Ksenia’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Oslo's Opera House is located right at the harbour, with an angled, white exterior that appears to rise from the water. It invites its visitors to climb its roof and enjoy panoramic views of Oslo and the fjord, all year round.
Large-scale windows at street level provide the public with glimpses of rehearsals and workshop activities. The building's interior is mainly oak, and the main hall is shaped like a horseshoe, reminiscent of classical theatres of the past. The opera is designed by the Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta, and has received several prestigious awards.
The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet offers a rich and varied programme. The Opera roof and foyer are also used for concerts, especially in summer.
Guided tours available in Norwegian and English.
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Oslo Opera House
Oslo's Opera House is located right at the harbour, with an angled, white exterior that appears to rise from the water. It invites its visitors to climb its roof and enjoy panoramic views of Oslo and the fjord, all year round.
Large-scale windows at street level provide the public with glimpses of rehearsals and workshop activities. The building's interior is mainly oak, and the main hall is shaped like a horseshoe, reminiscent of classical theatres of the past. The opera is designed by the Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta, and has received several prestigious awards.
The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet offers a rich and varied programme. The Opera roof and foyer are also used for concerts, especially in summer.
Guided tours available in Norwegian and English.
World-famous painter Edvard Munch willed all of his works still in his possession to the municipality of Oslo. The new museum, designed by Spanish architect Juan Herreros' Lambda opened recently with a well-curated exhibition, tours and sky-bar.
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Munch Museum
1 Edvard Munchs PlassWorld-famous painter Edvard Munch willed all of his works still in his possession to the municipality of Oslo. The new museum, designed by Spanish architect Juan Herreros' Lambda opened recently with a well-curated exhibition, tours and sky-bar.
A few minutes from the apartment by tram lies the Ekebergparken sculpture park and ekeberg restaurant with a view over the city and fjord.. The park combines its long history, beautiful nature, stunning views and impressive sculptures in a unique way.
The artworks that are spread around the whole park are by internationally renowned artists like Louise Bourgeois, James Turrell, Dan Graham, Sarah Lucas, Damien Hirst and Roni Horn.
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Ekebergparken
23 KongsveienA few minutes from the apartment by tram lies the Ekebergparken sculpture park and ekeberg restaurant with a view over the city and fjord.. The park combines its long history, beautiful nature, stunning views and impressive sculptures in a unique way.
The artworks that are spread around the whole park are by internationally renowned artists like Louise Bourgeois, James Turrell, Dan Graham, Sarah Lucas, Damien Hirst and Roni Horn.
Neighborhoods
If you are interested in architecture, Bjørvika is a treasure trove ready to be discovered. The white Opera house, the narrow buildings of the Barcode ensemble and the quirky angles of Akrobaten pedestrian bridge have become popular photography spots for locals and visitors. In Barcode, you can find high-end shops, art galleries and restaurant.
Across the street and towards the fjord, lies the new MUNCH and the Oslobukta neighbourhood: A completely new borough with a wide variety of restaurants, architectural sights, a large swimming pier and a water fountain that doubles as a playground.
If you walk onwards across the pontoon bridge from the Opera house, you get to Sørenga, where you can relax in a floating sauna, enjoy urban beach life and go kayaking. Across the bay from Sørenga lies the one-of-a-kind art and sauna village SALT which plays host to many cultural events and boasts the world’s largest wood-fired sauna.
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Bjørvika
If you are interested in architecture, Bjørvika is a treasure trove ready to be discovered. The white Opera house, the narrow buildings of the Barcode ensemble and the quirky angles of Akrobaten pedestrian bridge have become popular photography spots for locals and visitors. In Barcode, you can find high-end shops, art galleries and restaurant.
Across the street and towards the fjord, lies the new MUNCH and the Oslobukta neighbourhood: A completely new borough with a wide variety of restaurants, architectural sights, a large swimming pier and a water fountain that doubles as a playground.
If you walk onwards across the pontoon bridge from the Opera house, you get to Sørenga, where you can relax in a floating sauna, enjoy urban beach life and go kayaking. Across the bay from Sørenga lies the one-of-a-kind art and sauna village SALT which plays host to many cultural events and boasts the world’s largest wood-fired sauna.
Formerly an old container dock, Sørenga in Oslo has been transformed into a brand new neigbourhood by the Oslo fjord. The area consists of residential complexes with exciting architectural details, and welcomes both residents and visitors to enjoy life at the water’s edge.
A green park with several channels stretches through the whole neighbourhood. At the southernmost tip you’ll find Sørenga Seawater Pool, a popular recreational spot for Oslovians in summertime. Several waterfront restaurants offer great food in maritime surroundings, with a view to Oslo landmarks such as Barcode, the Oslo Opera House and Akershus Fortress. Sørenga is also a popular place for paddling.
