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Where to Eat in Oslo: Canelbolle (cinnamon Cardamom Bun) | Varedelo
This guide turns I Tried Norway's Best Food in Oslo for 24 Hours!! from Mark Wiens into a practical restaurant map with 6 saved spots around Bydel Sagene, Grünerløkka, and Kristian Augusts gate. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, a bakery stop, and a cafe stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Mark Wiens was deeply impressed by the historical atmosphere of Engebret Café, where he sat at the same table once used by painter Edvard Munch. He particularly enjoyed the contrast of the creamy, acidic fish soup and the buttery texture of the traditional Norwegian herring plate. The experience combined his love for legendary street food with a deep dive into Norway's culinary and artistic heritage.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Bydel Sagene.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 6 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- W.B. Samson – Sandaker
Bakery in Sandakerveien 59, 0477 Oslo, Norway, Sandakerveien, Oslo, Norway
Hours: Hours available - Engebret Cafe
Cafe in Bankplassen 1, 0151 Oslo, Norway, Sentrum, Oslo, Norway
Price level: Expensive
Hours: Hours available - Syverkiosken
Hot Dog Stand in Maridalsveien 45B, 0175 Oslo, Norway, Bydel Sagene, Oslo, Norway
Price level: Inexpensive
Hours: Hours available - Elias mat & sånt
Restaurant in Kristian Augusts gate 14, 0164 Oslo, Norway, Kristian Augusts gate, Oslo, Norway
Hours: Hours available - Haralds Vaffel
Dessert Restaurant in Olaf Ryes Plass 3, 0552 Oslo, Norway, Grünerløkka, Oslo, Norway
Price level: Inexpensive
Hours: Hours available - Restaurant Schrøder
Restaurant in Waldemar Thranes gate 8, 0171 Oslo, Norway, Sankt Hanshaugen, Oslo, Norway
Price level: Moderate
Food notes from the video
- Canelbolle (cinnamon cardamom bun)
- Hot coffee
- Norwegian Fiskesuppe (fish soup)
- Salmon
- Mussels
- White fish
- Herring plate (four ways)
- Salmon roe
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Visited a legendary historical bakery
- Dined at Oslo's oldest restaurant
- Sat at Edvard Munch's historical table
- Toured Engebret Café with the owner
- Viewed historical artist shields and letters
- Explored the Parliament and Theater rooms
- Learned about Norwegian political history
Planning notes for Oslo
Oslo, the capital of Norway, was founded by King Harald Hardråde around 1050 and became the seat of the national government in 1299 under King Haakon V. Following a fire in 1624, King Christian IV relocated the city to its current site under the walls of Akershus Fortress and renamed it Christiania. The city functioned under this name until 1925, when it officially reverted to its original name. The architectural landscape includes the medieval Akershus Fortress.
Must-try foods nearby
- Pølse i Lompe
A quintessentially Norwegian hot dog wrapped in 'lompe' (a soft potato flatbread) rather than a bun. - Brunost (Brown Cheese)
A unique, fudge-like whey cheese with a distinct caramel flavor created by boiling milk sugars. - Fårikål
Norway's national dish, a hearty autumnal stew made of bone-in mutton, large chunks of cabbage, and whole black peppercorns. - Fresh Oslofjord Prawns (Reker)
A summer tradition involving buying bags of freshly caught, salt-water boiled prawns directly from fishing boats at Rådhusbrygga (City Hall Pier). - Kjøttkaker i Brun Saus
Norwegian meatballs, which are larger and flatter than their Swedish cousins, seasoned with ginger and nutmeg.
When to go: The best time to visit Oslo is from May to August, when the city is most vibrant with mild temperatures (16°C–22°C) and exceptionally long daylight hours perfect for island hopping in the fjord. While summer offers the best weather.
Local tips
- Download the Ruter app to seamlessly purchase and validate tickets for all buses, trams, metros, and ferries under a single fare system.
- Respect personal space by avoiding small talk with strangers and leaving an empty seat between yourself and others on public transport when possible.
- Always use a knife and fork for meals, as eating with your hands—even for items like sandwiches or pizza—is often considered impolite in public.
- Remove your shoes immediately upon entering a private home to maintain cleanliness and follow local domestic etiquette.
What travelers are noticing
- Museum of the Viking Age: The world-leading museum is completing its massive relocation of the Oseberg and Gokstad ships, with the full site opening to the public in 2026/2027.
- New Government Quarter (Phase 1): The landmark civic campus in central Oslo is opening its first phase, featuring new public squares, cafes, and the 'Mother Earth' (AahkA) art installation.
- Tjuvholmen Culinary Revival: A viral new brasserie concept from Michelin-starred chefs Björn Svensson and Sven Erik Renaa is opening, cementing the district as a top 2026 dining destination.
Extra place context
- Syverkiosken
Known for: Pølse i Lompe. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Pølse i Lompe - Haralds Vaffel
Known for: Brunost (Brown Cheese). Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Brunost (Brown Cheese) - Engebret Café
Known for: Smørbrød (Open-Faced Sandwiches). Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Smørbrød (Open-Faced Sandwiches)
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from I Tried Norway's Best Food in Oslo for 24 Hours!!, with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.