Oslo, Norway
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Shopping district with good cafes. Safe, well-located between tourist and residential areas. Major metro hub.
Shopping district built around a major metro hub. Bogstadveien is the main shopping street with both chain stores and luxury retailers, plus indie boutiques and second-hand shops on side streets. Good cafe culture - locals sit for hours in places like Pust, Grains bakery, and Café Fedora, many working on laptops. More refined than downtown Sentrum but cheaper than waterfront Aker Brygge. English is common. Safe and well-lit at night. It's between tourist areas and residential neighborhoods - a middle ground that feels more like actual Oslo. You can walk east to the Royal Palace and downtown, or west to Frogner Park.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
ExcellentHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
ExcellentPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
GoodEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
Very HighGetting By in English
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"Safe area with good shopping and cafes"
"More local feel than tourist areas"
"Comfortable walking around anytime"
"Good cafes for working"
"Less touristy but still accessible"
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Waterfront area with upscale dining and shopping. Expensive. Good fjord views. Safe and well-lit.
Upscale residential area centered around Vigeland Sculpture Park. Very safe, expensive, quiet. Embassy district.
Help other women stay safe in Majorstuen
Neighborhood conditions can change. Check recent news, ask locals or your accommodation about current safety, especially for nighttime plans.