The Best Visitor Attractions in Oslo |
 | National Gallery
Universitetsgata 13
You'll find a great collection of works by Picasso, Degas, Renoir and Gauguin amongst others, plus Norwegian artists at this museum. |
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| Domkirke
Karl Johans gate
This splendid Baroque cathedral occasionally has exhibitions in the crypt. |
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| Munch Museum
Toyengata 53
Norway's most famous artist is celebrated here, with thousands of artworks donated by Munch himself. |
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| Vigeland Park
Vigeland Park
This park is Norway's most-visited attraction. |
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| Akershus Castle & Fortress
Akershus festning
This medieval castle was built to protect Oslo from invasion after it became the capital in 1299. |
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Recommended Restaurants in Oslo |
 | Kaffistova
Rosenkrantz gate 8
Try typically Norwegian fare such as reindeer and elk at this café. |
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| Lofoten Fiskerestaurant
Stranden 75
The range of fish and seafood dishes on offer here is second to none. |
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| Stortorvets Gjaestgiveri's
Grubbegata 3
This is one of Norway's oldest restaurants, and serves up suitably traditional food, such as carpaccio of reindeer and moose stew. |
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| Sult
Thorvald Meyersgate 26
Fish dominates the menu at this cosy restaurant, try the cod covered in pistachios. |
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| Smia Galleri
Opplandsgata 19
Locals love this cosy, atmospheric eatery. |
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| Krishna Cuisine
Kirkeveien 59B
This vegetarian eatery is highly affordable and they do food to takeaway too. |
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| Theatercafeen
Hotel Continental, Stortingsgaten 24/26
Located within the Hotel Continental, this is where locals head to for a special occasion. |
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| Rust
Hegehaugsveien 22
Rust has something for everyone; from Spanish-style tapas to burgers, cocktails and champagne. |
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| Villa Paradiso
Olav Ryes plass 8
Villa Paradiso is widely regarded as Norway's best pizza place. |
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| Markveien Mat & Vinhus
Torvbakkgata 12
Mediterranean cuisine and Norwegian ingredients are combined here to make dishes like calf's sweet bread with spinach puree and veal with bean ragout. |
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Recommended Bars in Oslo |
 | Tea Lounge
Thorvald Meyers gate 33b
It's not just hot drinks that are served at Tea Lounge. |
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| Lorry
Parkveien 12
If beer is your poison you'll find over 100 varieties at this charming venue that has bicycle wheels hanging from the ceiling. |
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| Spasibar
St Olavs gate 22
There's psychedelic décor and a great deal of humour at this quirky bar. |
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| Bar Boca
Thorvald Meyers gate 30
Excellent cocktails at this busy, 1950s style bar. |
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| Café Kaos
Thorvald Meyers gate 56
Fashionable bar with a great cocktail list, they have live music most nights. |
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Recommended Shopping Venues in Oslo |
 | Gronland Bazaar
Toyengata 2
There is a distinctly Middle Easten flavour to this shopping centre. |
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| Hassan og Den Dama
Skoveien 4
Check out fashion by Scandinavian designers at this store. |
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| Aker Brygge Food Court
Aker Brygge
This former shipyard is now a fashionable food court with shops and restaurants. |
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