Explore Oslo's bohemia — food, drink and urban art

Grünerløkka — Oslo's most quirky backyard

Moving into “Løkka” feels a bit like coming to a small “hidden town” in the city. Streets with cobblestones and small trees, brick walls filled with graffiti, and people from all directions of the world. This is where Oslo shows its creative and “down-to-earth” side.

Street art makes you focus a little extra. Huge walls of colour, political messages, abstract figures and little hidden artwork on corners you almost overlook. You can walk here for hours without seeing the same thing twice — and that's just a bit of the magic.

Food, drink and the sounds of city life

Grünerløkka is a place where you can discover Oslo's food, drink and nightlife culture.

Here you will find everything from small bakeries with freshly made buns, to intimate wine bars, nice beer bars, hipster coffee shops, ramen shops, burger places and restaurants with varying menus offering everything between delicacies, vegetarian, pastries, sandwiches, sushi, burritos, pizza, tapas and the list just goes on.

Along with good food and drinks, there is a great atmosphere. People sitting close on beer terraces, the music seeping out from open windows. The low hum of the city around you. All this merges into an urban jungle that is easy to feel.

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A city walk that will never be the same

One of the nicest things about Grünerløkka is that there is no right or wrong way to go. You just start — and let the flow take you further. A turn into Sofienbergparken to feel the grass underfoot. A detour into a small side street where you suddenly find a niche coffee shop. A stop at Akerselva, where the sound of the water reminds you that nature actually runs through the city.

Akerselva gives the walk a natural rhythm: bridges, small waterfalls, brick buildings, green zones, and people sitting along the river's edge enjoying the moment with something good in the glass. If you follow the river south or north, you will discover even more layers of Oslo — industrial history, parks, art installations and small oases, each with its own distinctive character and expression.

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A night where the city opens

When the afternoon turns into evening, something happens to the atmosphere at Løkka, especially in summer. It is simply perfect for a drink. Perfect for a digg dinner. Perfect for just being, alone, with a friend or in good team.

Next time you're in Oslo, stop by Grünerløkka. Let yourself be driven by curiosity. Let the streets show the way. And let the district give you a taste of all the living that makes up Oslo.