Thrift stores in Oslo
Thrift stores reward the patient. In Oslo, Oslo that patience currently stretches across 52 mapped shops — 15 of them are charity shops and 37 are independent second-hand stores, so Oslo gives you both flavours of thrifting in one trip.
This guide covers every thrift store we could verify in and around Oslo (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Bevar bruktbutikk and Blått og brukt i Bjerregaardsgate, plus Fretex Arkivet — each with its own personality, which is half the fun. If a shop's missing from Oslo's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Oslo thrift lineup
52 mapped within about 40 km:
Bevar bruktbutikk
Second-hand store
Bevar bruktbutikk — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Bevar bruktbutikk: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa 11:00-15:00.
Hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa 11:00-15:00
Blått og brukt i Bjerregaardsgate
Second-hand store
Blått og brukt i Bjerregaardsgate — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Blått og brukt i Bjerregaardsgate: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 13:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Fr 13:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-15:00
Phone: +47 22465050
Fretex Arkivet
Charity shop
Fretex Arkivet is a charity shop. Fretex Arkivet also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Sa 11:00-18:00; Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Sa 11:00-18:00; Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00
Phone: +47 22 35 59 16
Fretex Arkivet Universitetsgata
Charity shop
Fretex Arkivet Universitetsgata — a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Fretex Arkivet Universitetsgata: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-17:00
Phone: +47 47458522
Gjenbruken Ås
Second-hand storeRun by Norsk Luthersk Misjonssamband
Run by Norsk Luthersk Misjonssamband, Gjenbruken Ås is an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Gjenbruken Ås: the map lists its hours as Tu-Th 12:00-16:00; Sa 11:00-15:00; Fr,Su,Mo,PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Tu-Th 12:00-16:00; Sa 11:00-15:00; Fr,Su,Mo,PH off
Phone: +47 40 44 34 67
Gjenbruksbutikken
Second-hand store
Gjenbruksbutikken — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Gjenbruksbutikken: it has a website with more detail.
Fretex Asker
Charity shop
Fretex Asker is a charity shop. Fretex Asker also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Phone: +47 47 47 36 28
Fretex Ullevålsveien
Charity shop
Fretex Ullevålsveien is a charity shop. Fretex Ullevålsveien also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Phone: +47 22 69 91 34
Fretex Majorstuen
Charity shop
Fretex Majorstuen is a charity shop. Fretex Majorstuen also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-17:30; Sa 11:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-17:30; Sa 11:00-16:00
Phone: +47 22 69 20 19
Fretex Lillestrøm
Charity shop
Fretex Lillestrøm — a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Fretex Lillestrøm: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Phone: +47 63 80 07 33
Fretex Jessheim
Charity shop
Fretex Jessheim is a charity shop. Fretex Jessheim also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Phone: +47 67 49 04 30
Fretex Sandvika
Charity shop
Fretex Sandvika — a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Fretex Sandvika: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Phone: +47 67 54 65 05
Fretex Grønland
Charity shop
Fretex Grønland — a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Fretex Grønland: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +47 22 17 05 47
NMS Gjenbruk
Second-hand store
NMS Gjenbruk — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about NMS Gjenbruk: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-16:00, Sa 11:00-15:00.
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-16:00, Sa 11:00-15:00
Arv Kaffe & Retro
Second-hand store
Arv Kaffe & Retro is an independent second-hand store. Arv Kaffe & Retro also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Fr 14:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Fr 14:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-17:00
Phone: +47 458 33 691
Modus Gjenbruksbutikk
Second-hand storeRun by Asker kommune
Modus Gjenbruksbutikk is an independent second-hand store run by Asker kommune. Modus Gjenbruksbutikk also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as 10-13 tir/ons/tor/lør; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: 10-13 tir/ons/tor/lør
Phone: +47 66 90 92 48
M&E Second Hand
Second-hand store
M&E Second Hand — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about M&E Second Hand: it has a website with more detail.
