Oslo Walking Tour: Oslo's Historic & Trendy East (in German)

This tour begins at Kulturkirken Jakob (Jakob Culture Church) and leads into the vibrant Grünerløkka district. While the area is known for its bars, restaurants, and independent shops, the tour also highlights its fascinating history. We will explore a photogenic creative arts and music hub by the river and follow charming riverside paths upstream to Vulkan, a model for green urban living with cutting-edge venues and Oslo’s best food hall. Along the way, we will stroll through cobbled streets like Damstredet and Telthusbakken, famous for their small, wooden 19th-century houses, and visit the Cemetery of Our Saviour, a peaceful spot where Edvard Munch and Henrik Ibsen are laid to rest.

Continuing along the Akerselva river, the tour showcases how former factories have been transformed into design centers and art academies, with urban waterfalls providing a glimpse into the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the surrounding neighborhoods. Participants may choose to stop for tea, coffee, or a traditional Norwegian waffle at a quaint café atop one of the waterfalls. The tour then weaves back into Grünerløkka, passing lesser-known streets full of history, award-winning cafes, lively hangouts, and the guide’s recommended cocktail bars and restaurants. The experience concludes either at a tram stop within Grünerløkka or at Ankerbrua, near the starting point, depending on the preferences of the participants.