Once an afterthought, the Norwegian capital is following in the footsteps of Copenhagen and Stockholm – and coming into its own.

For Surface's ten page guide to Oslo, I visited the best the city had to offer in hospitality, restaurants and bars, culture and retail, as well as speaking to four of the city's creatives – creative director Grete Sivertsen, stylist duo and shopkeepers Kråkvik & d'Orazio and designer Bjørn van den Berg – for their insider tips on the destination.

TEXT: MICHA VAN DINTHER