Whether you're looking for a calm lounge feeling or a vibrant night club with a view – Norway's got you covered. More and more rooftop bars are opening in the biggest cities, and there are also restaurants that combine tasty food and drink with a stunning view. Find the perfect spot below:
Amazing views in Oslo
The capital has several eyries that are well worth a visit. Find them on hotel, museum, and restaurant rooftops.
- MUNCH has a fantastic rooftop cocktail bar called Kranen, which is located on the museum's top floor. Here, you are guaranteed a great view of the city.
- Sommerro is home to Oslo's first rooftop pool and bar!
- Vulkan is the place to visit for good food and drinks. Visit MAD at Bar's rooftop terrace, near Mathallen, for some good times.
- Mynt Takterrasse at Sentralen, is perfect for those looking for a fun night with DJs and beer.
- Summit Bar is designed to make guests feel like they're standing on the summit of a mountain, and you'll have arresting views of the Oslofjord.
- The Thief has a trendy rooftop bar with a staggering view of the Oslofjord.
- Clarion Hotel The Hub is the place to be if you want to sample Nordic flavours.
- The Top Bar & Restaurant at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel is an international rooftop bar with a New York vibe.
Clubbing with a view in Bergen
Ready for an epic view? At Taket Roofgarden in Bergen, you can take in the mountains Fløyen and Ulriken and historic Bryggen – all at once! The rooftop terrace is also the perfect place for some fresh air, after hitting the dance floor at Taket Nightclub, located on the floor below.
If you want to combine shopping and lunch with a view, head to the roof of Xhibition shopping centre, where you'll find Jada Roofgarden.
Rooftop terraces in Stavanger
On the top floor of Comfort Hotel Square in the city centre of Stavanger, you'll find a roof terrace with a 360-degree view of the city! You can enjoy food and drink from its bar and restaurant on the terrace.
Commanding views in Kristiansand
Relax at the cool rooftop bar at Kunstsilo in Kristiansand. The museum, housed in a repurposed grain silo from 1935, is the city's new art hub for cultural experiences.
The rooftop bar Club 21 is located at the very top of the Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel and offers an incredible view of the city all year around. Bring that special someone or your good friends, and enjoy the sunset.
High above Bodø in Northern Norway
Fresh seafood and expansive views of Bodø? Yes, please! At Roast Restaurant and Bar on the seventeenth floor of Scandic Havet, you're up for a good time with unhindered views of the ocean, fjord and surrounding mountains, both inside the restaurant and outside on the terrace.
Another bar with a view is Top13 Bar and Lounge, located on the top floor of the Radisson Blu Hotel in the city centre. With the bar's 360-degree panoramic view, you might even spot some northern lights during winter, while in the summer you'll have the best view of the midnight sun.
Experience Tromsø from the sky
On the eleventh floor of Clarion Hotel The Edge, you'll find Tromsø's only sky bar, open to both guests and the public on weekends. Here, you can enjoy refreshing drinks and a spectacular view of the city.
Rooftop bars in Narvik
If you're in Narvik, make sure to visit the Tøtta bar atScandic Hotel Narvik! Here, you'll have views of the city, mountains, and the Ofotfjord through the bar's panorama windows. You can also take astroll on the outdoor roof terrace for an even more airy experience.
If you want to taste Arctic food inspired by Sami culture, visit the roof at Quality Hotel Grand Royal, where you'll find Linken Restaurant & Bar– an epic view is also included! If the sky is clear, you might even catch a glimpse of the northern lights during winter.
