Oslo, Norway
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Multicultural area with cheap ethnic food. Visible drug activity and poor lighting in spots. Safe main streets during day, take taxis at night.
Oslo's most multicultural neighborhood with a large immigrant population. Has some of the city's best cheap ethnic restaurants, cafes, and bars. The area gets mixed reviews - some find it welcoming, others uncomfortable. Reality is in between. You get authentic multicultural Oslo with good budget food, but there's visible drug activity in some areas and poor lighting on side streets. The municipality has a 2022 Action Plan to improve public spaces over six years. The main commercial streets feel safer during business hours. Side streets can feel sketchy after dark, though serious crime is still rare by international standards. Good for daytime restaurant visits and cultural exploration. Be more cautious here than in Frogner or Grünerløkka. Consider going back to western neighborhoods for evening activities.
Daytime Safety
GoodNight Walking Safety
ModerateHarassment Risk
ModeratePublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
ModerateScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
GoodEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
GoodDrug Activity
HighHomelessness Visibility
HighGetting By in English
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"Good food during day, feels unsafe at night"
"Interesting but stayed aware of surroundings"
"Cheap restaurants, took taxis after dark"
"Fine during day, avoided side streets at night"
"Authentic but needs more street awareness than west Oslo"
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Help other women stay safe in Grønland
Neighborhood conditions can change. Check recent news, ask locals or your accommodation about current safety, especially for nighttime plans.