Even the rooftops play their part. The Vulkan Apiary – a pair of 3m-tall beehives – was started in 2014 in an effort to repopulate the once-thriving bee population along the Akerselva. And while you can purchase the honey from just about anywhere in Oslo, it’s enjoyed at its most fresh just a few metres away at Mathallen.
The fact that all of Vulkan exists across just 9,400sq m, or roughly one city block, makes the neighbourhood a model for easy, sustainable living. Just like the square itself, the whole of Vulkan feels as if you could simply reach out and touch each of its corners, to enjoy each of its various elements in just a few short hours.
“Vulkan arrived as something entirely new, in a hidden spot in Oslo, and helped to make the city larger while shortening the distance,” Landmark said. “Vulkan provided content and substance and created opportunities for some of the many entrepreneurs who in the last 10-20 years have created a truly special Oslo feeling.”
Locals agree: “Vulkan is part of the new Oslo vibe,” said Fredrik Remøy, a finance professional who lives in Oslo with his family. “It’s very relaxed and international. It’s offered a bit of warmth and a buzz to the city.”
Oslo offers travelers a relaxed, walkable city break where everyday life is designed for ease
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