Despite being a country with subzero temperatures, Norwegians enjoy to spend as much time as possible outdoors. If the event format allows, many events may be held in outdoor areas during the warmer months. Outdoor catering and networking are also good ideas.
Many restaurants and bars are suitable for events held or partially held in an open air space. The main ones in the city are:
Spaces Kvadraturen
Spaces Oslo Kvadraturen is a location with ample light and open space, including courtyard access and an impressive atrium designed to stimulate a social atmosphere.
Tollbugata, 8
0152 Oslo
Holmenkollen
Want to rent a venue in Holmenkollen? We have a lot of different locations for small and larger groups. Take your friends or colleagues to Holmenkollen for a unique experience.
Kongeveien, 5
0787 Oslo
Meet Ullevaal
Meet Ullevaal is one of Norway’s largest meeting- and conference centers. We are located at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo, with easy access. Public transport is just nearby, and you have a short distance to Oslo city center.
Sognsveien, 77C
0855 Oslo
Saga Apartments
The Saga Hotel Family proudly offers state-of-the-art conference/ meeting packages, which are tailored to your own requirements, and can be found in-house at Saga Apartments. Whether it be a board meeting, corporate dinner, wedding party, or a workshop, Saga Hotels is at hand to help and assist you from start to finish.
Holmboes gate, 8
0357 Oslo
Oslo Science Park
Oslo Science Park is a meeting place and community for 300+ businesses from the business sector, incubators, clusters, research, and academia. 3000 people have their workplace in offices and laboratories, in addition to all who participate in events and meetings at the Oslo Science Park.
Gaustadalléen, 21
Ullevål
0349 Oslo
Nodee Sky
We offer modern Japanese cooking with ingredients from all over the world. You can enjoy this menu on the 13th and 14th floor.
Dronning Eufemias gate, 28
0191 Oslo
Oslo Concert Hall
Oslo Concert Hall is a leading venue in Norwegian culture and music, and are located in Vika, in the heart of Oslo.
Munkedamsveien, 14
0115 Oslo
Fram Museum
The Fram Museum venues create a unique setting for special occasions. Combined with a tailored selection of food and beverages, a night like this will be unforgettable.
Bygdøynesveien, 39
0286 Oslo
Salt
SALT is a cultural arena located next to the fjord in the heart of Oslo. With six stages, six saunas and several serving areas, SALT is a constantly buzzing area where everyone is welcome.
Langkaia 1
0150 Oslo
Kon-Tiki Museum
The Kon-Tiki Museum offers tailored arrangements for special occasions. Whether a formal conference or casual gathering of friends, the story of world-famous explorer Thor Heyerdahl, the Kon-Tiki and the Ra II can be an interesting and exotic backdrop for a corporate or private event.
Bygdøynesveien, 36
0286 Oslo
TAKET at Steen & Strøm
The fantastic venue TAKET at Steen & Strøm is the perfect place for unique events.
Nedre Slottsgate, 8
Sentrum
0156 Oslo
Ingierstrand Bad Restaurant
With its stunning location and variety of event and party opportunities, Ingierstrand is available for private hire. The restaurant also has a great outdoor space, and a private path down to the beach where we have our very own diving tower.
Ingierstrandveien, 30
1420 Nordre Follo
Engebret Café
The Engebret Café has served Norwegian home cooking since 1857. Patrons include well-known local and foreign cultural personalities who have assembled in our historic premises to enjoy good food and an authentic atmosphere either everyday or for special occasions. We are proud of our heritage and tirelessly toil to develop classic foods for the modern palate.
Bankplassen, 1
0151 Oslo
Sørmarka
Twenty minutes from Oslo city centre you’ll find this beautiful conference hotel surrounded by nature. An ideal place, not just for a breaks or holiday, but also for conferences, functions and parties.
Enebakkveien, 625
1404 Nordre Follo
Losby Gods
Located on one of Norway's best golf courses, Losby Gods is a unique hotel in beautiful surroundings. The old manor house is from 1850, and was renovated, restored and reopened in 1999 adjacent to a modern hotel and a fully equipped conference centre.
Losbyveien, 270
1475 Lørenskog
Brasserie France
Brasserie France has both old and new eras, with the former naturally being the best-known. The d'Artagnan Restaurant opened in 1979 and grew from modest beginnings to become a major name with a star i Guide Michelin. The new era started in 2005 when both restaurants become Brasserie France.
Øvre Slottsgate, 16
0157 Oslo
Radisson Blu Park Hotel
The Radisson Blu Park Hotel, Oslo lies amid verdant greenery in Fornebu Park. The hotel is just 10 minutes from the city center, but offers a respite from the buzzing city life, where you can relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Fornebuveien, 80
1366 Bærum
Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz Oslo
Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz has a meeting room that is flexibly decorated in light colours and with an informal and personal atmosphere. All you would expect in the way of modern technical equipment is naturally at your disposal.
Rosenkrantz' gate, 1
0159 Oslo
Norwegian Maritime Museum
The Norwegian Maritime Museum’s location by the fjord on the Bygdøy peninsula offers a unique setting for your event.
Bygdøynesveien, 37
0286 Oslo
Rodins Bistro & Bar
With entrance from busy Karl Johan, we offer a relaxed environment where you can throw off your jacket and let your shoulders down whether you want to sit inside the restaurant or outside in the backyard.
Karl Johans gate, 12B
0154 Oslo
Lorry
With its casual atmosphere and unique interior, Lorry has become a natural meeting point for locals, as well as an attraction for visitors. Here, just a stone’s throw away from the Royal Palace, you can enjoy a traditional lunch or dinner in quiet surroundings — and experience the buzzing nightlife of Oslo just hours later.
Parkveien, 12
0350 Oslo
Justisen
Justisen has a long and rich tradition as restaurant and bar dating back to 1928. Today we have a large venue consisting of several smaller rooms and venues, bars and a backyard that is open all year long.
Møllergata, 15
Sentrum
0179 Oslo
Bølgen & Moi Tjuvholmen
At Tjuvholmen we have various facilities. Our Chambre Séparée hosts up to 30 people.
Tjuvholmen allé, 5
0252 Oslo
SNØ
At SNØ, you can enjoy 36,000 sqm of snow - on alpine skis, cross-country skis or snowboard.
Snøfonna 1
1470 Lørenskog
Regus Postgirobygget
Stand out with a stylish workspace in Norway’s tallest office building.
Biskop Gunnerus gate, 14
0185 Oslo
P-Hotels Oslo
P-hotels Oslo is located in Oslo city center. The Hotels is close to shopping, Karl Johans gate, Aker Brygge and city sights. Public transportation and the airport bus to Oslo Airport Gardermoen is right nearby.
Grensen, 19
0159 Oslo
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