Top 5 places to hunt Pokémon in Oslo

Lloyd Jason Arcilla (28) is one of them. He has been a dedicated player since Pokémon GO was launched in Norway in July 2016, and today he is undoubtedly one of the most famous Pokémon players in the country, with more than 180.000 followers watching his Pokémon GO related videos on YouTube.

“In one month I saw more of Oslo than ever before, even though I have lived in the city for several years. In the beginning, I could hunt Pokémon for 30 hours straight. My shoes got totally worn out because I was constantly on the move”, he says.

“Around 90 percent of all PokéStops are linked to a historical monument, a famous building, landmark etc., which basically makes the game an ideal tour guide – even for people who think they know the city, like myself” he explains.

Jason also sees Pokémon GO as a great way of getting in touch with new people. “I have made lots of new friends through the game, and the fun thing is that it appeals to people of all ages. It is good fun for the whole family”, he says.

Even though you can catch Pokémon throughout the whole city, some places are better than others. Below you can read about Jason’s top 5 locations for hunting Pokémon in Oslo.

Get your Pokéballs ready and start exploring!

Below each tip you will find recommendations on things to see and do in the area.

One of Norway’s most visited attractions, with more than one million visitors every year, is also one of Oslo’s most popular meeting places for Pokémon Go players. The sculpture park is full of rare Pokémon that can be difficult to find other places. Look out for Squirtle!

Nydalen has been a Pokémon GO hotspot since the game was launched. Here you can expect a lot of rare Pokémon, including the popular Dratini-Pokémon. If you follow the Akerselva river from Nydalen to Grünerløkka, you will find lots of different Pokémon – and plenty of shops, bars and restaurants.

This area is packed with PokéStops. At Tjuvholmen there are even two PokéStops placed right next to each other. Buy an ice cream, find a spot by the ocean front and enjoy the scenic surroundings while you are playing.

At the top of Karl Johans gate, Oslo’s main shopping street, you will find the Royal castle where several PokéGyms are located. At the bottom of the street, by Oslo Central Station, there are also many Pokégyms to look out for.

Seen as of the best places to hunt Pokémon in Norway. Everybody wants Dragonite, Snorlax and Lapras – and you can expect to find all of them here.Nesoddtangen is located on the Nesodden peninsula, just a short boat trip from Aker Brygge.