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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.

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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Top things to do in Oslo sentrum

  • Oslo Opera House in Oslo sentrum, Oslo

    Oslo Opera House

    4.7 · 31.4k
    Opera House

    Striking, contemporary, harborside opera house & home to the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet.

  • The Royal Palace in Oslo sentrum, Oslo

    The Royal Palace

    4.5 · 15.0k
    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
  • Tronsmo Bokhandel in Oslo sentrum, Oslo

    Tronsmo Bokhandel

    4.9 · 654
    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
  • Oslo Badstuforening in Oslo sentrum, Oslo

    Oslo Badstuforening

    4.7 · 555
    Sauna & Bathhouse

    An association providing access to warm saunas across multiple locations in Oslo, including Sukkerbiten, Langkaia, Svartdalen, and Mariholtet.

    Every day
    7 AM – 11 PM
  • Lakrids by Bülow Steen & Strøm Department Store in Oslo sentrum, Oslo

    Lakrids by Bülow Steen & Strøm Department Store

    4.9 · 130
    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
  • Christ. Engebretsen in Oslo sentrum, Oslo

    Christ. Engebretsen

    4.6 · 339
    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
  • UFF Vintage Heaven in Oslo sentrum, Oslo

    UFF Vintage Heaven

    4.3 · 341
    Flea Market

    Sizable used clothing store with a diverse selection of apparel, hats & accessories for women & men.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    Closed

Where to eat & drink in Oslo sentrum

  • Statholdergaarden in Oslo sentrum, Oslo

    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
  • Svanen Cocktailbar in Oslo sentrum, Oslo

    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
  • RØØR in Oslo sentrum, Oslo

    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
  • Mon Oncle in Oslo sentrum, Oslo

    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
  • Savage in Oslo sentrum, Oslo

    Savage

    Michelin
    Fine Dining· Más de 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–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    6 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    6 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Engebret Café in Oslo sentrum, Oslo

    Engebret Café

    4.5 · 1.9k
    Coffee Shop· $$$

    Traditional Norwegian cuisine in elegant, white tablecloth dining room in an 18th-century building.

  • Elias mat & sånt in Oslo sentrum, Oslo

    Elias mat & sånt

    4.5 · 1.9k
    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
  • The Dubliner Folk Pub in Oslo sentrum, Oslo

    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
  • Aquarela Kafé (Kongens Gate) in Oslo sentrum, Oslo

    Aquarela Kafé (Kongens Gate)

    4.9 · 122
    Coffee Shop· kr 200–300

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Map of Oslo sentrum with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Oslo Opera House
  2. 2The Royal Palace
  3. 3Statholdergaarden
  4. 4Svanen Cocktailbar
  5. 5Tronsmo Bokhandel
  6. 6Oslo Badstuforening
  7. 7Lakrids by Bülow Steen & Strøm Department Store
  8. 8Christ. Engebretsen
  9. 9RØØR
  10. 10Mon Oncle

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