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Gay Oslo Events include the annual Oslo Gay Pride parade and the always well attended and fun Oslo Bear weekend.

Oslo Gay Pride

Oslo Gay Pride

From: Jun. 19.2026 - To: Jun. 27.2026
Oslo Gay Pride (known locally as Skeive Dager) is one of the highlights of the gay calendar in this beautiful city in Norway,
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Oslo Christmas Markets

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Christmas is a magical time in Oslo with plenty of snow, hot glogg and festive lights filling the city with a festive charm

Gay Oslo Map

Address: Karl Johans gate 31, 0159 Oslo

  • Historic city-centre hotel on Karl Johans gate with landmark status.
  • Close to Oslo gay nightlife, easy walk to bars around the courthouse 
  • Classic rooms and grand lobby feel,  traditional rather than boutique.
  • Rooftop bar adds a modern social space with skyline views.
  • Strong choice if you want luxury comfort without leaving the centre.
  • Best for travellers who like history, location, and walkable nights out.
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Address: Sonja Henies plass 3, 0185 Oslo

  • Tall city-centre hotel next to Oslo Central Station.
  • Close to gay nightlife around the courthouse area.
  • High-floor rooms focus on skyline and fjord views.
  • Large hotel feel with pool, gym, and rooftop dining.
  • Easy base if you want transport and nightlife nearby.
  • Best for city stays where location matters most.
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Address: Stortingsgata 8 (entrance Rosenkrantzgate), 0161 Oslo

  • Central Oslo hotel beside Parliament and Karl Johans gate.
  • Close to gay nightlife around the courthouse area on foot.
  • Bright, practical rooms built for city breaks and short stays.
  • Calm atmosphere works well after late nights out.
  • Strong breakfast and easy access to transport links.
  • Best for travellers who want location first, extras second.
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Address:Øvre Slottsgate 2C, 0157 Oslo

  • Modern city-centre hotel in Oslo old-town streets.
  • Close to gay nightlife around the courthouse district.
  • Smaller, social feel compared to larger chain towers.
  • Walkable location makes late nights easy and simple.
  • Good base for bars, dining, and city exploring.
  • Best for travellers who want style without going luxury.
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Address: C. J. Hambros plass 5, 0164 Oslo

  • Long-running gay bar in central Oslo with a local, social feel.
  • Ground floor works for early drinks before the crowd builds.
  • Upstairs club opens later with DJs and a livelier dance vibe.
  • Quiz Mondays & karaoke Tuesdays give it a neighbourhood feel.
  • Late closing and mixed crowd make it a steady weekend anchor.
  • Open: Mon-Sun: 3pm-3:30am (Club: Thu-Sat: 10pm-3:30am)
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Address: Nedre Slottsgate 2 E, 0157 Oslo

  • Gay men’s fetish club with a members-style atmosphere.
  • Theme nights focus on leather, rubber, and uniforms.
  • Bar area upstairs with more private zones later.
  • Dress code and rules shape the crowd and mood.
  • Best for structured fetish nights, not casual drinks.
  • Open: Event nights only (mostly Fri, Sat), doors usually 10pm-late
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Address: C. J. Hambros plass 2, 0164 Oslo

  • Central gay pub by the courthouse with an easy, local feel.
  • Small room, quick chats at the bar, no “scene” pressure.
  • Pool table energy keeps groups hanging around longer.
  • Late hours make it a handy stop before, or after, clubbing.
  • Best when you want a proper pub night, not a polished cocktail bar.
  • Open: Daily 3pm-3:30am
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Address: Grønland 3, 0188 Oslo

  • Gay-friendly Grønland pub with a no-frills local feel.
  • Cheap drinks, mixed crowd, and an easy place to settle in.
  • Quieter in the day, livelier later when the bar fills up.
  • Good base near the centre for a long, unplanned night out.
  • Best for a straight-up pub vibe, not cocktails or posing.
  • Open: Daily: 12pm-3:30am
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Address: C. J. Hambros plass 2, 0164 Oslo

  • Gay-friendly bar and café right by Oslo’s courthouse.
  • Terrace seats are the main draw when it’s mild out.
  • Food-first early, louder drinks crowd later in the night.
  • Central location makes it a natural pre-club meet-up point.
  • Best for easy drop-ins and people-watching, not cocktails.
  • Open: Mon-Wed:11am-12:30am, Thu-Fri:11am-3:30am,
  • Sat:3pm-3:30am
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Address: Storgata 13, 0155 Oslo

  • Gay bar near Strøget with a late, dance-led crowd.
  • DJs push West Asian and African-leaning club energy.
  • Compact room that flips from chill to busy after midnight.
  • Easy meet-up spot when you’re bar-hopping central Oslo.
  • Best for music and mingling, not quiet conversation.
  • Open: Tue:4pm-1am, Wed-Thu:4pm-2am, Sat-Fri:4pm-3am
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Address: Langkaia 1, 0150 Oslo

  • Waterfront culture spot with sauna, food, bars, and live shows. 
  • Gay-friendly crowd and host venue for Oslo Drag Festival events.
  • Fire pits and quay-side seating make it feel very Oslo-centre.
  • Sauna sessions run daily with cold fjord dips between rounds.
  • Best for a long hang that shifts from shows to late drinks.
  • Open: Mon-Thu:11am-11pm, Fri-Sat:11am-12am, Sun:11am-10pm
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Address: Holbergs gate 19, 0166 Oslo

  • Gay-friendly bar-diner-club with a two-floor setup near Holbergs plass.
  • Hosts Norway Bears Bear Pub monthly in the basement space.
  • Upstairs suits dinner and drinks, downstairs turns into DJ-led nights.
  • A good “start here, stay late” option when you want one address.
  • Best for social groups and late dancing, not a quiet lounge.
  • Open: Tue-Thu:4pm-1am, Fri:4pm-3am, Sat:6pm-3am
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Kristian IVs gate 12, 0164 Oslo, Norway

Oslo’s ultimate club for Gays, Dykes, Trans, Bisexuals And Queers! Of all colors, shapes and sizes

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