To get to Sørenga, just follow the new harbour promenade past the Opera House.
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Sørenga
Formerly an old container dock, Sørenga in Oslo has been transformed into a brand new neigbourhood by the Oslo fjord. The area consists of residential complexes with exciting architectural details, and welcomes both residents and visitors to enjoy life at the water’s edge.
A green park with several channels stretches through the whole neighbourhood. At the southernmost tip you’ll find Sørenga Seawater Pool, a popular recreational spot for Oslovians in summertime. Several waterfront restaurants offer great food in maritime surroundings, with a view to Oslo landmarks such as Barcode, the Oslo Opera House and Akershus Fortress. Sørenga is also a popular place for paddling.
To get to Sørenga, just follow the new harbour promenade past the Opera House.
Recommended restaurants in the area
Modern Chinese restaurant with an exciting interior design, high ceilings, and an open kitchen area. Nodee Barcode is well-known for its friendly service, elegant ambience and highly professional kitchen staff. The restaurant offers a great selection of Asian fusion food and international wines.
The restaurant has street-level main floor area and a sky-bar with a great panoramic view ovr the Oslo fjord and Bjørvika.
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Nodee Barcode
28 Dronning Eufemias gateModern Chinese restaurant with an exciting interior design, high ceilings, and an open kitchen area. Nodee Barcode is well-known for its friendly service, elegant ambience and highly professional kitchen staff. The restaurant offers a great selection of Asian fusion food and international wines.
The restaurant has street-level main floor area and a sky-bar with a great panoramic view ovr the Oslo fjord and Bjørvika.
The restaurant offers a great selection of authentic Italian food. Delicious pizza and other Italian specialities for lunch and dinner are on the menu.
Villa Paradiso is located at Munch Brygge in Bjørvika, close by the Opera House, Munch Museum and the harbour promenade.
Villa Paradiso Munch Brygge
1 OperagataThe restaurant offers a great selection of authentic Italian food. Delicious pizza and other Italian specialities for lunch and dinner are on the menu.
Villa Paradiso is located at Munch Brygge in Bjørvika, close by the Opera House, Munch Museum and the harbour promenade.
Centrally located in the middle of the newly developed Barcode Project, Barcode Street Food offers unique tasting experiences from around the globe. This is a food court with 14 different food stalls that serve street food from many different places. It is also one of the largest bars in Norway.
At Barcode Street Food, different cultures come together in a vibrant tropical atmosphere. They serve both traditional food as well as innovative and unusual international cuisine and drinks. The large venue turns into a nightclub on Fridays and Saturdays, with DJs, disco lights and dancing. If you prefer a quieter evening, you can sit back and relax in one of the many lounge areas around the venue.
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Barcode Street Food
14 Dronning Eufemias gateCentrally located in the middle of the newly developed Barcode Project, Barcode Street Food offers unique tasting experiences from around the globe. This is a food court with 14 different food stalls that serve street food from many different places. It is also one of the largest bars in Norway.
At Barcode Street Food, different cultures come together in a vibrant tropical atmosphere. They serve both traditional food as well as innovative and unusual international cuisine and drinks. The large venue turns into a nightclub on Fridays and Saturdays, with DJs, disco lights and dancing. If you prefer a quieter evening, you can sit back and relax in one of the many lounge areas around the venue.
A restaurant at the top international level, and the only restaurant in Norway with three stars in the Michelin food guide.
All the food at Maaemo is made from only organic and natural ingredients. Here you will get to taste the very best meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, berries and herbs from Norwegian producers, all assembled into an unforgettable meal by an innovative kitchen and a staff that is encouraged to make its own mark on the food, drinks and experience.
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Maaemo
23 Dronning Eufemias gateA restaurant at the top international level, and the only restaurant in Norway with three stars in the Michelin food guide.
All the food at Maaemo is made from only organic and natural ingredients. Here you will get to taste the very best meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, berries and herbs from Norwegian producers, all assembled into an unforgettable meal by an innovative kitchen and a staff that is encouraged to make its own mark on the food, drinks and experience.
The food at Barsserie Rivoli is inspired by traditional, French culinary art, Norwegian flavours and local ingredients. On the large wine menu, you will find French wines that harmonise perfectly with the food.
Brasserie Rivoli is located right in the middle of the newest part of Oslo – between the Opera House, the new Munch Museum and the architecturally interesting neighbourhoods in the Bjørvika district.
Brasserie Rivoli
3 OperagataThe food at Barsserie Rivoli is inspired by traditional, French culinary art, Norwegian flavours and local ingredients. On the large wine menu, you will find French wines that harmonise perfectly with the food.
Brasserie Rivoli is located right in the middle of the newest part of Oslo – between the Opera House, the new Munch Museum and the architecturally interesting neighbourhoods in the Bjørvika district.