Victoria

– Sommerro House has it all! In the weekends, Ekspedisjonshallen has live music and serves great food and drinks. Stop by here for brunch, lunch or dinner, and you will experience the vibrant atmosphere of the 1930s, the decade in which the building was first built.

– Having grown up on a small island outside Oslo myself, I never thought I would have kids in the city. I know too well how boring the big city weekends can be for restless toddlers. Luckily, Oslo has plenty to offer in terms of children's activities. No matter the season, and no matter your or your kids' preferences, Oslo will have activities both adults and children can enjoy: skiing dowhill or cross-country in the Holmenkollen area, taking the ferry out to the many islands in the Oslo Fjord during spring, or spending the day at a beach on Bygdøy. Many of the cultural institution, such as the Deichman library in Bjørvika, the museums, and the theatres, offer free activities for children during the weekends.

– My favourite spot for a delicious hot drink is Cocoa. They serve the best chili hot chocolate in the city. It is located in Grünerløkka, not far from the famous espresso bar Tim Wendelboe.

– Frognerkilen and the walking paths and trails of Bygdøy, with a varied terrain through woodlands and along the waterfront. Your run will take you past the Oscarshall castle, the Folk Museum, as well as the beaches Huk, Paradisbukta and Bygdøy Sjøbad.