Oslo - Books, magazines and music shops
Magazines, books, CDs and videos are sold at newsagents,
kiosks, supermarkets and petrol stations. The largest and most widely found
newsagent/kiosk chain in Norway is called Narvesen. This newsagent has the
biggest selection of newspapers, magazines and snacks, and you find
outlets in many central locations in Oslo, Asker and Bærum, as well as
airports, bus and train stations, hospitals, colleges and shopping
centres. For a complete list of Norwegian newspapers you may contact the
Norwegian
Newspaper Publisher's Association at:
Most of the national newspapers and magazines can be read
online, and some of them have English versions. The biggest national
newspaper, Aftenposten, has English pages at:
website: www.aftenposten.no
Bookshops in
Oslo
Unless it is a specialised book shop (technical, academic etc), all the book shops stock a variety of fiction and non-fiction, both in Norwegian and English, as well as children's books, stationary and cards.
- Akademika
Problemv. 1
Blindern
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 85 3030/+ 47 (23) 12 2400 for orders
website: www.akademika.no
University book shop - Aker Libris
Aker Brygge Fjordalleen 10
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 83 8133 - Antropos Bokhandel
Josefinesg. 12
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 46 0374 - Automobilia Bookshop
Uranienborgv. 25
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 60 8600
website: www.automobilia.no
Books on cars, planes, boats - Avalon Bok
Karl Johansg. 37-41
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 41 4336/+ 47 (22) 33 3308 for orders
Science Fiction and Fantasy books - Berntzens Bokhandel
Storg. 17
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 42 9912 - Bibelselskapets
Bokhandel
Underhaugsv. 15
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 93 2700
Christian Literature - Bislet Bok
Thereseg. 44
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 69 2265 - Bok & Media
Akersg. 47
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 42 3910
Religious Literature - Bokfinken
Torshovg. 7
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 38 1951 - Bokforum
Pilestredet 56
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 59 5010
Specializing in health and social issues - Bokkilden
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (23 )31 7700
website: www.bokkilden.no
Online bookshop - Bokkilden Interbok
Akersg. 34
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 41 2214 - Broen Bokhandel
Brug. 8
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 17 1107/+ 47 (22) 17 1768 - Colosseum Bokhandel
Sørkedalsv. 10
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 60 2788 - Fri Bokhandel
Grensen 15
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 33 6001 - Frogner Atrium Bok og
Papir
Frognerv. 8
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 44 1944
Books and stationary - Homeopatibokhandelen
Ole Moesvei 11 C
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 74 7035
Books on homeopathy - Juul Møller Bøker
Nedre Slottsg. 11
Oslo
China
Tel: + 47 (22) 40 4040 - Lauritzen Bokhandel
Lofsrudv. 6
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 75 1590 - Libris Karl Johan
Øvre Slottsg. 23/25
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 47 3200 - Majorstuen Libris
Valkyriev. 1
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 93 1680 - Norli Bokhandel
Universitetsg. 20
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 00 4300
website: www.norli.no
One of Oslo's biggest selection of books - Rex Bok & Musikk
St. Olavsg. 24
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 11 1310
Books and music - Tanum
Karl Johansg. 37
Oslo Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 41 1100
One of Oslo's biggest selection of books - Tronsmo Bøker og
Tegneserier
Kr. Augustsg. 19
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 99 0399
Books and cartoons - Ullevaal Bokhandel
Vestgrensa 2
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 46 4942 - Vinderen Interbok
Holmenv. 5 C
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 14 3913
Foreign language books
The following book shops stock a big variety of books in most European languages, both fiction and non-fiction, and the shops can order other foreign language books at your request.
- Tanum
Karl Johansg. 37
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 41 1100
One of Oslo's biggest selection of books, including books in most European languages. Other foreign language books can be ordered. - Norli Bokhandel
Universitetsg. 20
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 00 4300
website: www.norli.no
One of Oslo's biggest selection of books, including books in most European languages. Other foreign language books can be ordered. - Libris Karl Johan
Øvre Slottsg. 23/25
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 47 3200 - Akademika
Problemv. 1
Blindern
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 85 3030/+ 47 (23) 12 2400 for orders
website: www.akademika.no
University book shop with books available in most European languages. Other foreign language books can be ordered.
- Vinderen Interbok
Holmenv. 5 C
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 14 3913 - Ullevaal Bokhandel
Vestgrensa 2
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 46 4942 - Tanum
Karl Johansg. 37
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 41 1100
One of Oslo's biggest selection of books - Norli Bokhandel
Universitetsg. 20
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 00 4300
website: www.norli.no
One of Oslo's biggest selection of books - Majorstuen Libris
Valkyriev. 1
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 93 1680 - Libris Karl Johan
Øvre Slottsg. 23/25
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 47 3200 - Lauritzen Bokhandel
Lofsrudv. 6
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 75 1590 - Juul Møller Bøker
Nedre Slottsg. 11
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 40 4040 - Colosseum
Bokhandel
Sørkedalsv. 10
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 60 2788 - Broen Bokhandel
Brug. 8
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 17 1107
Fax: + 47 (22) 17 1768 - Bokkilden Interbok
Akersg. 34
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 41 2214 - Bokfinken
Torshovg. 7
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 38 1951 - Bislet Bok
Thereseg. 44
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 69 2265 - Berntzens Bokhandel
Storg. 17
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 42 9912 - Aker Libris
Fjordalleen 10
Aker Brygge
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 83 8133
Magazines
Most of the national newspapers and magazines can be
read online, and some of them have English versions. The biggest national
newspaper, Aftenposten, has English pages at
website: www.aftenposten.no
For a list of Norwegian magazines and papers, use:
website: www.allyoucanread.com
website: www.allnewspapers.com
Music
The following is a list of recommended music vendors
in the Oslo area.
