Food destinations within easy reach of Oslo, worth the early start.
Food destinations within easy reach of Oslo, worth the train, the rental car or the early start.
Famous for Oslofjord harbour mussels, ferry-pier seafood and the Oscarsborg run
Drøbak is the inner-Oslofjord harbour town under one hour south of the city, with Café Sjøstjernen's mussels on the guest harbour, Skipperstuen seafood.
Ferry B21 from Aker Brygge (90 min), bus from Oslo Bus Terminal (40 min) or car
Famous for Frognerseteren apple cake, Norwegian dragon-style mountain restaurant
The summit of Holmenkollen above Oslo holds Frognerseteren, the 1891 dragon-style mountain restaurant on Holmenkollveien 200, with traditional Norwegian.
Holmenkollbanen (Line 1) from central Oslo to Frognerseteren station
Famous for Reindeer, salmon, Norwegian classics with fjord views
Ekebergrestauranten on Kongsveien 15 sits atop the Ekeberg hill above the city with panoramic Oslofjord views, in a 1929 functionalist building.
Tram 18 or 19 from central Oslo to Ekebergparken
Famous for Norwegian-prawn buffet on a working harbour cruise
Summer cruises from Aker Brygge through the inner Oslofjord run a Norwegian-prawn buffet on deck, with a three-hour route past Hovedøya, Lindøya.
Aker Brygge pier, Stranden, 0250 Oslo
Famous for Steamed mussels in white wine and garlic broth
Café Sjøstjernen at the Drøbak guest harbour serves the canonical Oslofjord mussels in a white-wine-and-garlic broth, with a terrace over the water.
Ferry B21 from Aker Brygge or bus from Oslo Bus Terminal
Guided tour · 3 hours
Discover Oslo’s Grünerløkka district on a guided food tour. Savor Nordic flavors, from fresh cinnamon rolls to reindeer stew, and explore the city's vibrant food culture.
Guided tour · 2.5 hours
Discover how Norway’s flavours mirror its architecture, resources and way of life on a guided tasting tour through Olso's Grünerløkka quarter.
Viator · 3 h
Discover the flavors, stories, and soul of Oslo’s trendiest neighborhood on your Grünerløkka Food Tour, a journey through the vibrant cafés, creative kitchens, and Nor...
