Oslo/West

• • The easternmost part of this district (Majorstuen, Frogner) is a 2-3 km stroll from downtown. Otherwise you can take either of the subway lines, or tram 12 or 19.
  • To go further west, take subway number 3 (districts more inland, as far as Kolsås), local trains going west (places along the coast) or tram 13.
  • Bus 30 goes to destinations at the Bygdøy peninsula, alternatively you can take the ferry .
  
  
  
  

• Nobel Peace CentreIncludes some confronting exhibitions and an exhibit for every winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Included in the Oslo Pass.

• Henrik Ibsen MuseumThis museum is a treat. Included in the Oslo Pass.

• Astrup Fearnley Museet

  address: Strandpromenaden 2
  Astrup Fearnley Museet is a private collection of contemporary art, founded in 1993. The museum was relocated to Tjuvholmen, Aker Brygge in 2012. The building - designed by Renzo Piano - is spectacular in itself, and the museum offers a small green oasis with a beach, very welcome in the concrete surroundings of Aker Brygge. The museum offers temporary exhibitions, and is an established and central institution in Norwegian contemporary art. Closed on Mondays.

Bygdøy

• Oscarshall

  phone: +47 95 28 61 55, +47 91 70 23 61
  address: Oscarshallveien 805
  Oscarshall is a royal summer Palace from the mid-19th century, now open to the public. A small palace filled with 19th century Norwegian art and surrounded by a magnificent park. Guided tours.

Longer out at the peninsula of Bygdøy, you will find two groups of museums within walking distance of each other:
In the first group, around 800 metres inland:

• The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History

  phone: +47 22 12 37 00
  address: Museumsveien 10
  A large open air museum featuring typical buildings from various periods in Norwegian history. This includes a city building that shows living conditions from the 1850s to the 1980s. Included in the Oslo Pass.

• Viking Ship Museum

  phone: +47 22 85 19 00
  address: Huk aveny 35
  In addition to two 1100-year-old Viking ships (apparently the best preserved in the world), it also contains various other Viking artefacts and a Viking burial chamber, complete with ancient skeletons. Included in the Oslo Pass.

In the second group, on the outer part of Bygdøy peninsula:

• Norwegian Maritime Museum

  phone: +47 22 12 37 00
  address: Bygdøynesveien 37
  Houses a huge collection of ships and boats and records the impact of Norway's seafarers on their own country and the world. Included in the Oslo Pass.

• Kon-Tiki Museum

  phone: +47 23 08 67 67
  address: Bygdøynesveien 36
  Displays Thor Heyerdahl's balsa raft Kon-Tiki, and Ra II, as well as some other artefacts from Easter Island. Included in the Oslo Pass.

• Fram-Museum

  phone: +47 23 28 29 50
  address: Bygdøynesveien 39
  Features the vessel Fram, the worlds first ice breaker and the last polar expedition ship made of wood, and presents a history of polar exploration (with a strong Norwegian focus!). Included in the Oslo Pass.

• The Holocaust Center

  phone: +47 22 84 21 00
  address: Huk Aveny 56
  is also located at Bygdøy, in the former residence of the Norwegian World War 2 collaborator and nationalist leader, Vidkun Quisling. The Center houses exhibitions and provides research on Holocaust and the plight of religious minorities. Included in the Oslo Pass.

Frogner

• Gustav Vigeland Museum

  phone: +47 23 49 37 00
  address: Nobels gate 32
  Situated to the south of the Frognerparken and Halvdan Svartes gate. The museum manages the sculptural works of Gustav Vigeland and offers a permanent exhibition of Gustav Vigelands sculptural works, as well as rolling exhibitions of various spatial art-forms (sculpture, installations and video-art). The museum was designed by Lorentz Ree and built in the 1920s. The striking building in red brick is one of the finest examples of Norwegian neoclassic architecture. The complex also included a studio for the artist. The urn of the artist is kept in the tower.

• Oslo Museum

  phone: +47 23 28 41 70
  address: Frognerveien 67
  Museum with exhibitions showing the city's cultural and commercial development.

