About Oslo
Oslo - fjord and mountains
Oslo is one of the most walkable capitals in the world! It is a compact city and easy to move around by public transportation. In 2003, Oslo received The European Sustainable City Award and in 2007 Reader's Digest ranked Oslo as number two on a list of the world's greenest, most liveable cities. The City of Oslo has set the goal of becoming a low carbon city, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions 95% from 1990 levels by 2030.
A city break in Oslo includes everything from interesting food and cool galleries to live music and urban nature. Many of Oslo’s most exciting cultural attractions can be found along the harbour promenade, a five-kilometre stretch that runs from Filipstad to Sørenga. Some of the largest parks have sculptures you can enjoy for free, like the Vigeland sculpture park and Ekebergparken.
What to try?
My favorite spots in Oslo
National Museum
The National Museum exhibits and promotes public knowledge about Norway’s largest collections of art, architecture and design.
Address:
Brynjulf Bulls plass 3
Local tip:
Allow yourself enough time to enjoy the museum. If in need of a break or a snack, the museum has a restaurant, a lounge, and a rooftop bar.
The Golden Chimp
The Golden Chimp plays with Asian traditions and keeps working on developing its dumplings favorites while finding new classics. Parts of the menu change with the season.
Address:
Heimsdalgata 37
Local tip:
Recommend trying all of the dumplings but in case choices need to be made do not miss out on the king crab dumplings.
Tim Wendelboe
The espresso bar is visited by locals and tourists from all over the world and is where people can be inspired to try something new, or see the world of coffee in a different light.
Address:
Gruner gate 1
Local tip:
If you have a desperate need to know what their selection tastes like, don´t miss out on their coffee tastings.