Oslo Travel Guide: Grünerløkka
Grünerløkka is one of the most interesting neighborhoods in Oslo, a hipster paradise a 10 minute walk from Central Station. Surprisingly few tourists visit Grünerløkka, and that's really a pity. Some of the nicest cafes and bars in Oslo are located in Grünerløkka, and it's a foodies paradise.
The main street of Grünerløkka is Thorvald Meyers gate. Thorvald Meyers gate starts where Ankerbrua brigde crosses Akerselva river, and ends at Birkelunden park in the north. Tram lines 11, 12 and 13 have three stops along Thorvald Meyers gate. From south to north:
Schous plass
Olaf Ryes plass
Birkelunden
Most of the shops, bars, restaurants and cafes on Grünerløkka are located around the Birkelunden and Olaf Ryes plass parks, and in the segment of Thorvald Meyers gate that is connecting them.
The street parallel to Thorvald Meyers gate, closer to Akerselva river, is Markveien. The lower parts of Markveien houses many quirky shops and vintage boutiques. There are also a few cafes and bars, like Espresso House and the Brewdog pub.
The area by Akerselva around Blå is a particularly beautiful part of the river. It is known for it's grafitti and industrial style. There are a few bars/cafes here, and Blå is also one of the best nightclubs in Oslo.
Also by Akerselva river is the Oslo Food Court (Mathallen). Unlike other shops in Oslo which must remain closed on Sundays, Mathallen is allowed to stay open.
Other options for Sunday shopping in Oslo are the flee markets at Birkelunden, and the smaller flee market outside of Blå, by the river. They are open mostly every Sunday, all year around.
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Oslo Nightlife: Grünerløkka
Check out the best bars in Oslo's finest bar district. This is where Oslo locals go to drink, well away from the touristy bars in Karl Johans gate and downtown Oslo.
Django is a jazz bar at the top of Grünerløkka, by Birkelunden park. They have live jazz performances Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. The bands are regulars, but there are different ones on different days.
Tea Lounge is a cozy bar by Birkelunden park.
Cafe 33 is a famous dive bar in Thorvald Meyers gate, at the corner of Birkelunden. It has recently been refurbished and is now called Sport 33. It's a great place to watch the game, they even have a 92 plasma screen. After dark in the weekends, the big screens go off and it's back to the good ol' 33 again. This bar closes at 3 am. every day of the week. When the other surrounding bars close earlier at 1 am. on weekdays, this place usually gets crowded.
Bar Boca was the first cocktail bar on Grünerløkka when it opened in 1998, and it's a real hipster place. The music is Rumba, Mambo, 50's, Rockabilly, Surf. You should try the Dry Martini, which is the classic Bar Boca drink.
Grünerløkka Brygghus is a micro brewery pub which has food and 21 beers on tap, where 13 of them have been brewed close by, on Grünerløkka.
Aku Aku bar is a tiki bar. Feel the tropical vibes while enjoying one of the three local beers from tap, or have a cocktail with in-house squeezed juices. They are famous for their rum based chili drinks.
Chair is Norway's only gin bar. They have more than 100 types of gin, and 9 beers on tap. The music profile is motown and funk.
Fru Hagen is a popular bar which attracts a mixed crowd. They have DJ's in the weekends, and dancing may occur. This bar has been here for over 20 years, so they must be doing something right.
Parkteatret is a bar and concert venue in an old movie theater by Olaf Ryes plass park. It's immensely popular, both inside, and the side walk bar which is overlooking the park. They have 10 beers on tap, and a cider as well.
Ryes is a 50's themed bar on the lower side of Olaf Ryes plass. They play 50's music and rockabilly. Lots of different characters come here, including bikers, most of the crowd are between 30 and 50 years old.
Rebell is an 80's themed bar which attracts all kinds of people. They play club oriented music, and there are new DJ's almost every weekend. They have 6 beers on tap, and a range of fancy drinks.
Memphis bar has more of an international crowd. It's a dance place, and they play mostly hip hop and R&B. Vodka Redbull is the drink of choice here.
Mir / Grünerløkka Lufthavn is an alternative bar, hidden away in a backyard in Toftes gate. There are lots of concerts of alternative music here, and the place has existed for over 20 years. You can play the foosball table in the basement, or sit in the old airline seats by the stage.
