The back story
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Area guide
Grünerløkka and the Akerselva: the back story
The district by the river: cafés, vintage shops, Mathallen and Kontrast’s two stars.
Area guide · Oslo
Grünerløkka: Our Favourites
Cafés and vintage shops by the Akerselva, Mathallen at Vulkan and Kontrast’s two stars.
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What to see and do
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Eight kilometres through the city
Akerselva
The river that divides east and west Oslo: eight kilometres from Maridalsvannet to the fjord, past waterfalls and old mills.
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Self-guided
Along the Akerselva
Up the river from Grünerløkka to Vulkan and its waterfalls, past the old mills.
Where to eat
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Two MICHELIN Stars
Kontrast
Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide: Scandinavian cooking by the Akerselva.
Maridalsveien 15, 0175 OsloExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Arakataka
Modern cooking on Mariboes gate, by Torggata.
Mariboes gate 7, 0183 OsloExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Kolonialen Bislett
Modern cooking on Sofies gate.
Sofies gate 16, 0170 OsloExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Smalhans
Modern cooking on Ullevålsveien.
Ullevålsveien 43, 0171 OsloExplore View on map
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A World Barista Champion
Tim Wendelboe
The micro-roastery and espresso bar of a World Barista Champion, on Grüners gate.
Grüners gate 1, 0552 OsloExplore View on map
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More than 30 food shops and cafés
Mathallen Oslo
The food hall at Vulkan, by the Akerselva: more than 30 specialist shops, cafés and restaurants.
Vulkan 5, 0178 OsloExplore View on map
Bars
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Among the plants
Torggata Botaniske
An intimate cocktail bar among climbing plants and its own greenhouse, on Torggata. Drop-in only.
Torggata 17B, 0183 OsloExplore View on map
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