For music instruments, look on the yellow pages in the phone book under
Musikkinstrumenter or online at:
website: www.gulesider.no
- Bare Jazz (Jazz only)
Grensen 8,
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 33 2080
website: www.barejazz.no - Musikk-Huset (the Music
House)
Karl Johansg. 45
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 42 7284 - Mc Music
Karl Johansg. 16 B
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (23) 35 6080 - Hysj Hysj
Dronningensg. 40
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 47 9800 - Greedy Records
Karl Johansg. 5
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 33 2066
Fax: + 47 (22) 33 2065 - Free Record Shop
Norway
Tvetenv. 158
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 75 7200 - Boxman
Josefinesg. 35
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 96 1300 - Bennis Musikk
Stranden 3
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 83 7083
Fax: + 47 (22) 41 4815 - Rex Bok & Musikk (books
and music)
St. Olavsg. 24
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 11 1310
Music vendors in Asker and Barum
The following is a list of music vendors in Asker and Bærum.
For music instruments, look under Musikkinstrumenter on the yellow pages in
the phone book or online at:
website: www.gulesider.no
- Asker Radio og
Musikkhandel
Strøket 9
Asker
1383
Norway
Tel: + 47 (66) 79 0263
Fax: + 47 (66) 78 1777 - Oops! CD-Centre
Gamle Rinegriksv. 37
Bekkestua
1357
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 53 9170 - Hysj Hysj
Brodtkorbsg. 7
Sandvika Storsenter
Sandvika
1338
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 56 6470 - Fønix Platebar
Løkketangen 12 A
Sandvika
1337
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 56 4343 - Musikkverket
Vogellund 9
Holmen shopping centre
Nesbru
1394
Norway
Tel: + 47 (66) 84 8484
Book shops in Asker and Barum
All these book shops stock a variety of literature, both fiction and non-fiction, including books for children and a selection of English books, as well as stationary and cards.
- Asker Libris
Strøket 5
Asker
1383
Norway
Tel: + 47 (66) 78 1446 - Bærum Libris
Bekkestua
Gamle Ringeriksvei 37
Bekkestua
1319
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 12 0205 - Bærum Libris Sandvika
Rådmann Halmrastsvei 7
Sandvika
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 54 0580 - Bærums Verk Libris
Versthusv. 2
Bærum Verk
1353
Norway - Dahl Libris Gruppen
Strøket 9
Asker
1371
Norway
Tel: + 47 (66) 90 1680 - Eiksmarka Bokhandel
Niels Leuchsvei 46
Eiksmarka
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 14 0970 - Holmen Libris
Vogellund 6
Nesbru
1394
Norway
Tel: + 47 (66) 84 7724 - Høvik Bok og Papir
O.H.Bangsvei 25
Høvik
1363
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 53 5584 - Juul Møller Bøker
Elias Smithsvei 15
Sandvika
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 57 0894 - Lauritzen Bokhandel
Trekanten Knud Askersvei 26
Asker
Norway
Tel: + 47 (66) 76 1880 - Lauritzen Bokhandel
Sandvika Storsenter Brodtkorbsg. 7
Sandvika
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 57 5770
- Asker Libris
Strøket 5
Asker
1383
Norway
Tel: + 47 (66) 78 1446 - Pegasus
Brodtkorbsg. 7
Sandvika Storsenter
Sandvika
1338
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 57 5779
Big selection of children's books - Stabekk Bok og Papir
Gamle Drammensv. 34
Stabekk
1369
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 59 1061 - Schølberg Libris
Otto Rugesv. 80
Østerås
1363
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 14 4806 - Lauritzen Bokhandel
Brodtkorbsg. 7
Sandvika Storsenter
Sandvika
1338
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 57 5770 - Lauritzen Bokhandel
Knud Askersvei 26
Trekanten shopping centre
Asker
1383
Norway
Tel: + 47 (66) 76 1880 - Juul Møller Bøker
Elias Smithsvei 15
Sandvika
1337
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 57 0894 - Høvik Bok og Papir
O.H.Bangsvei 25
Høvik
1363
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 53 5584 - Holmen Libris
Vogellund 6
Holmen shopping centre
Nesbru
1394
Norway
Tel: + 47 (66) 84 7724 - Eiksmarka Bokhandel
Niels Leuchsvei 46
Eiksmarka
1359
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 14 0970 - Dahl Libris Gruppen
Strøket 9
Asker
1371
Norway
Tel: + 47 (66) 90 1680 - Bærum Libris Sandvika
Rådmann Halmrastsv. 7
Sandvika
1301
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 54 0580 - Bærum Libris Bekkestua
1 Gamle Ringeriksv. 37
Bekkestua
1319
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 12 0205
