Let's say you were just at the national gallery and felt inspired to paint your next masterpiece…read more This place has you covered. The staff is friendly and helpful.

One word: Enchanting. Marthes Lekestue is, by far, the most magickal place in Oslo. I was walking…read moreup towards the t-bane when I was waved into this charming store by pink feathers dangling from a tree outside of it. The owner, Marthe welcomed me in for a cup of tea as I walked around and took in every amazing thing that sits on the shelves here. Not only is the store alone filled with something for everyone, but the building itself is it's own treasure. A home to Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen as well as the neighbor to the king's ironsmith, I can't believe this place isn't flooded with people. But I think that's the best part, the secrecy. 10/10 worth visiting.

From the owner: Butikken som har alt du ikke kunne forestille deg i Oslos flotteste handlegate!…read moreBeskrivelse Marthes lekestue ligger i en sidegate til travle Bogstadveien i Oslo, Butikken har leker og interiør i alle regnbuens farger og fasonger, men først og fremst er det dette butikken har spesialisert seg på: Bamser, dukkehus, interiør, nostalgi og atmosfere. Butikken er anbefalt av Louis Vuttons reiseguide over Oslo i 2009 og 2012.

This two-story shop is conveniently located a block from Central Station. it offers an excellent…read moreselection of craft supplies and some practical everyday items as well. The service was polite and pleasant. The prices were what I would expect in Norway. They are not cheap but also not unreasonable. It's a good source for hobby gear from what I observed.