Perched on a peninsula, 15 minutes outside of the Norwegian capital, the Henie Onstad Art Center opened its doors for the first time in 1968. Housing 8000 works, the Art Center also has an extensive photography program, an avant-garde and live music programme. Find major works by the likes of Picasso, Matisse and a permanent installation by polka-dot queen Yayoi Kusama.

Wine, wine and no whining. This restaurant is organic in all the best ways. The atmosphere is great and the wine is also, no surprise here, great. 

An intimate and long-standing restaurant, Hos Thea is known for its great hospitality, especially coming from its owner, Sergio, a renowned storyteller. Ten minutes from the city, the quiet nature of the restaurant adds to its ambience. French-inspired menus with the freshest ingredients. 

Oslo’s grand old Art Deco power station has been reborn as Sommerro, a glamorous yet laid-back hangout that feels more like a local clubhouse than a hotel. Think gilded murals, vintage lighting, and velvet-trimmed corners that nod to the 1930s. There are six restaurants and bars, from the all-day brasserie with live jazz to the rooftop terrace with city views and cocktails. Locals like to drop in for afternoon tea, poolside hangs, or even a swim in the subterranean public baths.