Oslo: Grünerløkka District Food Tour of 7 Authentic Tastings
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.
Norway's first gin festival, held in Oslo since 2016, gathers producers, importers and bartenders at Samfunnssalen by Youngstorget on 12 and 13 June 2026 to taste London dry, sloe, Navy Strength and Old Tom gins.
Dates and details checked September 9, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Oslo Ginfestival runs 12 to 13 June. These are the food tours and tastings in Oslo to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
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.
Discover how Norway’s flavours mirror its architecture, resources and way of life on a guided tasting tour through Oslo's Grünerløkka quarter.
The ultimate Norwegian Forest Food Tour—nature, culture, and grandma’s flavors. Escape the crowds for a generous feast of outside-cooked meats, local delicacies, and p...
Address: Samfunnssalen, Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1, 0181 Oslo
Matstreif on Radhusplassen in Oslo is Norway's largest food festival, with 200 regional producers along the harbour, the country's late-summer food calendar.
Rebel Beer and Cider Fest is the late-winter Oslo craft festival at Rebel on Universitetsgata. Thirty-plus breweries and cider producers, tasting flights, brewer talks and Norwegian street food pairings across two days.
Kokkenes Dag fills Øvre Slottsgate outside Sentralen and Christiania torv with chefs from two dozen Oslo restaurants for a free mid-August Sunday of small plates at friendly prices.
Tip: Free entry; organisers expected at least 5,000 portions to sell at the 2026 edition, so come early for the popular stalls.
Oslo's central Christmas market runs in Spikersuppa and along Karl Johans gate from 7 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, closed only on 24 December: gløgg huts, grilled julepølser and bratwurst, raclette and churros.
Tip: The Spikersuppa rink beside the market is free to skate on from 11:00 to 21:00 and rents skates for 100 kroner; the gløgg huts are busiest after dark.