• Frogner and Vigeland parkFrogner park including Vigeland Sculpture Park is a large green area about 10 minutes by subway from the city center. In addition to being a nice green recreational area, it is also decorated with hundreds of sculptures by the Norwegian artist Gustav Vigeland. There is a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere here, although the sculptures are a little depressing. If your children want to climb the statues, nobody will even bother to look twice at you. There is also a cafeteria, and two museums, the City Museum of Oslo and the Vigeland Museum. If you fancy an outdoor swim, Frognerbadet is situated next to the Frognerpark with 3 pools, several diving towers and a water slide.

• Nasjonalbiblioteket

  address: Henrik Ibsens gate 110
  Monumental building from 1913 with frescos by Vigeland. The Library holds copies of all published material in Norway. Fine retreat on a rainy day. Cafe and bar within.

• Huk beachBeach, partly sandy, popular on warm summer days

Bogstadveien-Hegdehaugsveien is the main shopping street and runs between the Royal Palace and Majorstuen (junction and metro station). Independent stores as well as chains such as Zara are located on this street. The small tram runs in the street. The area is locally known simply as "Bogstadveien" even if the lower part is Hegdehaugsveien.
High-end shopping is also located in Frogner area (Bygdøy alle and Frognerveien) and at Aker Brygge just off Karl Johan.

• Vestkanttorget

  phone: +47 48 15 47 38
  Antiques and second hand market. Every Saturday on the corner of Professor Dahls gate and Neubergsgate at Frogner.

• Frelsesarmeen (Salvation Army)

  phone: +47 22 95 57 10
  address: Kirkeveien 62a and other locations
  Salvation Army second-hand store done Norwegian style! Super high quality clothes, some furnishings, and a SA café/Sally Anne (SA's fair-trade concept store) right next door. Great place for inexpensive hats/gloves/socks when the Oslo winter sneaks up on you.

• Art: Siren Waróe Gallery

  phone: +47 951 07 656
  address: Parkveien 64
  The Studio Gallery of the Norwegian up-and-coming fine art artist Siren Waróe. Watch her golden art being made live and order your own dream-painting or get a print of one of her paintings.

• House of Oslo

  phone: +47 23 23 85 60
  address: Ruseløkkveien 26
  A shopping centre focusing on interior designs with around 20 different shops with their own theme. This may be the most exquisite interior design centre in northern Europe. Illum Bolighus is especially worth a visit (this is a subsidiary of a famous Danish department store).

Shopping malls

• Aker BryggeA seaside shopping and nightlife centre with high prices, but lots of glam and fun.

Budget

• Krishna's Cuisine

  address: Sørkedalsveien 10B, Majorstuen
  Everything vegetarian.

• Curry and Ketchup

  address: Kirkeveien 51
  Cheap and popular Indian restaurant, often full during the weekends. Cash only.

Mid-range

• Beach Club

  address: Bryggetorget 14
  Classical diner, opened 1989. Best burgers in town? Relaxed atmosphere, pleasant staff. Busy during summer. Hip, timeless and family friendly, all at the same time.

• Gate of India

  address: Bogstadveien 66
  Good Indian restaurant.

• Pizza da Mimmo

  address: Behrens gate 2
  Vying with Oslo Ladegård and Villa Paradiso to have the best pizza in Oslo.

• Lanternen

  address: Huk Aveny 2
  Salads, sandwiches. The herring is good.

• Odonata

  address: Forneburingen 1
  Enjoy this unique design experience. This used to be the old Oslo airport in the 50s and is now a café with a great lunch menu and various cakes and treats.

• Tintin

  address: Lysaker Statsjon
  Sushi and Korean dishes.

• Mares

  phone: +47 22548980
  address: Skovveien 1
  A French style seafood restaurant.

• Lorry

  address: Parkveien 12
  Lorry is an institution in Parkveien, near the Palace and at the lower end of Hegdehaugsveien/Bogstadveien shopping street. It is a quirky mix of proper restaurant and bar. Originally a "brown" tavern that has been in operation since 1901. The menu includes hearty food, particularly before Christmas when traditional Norwegian Christmas food is served. Beer on tap and a wide selection of beer in bottles. Lorry is place for anybody: Cabinet ministers, journalists and media celebrities, university professors and artists mingle with the local beer guzzlers and friends for Friday beer. Outdoor seating in the pedestrian street.

Splurge

• Bølgen & Moi

  address: Løvenskioldsgate 26
  Modern restaurant in the Frogner district. Reviews has been on the negative side the recent years. There's another Bølgen & Moi on Tjuvholmen island at the waterfront.

