Culture & History In Eastern Norway

Oslo is the capital city of Norway. The city is located on the country’s southern coast at the head of the Oslofjord. It’s known for its green spaces and museums with a focus on sustainability, it was awarded the prestigious title European Green Capital in 2019.
More than half of the municipality of Oslo is covered by forests and parks, and the fjord extends all the way to the city centre. The centre itself is becoming increasingly car-free and easy to explore on foot or by bike. An efficient public transport system makes the rest of the city easily accessible.

Sanngrund's restaurant is a popular place among the locals as well as visitors. They make incredibly good traditional Norwegian food. They are perfectly situated right by the river of Glomma and have indoor and outdoor seating by the river.
Monday: 08:00 - 20:00 Tuesday: 08:00 - 20:00 Wednesday: 08:00 - 20:00 Thursday: 08:00 - 20:00 Friday: 08:00 - 20:00 Saturday: 10:00 - 19:00 Sunday: 10:00 - 20:00

Outdoor Finnskogen is an awesome company that offers various outdoor activities for people looking for an adventure. Even if you have no prior experience, you will learn to stand up paddling. SUP is a fun way to paddle in the water. The instructors give you basic introductory training to familiarize you with the equipment and also walk you through the essential safety cautions for stand up paddling.
This is a great way to give you a sneak peek of what Norway has to offer in terms of its natural landscapes. There is much to see in terms of fauna and flora and this company also gives you insight into the country's culture. The canoe tour lasts 2 hours and you will need to make contact with post@outdoorfinnskogen.com to arrange the tour.
You can go onto Outdoor Finnskogen's website to learn more.

Norsk Skogfinsk Museum is a place where you will get to see what life was like hundreds of years ago. The forest Finns arrived in Eastern Norway from Finland during the 17th century. They brought with them their language, culture and daily habits. This museum researches the history and culture of forest Finns and seeks to showcase and teach their history through exhibitions and displays.
You'll find the traditional houses and places where the local people lived and worked in the past, and it's all displayed in a beautiful environment. The museum consists of four organisations and museums, and the Museum manages and maintains the historical buildings and collections connected to them. The museums and historical buildings are located all over Finnskogen and Solør in Norway and can be visited mainly during the summer or by special request.
Although the website isn't officially translated into English, you can use Google translate to change the language. They are working on creating an English version of the website, please go onto Norsk Skogfinsk to find more information.

Midt i gata literally means "In the middle of the street" and they are located, not quite in the middle of the street but in the city centre. They serve amazing, well-presented food and their pizzas are delicious. The staff are super friendly and the restaurant is clean.
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 - 21:00 Wednesday: 11:00 - 21:00 Thursday: 11:00 - 21:00 Friday: 11:00 - 22:00 Saturday: 11:00 - 22:00 Sunday: 12:00 - 21:00

You'll be able to safely leave your car in this parking lot. It's only a couple hundred metres from the park.

After a day of exploring, learning and adventure, you can enjoy a stunning Norwegian sunset at this recreational park. There are a number of activities you can do but for today, you can simply enjoy a lovely walk around the park or bring a blanket and sit along the shores of Lake Mjøsa and enjoy the sunset.
This is a popular place among the locals, especially during the days of summer. Entrance into the park is free and so is using most of the available facilities. The park is open 24 hours a day.

Heim means "home" which is the vibe you get once you enter the gastropub. The people working there all work cohesively to ensure that your dining experience is an enjoyable one. It's a gathering place for the local and international community with a trendy yet casual atmosphere.
They work hard on focusing on serving high-quality food and drinks and the staff are incredibly friendly. The ingredients are locally sourced and the food is freshly prepared. They have a wide selection of drinks (19 different varieties on tap) with a special focus on beer from Norwegian and foreign microbreweries.
Monday - 15:00 23:00 Tuesday - 15.00-23.00 Wednesday - 15.00-23.00 Thursday - 12.00-24.00 Friday - 12.00-02.30 Saturday - 12.00-02.30 Sunday - Closed

Vikingskipet Hotel is located across the street from a Viking ship is is interesting. It's a clean place and you're sure to get a perfect night's sleep! The staff are friendly and the breakfast is scrumptious, giving you a great start to the day.