A guide to
OSLO

Oslo, the capital of Norway, is a city that seamlessly blends the old and the new. Surrounded by fjords and forests, it offers a unique mix of world-class museums, vibrant neighborhoods, and stunning natural scenery, all within easy reach. Whether you are wandering through historic streets or exploring cutting-edge architecture, Oslo has a way of surprising you at every corner.

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🗺 Where to go
💡 Recommendations
📝 Things to know
🌡 Climate

Where to go

1. Damstredet & Telthusbakken

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Just a short walk from the center of Oslo, there is a picturesque neighborhood that shows what the city looked like in the past. Damstredet and Telthusbakken are two narrow, crooked streets lined with colorful, well-maintained wooden houses, cobblestone paths, small gardens, and trees. The contrast with modern downtown Oslo is striking, even though this peaceful corner is not far away at all.

Colorful wooden houses on Damstredet street

Damstredet is a narrow and crooked street in the Bergfjerdingen neighborhood. The buildings along Damstredet are all low wooden houses, dating from the period between 1810 and 1860. One of its most famous residents was the poet and writer Henrik Wergeland, who lived here as a newlywed between 1839 and 1841, during two of his most productive years. Just around the corner, Telthusbakken is a charming street in the Gamle Aker area. Its name comes from a telthus, a military mobilization depot that once stood near Gamle Aker church in the 1700s. On the north side, you will find low wooden houses, while the south side features the city's most central allotment gardens. Today, Telthusbakken is considered one of Oslo's most expensive and attractive neighborhoods.

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Good to know

Both Damstredet and Telthusbakken are residential streets, so be respectful of the people living there. The best time to visit is early morning or late afternoon when the light makes the colorful houses look even more beautiful.

📍 Directions

Things to know before your visit

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What currency do they use in Oslo?

Norwegian Krone (NOK, kr)
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What type of power outlet?

Type C and Type F (standard European plug)
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Is tap water drinkable

Yes, Norway has some of the cleanest tap water in the world, perfectly safe to drink
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Some words
Hei 🔈(hay/hæɪ/)→ Hi / Hello
Takk 🔈(tahk/tɑk/)→ Thank you
Vær så snill 🔈(veh-rah sneel/ʋæːɾ ʂoː snɪl/)→ Please
Ja 🔈(yah/jɑː/)→ Yes
Nei 🔈(nay/næɪ/)→ No
God morgen 🔈(goo mor-gen/ɡuːd ˈmɔr.ɡən/)→ Good morning
God kveld 🔈(goo kvel/ɡuːd kʋɛl/)→ Good evening
Beklager 🔈(beh-kla-her/ˈbɛk.lɑ.ɡəɾ/)→ Sorry / Excuse me

Climate

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Jan

-5.49°

-0.87°

Feb

-5.52°

0.16°

Mar

-2.29°

3.87°

Apr

1.5°

9.06°

May

6.28°

15.04°

Jun

10.16°

18.78°

Jul

12.69°

21.45°

Aug

11.99°

20.27°

Sep

8.06°

15.2°

Oct

3.9°

9.08°

Nov

-0.43°

3.19°

Dec

-3.82°

-0.26°

A guide toOSLO

Table Of Contents

Where to go

1. Damstredet & Telthusbakken

Things to know before your visit

What currency do they use in Oslo?

What type of power outlet?

Is tap water drinkable

Some words

Climate

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A guide to
OSLO