Qadis is located in a building which has housed some really nasty bars earlier, but this time they got it right. The new owners have completely changed the bar to a sports bar/cocktail bar. In the weekends it's more danceable music, and there will be a long queue. They have 7 beers on tap.
Glød is a chill beer and wine bar with varied music played exclusively from vinyl.
Hytta is another small cozy bar right next to Glød. It's the hang-around for local artists, and they play strictly vinyl of course.
Alexandria is one of the oldest pubs on Grünerløkka. You can watch the game here, and a cover band plays Rolling Stones etc. on Mondays. This place has the cheapest beer on this list.
Bettola is a cocktail bar at the end of Thorvald Meyers gate, right by Nybrua bridge. They play mainstream music, and they have fantastic cocktails. The furniture is exclusively Scandinavian from the 60's and 70's, and you can actually purchase it if you like.
Territoriet is a wine bar in Markveien. They have 450 different wines which can be ordered by glass, and they also have one beer on tap. The music has rock profile, and it's only vinyl (duh).
BD57 is the name of the BrewDog pub in Oslo, it's also in Markveien. They have pub food until 9 pm., burgers, ribs, and more. They have a new beer on tap almost every day, and about 20 on tap at any given time.
Syng is a karaoke bar by the Akerselva river. They have four karaoke rooms, and a large main area. In the weekends they play upbeat music you can dance to. There will be a line after 12 in the weekends.
Ingensteds and Blå are two nightclubs on Grünerløkka, by Akerselva river. Blå is the oldest and most well known of the two, and they are both very popular. Expect long lines after 9 pm in the weekends.
Party hard, and take care!
Oslo - Norway. Discover the river Akerselva, Grünerløkka, the Oslo Fjord and more
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In the beginning of this video, we take you to the Opera House in Oslo, which was designed by the Norwegian architectural company Snøhetta.
Furthermore, you will get a chance to check out the mood of the city at the head of the Oslo Fjord.
The river Akerselva is a pittoresque river flowing through Oslo from the lake Maridalsvannet and down to the Oslo Fjord. The river is still an important green lung for the citizens of Oslo, and just a quick stroll away you will be in the middle of urban Oslo with the shops, cafeterias and restaurants.
From Wikipedia: Akerselva, or Akerselven, is a river which flows through Oslo. It starts at Maridalsvannet in Oslomarka, and follows the urban areas Nordre Aker, Sagene, Grünerløkka, Oslo centre and Grønland, whereby it finally ends at Paulsenkaien and Oset in Bjørvika. The river is considered to be a part of the Nordmarkvassdraget, and has the watercourse number 006.Z. The entire river is about 8.2 kilometres long, and has a difference in altitude of approximately 149 meters. Earlier, the river gave power to numerous industry companies in Oslo. Akerselven is Oslo’s green lung”; many parks and nature trails are to be found by its path, from Grønland to Maridalsvannet. A walk from along Akerselven from the rural Frysja down through the different parts of Oslo all the way down to the city centre is an amazing experience and a walk through the history of Oslo.Salmon run and spawn in the upper part of the river
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Later on, the video takes you to the beautiful little street Telthusbakken, lying nearby Akerselva.
From Wikipedia: Telthusbakken is a narrow street located in Oslo, in the borough of St. Hanshaugen. Almost all buildings along the street are old and traditional wooden houses, many from the period around 1815 when deeds were issued for the properties. During the 16th century, the street which is now Telthusbakken was part of the main road passing the Old Aker Church, from east to west of Oslo and further across to the west coast. Sitting on top of the Telthusbakken hill, Old Aker Church was built around 1080 and is the oldest building still in use in Oslo. The name Telthusbakken is from a large canvas house that existed around 1700.
Finally, the video takes you to the Oslo Fjord and the ferries and cruiseships that are sailing to Oslo.
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The Great Escape to Oslo | VISIT NORWAY
When two travelling Kiwis found themselves trapped among selfie sticks in an overcrowded city, Oslo came to the rescue.
In Norway's capital they were served delicious food and wine, tried stand-up paddling on the Oslo Fjord, made use of Oslo's app-connected City Bikes, and last but not least, got to admire one of Munch's masterpieces completely undisturbed. So Marela and Sam's two days in Oslo were packed with experiences, but not with people.
