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Been there, done that in Oslo’s city centre? Explore Grünerløkka, the hip side of Oslo, first industrial then home to artists and beer brewers. From playwrights to pints, this is our Hipstoric Grünerløkka Private Walking Tour!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour departs from Youngstorget, by the fountain in the middle of the square - located in the City Center.
This tour ends at Vulkan in the Grünnerløkka district so guests may continue to enjoy the area or visit the food hall Mathallen after the tour. Guests make their own way back via walking (approx. a 15 min walk/1 km back to the starting point of the tour) or public transport (ticket not included).
Itinerary
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Youngstorget has become a symbol of political power in Norway. Multiple political speeches are held here, as well as political rallies like the women’s march on March 8th or gay pride. Due to the square’s proximity to the Government quarter, the area around the square includes the headquarters of many political organisations.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Torggata translates to “Square Street”. The street is represented in the Norwegian edition of Monopoly.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Culture Church is rented long-term by Kirkelig Kulturverksted and is one of few churches of culture in Norway where guests can watch theatre, and concerts, come to dance and partake in other cultural expressions.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Akerselva River
Akerselva (Aker River) is a river that flows through Oslo, it is known as "Oslo's green lung" with the many parks and nature trails found by its sides.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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After crossing Akerselva and the Fairytale Bridge, you have officially entered Grünerløkka. The area is a traditional working-class district, but during the late 1900s, a gentrification process started taking place in the neighbourhood.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The park is surrounded by three- and four-story buildings, primarily built in the late 1800s. Among the most notable inhabitants of these buildings was a young Edvard Munch. Alongside the park, you’ll find one of Oslo’s most famous concert venues today, the Parkteatret.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The surrounding area by alternative music venue Blå is one of the highlights of Oslo’s street art offering (don’t forget your camera!)
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The area is filled with old, unused industrial buildings, which have been transformed into a street art paradise by local art students.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The wooden houses along Damstredet are well-preserved and inhabited. The charming hillside houses make for a great photo stop.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Our Saviour's Memorial Cemetery
Our Saviour’s Church is the resting place for many famous Norwegians, including playwright Henrik Ibsen and painter Edvard Munch.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Old Aker Church (Gamle Aker Kirke) is Oslo's oldest remaining building and the only remaining church from the Middle Ages.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
Telthusbakken, with its colourful wooden houses, is the motif of one of Edward Munch’s paintings. Today, around 50 people live on one side of the street, and on the other side, there are allotment gardens.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Mathallen Oslo
At the once industry-heavy bank of the river Akerselva, one of Oslo’s most intriguing new city development projects, called Vulkan, has come to life. Here you'll find Mathallen, one of the food halls in Oslo that offers mouthwatering options for all tastes.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress comfortably and appropriately.
- Mathallen is closed on Mondays.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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