Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen Walk, Oslo

Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen Walk (Self Guided), Oslo

Treat yourself to some joyous hours by the sea at Aker Brygge, a seafront district populated by numerous stores, attractions, bars and restaurants. This area is hugely popular, drawing some 12 million visitors a year. Locals love it too and the expensive apartments are much sought after. The area was once home to a shipbuilding industry and some of the old warehouses have been turned into homes.

Fill up your wardrobe with fabulous new outfits by browsing the men’s and women’s fashion boutiques. There is also a jewelry shop, grocery stores and cosmetics salons. Enjoy a stroll along the waterfront parade and as you move around, note the mix of modern and old architectural styles. If you like to stay out until the small hours then Aker Brygge is for you. Many of the restaurants and bars are open until late.

A recent addition to the harbor redevelopment is Tjuvholmen, Oslo's newest borough. Admire the eclectic mixture of buildings which were designed by several different architects following current trends. Much of Tjuvholmen is an arts district and features numerous galleries and outdoor areas that host installations.

Go to the sculpture park, home to colorful pieces by internationally renowned contemporary artists. Stay in the borough for a meal. The restaurants have earned stellar reputations for their high standards and scenic locations.
How it works: A discovery walk features a route using which you can explore a popular city neighborhood on your own. This walk, along with other self-guided walks in over 1,500 cities, can be found on the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" which can be downloaded from iTunes App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. The app's built-in GPS navigation functions allow following this walk route with ease. The app works both online and offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

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Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen Walk Map

Guide Name: Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen Walk
Guide Location: Norway » Oslo
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles
Author: Linda
Dokkveien, Aker Brygge Shopping Mall

1) Dokkveien, Aker Brygge Shopping Mall

Stranden Promenade

2) Stranden Promenade

Stranden Promenade

4) Stranden Promenade

View from Stranden Promenade

5) View from Stranden Promenade

View from Stranden Promenade

6) View from Stranden Promenade

View from Strandhagen

8) View from Strandhagen

Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art

9) Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art

Tjuvholmen Allé

10) Tjuvholmen Allé

Walking Tours in Oslo, Norway

Create Your Own Walk in Oslo

Create Your Own Walk in Oslo

Creating your own self-guided walk in Oslo is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Museum District (Bygdoy) Walking Tour

Museum District (Bygdoy) Walking Tour

Also called Oslo's Museum District, Bygdoy is where some of the most visited museums in the city are located, displaying precious items from Norway’s past. Being one of the world’s most northerly nations, Norway has a long history of venturing into the Arctic; Norwegians were also the first to reach the South Pole. On this self-guided walk you will have a chance to learn about the...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
Old Oslo Walking Tour

Old Oslo Walking Tour

The Old Town of Oslo is the oldest urban area within the current capital. This part of the capital of Norway was simply called Oslo until 1925 while the city as a whole was called Kristiania. Oslo's old town was established with the urban structure around the year 1000 and was the capital of Norway's dominion in 1314. The main Old Town area has several ruins of stone and brick lying...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
Grunerlokka Walking Tour

Grunerlokka Walking Tour

Formerly a working-class area, Grunerlokka is now one of Oslo’s hippest neighborhoods, largely owing its status to the late 20th century gentrification process. The district is named after Friedrich Gruner (1628-1674) who served as the chief administrator of Oslo (then Christiania). Today, it represents a fusion of Norwegian and foreign cultures. Other than the local street art, stylish bars,...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Oslo Introduction Walking Tour

Oslo Introduction Walking Tour

Oslo is the capital of Norway. The name "Oslo" means the field below the hill or the field of the Gods. The city's ancient roots can be traced as far back as the year 1000. Back then, the area was known as Viken. By 1300, it had a population of about 3,000 residents. Around that time, King Haakon V ordered the construction of the Akershus Fortress which today is a major city...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles
Historical Churches Walking Tour

Historical Churches Walking Tour

Learn more about the religious life of Oslo by taking this self-guided walking tour of the city’s most important sacred sights. An interesting variety of design, including Protestant and Catholic churches, can be found on this walk.

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles

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