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Operataket
Take a stroll on the roof and see the Oslo Fjord at its best.
Kirsten Flagstads plass 11 hour
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Romantic date spots in Oslo
Low light, low noise and tables you can stay at.
Romance mostly comes down to light and noise. If you have to raise your voice to be heard, a pretty menu will not save it.
This is where the dinners, wine bars and viewpoints live. Some cost money, some cost nothing.
Romantic date in Oslo
90 romantic places
Bar
Thanks to @de.finedine for the photosHimkok
Hidden cocktail bar with serious craft skills.
Storgata 272 hours
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Restaurant
Photo: Elias mat & sånt / GoogleElias mat & sånt
Few tables and really good food right in the city center.
Kristian Augusts gate 142 h 30 min
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Café
Thanks to @deji_coffee for the photosFuglen
Vintage furniture, great coffee, and solid drinks all in one.
Universitetsgata 22 hours
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Photo: Johannes Bender / GoogleAkerselva from Maridalen to Vaterland
A long, scenic walk along the river from the forest to the city.
Maridalsvannet2 h 30 min
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Photo: Elena Marcelli / GoogleEkebergparken
Go exploring among sculptures and trees.
Kongsveien 232 hours
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Photo: Google user / GoogleHovedøya
Monastery ruins and forest walks just a short boat ride away.
Hovedøya3 hours
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Bar
Photo: AundZ / GoogleTerritoriet
Small and intimate wine bar with over 400 types by the glass.
Markveien 582 hours
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Restaurant
Photo: Vidar Søgård / GoogleHos Thea
A warm and intimate hidden gem in Frogner.
Gabels gate 113 hours
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Restaurant
Photo: Nicole Leu / GoogleKatla
High energy, grilled food, and natural wine near Youngstorget.
Universitetsgata 122 h 30 min
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Activity
Photo: Anne Jahr / GoogleOslo Keramikkverksted
Learn to throw your own cups.
Vulkan 222 hours
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Frognerparken
A classic stroll among statues and roses.
Kirkeveien1 h 30 min
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Restaurant
Photo: Sentralen kafe / GoogleSentralen Restaurant
Great sharing plates in an old bank building.
Øvre Slottsgate 32 h 30 min
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Restaurant
Photo: Ekebergrestauranten / GoogleEkebergrestauranten
Dinner with the best view in town.
Kongsveien 152 h 30 min
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Photo: Per N. Schwabe / GoogleKragutsikten
A high-up viewpoint where you can see far across the fjord.
Voksenkollveien1 h 30 min
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Culture
Photo: Reidar Biørn Michelet / GoogleNasjonalmuseet
The Nordic region's largest art museum by the harbor.
Brynjulf Bulls plass 33 hours
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Bar
Photo: Google user / GoogleBar Boca
A tiny 50s gem at the top of Grünerløkka.
Thorvald Meyers gate 301 h 30 min
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Café
Photo: Google user / GoogleÅpent Bakeri Damplassen
A cozy bakery in a quiet square at Ullevål Hageby.
Damplassen 24-251 h 15 min
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Café
Photo: Linda Te Raa / GoogleTalormade
Great coffee and tasty cakes in a quiet street at Løkka.
Operagata 67 B1 h 15 min
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Bar
Photo: Torggata Botaniske / GoogleTorggata Botaniske
A green escape with drinks made from herbs and flowers.
Torggata 17B2 hours
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Photo: N G_MISSOURRY / GoogleSørenga sjøbad
Summer and swimming right by the city center.
Sørengkaia 692 hours
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Botanisk hage
Oslo’s quietest garden right in the middle of Tøyen.
Sars gate 11 h 30 min
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Bar
Photo: Pier 42 / GooglePier 42 (Amerikalinjen)
Sophisticated cocktail bar in a historic setting at Amerikalinjen
Jernbanetorget 21 h 30 min
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Photo: Knut Bjørnar Wålberg / GoogleRodeløkka Allotment Gardens
A hidden oasis with colorful tiny houses and blooming gardens
Rosenhoffgata 201 hour
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Photo: Hanna Heggheim Lee / GoogleThe Queen's Park
A hidden gem behind the Royal Palace only open during summer
Sentrum45 min
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Photo: Zoltán Szabó / GoogleSt. Hanshaugen park
A lovely park with views and green hills.
St. Hanshaugen1 h 30 min
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Culture
Photo: Todd Poynor / GoogleNationaltheatret
Theater in the grand building on Karl Johan.
Johanne Dybwads plass 13 hours
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Photo: Thomas Andreassen / GoogleOla Narr
Lovely hill at Tøyen with plenty of sun and space.
Oslo1 h 30 min
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Restaurant
Photo: Jamie Hall / GoogleTrattoria Popolare
Casual and tasty Italian pasta in the heart of the city.
Trondheimsveien 22 hours
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Activity
Photo: Sørenga Badstuflåte Oslo Fjord Sauna / GoogleOslo Badstuforening Sukkerbiten
Hot saunas and cold plunges right by the Opera.
