Guidebook for Oslo
Essentials
Oslo's best grocery store. Live lobsters, 13 kinds of eggs, (edible) gold, in-house chef, etc. Lots of samples on Saturdays. https://ultra.no/Butikker/Jacobs/Jacobs/
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Jacobs Holtet
145 EkebergveienOslo's best grocery store. Live lobsters, 13 kinds of eggs, (edible) gold, in-house chef, etc. Lots of samples on Saturdays. https://ultra.no/Butikker/Jacobs/Jacobs/
Joker - Holtet
3A MarienlundveienOpen late (22) and Sundays. https://joker.no/Finn-butikk/Joker-Holtet/
The closest grocery store, 5min walk. https://spar.no/Finn-butikk/SPAR-Kastellet/
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SPAR Kastellet
7 LambertseterveienThe closest grocery store, 5min walk. https://spar.no/Finn-butikk/SPAR-Kastellet/
Kastellet station
Shell gas station and mini market. Open 24/7.
Cheap. http://butikk.rema.no/REMA+1000+Lambertseter/407464
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REMA 1000 Lambertseter
1 Cecilie Thoresens veiCheap. http://butikk.rema.no/REMA+1000+Lambertseter/407464
Food Scene
Excellent bakery, coffee shop and (pizza) restaurant. Nice outdoor seating. http://www.apentbakeri.no/new-page-4/
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Åpent Bakeri Holtet
94 KongsveienExcellent bakery, coffee shop and (pizza) restaurant. Nice outdoor seating. http://www.apentbakeri.no/new-page-4/
Architectural classic. Excellent food, and a very nice view of Oslo. Big terrace. Ekebergparken is right next to it. http://www.ekebergrestauranten.com/
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Ekebergrestauranten
15 KongsveienArchitectural classic. Excellent food, and a very nice view of Oslo. Big terrace. Ekebergparken is right next to it. http://www.ekebergrestauranten.com/
Very good sushi. Dine in, or order take-out 20min in advance. http://www.norisushibar.no
Nori Sushi Bar DA
52A SandstuveienVery good sushi. Dine in, or order take-out 20min in advance. http://www.norisushibar.no
Mostly/only for events, but the large parking just before is an excellent starting point for hiking in Østmarka.
Østmarkseteren Restaurant
140 ØstmarkveienMostly/only for events, but the large parking just before is an excellent starting point for hiking in Østmarka.
Architectural classic. Excellent beach and 10m diving tower. Sun all day. http://www.ingierstrandbad.no/
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Ingierstrand Bad restaurant AS
30 IngierstrandveienArchitectural classic. Excellent beach and 10m diving tower. Sun all day. http://www.ingierstrandbad.no/
Egon
228 B EkebergveienPizza, etc: http://egon.no/restauranter/nordstrand
Kongsveien 91
91 KongsveienSushi. Dine in, or take out. http://www.sushipaholtet.no/
Everything Else
The closest tram station. Trams 18 and 19 both go to the city center, in 5-10min intervals. Planner: https://ruter.no/en/journey-planner/
Sørli
The closest tram station. Trams 18 and 19 both go to the city center, in 5-10min intervals. Planner: https://ruter.no/en/journey-planner/
BEST HEALTH Nordstrand
104 KongsveienGym. http://www.bestnordstrand.no/treningstime.html
Circle K Nordstrand
39b Oberst Rodes veiGas station and small grocery store, open 24/7.
Post office, located inside Jacob's. http://www.posten.no/kundeservice/postkontor-info?enhetsnr=121327
Bekkelagshøgda Post i Butikk
145 EkebergveienPost office, located inside Jacob's. http://www.posten.no/kundeservice/postkontor-info?enhetsnr=121327
Oslo Emergency Ward. Always open. https://www.oslo.kommune.no/dognapne-vakttjenester/legevakt/legevakt-storgata/
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Oslo legevakt, tlf: 116117
40 StorgataOslo Emergency Ward. Always open. https://www.oslo.kommune.no/dognapne-vakttjenester/legevakt/legevakt-storgata/
Popular starting point for skiing, mountain biking, walking, etc in Østmarka. http://www.skullerudstua.com/
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Skullerudstua
106 General Ruges veiPopular starting point for skiing, mountain biking, walking, etc in Østmarka. http://www.skullerudstua.com/
Fire station (we never hear sirens). Recycling point for glass bottles.
