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Tips by real Oslo locals

In this online Oslo city guide (and app) handpicked locals write about their favorite spots with no or few tourists. Go local, learn about our culture and help us keep our city liveable ✌️️

Oslo Spotters

Our handpicked locals live & love in Oslo and speak the local language.

Elin
I travel as local as possible. Oslo is a city with short distances between sights and activities.
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Glenn
The elder statesman of the Oslo Spotter group, but I still consider the city of Oslo my playground. ...
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Sinead
I have (partially) swapped the pub for the great outdoors and have fallen for Norway and Oslo...
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Lene
Social scientist turned writer. I love Oslo because it’s a human city… it’s good for the mind.
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Benedicte
I am a coffee professional who loves to travel. Oslo is the right size; what more can I ask for?
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Thomas
Married a Norwegian and fell in love with Norway. Oslo is the capital of hidden gems...
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Emily
Bike in summer, skis in winter. Oslo is a city of extremes. Oslo is an adventure. I love it.
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