Often it feels like Frognerseteren is on every Oslo visitor’s list, and I guess it’s not strange considering the architectural expression it has. Dragestil, or Dragon Style, which was contemporary of the era when the oldest part of the house was finished, in 1891. It has always been a place for refreshments. These days it’s both cafe and restaurant, which are open every day, in addition to being a rental venue. I’ve been here at a few Christmas parties, but besides that, I’ve been to the cafe only, not the restaurant. At the cafe they have a buffet of hot and cold food to choose from, including the famous apple cake. Not being an apple cake fan, this time I went with a shrimp smorrebrod. Be warned the food is expensive, even by Norwegian standards. When you have picked out your dish of choice, you have the option of sitting outside with splendid view of the city, however far away, or in one of the many rooms inside, enjoying the national romantic vibe. A couple of rooms have fireplaces also. Very cosy!
This place is far off. More or less “in the woods”. Doing the metro is the only public transportation option that will take you all the way there. It takes about 30-40 minutes from downtown. You get off at the last stop, by the same name, and you can enjoy nice views on the way, and from the station platform. From the metro stop there is a downhill, signposted trail. Not a long walk, but quite steep going back up. A visit to Frognerseteren can be combined with a visit to Roseslottet or Holmenkollen Ski Jump.
Website: frognerseteren.no
Uphill trail to metro stop
On the metro
