Guidebook for Vinterbro
Parks & Nature
Breivoll Farm
100 BreivollveienThe area has a nice beach and a play area for children
Charming small town by the sea south of Oslo with a nice park, Aquarium, and cafes, go by bus 500 towards Drøbak.
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Drøbak
Charming small town by the sea south of Oslo with a nice park, Aquarium, and cafes, go by bus 500 towards Drøbak.
Vigelandsparken is one of Norway's most visited attractions with more than one million visitors every year.
The unique sculpture park is the life work of the sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943) with more than 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and cast iron.
The bronze statue of the little Angry Boy (Sinnataggen in Norwegian) is among the most famous sculptures, along with the Monolith (Monolitten) and the Wheel of Life (Livshjulet).
The park is open all year at all times and is a popular recreation area.
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Vigeland Park
32 Nobels gateVigelandsparken is one of Norway's most visited attractions with more than one million visitors every year.
The unique sculpture park is the life work of the sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943) with more than 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and cast iron.
The bronze statue of the little Angry Boy (Sinnataggen in Norwegian) is among the most famous sculptures, along with the Monolith (Monolitten) and the Wheel of Life (Livshjulet).
The park is open all year at all times and is a popular recreation area.
Natural History Museum is Norway’s most comprehensive natural history collection. A selection of specimens are on display for the general public, in the Geological Museum and the Zoological Museum.
Both are to be found in the beautiful Botanical Garden. Located at Tøyen in the east of Oslo city centre, the garden is not only popular for recreation, but a scientific collection in itself.
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Natural History Museum
1 Sars' gate 1Natural History Museum is Norway’s most comprehensive natural history collection. A selection of specimens are on display for the general public, in the Geological Museum and the Zoological Museum.
Both are to be found in the beautiful Botanical Garden. Located at Tøyen in the east of Oslo city centre, the garden is not only popular for recreation, but a scientific collection in itself.
Great place for relaxing, swimming, walking and running just outside the town, easily accessible by public transport from Oslo. Kiosk and public toilets.
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Sognsvann
Great place for relaxing, swimming, walking and running just outside the town, easily accessible by public transport from Oslo. Kiosk and public toilets.
Hovedøya is the island closest to the city centre, with beautiful forests, beaches and cultural heritage.
You get to Hovedøya by taking one of the ferries from Rådhusbrygge 4 in the city centre. Line B1/B2/B4 takes you directly to Hovedøya in 5 minutes, whereas no. B3 takes you on a little tour between the islands before you arrive at Hovedøya. There is a guest harbour on the east side of the island.
The best places for swimming are found on the west side of the island, where there are two beaches. In the middle of the island there is a big field for ball games and other activities. Hovedøya is also great for hiking. Parts of the island is a nature reserve, and flowers, trees, animals etc. are protected.
North on the island you can visit the ruins of a Cistercian monastery from 1147. You can also see two cannon batteries from 1808 and two gunpowder depots from when the island belonged to the Norwegian army. One of the military buildings, Lavetthuset, is now used for exhibitions.
You are not allowed to camp or light a fire at Hovedøya! Grills can only be used on gravel or sand, or at designated barbecue spots (found on the beach by the big grass field).
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Hovedøya
Hovedøya is the island closest to the city centre, with beautiful forests, beaches and cultural heritage.
You get to Hovedøya by taking one of the ferries from Rådhusbrygge 4 in the city centre. Line B1/B2/B4 takes you directly to Hovedøya in 5 minutes, whereas no. B3 takes you on a little tour between the islands before you arrive at Hovedøya. There is a guest harbour on the east side of the island.
The best places for swimming are found on the west side of the island, where there are two beaches. In the middle of the island there is a big field for ball games and other activities. Hovedøya is also great for hiking. Parts of the island is a nature reserve, and flowers, trees, animals etc. are protected.
North on the island you can visit the ruins of a Cistercian monastery from 1147. You can also see two cannon batteries from 1808 and two gunpowder depots from when the island belonged to the Norwegian army. One of the military buildings, Lavetthuset, is now used for exhibitions.
You are not allowed to camp or light a fire at Hovedøya! Grills can only be used on gravel or sand, or at designated barbecue spots (found on the beach by the big grass field).
Entertainment & Activities
TusenFryd
25 Fryds VeiTusenfryd amusement park http://tusenfryd.no/no
Frognerbadet
28 Middelthuns gateswimming & sunbathing, fun for kids
Food Scene
Kafe Noi
Noi cooks delicious Thai food, you can also order take away. Only 500 meters from the house
Illegal Burger
23 MøllergataFantastic burgers
Munchies Grünerløkka
36A Thorvald Meyers gateGreat burgers
Vespa & Humla
2 KøbenhavngataCoffee & breakfast, dinner & drinks
Kamai
25 KorsgataSushi, Cocktailbar, take away, lovely atmosphere
Breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, milkshakes, kids menu
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The Nighthawk Diner
15A SeilduksgataBreakfast, sandwiches, burgers, milkshakes, kids menu
Amazing Turkish food, try the chicken, pita bread, and bulgur. A place you can sit for a long time for coffee, beer or food.
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Noahs Ark
23 Thorvald Meyers gateAmazing Turkish food, try the chicken, pita bread, and bulgur. A place you can sit for a long time for coffee, beer or food.
Sagene Lunsjbar
153B MaridalsveienGreat breakfast and dinner
Nam Fah Thai
Amazing Thai take away
Amazing Thai food, Thai atmosphere, friendly staff, kids friendly, backyard
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Yaya's Restaurant Vika
53B MunkedamsveienAmazing Thai food, Thai atmosphere, friendly staff, kids friendly, backyard
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place with a lovely backyard, for drinks, beer and food
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Dattera til Hagen
10 GrønlandGreat place with a lovely backyard, for drinks, beer and food
Aku-Aku Tiki Bar
32 Thorvald Meyers gateAmazing drinks
Izakaya
7 St. Olavs GateJapanese pub, food, sake, whisky, Japanese beer
Arts & Culture
The museum is located at Bygdøy, a short distance from the centre of Oslo and is easily reached by bus or, in the summer season, by ferry from the City Hall quayside. Our closest neighbours are the Kon-Tiki Museum and the Norwegian Maritime Museum. The Viking Ship Museum and the Norwegian Folk Museum are within 15 minutes walk. The Bygdøy peninsula is therefore popularly known as the museum peninsula. Bygdøy is one of Oslo´s main places to go.
The area itself is an attraction with, among other things, its rich hiking and recreational areas and the opportunities it provides for swimming in the sea.
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The Fram Museum
39 BygdøynesveienThe museum is located at Bygdøy, a short distance from the centre of Oslo and is easily reached by bus or, in the summer season, by ferry from the City Hall quayside. Our closest neighbours are the Kon-Tiki Museum and the Norwegian Maritime Museum. The Viking Ship Museum and the Norwegian Folk Museum are within 15 minutes walk. The Bygdøy peninsula is therefore popularly known as the museum peninsula. Bygdøy is one of Oslo´s main places to go.
The area itself is an attraction with, among other things, its rich hiking and recreational areas and the opportunities it provides for swimming in the sea.