Marela and Sam went to Bar Brutus, Himkok, the café at Astrup Fearnley Museet, Godt Brød Grünerløkka, Astral, Vippa Oslo, the National Gallery, Ekebergparken Sculpture Park and Blå. They stayed in an AirBnB accommodation in Barcode, used city bikes from Oslo Bysykkel, tried SUP with Aksel Kolstad (bookable through the Lokalii app), and went to a Sofar Sounds secret concert.
The rescue mission was made possible through The Great Escape – a collaboration organised through Oslo Brand Alliance, which includes Oslo Region, Oslo Business Region and VisitOSLO.
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Once a working class area, Oslo's Grünerløkka today combines cozy cafés, independent stores, colourful markets and music venues, creating a vibrant and friendly atmosphere well worth experiencing.
Oslo Nightlife in Norway: TOP 15 Bars & Clubs
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Oslo is a small town with only 600,000 inhabitants you'd think there isn't much to do in Oslo. Well, you may be pleasantly surprised. Oslo has a lot of great bars & night clubs to offer but the only downside; Oslo is VERY expensive and venues close at 3:00am but that shouldn't prevent you from having an amazing time.
I recommend you start your evening in the Grünerløkka hipster district, this renovated district has quite a few great places to grab a few drinks like Blå & Bortenfor easily located right next to each other. Blå is often considered the best place to be on a Sunday.
In the downtown core of Oslo there is a bar alley way called Strøget which houses a conglomerate of bars namely; Uhørt, Angst, Den Gamle Stobutikken and Karusell all great for socializing and a few beers.
My favorite venue in Oslo is Kulturhuset, a massive social complex with ping-pong tables, fussball, multiple stories of bars and multiple dance floors. I met so many incredible locals at this place that I always ended my nights at this place. A must visit in Oslo!
For some good ol' fist pumpin' and beats head over to NOX/Sollihagen for a young Norwegian crowd or Stratos for an upscale EDM rooftop party with incredible views of Oslo. Alternatively, there is the Lawo lounge where you can mingle with the high rollers and upscale peeps of Oslo. Make sure to try the true Norwegian shots: Akvavit or Aquavit, this extremely strong liquor will have you question your new found Norwegian friends.
If you are an electro head or techno music enthusiast there is a great club called The Villa, this place often featured world famous techno DJ's. End your night with an epic pork knuckle wrap from the Crowbar & Brewery on the Torggata street where you will also find Cafe Sara. In conclusion, Oslo is a small, expensive but amazing city for a few days of sightseeing and making new Norwegian friends.
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Hipster Hunting - Grunerløkka (Oslo)
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This is a video of Me and my friend walking around Grunerløkka. A place in Oslo that is known to contain a lot of Hipsters.
WE were sponserd from Oslo student tv with some Cameras and Sennheiser microphones.
This was my first streetsession ever.
Stevie Richards and Aslaug Marie Holgersen at MIR Grünerløkka Lufthavna Oslo
Part 3 of a Modular Synth concert I participated in at MIR Grünerløkka Lufthavna, Oslo, Norway on 26th May 2018 called Kjære Gamle Sol.
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Stevie Richards - Buchla Music Easel, Alto Sax
Aslaug Marie Holgersen - Contrabass
Camera : Øivind Olsen and Geir Opdal
Editing : Geir Opdal
Visuals : Emil Høgset
Big Thanks to Øivind (and family) , Geir, Aslaug, Erwin, Emil and the staff at MIR for supporting my tour to Norway.
(Also, many thanks to all that attended my Easel Workshop earlier in the day at Notam) !
Gal dame på grunerløkka i Norge,oslo/Crazy women at Grunerløkka in Norway,Oslo
We were walking by some dogs then suddenly a crazy women started yelling at us for no reason. Apparently we hurted those dogs. I love dogs I even got one myself. Then we asked her what we had done. She wouldn't answer and she just were yelling at us. We walked because we didn't wanted to care about her, but she just followed us. Some other kids walked over the street and we didn't know them, but the women started yelling at them to! She was nuts!!
OSLO winter, Norway | Let's Travel #5
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Oslo Travel Guide: Akerselva
Off the beaten path, but right at the center of Oslo is the river that divides Oslo into east and west. Akerselva starts at Maridalsvannet lake in the north of Oslo, and discharges into the Oslo Fjord, right behind the Oslo Opera. Despite being a much used green area by Oslo locals, not many tourists find their way to Akerselva.
