Things to Do in Vaterland, Oslo

Oslo's compressed arrival quarter between the central station, Storgata, and the Akerselva. Oslo Spektrum, bus terminals, and shopping centers create a hard-working transit landscape, while Vaterland Park marks the point where the river disappears beneath the rail yards—a striking piece of hidden urban geography beside Grønland.

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Annis OslobuktaSpecialty Store
Oslo Mekaniske VerkstedPub

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Top things to do in Vaterland

Annis Oslobukta
★ 4.9 · 166
Specialty Store
A well-stocked butchery, fishmonger, and cheesemonger in Bjørvika known for its selection of aged meats, high-end seafood, and deli items.
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Norwegian Rain
Boutique
A high-quality designer store in Oslo's Paleet mall, known for its Nordic and Japanese minimalist style clothing, lighting, and furniture.
Mon–Wed
10 AM – 6 PM
Thu
10 AM – 8 PM
Fri
10 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
Closed
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Intercultural Museum
★ 4.3 · 253
Museum
Artful exhibits on Norwegian immigration history & cultural tolerance in a former police station.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
11 AM – 4 PM
Sat
11 AM – 4 PM
Sun
11 AM – 4 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Vaterland

Maaemo
Michelin ★★★
Scandinavian· kr 1,000+
Time seems to stand still at Maaemo, where a dramatic, high-ceilinged dining room comes with a theatrically lit open kitchen and a wool-draped wall made of offcuts from national folk costumes. The surprise tasting menu comprises a…
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
6 PM – 12 AM
Fri
5 PM – 12 AM
Sat
5 PM – 12 AM
Sun
Closed
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Oslo Mekaniske Verksted
★ 4.5 · 2.0k
Pub· kr 100–200
Relaxed, industrial-chic bar with exposed ceiling girders, bare brick walls & mismatched furniture.
Mon–Tue
3 PM – 12:30 AM
Wed–Fri
3 PM – 2 AM
Sat
3 PM – 2 AM
Sun
3 PM – 12:30 AM
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Neongrut
★ 4.8 · 559
Coffee Shop· kr 1–100
A local independent vegan coffee shop in Oslo known for its coffee-based drinks, Norwegian pastries, and light bites like cakes and sandwiches.
Mon–Tue
8 AM – 7 PM
Wed–Fri
8 AM – 11 PM
Sat
8 AM – 11 PM
Sun
8 AM – 7 PM
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Talormade
★ 4.5 · 809
Donut Shop· kr 1–100
Colorful, eclectic cafe offering specialty coffee drinks & housemade donuts in imaginative flavors.
Mon–Thu
9 AM – 7 PM
Fri
9 AM – 8 PM
Sat
9 AM – 8 PM
Sun
10 AM – 8 PM
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Vaaghals
★ 4.6 · 1.6k
Scandinavian· kr 1,000+
One of the city’s modern ‘barcode’ buildings plays host to this bright, relaxed restaurant, where an open kitchen affords views of the chefs, and a terrace is on-hand to make the most of the warmer weather.
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Varemottaket
Restaurant· kr 1,000+
Pumping music and a relaxed, friendly team ensure there’s always a fun vibe at this tiny restaurant situated behind the Annis Pølsemakeri butchery and farm shop.
Mon–Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
5 PM – 11 PM
Sat
5 PM – 11 PM
Sun
1 PM – 5 PM
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Papegøye
★ 4.8 · 559
Coffee Shop· kr 1–100
A coffee shop in Urtegata on Grønland in Oslo, opened by barista Anton Söderman and Adil Khan.
Mon–Tue
8 AM – 7 PM
Wed–Fri
8 AM – 11 PM
Sat
8 AM – 11 PM
Sun
8 AM – 7 PM
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Evita Espressobar
★ 4.7 · 707
Coffee Shop· kr 100–200
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 6 PM
Sat
9 AM – 6 PM
Sun
9 AM – 6 PM
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Vaterland Bar & Scene
★ 4.6 · 922
Bar· kr 200–300
Mon–Thu
2 PM – 12 AM
Fri
1 PM – 3:30 AM
Sat
1 PM – 3:30 AM
Sun
2 PM – 12 AM
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Stock
★ 4.5 · 994
Bistro· kr 1,000+
A restaurant in Oslo's Barcode area near the Opera, known for its varied menu including seafood like halibut, scallops, monkfish, and red fish, as well as venison croquettes and tartare.
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Sultan Oslo food & sweets مطعم و حلويات السلطان اوسلو
★ 4.7 · 2.0k
Middle Eastern· kr 100–200
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 3 AM
Fri
11 AM – 4 AM
Sat
11 AM – 4 AM
Sun
11 AM – 3 AM
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anam cara [soul friend]
★ 4.7 · 134
Cocktail Bar· kr 200–300
A bar offering seasonal, cocktail, wine, and snack menus, known for hosting various events and parties.
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Hungry Birds
★ 4.5 · 763
Shawarma· kr 100–200
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