Oslo/West

• 🌍 Oscarshall, Oscarshallveien 805 (Bygdøy, landmark in the bay Frognerkilen, Bygdøy) Bus No.30 > Kongsgården), ☏ +47 95 28 61 55, +47 91 70 23 61, fax: +47 22 04 87 83. Mid-May to mid-Sep: W-Su 11:00 - 17:00. Oscarshall is a royal summer Palace from the mid-19th century, now open to the public. A small palace filled with 19th-century Norwegian art and surrounded by a magnificent park. One of the finest examples of neo-gothic/romantic style in Norway. This small palace was never used as a residence. The Palace sits a hill above Frogner bay and offers fine panorama of the city. The palace was commissioned by Swedish-Norwegian King Oscar I and Queen Joséphine. Guided tours. Adults 70 kr, seniors 60 kr, children 40 kr. 

Longer out at the peninsula of Bygdøy, you will find two groups of museums within walking distance of each other: In the first group, around 800 metres inland:

• 🌍 The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, Museumsveien 10 (Bus No.30 > Folkemuseet), ☏ +47 22 12 37 00, fax: +47 22 12 37 77, post@norskfolkemuseum.no. 10:00-18:00. A large open air museum featuring typical buildings from various periods in Norwegian history. This includes a city building that shows living conditions from the 1850s to the 1980s. Included in the Oslo Pass. 130 kr adult, 100 kr student. 
• 🌍 Viking Ship Museum, Huk aveny 35 (Bus No.30 > Vikingskipene), ☏ +47 22 85 19 00, postmottak@khm.uio.no. In addition to two 1100-year-old Viking ships (apparently the best preserved in the world), it also contains various other Viking artefacts and a Viking burial chamber, complete with ancient skeletons. Included in the Oslo Pass. It is closed for a major refurbishment and plans to reopen in 2026. 100 kr adult, 80 kr students and seniors, children under 18: free. 

In the second group, on the outer part of Bygdøy peninsula (the first three museums offer combination tickets):

• 🌍 Norwegian Maritime Museum (Norsk Sjøfartsmuseum), Bygdøynesveien 37 (Bus No.30 > Bygdøynes or ferry from Aker Brygge), ☏ +47 22 12 37 00, fellespost@marmuseum.no. Houses a huge collection of ships and boats and records the impact of Norway's seafarers on their own country and the world. Included in the Oslo Pass. 100 kr adult, 75 kr over-65s. 

• 🌍 Kon-Tiki Museum, Bygdøynesveien 36 (Bus No.30 > Bygdøynes or ferry from Aker Brygge), ☏ +47 23 08 67 67, kon-tiki@kon-tiki.no. Displays Thor Heyerdahl's balsa raft Kon-Tiki, and Ra II, as well as some other artefacts from Easter Island. Included in the Oslo Pass. 100 kr adult. 
• 🌍 Fram-Museum, Bygdøynesveien 39 (Bus No.30 > Bygdøynes or ferry from Aker Brygge), ☏ +47 23 28 29 50. Features the vessel Fram, the worlds first ice breaker and the last polar expedition ship made of wood, and presents a history of polar exploration (with a strong Norwegian focus!) Included in the Oslo Pass. 100 kr adult. 
• 🌍 The Holocaust Center, Huk Aveny 56 (Bus No.30 > Bygdøhus), ☏ +47 22 84 21 00, post@hlsenteret.no. Also at Bygdøy, in the former residence of the Norwegian World War II collaborator and nationalist leader, Vidkun Quisling. The Center houses exhibitions and provides research on Holocaust and the plight of religious minorities. Included in the Oslo Pass. 70 kr adult, 30 kr children. 

