The back story
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Area guide
Bjørvika: the back story
The harbour reborn: the Opera House, MUNCH, Deichman, the Barcode towers, the harbour bath and Maaemo’s three stars.
Area guide · Oslo
Bjørvika: Our Favourites
The Opera House, MUNCH, Deichman, the Barcode, the harbour bath and Maaemo’s three stars.
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What to see and do
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Walk on the roof
The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet
The white Opera House that rises from the harbour, with a roof you can climb all year round.
Kirsten Flagstads plass 1, 0150 OsloExplore View on map
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The Scream, always on show
MUNCH
The world’s largest collection of Edvard Munch, over 13 floors on the harbour in Bjørvika.
Edvard Munchs plass 1, 0194 OsloExplore View on map
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Swim in the city
Sørenga sjøbad
The harbour bath at Sørenga, beside the Opera: swim in the fjord in the middle of the city.
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Self-guided
The harbour promenade: the Opera to Tjuvholmen
From the Opera roof along the water, past Akershus Fortress and the City Hall, to Aker Brygge and the sculptures of Tjuvholmen.
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Sauna and swim
Sauna rafts on the fjord
Floating saunas in the harbour, with a swim in the fjord between rounds.
Where to eat
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Three MICHELIN Stars
Maaemo
Three MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide: creative Norwegian cooking in Bjørvika.
Dronning Eufemias gate 23, 0194 OsloExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Cru
Norwegian cooking and wine in Bjørvika.
Dronning Eufemias gate 6, 0191 OsloExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Vaaghals
Scandinavian cooking among the Barcode towers.
Dronning Eufemias gate 8, 0191 OsloExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Madonna
Modern cooking on Operagata.
Operagata 17, 0194 OsloExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Varemottaket
Modern cooking on the Oslobukta waterfront.
Dronning Eufemias gate 37, 0194 OsloExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Betong
Modern cooking on Operagata.
Operagata 77D, 0194 OsloExplore View on map
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Classic Oslo
MUNCH Restaurant and Bar
Dining at the top of MUNCH, with the city’s widest views.
Edvard Munchs plass 1, 0194 OsloExplore View on map
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Classic Oslo
Brasserie Opera
The brasserie in the Opera House foyer, at the water’s edge.
Kirsten Flagstads plass 1, 0150 OsloExplore View on map
Health and wellness
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Spa and sauna
Oslo Badstuforening
The sauna association’s floating and harbour saunas, with a dip in the fjord.
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