The area around the lowest parts of Akerselva is called Vaterland, and is right behind of Oslo Central Station. The Vaterland area isn’t particularly nice as there are some shady characters hanging around there, but it’s safe to walk there at daytime.
Above Vaterland the river passes to the west of Grünerløkka. Around the two bridges Nybrua and Ankerbrua, there are a number of cafes, bars and restaurants. There are also some interesting houses along the river, like Hausmania, which is a squatted house that has turned into kind of a culture house.
Adjacent to Hausmania are some of the most popular east side venues, Blå and Ingensteds. They are cafes during the daytime and bars/nightclubs at nighttime. The area around Blå is also popular for the many graffiti murals, and for the Sunday flee-market.
Next up is Mathallen, Oslo Food Court. At Mathallen there are a number of restaurants and bars, like Smelteverket (The Smelter) which is at the basement of Mathallen, by the river. Also by Mathallen is Dansens hus, National stage for dance.
At the opposite side of the river from Mathallen there is an old grain silo which has been converted into student apartments. By the silo, which is on the Grünerløkka side of the river, is the most famous coffee shop in Oslo, Tim Wendelboe. It's a coffee roastery, espresso bar, and a coffee school.
Upstream there is an area of Akerselva called Kuba, where there is a park called Kubaparken. In the park there is a bar, Fyrhuset Kuba, meaning the Lighthouse.
Above Kuba is an old suspension bridge, Åmot bru, by a scenic waterfall. There is an even larger waterfall a ten minute walk up-river. It’s called Vøyenfossen, and there are a few venues around there: Wallmans, Hønse-Lovisas hus and Månefisken.
A few kilometers up, at the north of Oslo is Nydalen. Akerselva runs through Nydalen. Nydalen Bryggeri og Spiseri is a good gastro pub and brewery by the river, and if you are staying at the Radisson Blu hotel in Nydalen, this is a nice option.
There are a few dams where you can swim in Akerselva, at the north of Nydalen is one of them. A more scenic dam is Frysja, which is a few kilometers north, closer to the rivers source. The dam is also known as Brekkedammen.
The source of Akerselva is Maridalsvannet lake. It’s not possible to go down to the lake because it’s Oslo’s main supply of drinking water. But there are plenty of footpaths around the lake and into the vast forest that is to the north of Oslo.
25 Best Things to do in Oslo, Norway
There are so many things to experience in Oslo. From seeing Munch's 'Scream' by, the wonderful sculptures at Vigeland Sculpture Park, to the best-preserved Viking ships in the world! Visit for all the free things to do in Oslo and for my detailed Oslo city guide.
Planning a trip to Oslo? Here are the top 25 things to do in Oslo in Norway.
Top 25 Things to do in Oslo
1. Damstredet and Telthusbakken
2. Walk along Akerselva River
*. See Edvard Munch's Grave at Cemetery of Our Saviour (Whoops, I forgot to add in a title for this one so the numbering is all off. Sorry!)
3. Opera House and ‘She Lies’
4. Take a selfie with ‘The Tiger’
5. Explore Karl Johans Gate
6. Visit the Royal Palace
7. Explore Oslo City Hall
8. Wander around Frogner Park and Vigeland Sculpture Park
9. The Vigeland Museum
10. Oslo Cathedral
11. Take a tour of Parliament
12. Cruise along Oslo Fjord
13. Have lunch at Lille Herbern
14. Get chocolate at the Freia shop
15. Norsk Folkemuseum / The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
16. Viking Ship Museum
17. Fram Museum
18. Kon-Tiki Museum
19. Akershus Fortress
20. Ekebergparken Sculpture Park
21. Munch Museum
22. Holmenkollen Ski Jump and Ski Museum
23. Oscarshall Royal Palace
24. Botanical Gardens
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Hi guys! I didn't express it well in the video because everything was happening so quickly but wow, I fell in love with Oslo. Weirdly enough it reminded me of my short trip to Montreal a few years ago, which I also loved :) It really felt like a quiet neighborhood everywhere we went and everyone was so kind. I freaking LOVE being greeted with hei hei hahah! I'd really love to go back and explore more than just Oslo but the short time I spent there was amazing! Thank you for having me Oslo! You're beautiful!
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Driving in Oslo streets at night. Siesta :) Aker Brygge