Things to Do in Oslo sentrum, Oslo

A mix of historic and modern attractions, including the Royal Palace, Oslo Cathedral, and the Opera House. Karl Johan street runs through the area, lined with shops, restaurants, and cafés.

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The Royal PalacePalace Museum
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Top things to do in Oslo sentrum

Oslo Opera House
★ 4.7 · 30.6k
Opera House★
Striking, contemporary, harborside opera house & home to the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet.
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The Royal Palace
★ 4.5 · 14.6k
Palace Museum★
Open Jun–Aug
Guided tours of the 19th-century residence of the King & Queen of Norway, plus parkland visits.
Every day
10 AM – 5 PM
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Tronsmo Bokhandel
★ 4.9 · 649
Bookstore
Unassuming bookshop offering new Norwegian, English & international titles, plus music.
Mon–Wed
9 AM – 5 PM
Thu–Fri
9 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 4 PM
Sun
Closed
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Oslo Badstuforening
★ 4.7 · 537
Sauna & Bathhouse
An association providing access to warm saunas across multiple locations in Oslo, including Sukkerbiten, Langkaia, Svartdalen, and Mariholtet.
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LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW Steen & Strøm Department Store
★ 4.9 · 129
Chocolate Shop
A retail location offering gourmet Danish liquorice, known for creating surprising combinations and sensorial taste experiences with liquorice.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 7 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
Closed
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Christ. Engebretsen
★ 4.6 · 336
Art Supply
An art supply and hobby store, it offers a wide selection of art paper, pencils, paints, brushes, canvases, and supplies for various crafts like sewing and decoupage.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 4 PM
Sun
Closed
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UFF Vintage Heaven
★ 4.3 · 338
Flea Market
Sizable used clothing store with a diverse selection of apparel, hats & accessories for women & men.
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Where to eat & drink in Oslo sentrum

Statholdergaarden
Michelin ★
Fine Dining· kr 1,000+
A charming 17th-century house in the city’s heart plays host to these three elegant dining rooms, where chandeliers hang from wonderfully ornate stucco ceilings and an interesting array of antiques and curios are on display. Expertly…
Mon–Fri
6 PM – 12 AM
Sat
6 PM – 12 AM
Sun
Closed
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SVANEN Cocktailbar
Top 500 bar
Cocktail Bar· kr 100–200
A cocktail bar located in an actual apothecary, known for its mahogany and marble-columned interior crafted in 1896.
Mon–Thu
5 PM – 12:30 AM
Fri
3 PM – 2 AM
Sat
3 PM – 2 AM
Sun
5 PM – 12:30 AM
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RØØR
★ 4.5 · 1.6k
Pub· kr 100–300
A nightlife venue in Oslo city center offering 70 beers on tap and 14 shuffleboards.
Mon–Thu
3 PM – 1 AM
Fri
1 PM – 3 AM
Sat
1 PM – 3 AM
Sun
3 PM – 1 AM
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Savage
Michelin ★
Fine Dining· kr 1,000+
Your experience here will be far more pleasant than the name suggests, with a range of global influences resulting in fabulously original dishes. The restaurant is tucked inside the Att | Kvadraturen hotel and is enlivened by a bold mural…
Mon
Closed
Tue
6 PM – 10 PM
Wed–Fri
6 PM – 12 AM
Sat
6 PM – 12 AM
Sun
Closed
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Mon Oncle
Michelin ★
French· kr 1,000+
Named after a classic Jacques Tati comedy, this intimate restaurant harks back to the founding era of French cuisine. The chefs wear toques and their classical training comes through in dishes like duck à l'orange with glazed turnips…
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
6 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat
12:30 PM – 3 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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Engebret Café
★ 4.5 · 1.8k
Coffee Shop· $$$
Traditional Norwegian cuisine in elegant, white tablecloth dining room in an 18th-century building.
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Elias mat & sånt
★ 4.5 · 1.8k
Café & Bakery· kr 300–800
A cozy restaurant in Oslo known for its Norwegian cuisine, including elk carpaccio, reindeer stew, lamb shank, and salmon.
Every day
12:30 PM – 11 PM
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Aquarela Kafé (Kongens Gate)
★ 4.9 · 122
Coffee Shop· kr 200–300
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The Dubliner Folk Pub
★ 4.3 · 3.5k
Irish Pub· kr 100–500
Irish pub with bare brick walls & stripped floors, plus weekly live folk music & big screen sports.
Mon
3 PM – 12 AM
Tue–Fri
12 PM – 3 AM
Sat
1 PM – 3 AM
Sun
1 PM – 12 AM
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