Gay Oslo

Oslo is a gay-friendly city and the large gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community ensures that Oslo has it all - from sophisticated art exhibitions to fabulous parties all year round. Although compact, Oslo can offer something for everyone; gourmet food, outdoor adventures, unique shopping and cultural experiences. The best place to start is in the city centre itself, where the majority of the gay and lesbian community is found. See our tips below for places to go and websites to check out.

The Norwegian society is, generally speaking, liberal towards the gay community. We have many gay public figures, in TV and entertainment as well as in politics and business. In fact, the former Minister of Finance and the current chairman of Oslo's city council are openly gay. Special gay hotels or restaurants are not needed – gay couples are welcome to stay and share a bed at any hotel, or enjoy a romantic dinner at any of the city's restaurants. In Oslo you will find that most cafés, bars and restaurants are very gay friendly. You will of course find special clubs and parties for gay  and lesbian people, but mostly you will find  truly mixed crowds; gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual and straight party people all over town.

Come and enjoy our city! 

Restaurants, cafés and nightlife:
Elsker Bar & Café – lunch, dinner and party, the place to be on Fridays and Saturdays
London Pub & Club – Oslo's oldest gay place, open 365 days a year
Fire Club – party concept, every other Friday

Gay friendly:
Ett glass – for lunch, dinner or a drink with friends
Onkel Donald – trendy crowd. Lunch, dinner and nightclub
Stravinsky – young, trendy crowd
Smuget – dinner, night club, concerts
Wallmans Salonger – dinner with a show
Nobilis – restaurant
Hotel Bristol, Bibliotekbaren ("the library bar") – perfect for afternoon tea or a hot chocolate
Café Sara, Hausmanns gate 29 – girls' beer every Tuesday night
Bobs Pub – traditional neighbourhood café

Events:
Skeive Dager – Oslo Gay Pride Festival
Oslo Mardi Gras – new festival at Det Norske Teater
Film: Gay Sunday – Gay films the first Sunday of every month
Raballder Cup – Northern Europe's biggest gay sports event; floorball, volleyball and handball

Useful links:  
LLH/Homohuset - organisation for gays and lesbians
Smia-Oslo - SM/fetish club
Gaysir - guide to Oslo's nightlife, what's on etc.
Pink Planet – gay map, what's on, nightlife etc.
Tronsmo Bokhandel - book shop