Sukkerbiten servering2 hours
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Bar
Photo: Gapet / GoogleRett i Gapet
Small and intimate wine bar in Ullevålsveien.
Ullevålsveien 9A1 h 30 min
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Bar
Photo: L Jorn / GoogleVinkassen
A small, cozy wine bar at Bislett with a relaxed vibe.
Thereses gate 282 hours
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Restaurant
FiftyFour
Modern African sharing plates in a pop-up space at Thon Hotel Vika Atrium.
Munkedamsveien 452 hours
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Bar
Photo: L Jorn / GoogleBar Lardo
Casual natural wine bar with delicious charcuterie.
Møllergata 38A1 h 30 min
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Restaurant
Photo: Lofoten Fiskerestaurant / GoogleLofoten Fiskerestaurant
Classic seafood and white tablecloths at the edge of Aker Brygge
Stranden 752 hours
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Bar
Photo: Restaurant Kolonihagen Frogner / GoogleRestaurant Kolonihagen Frogner
An intimate and elegant neighborhood gem focused on quality wine
Frognerveien 331 h 30 min
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Restaurant
Photo: Tom-Erik Falla / GoogleChez Colin
Classic French bistro with white tablecloths and a cozy neighborhood feel
Fredensborgveien 442 h 30 min
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Restaurant
Photo: TAK Oslo / GoogleTAK Oslo
Nordic-Japanese magic and the city's best view atop Sommerro
Sommerrogata 12 h 30 min
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Photo: Google user / GoogleFramneshaven
A quiet hideaway with sea views at Frogner.
Frogner45 min
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Photo: Ole Anders Stokker / GoogleHammock Trip to Vettakollen
City views and forest air in one trip.
Vettakollen3 hours
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Photo: Kongen Marina Beach Club Bar & Restaurant / GoogleKongen Marina
Holiday vibes in the middle of Oslo.
Frognerstranda 41 hour
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Restaurant
Photo: Norda Cocktail Bar / GoogleNorda Cocktail Bar
Probably the best view in town with modern Nordic food.
Biskop Gunnerus' gate 32 hours
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Culture
Photo: Vega Scene / GoogleVega Scene
Cool cinema and bar by the river with movies you won't see everywhere else.
Hausmanns gate 283 hours
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Photo: Eirik Amundsen / GoogleSukkerbiten
Relax by the water's edge right next to the Opera House.
Nylandsveien 281 hour
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Restaurant
Photo: Travellingisagift / GoogleBrasserie Rivoli
Modern flavors and panoramic fjord views in Bjørvika
Operagata 32 hours
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Activity
Photo: Silje A / GooglePaint on Pots Tjuvholmen
Paint your own pottery right by the water's edge.
Lille Stranden 32 hours
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Activity
Photo: Lucian Melendrez / GoogleChocolate 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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Restaurant
Photo: Michael Uzmann / GoogleArakataka
High-end dining in a relaxed and lively setting
Mariboes gate 7B2 h 30 min
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Photo: Maciej szalkowski / GoogleOrmsund Coastal Path
A hidden gem by the water with a true coastal vibe
Grønsundveien 161 hour
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Culture
Photo: Oslo Konserthus / GoogleOslo Konserthus
Big sound and a slightly fancy vibe in Vika.
Munkedamsveien 142 h 30 min
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Culture
Photo: Carsten L. / GoogleHerr Nilsen Jazz Club
Small jazz club with concerts almost every night.
C. J. Hambros plass 52 hours
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Bar
Photo: BA ONEWORLD AVIATION ENG / GoogleNo. 19
Moody and stylish cocktail bar with velvet decor and top-tier drinks
Møllergata 23 - 251 h 30 min
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Culture
Photo: vangelis bintzios / GoogleVictoria Nasjonal Jazzscene
An old theater hall with velvet seats and great jazz right downtown.
Karl Johans gt. 352 hours
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Bar
Photo: Libertine Vinbar / GoogleLibertine
Lovely wine bar at Frogner with a very cozy vibe.
Frognerveien 22 hours
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Bar
Photo: SVANEN Cocktailbar / GoogleSvanen (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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Photo: J. Agustín García / GoogleEvening walk at Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen
A walk along the pier all the way to the art at Tjuvholmen.
Tjuvholmen1 h 30 min
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Photo: Hassan Al Mohammad / GooglePicnic in Bjølsenparken
Relax under big trees in the heart of Bjølsen.
Bjølsenparken1 h 30 min
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Culture
Munchmuseet
Thirteen floors of art and fjord views.
Edvard Munchs plass 12 h 30 min
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Photo: Zoran Dodig / GoogleTorshovdalen
A large park with a great view of the city and the fjord.
Torshovdalen1 h 30 min
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Bar
Photo: Børge Østrått / GoogleEight Rooftop Bar
An intimate rooftop bar on Karl Johan with views of the Royal Palace
Karl Johans gt. 271 h 30 min
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Bar
Photo: Rune / GoogleTorgterrassen
A city centre rooftop overlooking the busy streets.
