Oslo Off The Beaten Path

Well, it is not so very far "off the beaten path" this place is actually inside Oslo Centralstations
oldest part (the Østbanehallen, or East Wing).
This late-19th-century cafe has one of the grandest decors of any cafe in Oslo.
You'll have a drink an a light meal beneath a soaring ceiling dotted with cavorting cherubs and elaborate plaster reliefs, at a dark-stained Victorian-era bar that's an antique in its own right. Even the toilets of this place (a staff member will tell you the numeric combinations to punch onto a keypad to gain entrance) are historically important, and consequently, ferociously protected against architectural changes. Surprisingly for such a lavish setting, the food is relatively simple, and much less expensive than, say, at equally historic cafes such as the Grand Café in the Grand Hotel. Menu items focus on burgers, salads, club sandwiches, pastas, milkshakes, and specials of the day. We urge you, if the weather is fine, to opt for a table on this cafe's very large outdoor terrace. It's sunnier and brighter than that of more expensive cafes nearby on narrower, darker streets, and it enjoys a close-up view over one of Oslo's most stunning and monumental fountains.

The best view of Oslo you get from a spot in Valhallveien. TAke bus 34 towards Ekeberg Hageby, and get off the bus at Brannfjellveien. (it is the stop before Ekeberg Camp). Where the road make a left-turn up to the Camp, you have the best view!!!

Near Holmenkollen ski jump this small log chapel sits in the woods near a small lake. A great spot for a little quiet time. Designed in 1903 by Holger Sinding-Larsen it can seat about 300 or so and was inspired by traditional stave churches. Unfortunately this is only a copy made in 1996, as the first one was destroyed by arsonists.

Holmenkollveien 142
Open Tu, Th, F: 12-3p; Su service 10am

You can visit the top of the ski jump while at Holmenkollen. Once you go through the museum you can reach the top by getting on the lift to the top. Then you have to walk up a few flights of stairs to the observation deck. This gives great views of Oslo and the surrounding areas. You can also see for yourself if you want to take up ski jumping as a hobby.

Take the metro to the Holmenkollen stop and cross the road up to the park.

This are is the site of the famous Olympic ski jump and the site of ski jumping history as a pastime. There is a museum that discribes not only the history of skiing but skiing competition and even arctic exploration. There is a display of some of the uniforms and awards that have been won over the years in the various Olympics. I must not forget the candid shots of King Olav V's days as a skier.

its situated between old houses where people live and not in a typical museums area. emanuel vigeland was the youngest brother of gustav vigeland who created the famous vigelandspark

emanuel was also an artist and he build this builiding for his art (sculptures, drawing and painting )and to be his future burial place.
he build the door very small so u have to bow when u enter (u are bowing/lower ur head to his ashes)

when u get inside u will get in a dark room and when ure eyes get use to the limited light u will see the walls and celling is filled with frescos and its dark and mystic
its defently worth a visit

Emanuel Vigeland Museum
Grimelundsveien 8
0775 Oslo
Tel. +47 22 14 57 88
Fax +47 24 12 92 20
email: post@emanuelvigeland.museum.no

access T-bane no. 1 Frognerseteren to Slemdal station. 7 mins. walk.
Bus no. 46 to Grimelundsveien. 5 mins. walk.
Parking facilities outside the museum.


opening hours Sundays 12.00-4.00pm
admission kr. 30,-
other times can be arrange too for an extra fee

Part of the urban renewal process of Grünerløkka are the efforts to create a student community here. Several faculties, including the Arts and Architectural ones were recently relocated here in former industrial buildings.

One of the most innovative projects was conversion of the huge former grain silo into a trendy student housing. It is located in the center of Grünerløkka, close to the Akerselva river. I had a luck that one of my friends was living here so I visited her in her cool semi-circular room that had great views of the surrounding area and state-of-the-art furnishing.

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Grünerløkka studenthus
Marselis gate 24, N-0551 Oslo

Grünerløkka started to develop in 19th century as the result of intensive industrialisation. This worker's suburb was designed after Berlin's examples by an architect Georg Andreas Bull.

Today this former working class area is known as the Greenwich Village of Oslo. The working class is replaced by artists, lawyers, students and moneymakers. Grünerløkka is a small town in itself within the great Oslo that retained a special identity. The area is now a charming mixture of worn down and beautifully renovated houses as well as green areas, small shops and cafés. Compared with places downtown, you can find many cheap shops along the Grünerløkka's main street - Markveien, as well as nice cafes and restaurants.

Some places along the Akersleva river "belong" to alternative culture with squatters inhabitting former industrial buildings. The area has few interesing cafes and clubs, as well as some interesting user interventions in terms of street furniture and streetart.

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Trams 12, 13.