Why Oslo?
Oslo - The Tiger City
Oslo is Norway's capital and economic hub, boasts scenic beauty with its fjords, islands, and forested hills, alongside iconic landmarks like the Royal Palace and modern architectural marvels such as the Opera House and the Edvard Munch Museum.
The tiger statue in front of Oslo Central Station, a 4.5-meter bronze sculpture, is one of the city's most photographed landmarks and a symbolic gift presented during Oslo's millennium celebration. It represents Oslo's nickname, "The Tiger City," derived from a poem by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, portraying the city's dynamism rather than its danger.
CAFÉS
My favorite cafés in Oslo
Tim Wendelboe
Tim Wendelboe is a barista that won the World Barista Championship in 2004. He opened his coffe shop, Tim Wendelboe, in 2007 located at Grünerløkka. Compared to other café's in Oslo, this is just a coffe shop, meaning no food or baked goods, just the best coffees in town.
Adress:
Grüners gate 1, 0552 Oslo
What I like about it
Tim Wendelboe has the best beans available each season. It is managed by experienced Baristas and excellent customer service to provide best experience for each guest.
Kaffebrenneriet
Started at 1994 as a local coffee shop. In 2000 they started their own bakery with the same name and which supplies baked goods and chocolate to all their shops. Per 2019, they have 41 shops around Norway, where 34 of them is located in Oslo. They serve all types of coffe, baked goods, sandwiches, yoghurts, granolas and parfaits.
Adress:
Grønlandsleiret 32, 0190 Oslo
What I like about it
This adress is my favorite location of this shop because it has a more cozy vibe compared to other locations. This location has also a backyard where you can sip your coffee and enjoy the moment.
Åpent Bakeri
Åpent Bakeri is a craft bakery that is based on knowledge, traditions and pure, natural ingredients. Compared to large parts of today's bakery industry, Åpent Bakeri uses more human labor and less machine making their products. Since it opened in 1998, it has grown into a popular bakery chain with 19 outlets in Oslo.
Adress:
Vækerøveien 195, 0751 Oslo
What I like about it
This adress that is my favorite spot because of it's unique consept which is inside a glashouse. The products tasts really fresh and gives a homemade feeling.