Valentine's Day - Oslo style
As the weather can't decide to be cold and wintery or nice and springy - you can at least be warm in your heart this coming weekend and next week. It's Valentine's Day on the 14th of February and there is something for everyone going on.
Photo: Didrick Stenersen/Visit Oslo
There are many sources on what's happening in Oslo and the region, but one of Oslopolitan's favorites is Mer av Oslo! This channel is produced by cool locals who want to "help you live like a local" and lets you know about great things happening in the region.
Unfortunately, they don't post in English (yet) so Oslopolitan will from time to time translate some of these tips, so you can be more like a local in Oslo.
Follow Mer av Oslo on social media (Instagram/Facebook/TikTok) or check out their website if you want to practice reading Norwegian ☺
Want to go on Speed dating?
Join Floke Marked (link) for their special Valentine's Day market where you find more than 25 local producers of jewelry, clothes, art and much more. This is a monthly marked, but for their Valentine's special, they have partnered up with Venus & Mars and is hosting a speed dating event! Regardless of what you are looking for, you can sign up and they will match you with potential partners.
Where? Floke, Markveien 35b
When? Sunday February 12th, 13.00-16.00
Read more about the event her: Speeddating at Floke Marked (link, in Norwegian)
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Relax with a coffee and browse a plant shop
On Tuesday 14 February, Arv Kaffe & Retro (link) will celebrate love together with Stikling (link). The plant shop will have a pop-up at the small café and bar in Gamlebyen.
Delicious waffles and other goodies from the cafe's Valentines menu will be served here, as well as a sale of tulips.
This can be a nice activity to do with someone you love, or maybe just to give yourself some extra love. The sale is from 15-19, but the cafe will be open throughout the evening as well.
Where? Schweigaards gate 57, 0656 Oslo
When? Tuesday February 14th, kl 15.00-23.00
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Sing your hearts out!
Have you been to Javel yet? Javel is a new rock and karaoke bar, located in Torggata. On Tuesday 14 February from 10 p.m., the stage is set for a duet competition, with a valentine's theme.
It's not a competition without a winner, and here it's the staff will decide the best duet. So if you and your partner have an inner Beyoncé and Jay Z in you, you can be a little "Drunk in love" this Valentine's Day!
You sign up by sending a message with the names of those who will sing plus artist and song to Javel on Facebook or Instagram.
Where? Torggata 8, Oslo
When? Tuesday February 14th, kl 18.00 (until 03.00 the next day)
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