OSLO

The other Scandinavian capitals may be bigger.  But the friendly Norwegian Leathermen of Oslo go the extra kilometer to make sure you’re glad you came.

Hot-spot neighborhoods:  Sentrum, St. Hanshaugen

Drink  Fuck  Buy  Crash  Eat  Pump  Trim  Ink  Hang  Plan

WHERE TO DRINK (AND CRUISE)

London Pub (C. J. Hambros pl 5, Sentrum) London Pub is NOT a leather bar.  But it’s Oslo’s historic gay bar and worth stopping in for a drink as an alternative to SLM.  link

Scandinavian Leather Men Oslo (Nedre Slottsgate 2 E, Sentrum) Have a drink and play with the Leathermen of Norway!  link

Trappa Bar (C. J. Hambros pl 2, St. Hanshaugen) This cozy bear bar is fetish-friendly.  link

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WHERE TO FUCK

Scandinavian Leather Men Oslo (Nedre Slottsgate 2 E, Sentrum) Have a drink and play with the Leathermen of Norway!  link

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WHERE TO BUY GEAR

Duo Shop (Møllergata 37, Grünerløkka) Oslo’s premier sex shop.  link

Sublim X (Pløens Gate 4, Sentrum) Oslo’s newest gear shop.  link

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WHERE TO CRASH (AND MAYBE FUCK SOME MORE)

Citybox Oslo (Prinsens gate 6, Sentrum) Gay-friendly budget hotel with self check-in.  link

Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station (Fred Olsens gate 11, Sentrum) Very gay-friendly budget hotel close to Central Station.  Recommended by local Leathermen.  link

Hotel Continental (Stortingsgata 24/26, Sentrum) Gay-friendly historic luxury hotel close to gay bars.  link

Park Inn by Radisson Oslo (Øvre Slottsgate 2C, Sentrum) Moderately priced hotel close to the SLM clubhouse.  link

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo (Sonja Henies pl 3, Grünerløkka) Gay-friendly high-rise hotel, right around the corner from Central Station and a short walk to gay bars.  link

Scandic Byporten (Jernbanetorget 6, Sentrum) Gay-friendly hotel at Oslo Central Station from the popular Scandinavian chain.  link

The Thief (Landgangen 1, Sentrum) Gay-friendly upscale waterfront hotel and spa.  link

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WHERE TO EAT (AND CRUISE)

César Bar & Café (C. J. Hambros pl 2, St. Hanshaugen) This gay bar serves up lunch.  link

The Dubliner (Rådhusgata 28, Sentrum) This Irish pub is a perfect place to grab a bite before heading to the SLM Clubhouse.  It’s right around the corner!  A favorite of visiting Leathermen.  link

Sentralen (Øvre Slottsgate 3, Sentrum) Recommended by local Leathermen.  A little pricy, but more than worth it.  You can get a more casual meal during the day at the café.  link

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WHERE TO PUMP IRON (AND CRUISE)

SATS Schous plass (Trondheimsveien 2D, Grünerløkka) A favorite workout spot of local Leathermen.  link

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WHERE TO GET A BUZZ CUT AND BEARD TRIM

On Demand Barbers (Jernbanetorget 6 @ Scandic Byporten, Sentrum) Where locals go for manly looks.  link

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WHERE TO GET INKED

Element Tattoo (Dronning Astrids gate 3, Majorstuen) It’s elemental that this is one of Oslo’s best tattoo shops.  link

Timeless Tattoo (Pilestredet 53E, Majorstuen) A favorite of local Leathermen.  link

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WHO TO HANG WITH

Scandinavian Leather Men Oslo  The club for fetish men in Norway.  link

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WHAT TO PLAN FOR

June/July

Oslo Pride  Norway’s Leathermen always turn out to show their pride.  link

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