Nedre Slottsgate 241 h 30 min
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Bar
Photo: Pål Schaathun / GoogleRadisson RED Oslo Økern
Rooftop bar at Økern with a crazy view.
Lørenfaret 32 hours
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Photo: Per N. Schwabe / GoogleVettakollen Viewpoint
The best view in town, and surprisingly easy to get to.
Vettaliveien 19-253 hours
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Activity
Photo: Fjordtokt Båt & Badstu / GoogleFjordtokt Båt & Badstu
Sauna and fjord swimming a bit off the beaten path.
Drammensveien 2902 hours
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Bar
Photo: PIREN - et glass og en bit / GooglePiren Vinbar
Wine with the city's best view of the Oslo Fjord
Rådhusbrygge 2 11 h 30 min
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Photo: Bortenfor / GoogleBortenfor
A cozy and hidden gem by the Akerselva river
Brenneriveien 71 h 30 min
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Photo: Mahfuzur Rahman / GoogleLangøyene
A short boat trip to beaches and big green fields.
Langøyene4 hours
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Restaurant
Photo: Ekspedisjonshallen / GoogleEkspedisjonshallen (Sommerro)
Grand art deco vibes with live jazz and a great pulse
Sommerrogata 12 hours
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Photo: L Jorn / GoogleBygdøy Sjøbad
A quiet beach with views of the fjord.
Bygdøy Sjøbad2 h 30 min
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Activity
Photo: Vladas Portapas / GoogleKOK Aker Brygge
Sauna and ocean dips right in the city center.
Stranden 322 hours
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Bar
Photo: Nedre Løkka Cocktailbar & Selskapslokaler / GoogleNedre Løkka Cocktailbar
Good cocktails and dancing at the bottom of Løkka.
Thorvald Meyers gate 892 hours
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Culture
Photo: Karolina Drzewiecka / GoogleOslo Nye Teater
Low-key theatre right in the heart of the city.
Rosenkrantz' gate 102 h 30 min
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Photo: Handelsstedet Bærums Verk / GoogleBærums Verk Historical Area
Historical surroundings with art, river views, and cozy shops
Verksgata 152 hours
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Photo: JOSE MESSIAS ROSA / GoogleGressholmen
A quick ferry ride to a quiet island getaway.
Gressholmen4 hours
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Photo: Google user / GoogleHuk
Saltwater and sunshine at Oslo's most famous beach.
Huk aveny 403 hours
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Photo: Nordre Kolsås / GoogleKolsåstoppen North and South
A hike featuring the most stunning views over the Oslo fjord
1353 Bærums Verk2 h 30 min
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Photo: Slottsparken / GoogleThe Palace Park
One of the city's most beautiful gardens with historic trees and hidden paths
Slottsplassen 11 hour
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Photo: Bjørn Erik Pedersen / GoogleKontraskjæret
A green hillside with a great view of the fjord.
Kontraskjæret1 h 30 min
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Culture
Photo: Claire / GoogleEmanuel Vigeland Museum
A truly unique and mystical experience in the dark at Slemdal
Grimelundsveien 81 hour
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Culture
Photo: Kim Fjellvang / GoogleOslo Nye Teater Centralteatret
An intimate and historic theater stage in the city center
Akersgata 382 h 30 min
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Restaurant
Photo: Frognerseteren Kafe og restaurant / GoogleFrognerseteren
A classic timber lodge with arguably the best view in town.
Holmenkollveien 2002 hours
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Photo: Knut Glad / GoogleNedre Foss Gård
A beautiful old brewhouse by the river with great food.
Nordre gate 22 hours
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Photo: Nataliia Nikolaieva / GoogleGrefsenkollen
Hammock trip with a view of the whole city.
Grefsenkollveien 233 hours
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Restaurant
Photo: Nodee Sky / GoogleNodee Sky
Japanese food with maybe the best view in town.
Trelastgata 152 hours
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Bar
Photo: Lam Kin Yan Lam / GoogleOh Dear!
A cozy and stylish spot for a glass of wine by the pier.
Holmens gate 42 hours
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Akershus festning
An evening stroll with views of the fjord and the city.
0150 Oslo1 h 30 min
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Activity
Photo: Roseslottet / GoogleThe Rose Castle
A powerful art installation with panoramic views of Oslo
Oslo1 h 15 min
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Bar
Photo: Ashish Kabra / GoogleMunch Bar
A glass bar atop the Munch Museum with the city's best view
Edvard Munchs Plass 11 h 15 min
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Café
Photo: Pust / GooglePust Kaffebar
Coffee shop at Majorstuen
Slemdalsveien 11 hour
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Photo: Kjetil Treider / GoogleSankthansåsen
A chill hilltop with a view in the Østmarka forest.
Sankthansåsen2 hours
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