"Grefsenkollen" offers my number one view in Oslo. There are several amazing 'secret' spots where locals gather throughout the year. Also, the restaurant!

The heart of the island, restaurant Gressholmen Kro, is only a 5 minutes’ walk from the dock and impossible to miss. An obligatory ferry trip from the center of Oslo!

"Solemskogen" is a great entry point to the Oslo forest Lillomarka. Come here and discover why locals put on skis and venture out into the dark forest...

"Sørenga Sea Bath" has become a massive favorite for the Oslo crowd, especially in summer, but I prefer coming here in winter, early on a weekend...

At "Grünerløkka Ballpark" you get the closest thing you can get to a streetball vibe in Oslo. It's also nice to hang out there, especially in spring...

Situated between Tøyen and Sofienberg, just a 2-minute walk from Tøyen metro station, one can find the most magical park in Oslo: "The Botanical Garden"...