Oslo finally prepares to open up again May 21, 2021 Restaurants, cafés, bar, cinemas, theaters, museums, exercise studios, public swimming pools and other gathering places will finally be allowed to reopen in Oslo next week, after being shut down since early November. Some limitations will still apply, but the leader of Oslo’s city government said Oslo residents will soon be able “to enjoy the city life we’ve missed for so long.” Oslo’s long-empty restaurants will be able to welcome back guests from the middle of next week. PHOTO: Nordic Choice Hotels “This is the biggest step we’ve made towards a reopened city, and it’s absolutely necessary,” said Raymond Johansen of the Labour Party, referring to Oslo’s relatively high unemployment rate and a need to get people back to work. Stores and shopping centers were allowed to reopen earlier this month and now Johansen thinks it’s safe to reopen dining, entertainment and sports venues in a “gradual and controlled” manner.