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One of my go-to easy riverside hangs is along **Akerselva**, especially the stretch around Grünerløkka. You can literally wander down from the street, plop onto a bench or flat rock, and be by the water in two minutes — no hiking boots or planning required. There are paths, some tables, and a...

One waterfront sauna that genuinely felt like more than a quick steam was The Well, just outside Oslo. What makes it special is the scale and variety — multiple saunas, indoor and outdoor pools, big windows looking out to nature, and proper cold plunges that really make you stop and think before...

For me, nothing beats Trollstigen, and I’ll happily die on that hill. The hairpins are pure drama, but what really makes it work is that the road is actually built with people in mind. You get proper viewpoints and lay-bys where you can pull over safely, catch your breath, and take photos...

My first glacier walk was on Nigardsbreen, and honestly it set the bar pretty high. The tour was about five hours total, but a solid couple of those were actually spent on the ice, not just gearing up and hiking in. The guide took safety seriously without killing the vibe — clear briefing...

One pass that really stuck with me was driving over Sognefjellet in early July. It had just fully opened for the season, and the contrast was wild — bright summer sun with massive snow walls on both sides of the road. The driving itself wasn’t stressful, but the weather changed fast, and fog...

Late September did it for me, especially around the mountain roads between Lom and the higher sections near Sognefjellet. The colors were popping right around that last full week of September — golden birch lower down, deep reds and oranges once you got above the tree line, and just a dusting of...

One summer-only road that really taught me flexibility was the drive over Sognefjellet. I aimed for it in mid-June one year and found it technically open, but with overnight closures and occasional convoy driving due to weather. It still felt worth it — massive snow walls, bright sun, and that...

One loop I’ve recommended more than once starts and ends in Flåm and takes about 5–6 hours total with stops. Drive up the Aurlandsfjellet snow road, stop at Stegastein Viewpoint for the big view (parking is easy but busy late morning), then continue over the mountain before dropping down toward...

One of my favorite autumn drives was late September, roughly the last week, doing the route from Lom over Sognefjellet and down toward Lustrafjord. The colors hit me all at once — golden birch everywhere, low red shrubs near the road, and that sharp contrast with dark rock and early snow up...

I had a similar realization in Oslo a few winters back, when I ducked into Kaffistova mostly just to warm up and ended up staying far longer than planned. I ordered raspeballer with salted meat, expecting something heavy but forgettable, and instead got this deeply comforting, no-nonsense plate...

I’m absolutely team early-morning bakery run, no debate. There’s one pastry I’d happily queue for again, and that’s the cardamom bun at Åpent Bakeri. When it’s fresh, it’s almost unfair to other pastries — soft inside, properly spiced, not drowned in sugar, and clearly made by people who...

I’m with you — Starbucks technically exists here, but once you’ve had a proper cup in Oslo, it kind of fades into the background. My personal benchmark is **Tim Wendelboe**: no nonsense, insanely good espresso, and locals popping in like it’s a bus stop. For a longer sit, I like **Fuglen** —...

Yeah, I’m 100% with you on this. The seafood I still think about wasn’t in Oslo at all — it was in a tiny place outside Bergen where the menu was basically “today’s catch” and that’s it. I had pan-fried cod with potatoes and butter, nothing fancy, but the fish was so fresh it almost felt unfair...

Totally agree with you. I’ve been in Oslo enough times to stop trusting any list that uses words like “iconic” or “must-visit” unironically. The places I remember best were slightly loud on a Tuesday, menus scribbled on a board, and servers who looked mildly offended by my questions. One night I...

For a “big dinner,” I’d confidently put Maaemo on the national must-eat list. It’s expensive, no way around it (think 4,500+ NOK), but the precision and how clearly the menu reflects Norwegian ingredients made it feel earned rather than flashy. What sealed it for me was a seafood course built...

Trondheim punched way above my expectations food-wise. I’d happily go back to **Troll** for something casual — classic Norwegian comfort stuff done right, and my go-to was reindeer with mash after a long day walking around. Super relaxed, good prices for Norway, and zero stress if you’re tired...

For repeat buys, I keep coming back to Tim Wendelboe, especially their lighter Ethiopian bags for filter. I brew V60 at home, and those beans are incredibly consistent if you follow the recipe on the bag, which is a big plus. For espresso, Supreme Roastworks works better for me — their blends...

I had a similar takeaway, especially in Oslo and Trondheim, where vegan food feels intentional instead of apologetic. In Oslo, I’ve seen mixed restaurants do genuinely thoughtful plant-based mains that cost maybe 180–240 NOK, which isn’t cheap, but feels fair when you’re not just paying for a...

I had one of those “this is why I love traveling alone” lunches in Oslo where I ducked into a random supermarket near Grünerløkka, grabbed a shrimp sandwich and a yogurt, and ate it on a bench watching people walk dogs in the drizzle. Cost me maybe a third of what a sit-down lunch would’ve been...

I’m on the same page about dough-first places, and in Oslo that usually means committing to eating in. I’ve had really solid experiences grabbing a margherita during off-peak hours, like early evening, when the ovens aren’t overwhelmed and the crust stays properly airy with a bit of char...