Oslo/Inner East

Inner East is a part of Oslo, comprising the triangle east of Akerselva, south and west of the third ring road and north of the railway. Here you will find an international environment, many different cultures, less expensive food and drinks and a more bohemian atmosphere than in Oslo/Sentrum.

Understand
This part of Oslo consists of many neighborhoods. The neighbourhoods' settlements vary greatly from one another. Along the fjord there is the high-rise buildings of Barcode and ruins from the first settlement in Oslo in the Old Town, Gamlebyen. From the Old Town, the green hill leads up to the Ekeberg plains. To the north, you find the neighborhoods of Grønland, Tøyen, Kampen, Grünerløkka and Torshov with remains of urban brick buildings, dating back to the 19th century. These were originally typical working class neighborhoods. Low wooden houses in white and other colors can be found in the neighbourhoods of Vålerenga and Rodeløkka. It is recommended to go for a walk on the park walkways along the east bank of the Akerselva river. There are many remains of Oslo's early industrial history.

The neighborhood of Grünerløkka is well known for its vibrant nightlife. Grünerløkka is a relatively compact area and light traffic and several parks makes the area pedestrian friendly. Despite the nightlife Grünerløkka is mostly a residential area. Otherwise, there are mostly residential areas. The area is characterized by its many different cultures and religious diversity with origins from all over the world. There are many mosques and Lutheran churches as well as two Buddhist temples, a Roman Catholic and an Eastern Orthodox church.

Get in

 * Like with Sentrum, it's easy to get in from outside Oslo. The central railway station just across Aker river from the Grønland district and the central bus station actually is in Grønland. Arriving by plane to either of Oslo's airports, you can take bus or train to get here.
 * Many parts of the Inner East interesting to visitors are accessible by foot from Sentrum or the Inner North.
 * All eastbound subway lines stop at the stations of Grønland and Tøyen, the lines 1, 2, 3, 4 at Ensjø and line 5 at Carl Berners plass and Sinsen stations.
 * To get further northeast, take subway line 4 or 5 or a northbound local train.
 * Tram lines 11, 12 and 18 go to Grünerløkka and destinations on the east bank of Aker. Take tram 17 to go to further east to places like Carl Berner.
 * Southeastern Inner Oslo (e.g. Gamlebyen) can be reached by trams 18 and 19. The tram lines continue to Oslo/South.

Sleep

 * Be aware that the accommodations are on the outskirts of the area. For more central accommodation nearby, see the sleep sections of the Oslo/Sentrum or the Oslo/Inner North article.



Connect
As for the whole of Oslo

Go next

 * Central Oslo, including the main traffic hubs
 * Oslo/Inner North, central areas just west of the Aker River
 * Oslo/North, districts and suburbs in the north and northeast
 * Southern Oslo, districts and suburbs in the southeast
 * Western Oslo, districts and suburbs west of Central Oslo