• Feinschmecker

  address: Balchens gate 5
  A feast for everyone involved, except perhaps your wallet. Exquisite dining at corporate prices.

• Galt

  phone: +47 485 14 886
  address: Frognerveien 12
  Exclusive food of Norwegian raw materials.

• Hos Thea

  address: Gabelsgate 11
  A small place with outstanding food, small seasonal menu.

• Palace Grill

  address: Solligata 2
  Highly recommended gourmet restaurant where the menu changes daily according to the chef's mood and available ingredients. A ten-course meal costs about 850kr per person. Only 23 seats and no reservations, but a good bar to while away the hours waiting for food.

Fish

• Lofoten fiskerestaurant

  address: Stranden 75
  An exclusive fish restaurant serving fish, fish soup and shellfish.

• Beer Palace

  address: Holmens Gate 3 (Aker Brygge)
  A popular pub with fair selection of Norwegian and foreign beers. In addition to enjoying good beer it's possible to play darts and get a slice of pizza. Every Monday an international beer course is held here by Ølakademiet.

• The Pub Majorstuen

  phone: +47 22 46 99 29
  address: Majorstuveien 34
  The pub for real beer connoisseurs and beer lovers, many types of specialty beer on tap.

• Palace Grill

  address: Solligata 2
  In addition to the gourmet restaurant (see above) the palace also includes a separate bar with nice drinks and concerts every Monday, plus the 3-story outdoor seating area "Skaugum" with lots of concert during summer.

• Champagneria

  address: Frognerveien 2
  Spanish cava and tapas bar, fairly cheap and enjoyable.

• Oslo Mikrobryggeri

  address: Bogstadveien 6
  the first microbrewery in Scandinavia, over 35 beers on tap.

• Highbury

  address: Bogstadveien 50
  Official Arsenal supporter pub in Norway.

• Sollihagen & Nox

  phone: +47 22 55 40 00
  address: Henrik Ibsensgate 100
  Sollihagen: This outdoor terrace has heat lamps and a South European party atmosphere. Nox: Exclusive indoor nightclub where you can book a table throughout the night. Age limit 20 on Thursday/Friday and 23 on Saturday.

Budget

• Cochs Pensjonat

  address: Parkveien 25
  Centrally located, next to the Royal Palace and Slottsparken. Three types of room to meet all budgets. They don't serve breakfast but have agreement with near cafe.

• Oslo Youth Hostel Holtekilen

  phone: +47 67 51 80 40
  address: Michelets vei 55, Stabekk
  HI hostel. Outside the city border, extra fee needed if you have Oslo Transport card. Open May–August. In a picturesque neighbourhood close to the sea.

Mid-range

• Clarion Collection Hotel Gabelshus

  phone: +47 23 27 65 00
  address: Gabels gt. 16
  Quiet area. Breakfast, Afternoon Sweets and an evening meal are allways included.

• Saga Hotel Oslo

  address: Eilert Sundts gate 39
  Considering the hotel's fashionable location and spacious rooms, great value for money

• Scandic Sjølyst

  phone: +47 23 15 51 00
  address: Sjølyst Plass 4
  5 minutes by train from Oslo S central train station, by the E18 highway to the city. Scenic surroundings.

• Scandic Solli

  phone: +47 23 15 57 00
  address: Parkveien 68
  Central west end hotel with gym, sauna and conference facilities.

• Thon Hotel Gyldenlove

  address: Bogstadveien 20
  Renovated hotel, with excellent location in Oslo's west quarter, right in the city's best shopping avenue, Bogstadveien.

• Thon Hotel Vika Atrium

  phone: +47 22 83 33 00
  address: Munkedamsveien 45
  Central conference hotel.

Splurge

• Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel

  address: Parkveien 78
  50 rooms, small but good value. Restaurant with Japanese food.

• The Thief

  phone: +47 24 00 40 00
  address: Landgangen 1
  Located directly at the water front of the Oslo Fjord in the middle of the business and contemporary art district of Oslo. The hotel is surrounded by many nice (and pricey) restaurants.

As for the whole of Oslo

• Within central Oslo: see the Oslo/Sentrum, Oslo/Inner East or the Oslo/Inner North article
• Suburbs within Oslo: see the Oslo/North or the Oslo/South article