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Frogner/Majorstuen etc. There are more good places, ask me and I’ll let u know
Frogner. It is central and a good area! I’m born and raised in oslo
Being 30+ doesn't really say much about preferences. Some are old at heart, some prefer being close to the woods for recreation, etc. Others (me), prefer going out, clubbing, etc, so I that account I'd skip Frogner/Majorstuen if I was young.
I remember living there for a year when 21 and there is nothing happening. I just missed my old flat at St Hanshaugen so much. It's nice and quiet, though, so Frogner is where I live now with kids 😸 The bar and club life is quite shit in this part of town, but it does exist in some parts.
If you want a little more vibrant life, I'd check out Sagene, Torshov, St Hanshaugen, Grunerløkka, Sofienberg. All quite central with nice neighborhoods, lots of nice bars, good dining, etc
Oslo native
Majorstuen/St. Hanshaugen
The nature is beautiful and very accessible, just a short tube ride from the city center and you are in the woods. People are very nice, educated and trusting. People walking on the street in a good pace, not too slow to stress you out and not too fast to make you feel the need to speed up.
Sagene /Torshov is nice. The biggest difference moving there is that it's not a fear based society, that was huge when I moved the opposite direction.
Prepare to take up a hobby. You are probably going to find Oslo slow, small and rude towards strangers. If you overcome the first hurdle you will find the Norwegians friendly once you "crack their shell". Meet people based on your hobby / out of work activities. As some other has mentioned there is a lot of possibilities if you enjoy nature, hiking, trekking, cycling etc.
Your mileage might vary: I know people moving here that found Oslo way too big (the feeling, not the actual population size) of a city. It's a big small city 😸
There's more watering holes per 100 persons than all of Europe, so you're likely to find quite a few nice spots to quell your thirst. Lots and lots of concerts (also top of Europe).
If you do take up a hobby, please let it be learning the language: language is the only real entry point to any culture, no matter how good English skills are here. And Norwegians love that you try 😍