Timeline
17:23
Grab a bite at Schrøder. This dark, traditional drinking den serves inexpensive, fattening Norwegian food featured in Jo Nesbø's novels. It is open from 15:00 to 23:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun goes down.
17:48
Walk to the Oslo Synagogue. The building erected in 1920 has been the most important gathering place for the Jewish community in Norway since then, except during World War II. Find a quiet spot nearby to wait for the light to change.
18:08
Watch the sunset. On 15 October the sun sets at 18:08 toward the WSW. The golden light starts at 17:09, giving you an hour of soft illumination before the final moment.
18:38
End the evening at Noahs Ark. This cosy restaurant serves excellent Turkish dishes, burgers, and pizza. It stays open until 01:00, making it a perfect place to unwind after the sunset.
Local tip
Schrøder is a local institution for hearty fare. Noahs Ark offers a warm contrast with its Turkish menu and occasional classical music in the early day, though it serves dinner late into the night.
Check before you go
- Schrøder is open Mo-Su 15:00-23:00.
- Noahs Ark is open Mo-Sa 10:00-01:00.
Worth knowing
- Noahs Ark is open at 18:38 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Oslo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).