' gate 32 hours

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Stockfleths Prinsens gate

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

Prinsens gate 61 hour

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Vega Scene

Cool cinema and bar by the river with movies you won't see everywhere else.

Hausmanns gate 283 hours

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Norsk Teknisk Museum

A playful date with machines and experiments.

Kjelsåsveien 1432 h 30 min

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Oslo Pinball Club

Retro pinball machines and a laid-back vibe in a basement setting

Hausmanns gate 341 h 30 min

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Paint on Pots Tjuvholmen

Paint your own pottery right by the water's edge.

Lille Stranden 32 hours

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Popsenteret

Explore music history and record your own track in the studio

Trondheimsveien 21 h 30 min

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Snø Indoor Ski Park

Take your date to a winter wonderland all year round

Snøfonna 53 hours

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Chocolate Workshop at Pascal

Learn the art of French chocolate making with one of Norway's top pastry chefs

Tollbugata 113 hours

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Arakataka

High-end dining in a relaxed and lively setting

Mariboes gate 7B2 h 30 min

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The Good Knight

Chess and board games in a cozy, dim bar.

Badstugata 92 hours

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Oslo Konserthus

Big sound and a slightly fancy vibe in Vika.

Munkedamsveien 142 h 30 min

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Frammuseet

Climb aboard a real polar ship at Bygdøy.

Bygdøynesveien 391 h 30 min

Thorvald Meyers gate 112 hours

Cue

Pool and low-key vibes at Grünerløkka.

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The Other Theatre (Det Andre Teatret)

Laughter and unpredictable nights by the river.

Ivan Bjørndals gate 92 hours

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Herr Nilsen Jazz Club

Small jazz club with concerts almost every night.

C. J. Hambros plass 52 hours

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Ibsen Museum & Theatre

Visit Ibsen's apartment and experience theatre in a historic setting

Henrik Ibsens gate 261 h 15 min

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No. 19

Moody and stylish cocktail bar with velvet decor and top-tier drinks

Møllergata 23 - 251 h 30 min

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Intercultural Museum

Intriguing exhibitions in old police cells in the heart of Grønland

Tøyenbekken 51 hour

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Kafé Hærverk

In the mood for dancing and a darker club vibe? Head here.

Hausmanns gate 342 hours

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Victoria Nasjonal Jazzscene

An old theater hall with velvet seats and great jazz right downtown.

Karl Johans gt. 352 hours

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Dattera til Hagen

Good drinks and dim lighting in Grønland.

Grønland 102 hours

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Svanen (Apotek Bar)

One of the city's most beautiful bars in an old pharmacy from 1896

Karl Johans gt. 131 h 30 min

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Rush Trampolinepark

Trampoline park for some childish fun.

Rosenholmveien 221 h 30 min

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Mathallen Oslo

Lots of great food and a casual vibe at Vulkan.

Vulkan 51 h 30 min

Edvard Munchs plass 12 h 30 min

Munchmuseet

Thirteen floors of art and fjord views.

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Nieu Grünerløkka

Small and intimate comedy club at Løkka.

Chr. Krohgs gate 602 hours

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Illegal Burger

Small spot in Møllergata serving the juiciest burgers in town.

Møllergata 231 hour

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The Labour Museum

A journey back to the daily lives of Oslo's factory workers

Sagveien 281 hour

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Cinemateket

An intimate and nostalgic film experience at the House of Film

Dronningens gt. 162 hours

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Barstars Oslo

Learn to make drinks together instead of just drinking them.

Harbitzalléen 32 hours

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Bygdøy Curling

Ice curling and waffles in a cozy clubhouse.

Huk Aveny 452 hours

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FlyTribe Indoor Skydiving

Indoor skydiving for those who dare.

Balder allé 161 h 30 min

Rosenkrantz' gate 42 hours

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RØØR

Playful bar with shuffleboard and pizza.

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Kniven Bar

Dark, unpretentious metal pub with soul and great vibes

Møllergata 321 h 30 min

Cosmopolite Scene

Concerts and culture in an old building at Torshov.

Soria Moria2 h 30 min

Østerdalsgata 71 h 30 min

Bulder og Brak Klatring

Casual bouldering and great coffee in an old factory

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Tiger Keramikk

Make pottery together in the heart of Løkka.

