Grünerløkka in Oslo: Where the Hipsters Hang Out

Grünerløkka in Oslo is like Shoreditch in London, or Williamsburg in New York. It’s where all the hipsters, struggling artists and cool kids hang out. Political grafitti adorns the walls, markets selling local goods pop up in disused warehouses and the charity shops remain the source for every thing you could need and the only things you can afford in Oslo. When I visited in May I stayed at the Anker Hotel, which was just on the border of Grünerløkka and the city centre, it was perfect for investigating both sides of the city.

The tram lines go up into Grünerløkka so I’d advise a tram tour to introduce you to the city first, and then you can see the spots that interest you to investigate further. The streets of Grünerløkka are lined with cool restaurants, bars and shops, here’s just a sample of what you’ll see when you visit…

The view across Grünerløkka from the Hotel Anker window

The graffiti in Grünerløkka were works of art

Incredible hey?

Not entirely sure what this space ship was doing in Oslo, pretty cool though…

Junk shop in Grünerløkka, probably the only way you could afford anything in Oslo!

Love this work – would make a cool t-shirt non?

This is the river that separates Grünerløkka from Oslo city centre

Cool art work down by the Bla Market in Grünerløkka

The inside of the Contemporary Art Museum in Grünerløkka

A little house in the river in Grunerlokka. Loved all the random artwork around here…

Make sure you visit the brewery on the way out!