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The Advertiser
a day ago
- The Advertiser
Forget Michelin stars - we have found Oslo's tastiest surprise
Hot dogs Once ubiquitous in Oslo, polse (hot dog) stands are now harder to find. Syverkiosken (pictured), the city's last traditional wooden hot dog kiosk, is worth the 2.5-kilometre trek north of the centre for a traditional hot dog (the sausages are boiled in secret-recipe stock and served in flatbread made from potatoes) and a bottle of Toyen-Cola (Norwegian soda). Norwegian waffles Have you even been to Norway if you haven't devoured a Norwegian waffle? At the Vaffelvogna waffle cart parked on Karl Johans Gate, Oslo's main thoroughfare, you can sample the traditional heart-shaped dessert with fresh Norwegian strawberries and cream for $13. Or try a modern take such as the bacon and blue cheese waffle with Norwegian honey ($13) at Haralds Vaffel, which also serves up a "superclassic" waffle with brown cheese, sour cream and raspberry jam ($10.50). Cafes Nine out of 10 Norwegian adults drink coffee, according to a local study, and you don't need to venture far for a caffeine hit in Oslo. I paid just under $7 for an Australian-standard latte at Stockfleths, a well-regarded coffee chain. Paired with a pastry (most coffee shops and cafes have a pastry counter), it's an easy breakfast. For a relaxed Norwegian-style cafe lunch, try centrally located Spor av Nord, where you'll get change from $40 for mains including oven-baked fish with butter sauce. Casual fine dining An increasing number of casual fine-dining restaurants in Oslo serve high-quality set menus for surprisingly good value. Enjoy a multi-course contemporary meal to remember at the likes of Arakataka, Betong, Hyde, Katla or Madonna for about $100. For a smidge more, Hot Shop, Panu and Varemottaket are also recommended. Note: drinks can be pricey.
Canberra Times
a day ago
- Canberra Times
Forget Michelin stars - we have found Oslo's tastiest surprise
Hot dogs Once ubiquitous in Oslo, polse (hot dog) stands are now harder to find. Syverkiosken (pictured), the city's last traditional wooden hot dog kiosk, is worth the 2.5-kilometre trek north of the centre for a traditional hot dog (the sausages are boiled in secret-recipe stock and served in flatbread made from potatoes) and a bottle of Toyen-Cola (Norwegian soda). Norwegian waffles Have you even been to Norway if you haven't devoured a Norwegian waffle? At the Vaffelvogna waffle cart parked on Karl Johans Gate, Oslo's main thoroughfare, you can sample the traditional heart-shaped dessert with fresh Norwegian strawberries and cream for $13. Or try a modern take such as the bacon and blue cheese waffle with Norwegian honey ($13) at Haralds Vaffel, which also serves up a "superclassic" waffle with brown cheese, sour cream and raspberry jam ($10.50). Cafes Nine out of 10 Norwegian adults drink coffee, according to a local study, and you don't need to venture far for a caffeine hit in Oslo. I paid just under $7 for an Australian-standard latte at Stockfleths, a well-regarded coffee chain. Paired with a pastry (most coffee shops and cafes have a pastry counter), it's an easy breakfast. For a relaxed Norwegian-style cafe lunch, try centrally located Spor av Nord, where you'll get change from $40 for mains including oven-baked fish with butter sauce. Casual fine dining An increasing number of casual fine-dining restaurants in Oslo serve high-quality set menus for surprisingly good value. Enjoy a multi-course contemporary meal to remember at the likes of Arakataka, Betong, Hyde, Katla or Madonna for about $100. For a smidge more, Hot Shop, Panu and Varemottaket are also recommended. Note: drinks can be pricey.
Local Norway
03-10-2024
- Local Norway
Living in Norway: The parts of Oslo with a bad reputation
Oslo, due to its large population, is the crime capital of Norway, according to official statistics. However, despite this, Oslo is still an incredibly safe city by international standards. Safety is one of the factors that help make Oslo a great place to live. Despite this, some areas of the city have attracted a negative reputation. Figures for some of these areas have been hard to come by for this article, although we have tried to link to official reports or high profile incidents where possible. Grønland Neighbouring the very centre of Oslo is the Grønland district. It is also the part of the city which has had the most trouble shaking its reputation as 'unsafe' or 'dangerous'. The area has seen gang and drug activity increase in recent years, and as a result, more serious crime has followed. Businesses in the area have also reported more crimes being committed against them. However, part of the area's reputation is fueled by anti-immigration rhetoric. Grønland has long been one of the most multicultural areas of the capital and has historically had a significant immigrant population. Many have tried to depict the area as a lawless cesspit where anything goes to push narratives, when most who live in the area find it a vibrant part of the city home to some of Oslo's best restaurants, cafes and bars. For the most part, the area is safe both day and night. Although, women are generally advised to avoid the park and sections of the river at night. Stovner Stovner, which is both a neighbourhood and a larger administrative district in Oslo, has seen gangs become a bigger issue for the area. But with a lot of entries on this list the most 'dangerous' places in a very safe city are still safe. The areas around the tower blocks are more densely inhabited than other areas in the city, and this puts many off the area. The area also has plenty of positives, though, it's home to plenty of forests and hiking trails, and there are plenty of areas where Norwegian-style villas have been built. In terms of property prices, it is also one of the cheapest areas to buy in Oslo. One big downside to the area is that it is a long commute into the city centre (by Oslo standards). Grorud A lot of what could be said about Stovner could also be said about Grorud. The area has a bad reputation but is a perfectly okay place to live. Like Stovner, there are some issues with drugs and gangs, but overall, trouble won't find you unless you go looking for it. Aside from some of the debate around these areas being fuelled by anti-immigration rhetoric, some of the stigma has to do with the traditional east/west divide in Oslo. The west has also been a desirable place to live and has been home to the nicest homes and neighbourhoods. Meanwhile, the east has had a much poorer population. This east and west divide has socially and economically divided the capital historically, although the much-improved reputations of areas like Grünerløkka, Torshov and Sagene have blurred the lines a bit. Storgata This street runs between the districts of St. Hanshaugen and Grünerløkka. Over the last few years, it gained a reputation due to the number of people with substance abuse issues that gather in the area. , and the sight of people struggling with substance abuse issues is upsetting, the people who gather in the area rarely bother passersby. Given the large number that pass through due to the tram stop, there are also plenty of people around at all times of day. Still, violent issues have occurred in the area, and with the large number of bars on Storgata and nearby Torggata, fights and trouble sometimes spill out onto the surrounding streets. Oslo's parks at night Historically Oslo's parks have been hotspots for rape and sexual assaults. Even Slottsparken, right by the royal palace in central Oslo, is considered unsafe to pass through at night. Sofienberg Park, located in trendy Grünerløkka, is an area you should avoid passing by at night. Sections of the two rivers that run through Oslo are also considered unsafe for women at night. Frogner (or at least its residents) This is a more tongue-in-cheek suggestion. Frogner is actually an incredibly safe and pleasant part of the city. However, due to the area being home to some of the city's most affluent residents, the people who live there have attracted reputations as snobby and stuck-up. Obviously, this is a worn-out stereotype and is unfair to most of the people who live in the area, but if you live in Oslo, you will undoubtedly encounter a few "Frogner-types" who rub you the wrong way.