Thorvald Meyers gate 452 hours

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Ekspedisjonshallen (Sommerro)

Grand art deco vibes with live jazz and a great pulse

Sommerrogata 12 hours

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Paint & Sip Oslo

Unleash your creativity with a glass in hand at Paint & Sip

Hegdehaugsveien 262 hours

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Megazone

Laser tag and street curling right in the city center.

Mariboes gate 21 h 30 min

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El Camino

A colorful and casual neighborhood favorite with authentic Mexican vibes

Niels Juels gate 311 h 30 min

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Fangene på Fortet

Teamwork and puzzles across 45 different prison cells

Nydalsveien 281 h 30 min

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Nedre Løkka Cocktailbar

Good cocktails and dancing at the bottom of Løkka.

Thorvald Meyers gate 892 hours

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Oslo Camping

Camping vibes right in the city centre.

Møllergata 122 hours

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Oslo Nye Teater

Low-key theatre right in the heart of the city.

Rosenkrantz' gate 102 h 30 min

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Oslo Matakademi (Cooking Class)

Create a gourmet meal together under expert guidance

Maridalsveien 874 hours

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Jewish Museum in Oslo

An intimate cultural gem hidden in an old synagogue

Calmeyers gate 15B1 hour

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POP Oslo Padel Club

Go for an active date on the padel court.

Tårngata 151 h 30 min

Jernbanetorget 21 h 30 min

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Pier 42 (Amerikalinjen)

Sophisticated cocktail bar in a historic setting at Amerikalinjen

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Brødrene Bergh

Cozy jazz bar with soul right in the city center.

Karl Johans gt. 352 hours

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The Escape Games

Work together to solve puzzles in the city center.

Kirkegata 201 h 30 min

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Pust Kaffebar

Coffee shop at Majorstuen

Slemdalsveien 11 hour

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Norway's Resistance Museum

A powerful journey through war history located at Akershus Fortress

Akershus festning1 h 15 min

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Szechuan Restaurant

Authentic and unpretentious Chinese food at Grünerløkka

Trondheimsveien 641 h 30 min

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Yaya's Thai Restaurant

A colorful jungle with tropical rain and vacation vibes

Munkedamsveien 53B1 h 30 min

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OCHE

Social digital darts right in the city center.

Torggata 262 hours

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Mocca Kaffebar

Casual neighborhood cafe at Briskeby.

Niels Juels gate 70B1 hour

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Emanuel Vigeland Museum

A truly unique and mystical experience in the dark at Slemdal

Grimelundsveien 81 hour

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Vikingtidsmuseet

See real Viking ships over at Bygdøy.

Huk Aveny 351 h 30 min

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Tøyenbadet

Swimming and saunas in a bright, modern space.

Helgesens gate 902 hours

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Tilt

Arcade games, pinball, and shuffleboard with good beer.

Badstugata 62 hours

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Oslo Nye Teater Centralteatret

An intimate and historic theater stage in the city center

Akersgata 382 h 30 min

Trikkestallen Theater

Atmospheric puppet theater in an old tram depot

Torshovgata 331 h 30 min

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Latter

Stand-up at the pier that's always a good time.

Holmens gate 12 h 30 min

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Harald Huysman Karting

Racing and competition at the go-kart track.

Smalvollveien 341 h 30 min

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Oslo Archers

Try archery and see who hits the bullseye.

Olaf Helsets vei 51 h 30 min

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Coffee & Cigarettes

Playful bar with an urban vibe at Fredensborg.

Fredensborgveien 22A2 hours

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Padel X Økern

Social and fast-paced racket sports in a modern indoor arena

Østre Aker vei 601 hour

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SMYKBAR

Craft your own jewelry over a drink.

Prinsens gate 122 hours

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Villa Major

An intimate and hidden neighborhood gem right by Majorstua

Bogstadveien 661 h 30 min

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Crowbar

Great craft beer and moody vibes in Torggata.

Torggata 322 hours

Amundsen Bryggeri

A big brewery at Vulkan serving beer straight from the tank.

Stortingsgata 202 hours

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Kulturhuset

A big house downtown with bars, board games, and life.

Youngs gate 62 h 30 min

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Tijuana

High energy, margaritas, and dancing.

Torggata 222 h 30 min

Henrik Ibsens gate 1001 h 30 min

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Oslo Bowling Solli

Casual bowling and pool on the west side.