Kulturhuset

Top choice in Oslo


The Norwegian notion of culture being an interactive, collective enterprise combines here with their exceptional ability to have a good time. The city's 'culture house' moved into this beautiful, rambling old four-storey building in 2017, but it feels as if it's been part of the Oslo fabric for years.

Come for a coffee or a drink but wander upstairs for a game of shuffleboard, or end up out the back at a concert, club night, debate or lecture.


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