• 🌍 Gustav Vigeland Museum, Nobels gate 32 (T-bane 1 to Majorstuen, 20 min walk; Tram 12, direction Majorstuen, to Frogner Plass; Bus no. 20 to Frogner Plass), ☏ +47 23 49 37 00, postmottak.vigeland@vigeland.museum.no. Closed on Mondays. Situated to the south of the Frognerparken and Halvdan Svartes gate. The museum manages the sculptural works of Gustav Vigeland and offers a permanent exhibition of Gustav Vigelands sculptural works, as well as rolling exhibitions of various spatial art-forms (sculpture, installations and video-art). The museum was designed by Lorentz Ree and built in the 1920s. The striking building in red brick is one of the finest examples of Norwegian neoclassic architecture. The complex also included a studio for the artist. The urn of the artist is kept in the tower. 80 kr adult. Included in the Oslo Pass. 
• 🌍 Oslo Museum (Oslo Bymuseum), Frognerveien 67 (Neighbor to Frogner Park, T-bane, tram 11-19, bus 22-25-45-46 to Majorstua, tram 12 or bus 20 to Vigelandsparken), ☏ +47 23 28 41 70, post@oslomuseum.no. Tu-Su 11:00-16:00, closed M. Museum with exhibitions showing the city's cultural and commercial development. Free entry. 

• 🌍 Frogner and Vigeland park (T-bane, tram 11-19, bus 22-25-45-46 to Majorstua, tram 12 or bus 20 to Vigelandsparken). 24 h. Frogner park including Vigeland Sculpture Park is a large green area about 10 minutes by subway from the city center. In addition to being a nice green recreational area, it is also decorated with hundreds of sculptures by the Norwegian artist Gustav Vigeland. There is a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere here, although the sculptures are a little depressing. If your children want to climb the statues, nobody will even bother to look twice at you. There is also a cafeteria, and two museums, the City Museum of Oslo and the Vigeland Museum. If you fancy an outdoor swim, Frognerbadet is situated next to the Frognerpark with 3 pools, several diving towers and a water slide. Free. 
• 🌍 Nasjonalbiblioteket (National Library), Henrik Ibsens gate 110 (tram 12 - 13 to Solli Plass). Monumental building from 1913 with frescos by Emanuel Vigeland (younger brother of sculptor Gustav Vigeland). The Library holds copies of all published material in Norway. Fine retreat on a rainy day. Cafe and bar within. (updated Sep 2017)

• 🌍 Henie Onstad Kunstsenter (Henie Onstad art gallery), Høvikodden, at Sandvika (road E18). The Henie Onstad Kunstsenter is an art museum located at Høvikodden (in Bærum municipality) on a fine location at the fjord near Sandvika. Sonja Henie and Niels Onstad created the museum by donating their private art collection and funds for running the museum. Henie was famous figure skater (three-time Olympic champion) and Hollywood film star. Onstad, her husband, was a shipping magnate and art collector. The museum is located just outside the city border in the Bærum suburbs between the abandoned airport Fornebu and Bærum centre at Sandvika. 

• 🌍 Aker Brygge (continues over the bridge to Tjuvholmen) (Tram 12, bus 21, 33 or 54 to Aker Brygge/Bryggetorget/Vika Atrium). A seaside shopping and nightlife centre with high prices, but lots of glam and fun. 

• 🌍 Krishna's Cuisine, Sørkedalsveien 10B, Majorstuen (T-bane, tram 11-12-19 or bus 22-25-45-46. New locations next to Colosseum Cinema at Majorstuen.). Indian cuisine, vegetarian only. From 145 kr (mains). 

• 🌍 Beach Club, Bryggetorget 14. Classical diner, opened 1989. Best burgers in town? Relaxed atmosphere, pleasant staff. Busy during summer. Hip, timeless and family friendly, all at the same time. 
• 🌍 Curry and Ketchup, Kirkeveien 51 (near Majorstuen station). Cheap and popular Indian restaurant, often full during the weekends. Cash only. From approx. 200 kr (mains). 
• 🌍 Gate of India, Bogstadveien 66 (next to Majorstuakrysset T-Bahn). Good Indian restaurant. 
• 🌍 Pizza da Mimmo, Behrens gate 2 (tram 12 to Niels Juhls gt or bus 21 to Lapsetorvet). Vying with Oslo Ladegård and Villa Paradiso to have the best pizza in Oslo. 
• 🌍 Lanternen, Huk Aveny 2 (First ferry stop on Bygdøy.). Salads, sandwiches. The herring is good. Three kinds of herring with bread: 80kr.. 
• 🌍 Odonata, Forneburingen 1 (take the 31 bus to Snarøya). Enjoy this unique design experience. This was the Oslo airport in the 1950s and is now a café with a great lunch menu and various cakes and treats. 
• 🌍 Tintin, Lysaker Statsjon. Sushi and Korean dishes. 
• 🌍 Mares, Skovveien 1, ☏ +47 22548980. A French style seafood restaurant. 
• 🌍 Lorry, Parkveien 12 (walk or tram). 11:00 to 15:30 (Mondays and Sundays until 13:00). Lorry is an institution in Parkveien, near the Palace and at the lower end of Hegdehaugsveien/Bogstadveien shopping street. It is a quirky mix of proper restaurant and bar. Originally a "brown" tavern that has been in operation since 1901. The menu includes hearty food, particularly before Christmas when traditional Norwegian Christmas food is served. Beer on tap and a wide selection of beer in bottles. Lorry is place for anybody: Cabinet ministers, journalists and media celebrities, university professors and artists mingle with the local beer guzzlers and friends for Friday beer. Outdoor seating in the pedestrian street. (updated Apr 2019)

