When I think of Norway, pink walls and brightly colored buildings aren’t at the top of my mind, but when I visited the winter blanketed city in February, I was shown a warm welcome full of color and culture.
My dear friends who opened Copenhagen Street Food in Denmark were working on a a new project in Norway, and they invited me out for the opening festivities. So I booked a flight from Portland, and planned a quick week in the Nordic city.
I had visited Oslo a few years back, on a trip to see my high school photography teacher, but it was only for one night, and on a Monday. Everything seemed like it was closed, and I wandered around for hours. Then it was September and chilly but pleasant.
This trip, I was grateful for my shearling boots.
I attended the opening, but honestly, with the weather so chilly, I mostly read on the sofa surrounded by candles, ate at some really great places, and went to THE WELL.
STAY:
Well, I honestly can only suggest this incredible Airbnb that I spent the week at. I think it broke my Instagram the image was reposted so many times.
I am sure there are other great places, but this 4th floor Grunerlokka house really made the trip extra dreamy and inspired.
EAT:
Oslo Street Food
Dr Kneipp’s Wine Bar (had the BEST steak tartare ever)
Mathallen Oslo
Nemesis
Izakaya
Kolonialen
Ille Brod
DRINK:
Torgatta Botaniske
Himkok
Radegast Wine Bar
Territoriet
COFFEE:
Tim Wendelboe
Supreme Roastworks
Fuglen
There were a bunch of places I didn’t get to go to, but out of all of the places I did visit, I can’t wait to get back to The Well.
The Well is an epic spa just outside of the city. It is so popular, that there is a private bus that stops at city bus stops to pick you up and bring you to the magic wonderland of saunas and steam rooms, and heated pools, and a delicious dining experience.
They don’t let you take any photos inside. But please, just trust me. If you are into bathing culture, spas and saunas, this place is top notch.
I am already dreaming up my next trip.
Magic Dream Life 