Kastellet fire station - Station 8
174 EkebergveienFire station (we never hear sirens). Recycling point for glass bottles.
Shopping
Apotek 1 Holtet
104 KongsveienThe closest pharmacy. http://www.apotek1.no/vaare-apotek/oslo/holtet-301
Lambertseter senter
Shopping center, with all the usual shops. http://www.lambertsetersenter.no/
Hardware, tools, house and kitchen supplies, etc. http://butikk.jernia.no/Jernia+Holtet/1952854
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Jacobs Holtet
145 EkebergveienHardware, tools, house and kitchen supplies, etc. http://butikk.jernia.no/Jernia+Holtet/1952854
Sightseeing
Very large park and recreational area. Football fields, etc. Location for Norway Cup. The location for Edvard Munch's "the scream" is nearby. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ekebergsletta
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Ekebergsletta
Very large park and recreational area. Football fields, etc. Location for Norway Cup. The location for Edvard Munch's "the scream" is nearby. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ekebergsletta
One of Oslo's best beaches. The water temperature is normally 20-25C in summer. http://www.oslofjorden.com/badesteder/oslo/sydstranda.html
Sydstranda
One of Oslo's best beaches. The water temperature is normally 20-25C in summer. http://www.oslofjorden.com/badesteder/oslo/sydstranda.html
Famous for it's birds, nice area for a walk. http://www.ostensjovannet.no/
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Østensjøvannet
Famous for it's birds, nice area for a walk. http://www.ostensjovannet.no/
Nøklevann
A nice area for walks, mountain biking, canoeing, etc.
An old farm/mansion, used for events. Golf, canoe rentals, etc: http://www.losbygods.no/english/welcome-to-losby-gods/
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Losby Gods
270 LosbyveienAn old farm/mansion, used for events. Golf, canoe rentals, etc: http://www.losbygods.no/english/welcome-to-losby-gods/
Sculpture park between Ekebergsletta and Ekebergrestauranten. http://ekebergparken.com/en
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Ekebergparken
23 KongsveienSculpture park between Ekebergsletta and Ekebergrestauranten. http://ekebergparken.com/en
Cafè Utsikten
Small park (no longer a café there) with nice view of the Oslo fjord and the islands.
Beach. http://www.oslofjorden.com/badesteder/oslo/katten.html
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Katten station
Beach. http://www.oslofjorden.com/badesteder/oslo/katten.html
Beach. http://www.oslofjorden.com/badesteder/oslo/nordstrand_bad_badeplass_oslo.html
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Nordstrand bad
Beach. http://www.oslofjorden.com/badesteder/oslo/nordstrand_bad_badeplass_oslo.html
Bjerringbakken
BjerringbakkenProbably Oslo's steepest (and narrowest?) street.
Recreational area with a tall antenna. Nice area for running and walking. Frisbeegolf. Next to Ekebergsletta.
Brannfjell
Recreational area with a tall antenna. Nice area for running and walking. Frisbeegolf. Next to Ekebergsletta.
Café/restaurant in Østmarka. Popular stop, often after starting from Skullerudstua. http://www.mariholtet.no/
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Mariholtet Sports Living
200 MariholtveienCafé/restaurant in Østmarka. Popular stop, often after starting from Skullerudstua. http://www.mariholtet.no/
Entertainment & Activities
Animal park, pony rides, horseback riding classes, etc. Fun for kids! http://www.rideskole.no/om-oss/information-in-english/
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EKT Rideskole og Husdyrpark
99 EkebergveienAnimal park, pony rides, horseback riding classes, etc. Fun for kids! http://www.rideskole.no/om-oss/information-in-english/
Ekeberg Minigolf Park
103 EkebergveienMini golf, café, etc. http://www.minigolf.no/
Children's school, with playground, excerceise equipment, gravel football field, etc.
Kastellet School
34 Birger Olivers veiChildren's school, with playground, excerceise equipment, gravel football field, etc.