• 🌍 Bølgen & Moi, Løvenskioldsgate 26. Modern restaurant in the Frogner district. There's another Bølgen & Moi on Tjuvholmen island at the waterfront. 
• 🌍 Feinschmecker, Balchens gate 5 (tram 12 to Elisenberg or bus 30, 31 to Frogner kirke). A feast for everyone involved, except perhaps your wallet. Exquisite dining at corporate prices. 
• 🌍 Galt, Frognerveien 12 (bus N12, tram 12 to Niels Juels gate), ☏ +47 485 14 886. Exclusive food of Norwegian raw materials. 
• 🌍 Hos Thea, Gabelsgate 11 (tram 13 to Skillebekk). A small place with outstanding food, small seasonal menu. 
• 🌍 Palace Grill, Solligata 2 (just by Solli plass (tram 12,13 or bus 21,30,31,32 to Solli/Lapsetorvet)). Highly recommended gourmet restaurant where the menu changes daily according to the chef's mood and available ingredients. A ten-course meal costs about 850 kr per person. Only 23 seats and no reservations, but a good bar to while away the hours waiting for food. 

• 🌍 Lofoten fiskerestaurant, Stranden 75 (Aker Brygge). An exclusive fish restaurant serving fish, fish soup and shellfish. Expensive. 

• 🌍 Cochs Pensjonat, Parkveien 25 (tram 11 to Majorstua and 5 minutes walk or subway to Nationaltheatret and walk 10 minutes). Centrally located, next to the Royal Palace and Slottsparken. Three types of room to meet all budgets. They don't serve breakfast but have agreement with a cafe nearby. 

• 🌍 Clarion Collection Hotel Gabelshus, Gabels gt. 16 (tram 13 to Skillebekk), ☏ +47 23 27 65 00, cc.gabelshus@choice.no. Quiet area. Breakfast, afternoon sweets and an evening meal are allways included. 
• 🌍 Saga Hotel Oslo, Eilert Sundts gate 39 (Tram 11 and 19 to Briskeby). Considering the hotel's fashionable location and spacious rooms, great value for money. 1200 kr and up. 
• 🌍 Scandic Sjølyst, Sjølyst Plass 4 (Local train to Skøyen Station, near the Bygdøy peninsula), ☏ +47 23 15 51 00, sjolyst@scandichotels.com. 5 minutes by train from Oslo S central train station, by the E18 highway to the city. Scenic surroundings. 
• 🌍 Scandic Solli (KNA-hotellet), Parkveien 68 (Between the Royal Palace and Aker Brygge, not far from Nationaltheateret Station), ☏ +47 23 15 57 00. Central west end hotel with gym, sauna and conference facilities. 
• 🌍 Thon Hotel Gyldenlove, Bogstadveien 20. Renovated hotel, with excellent location in Oslo's west quarter, right in the city's best shopping avenue, Bogstadveien. 
• 🌍 Thon Hotel Vika Atrium, Munkedamsveien 45 (Close to Aker Brygge), ☏ +47 22 83 33 00. Central conference hotel. 

• 🌍 Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel, Parkveien 78 (near Aker Brygge). 50 rooms, small but good value. Restaurant with Japanese food. 
• 🌍 The Thief, Landgangen 1 (Nearest station is Nationaltheatret, from there it is a 15 min walk.), ☏ +47 24 00 40 00, stay@thethief.com. On the water front of the Oslo Fjord in the middle of the business and contemporary art district of Oslo. The hotel is surrounded by many nice (and pricey) restaurants. €230.