Guidebook for Oslo Uranienborg
Food and essentials
Basic supermarket located 100m from my flat.
Here you'll find most supplies you might need during your stay.
Open from 7am till 11 pm. Closed on Sundays
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Olivia Hegdehaugsveien
34 HegdehaugsveienBasic supermarket located 100m from my flat.
Here you'll find most supplies you might need during your stay.
Open from 7am till 11 pm. Closed on Sundays
Basic supermarket located 200m from my flat. Supposedly slightly cheaper than Kiwi.
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REMA 1000 Parkveien
21 ParkveienBasic supermarket located 200m from my flat. Supposedly slightly cheaper than Kiwi.
Higher-end supermarket chain (by Norwegian standards). Go there for a better and pricier selection of foods and drinks.
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MENY Bogstadveien
36 BogstadveienHigher-end supermarket chain (by Norwegian standards). Go there for a better and pricier selection of foods and drinks.
Molleren Sylvia
12 HegdehaugsveienIf you're looking locally grown organic food, this is a really good place.
Sightseeing
A few places within walking distance from my flat
A highlight, surrounded by a nice and peaceful park.
From here, stroll down to the National Theatre, Karl Johan avenue, the National Museum of Art and the Storting (Parliament)
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The Royal Palace
1 SlottsplassenA highlight, surrounded by a nice and peaceful park.
From here, stroll down to the National Theatre, Karl Johan avenue, the National Museum of Art and the Storting (Parliament)
Do not miss out on this unique attraction.
A beautiful park, and a collection of 214 sculptures by Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943). A must see!
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Vigelandsparken station
KirkeveienDo not miss out on this unique attraction.
A beautiful park, and a collection of 214 sculptures by Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943). A must see!
Old wharfs converted to a great area for strolling, shopping, dining and so forth.
Also visit the brand new Astrup Fearnley museum of Modern Art, designed by the great architect Renzo Piano
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Aker Brygge
2 BryggegataOld wharfs converted to a great area for strolling, shopping, dining and so forth.
Also visit the brand new Astrup Fearnley museum of Modern Art, designed by the great architect Renzo Piano
The local "Champs Elysées" or 5th avenue.
Leading from the Royal Palace to the Parliament.
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Karl Johans gate
Karl Johans gateThe local "Champs Elysées" or 5th avenue.
Leading from the Royal Palace to the Parliament.
Bakeries and cafés
A few recommended bakeries and coffee houses in the neighbourood
A wonderful French bakery, perfect to buy your bread and pastries, have breakfast or brunch. In the morning, the place is the meeting point for parents of kids attending the nearby French school.
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Åpent bakeri
1 Inkognito TerrasseA wonderful French bakery, perfect to buy your bread and pastries, have breakfast or brunch. In the morning, the place is the meeting point for parents of kids attending the nearby French school.
Kaffebrenneriet
2A Løvenskiolds gateHot drinks, pastries and sandwiches
Sunday open
Small supermarket open 24/7. If you need to buy food in the middle of the night or on a Sunday this is the nearest place.
This is also where you'll pick up and return the keys to my flat on arrival and departure.
Joker Parkveien Oslo
8 ParkveienSmall supermarket open 24/7. If you need to buy food in the middle of the night or on a Sunday this is the nearest place.
This is also where you'll pick up and return the keys to my flat on arrival and departure.
Convenience store, directly accessible through the back gate of the building.
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7-Eleven
1 Kristiansands gateConvenience store, directly accessible through the back gate of the building.
Shopping street
One of Oslo's major shopping streets, a short walk from the flat! On this 1 km strip, you'll find clothing, food, sportswear, furniture and design, pharmacies, as well as bar and restaurants.
Bogstadveien 1
1 BogstadveienOne of Oslo's major shopping streets, a short walk from the flat! On this 1 km strip, you'll find clothing, food, sportswear, furniture and design, pharmacies, as well as bar and restaurants.
Arts & Culture
A must. The art of painter Edvard Munch, world famous for "The Scream", finally got the showcase it deserves. While the building, inaugurated in 2021, is disliked by many, Munch's art is stunning and well presented. Beautiful panorama view from the upper floors.
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Munch Museum
1 Edvard Munchs PlassA must. The art of painter Edvard Munch, world famous for "The Scream", finally got the showcase it deserves. While the building, inaugurated in 2021, is disliked by many, Munch's art is stunning and well presented. Beautiful panorama view from the upper floors.
Home to the Norwegian Writers Association. Bookstore, café, conferences by local and international writers.
Litteraturhuset i Oslo
29 WergelandsveienHome to the Norwegian Writers Association. Bookstore, café, conferences by local and international writers.
Home to the Norwegian association of painters and sculptors.
Nice vibrant café and bar, good pizzas.
Exhibitions and events
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Kunstnernes Hus
17 WergelandsveienHome to the Norwegian association of painters and sculptors.
Nice vibrant café and bar, good pizzas.
Exhibitions and events
Nasjonalgalleriet
3 UniversitetsgataLocal restaurants
A few favourites very near my flat
Part of a chain of Italian restaurants. A favourite for families or groups, thanks to the large choice of pizza, pasta and salads, and the large venue and laid-back atmosphere.
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Olivia Hegdehaugsveien
34 HegdehaugsveienPart of a chain of Italian restaurants. A favourite for families or groups, thanks to the large choice of pizza, pasta and salads, and the large venue and laid-back atmosphere.
One of the more traditional pubs in town. Really odd and wonderfull decor.
Also serves traditional Norwegian food at lunch and dinner.
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Lorry Restaurant
12 ParkveienOne of the more traditional pubs in town. Really odd and wonderfull decor.
Also serves traditional Norwegian food at lunch and dinner.