Bjørvika
Bjørvika: the back story
Area guide
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Øyvind Holmstad · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Bjørvika: the back story
Bjørvika is the city’s cultural waterfront. The Opera House rises from the water, MUNCH’s tower and the Deichman library stand beside it, the Barcode towers line the railway, and Sørenga has a harbour bath. Maaemo, with Three MICHELIN Stars, is here.
Sights
The Opera House, MUNCH, Deichman Bjørvika and the Barcode.
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Bernt Rostad · CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsEating
Maaemo (Three MICHELIN Stars, 2026); Cru, Vaaghals, Madonna, Varemottaket and Betong in the MICHELIN Guide; Brasserie Opera and MUNCH’s rooftop bar.
Climb the Opera roof at sunset.
Swimming and saunas
Sørenga sjøbad, Operastranda and the saunas of Oslo Badstuforening.
Our advice: book a sauna session and swim in the fjord between rounds, even in winter.
Why it's on our list
- Sights
- Eating
- Swimming and saunas
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Bjørvika: the back story before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Bjørvika: the back story are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest T-bane, tram and rail stations
- BjørvikaTram150 m2 min walk
- Oslo SRail300 m4 min walk
- JernbanetorgetTram450 m5 min walk
Key sights
- The Opera House150 mWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
- MUNCH300 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Akershus Fortress1.0 kmWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- The Royal Palace1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Fram Museum3.1 kmWalk 39 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Vigeland Park3.7 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Holmenkollen7.9 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 24 min
Main railway stations
- Oslo S300 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Nationaltheatret1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min