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
WHERE TO FUCK
Scandinavian Leather Men Oslo (Nedre Slottsgate 2 E, Sentrum) Have a drink and play with the Leathermen of Norway! link
WHERE TO BUY GEAR
Duo Shop (Møllergata 37, Grünerløkka) Oslo’s premier sex shop. link
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
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
WHERE TO PUMP IRON (AND CRUISE)
SATS Schous plass (Trondheimsveien 2D, Grünerløkka) A favorite workout spot of local Leathermen. link
WHERE TO GET A BUZZ CUT AND BEARD TRIM
On Demand Barbers (Jernbanetorget 6 @ Scandic Byporten, Sentrum) Where locals go for manly looks. link
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
WHO TO HANG WITH
Scandinavian Leather Men Oslo The club for fetish men in Norway. link
WHAT TO PLAN FOR
June/July
Oslo Pride Norway’s Leathermen always turn out to show their pride. link
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