Making Friends in Oslo When You're New
New to Oslo, or just tired of the same three people? Join verified weekly hangouts and turn strangers into a proper friend group. The IRL meetup app for hanging out — verified squads meet weekly around Grünerløkka, Grønland and Vulkan, most nights anchored near Youngstorget.
Where making friends in a new city actually happens in Oslo
Most Hoot Me squads in Oslo form around three pockets: Grünerløkka, Grønland and Vulkan. Weeknights lean smaller and local; Fridays and Saturdays cluster around Youngstorget. Getting home is usually Ruter night buses — worth checking before you commit to a late set.
Creative and freelance crews (photographers, DJs, promoters) tend to base themselves around Vulkan & Tøyen, which is why a lot of the pop-up events in Oslo surface there first on Hoot Me's live map.
Making Friends in a New City plans in Oslo
Illustrative plan ideas, not scheduled events. Open the app to see what's actually available.
Example plan · not scheduled
Grünerløkka group hangout
Example plan · not scheduled
Grønland weekend meetup
Verified locals in Oslo
Real, selfie-verified people already active around Grünerløkka and Grønland. No bots, no catfish.
Safety by design
AI verification + optional Gov ID, meet-in-public prompts, ratings and reviews.
Free forever plan
5 event joins + 2 event creations every month, free. Premium unlocks unlimited at $9.99/mo.
More to do in Oslo
Browse other verified squads and events around Oslo.
Hire local talent in Oslo
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