Fly to Oslo

If you don´t go to Oslo often, you will soon notice that our capital is undergoing rapid development. Large areas of the city center are barely recognizable from just a decade ago, such as Bjørvika and Tjuvholmen. The eastern parts of the city center, with districts such as Grünerløkka, Sagene, Torshov and Old town of Oslo, have undergone a huge revitalization. If you have not been to Oslo for a few years, you will probably be surprised by the vibrant city life in these areas of the city.

Here are Flyr´s tips for you who are going to Oslo for a weekend and want to experience several parts of the city:

If you are staying in Oslo from Friday to Sunday, we would recommend that you stay centrally in the city so that you can go to many places in the city. If you are on a budget trip, the hotels Citybox, Park Inn or Comfort Express are decent options in the city center. If you want a better hotel, Savoy (right by the University in the city center), Radisson Scandinavia (by Slottparken) and Thon Hotel Opera (right by Oslo Central Station) are all good options.

If you really want to pamper yourself you should check out The Thief on Tjuvholmen, Hotel Continental at the National Theater and Grand Hotel. The American line at Jernbanetorget is also a popular hotel for you who want to make a little extra out of the weekend. PS: None of these hotels sponsor Flyr, the recommendations come from our employees.

You can find tips for many good restaurants on Tripadvisor. Oslo has so many places to eat that it is impossible to give a fair assessment of everyone for us at Flyr.

Here are a bunch of places our employees like: Brasserie France (a piece of Paris in Oslo), Rice Bowl (simple Thai), Fjord (beautiful fishing experiences), The Fortress (stunning views from Akershus Fortress), Beijing Palace (warming dim sum for reasonable money), Restaurant Einer (when you hit the big drum), Chez Colin (French home bistro feeling), Døgnvill (burger version 2.0), Lofthus Pizza (the best in the world?) and Trattoria Popolare (Italian temptations). At Eff Eff, you get Oslo's best selection of oysters, with a resilient wine list.

When you have both found a place to stay and have had some good food, it's time to look around Oslo. Here are Flyr's recommendations for bringing Oslo to you on one board:

• Ekeberg Sculpture Park - an experience to see, and the view from the park is also magically beautiful.
• Trip from Sognsvann to Ullevålseter - 12 kilometer long trip with nice Ullevålseter as a destination for the trip.
• Akerselva - once infamous, now really famous. Take the bus to Kjelsås and follow the river to the center. A great experience!
• Bygdøy - on nice summer days, the beach at Huk is a see and be seen place. Remember sunscreen and swimming trunks.
• Sørenga - new district on old quay area. Here is the bustling crowd in the summer.
• Ullevål Hageby - a small piece of English village life, in the middle of Oslo, with cafes and small shops.
• Slottsparken - a peaceful spot right in the center. Beautifully kept and, not without reason, a place to be a little proud of. Then you also get to see the Royal Palace.
• Vippa - Cool and hip food offer at the far end of Vippetangen.
• Tryvann - with winter park, climbing park in summer, bike trails and much more. A great offer for people of all ages all year round, just a metro ride from Oslo city center!