Laget Quo Vadis
Charity shop
Laget Quo Vadis is a charity shop. Laget Quo Vadis also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Phone: +4723037700
Håp
Second-hand store
Håp — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Håp: the map lists its hours as Tu -Fr 10:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Tu -Fr 10:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-15:00
Phone: +47 469 64 058
Galleri Normisjon
Charity shop
Galleri Normisjon — a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Galleri Normisjon: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-16:00; Sa 11:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-16:00; Sa 11:00-15:00
Phone: +47 45213794
Brocante
Second-hand storeRun by Jan Egil Kongsrud
Brocante is an independent second-hand store run by Jan Egil Kongsrud. Brocante also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Sa 11:00-16:00; Su 12:00-16:00; Th 13:30-17:30; Tu,We 14:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Hours: Sa 11:00-16:00; Su 12:00-16:00; Th 13:30-17:30; Tu,We 14:00-18:00
Phone: +47 98883250
Drammen hvitevarer
Second-hand store
Drammen hvitevarer is an independent second-hand store. Drammen hvitevarer also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-15:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-15:00
Ganske fint brukthandel
Second-hand store
Ganske fint brukthandel is an independent second-hand store. Ganske fint brukthandel also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa 11:00-15:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa 11:00-15:00
Blå Kors gjenbruk
Charity shop
Blå Kors gjenbruk — a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Blå Kors gjenbruk: it has a website with more detail.
Yellow
Second-hand store
Yellow is an independent second-hand store.
GGRetro
Second-hand store
GGRetro is an independent second-hand store.
Gabel Antikviteter
Second-hand store
Gabel Antikviteter is an independent second-hand store. Gabel Antikviteter also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Gamle danske
Second-hand store
Gamle danske — an independent second-hand store.
Ganske fint brukthandel
Second-hand store
Ganske fint brukthandel is an independent second-hand store. Ganske fint brukthandel also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Brukt & litt nytt
Second-hand store
Brukt & litt nytt is an independent second-hand store.
Merkatå brukthandel
Second-hand store
Merkatå brukthandel is an independent second-hand store. Merkatå brukthandel also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa,Su 12:00-18:00.
Hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa,Su 12:00-18:00
BarneSkatter Drammen
Second-hand store
BarneSkatter Drammen is an independent second-hand store.
BarneSkatter Bærum
Second-hand store
BarneSkatter Bærum — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about BarneSkatter Bærum: it has a website with more detail.
BarneSkatter Ski
Second-hand store
BarneSkatter Ski is an independent second-hand store. BarneSkatter Ski also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Birken Brukt
Second-hand store
Birken Brukt is an independent second-hand store.
Bruktbutikk med Guts
Second-hand store
Bruktbutikk med Guts — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Bruktbutikk med Guts: the map lists its hours as We 11:00-15:00; Th 11:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: We 11:00-15:00; Th 11:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-15:00
Phone: +47 99256263
Oasen Bruktbutikk
Second-hand store
Oasen Bruktbutikk is an independent second-hand store.
Antikkvarehuset
Second-hand store
Antikkvarehuset — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Antikkvarehuset: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 11:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-17:00
Kiwanis
Second-hand store
Kiwanis — an independent second-hand store.
Brukthandelen
Second-hand store
Brukthandelen is an independent second-hand store.
Episode Oslo
Second-hand storeRun by Episode
Episode Oslo is an independent second-hand store run by Episode. Episode Oslo also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00
Bruktbutikken Røde Kors Ullensaker
Charity shop
Bruktbutikken Røde Kors Ullensaker — a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Bruktbutikken Røde Kors Ullensaker: the map lists its hours as Th 17:00-19:30; Jul off; Dec 25 off; Jan 01 off; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Th 17:00-19:30; Jul off; Dec 25 off; Jan 01 off
Omigjen
Second-hand store
Omigjen — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Omigjen: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00
Bra brukt
Second-hand store
Bra brukt — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Bra brukt: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa 11:00-15:00.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa 11:00-15:00
BEVAR
Second-hand store
BEVAR is an independent second-hand store. BEVAR also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-16:00; Sa 11:00-15:00.
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-16:00; Sa 11:00-15:00
Fransk Bazar
Second-hand store
Fransk Bazar — an independent second-hand store.
Fileks Secondhand Oslo
Second-hand store
Fileks Secondhand Oslo — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Fileks Secondhand Oslo: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:00
Phone: +47 40 63 83 65
Reto Brukt Bjølsen
Second-hand store
Reto Brukt Bjølsen is an independent second-hand store.
NMS Gjenbruk
Second-hand store
NMS Gjenbruk is an independent second-hand store. NMS Gjenbruk also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 11:00-15:00; We 11:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-15:00; We 11:00-17:00
Phone: +47 45875631
Fretex Ole Deviks vei
Charity shop
Fretex Ole Deviks vei — a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Fretex Ole Deviks vei: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 12:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 12:00-16:00
Phone: +47 23 06 92 20; +47 47 45 75 88
Bua
Charity shopRun by Ås Kooperativ
Run by Ås Kooperativ, Bua is a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Bua: it has a website with more detail.
Bærekraftig Gjenbruk Ulven
Second-hand storeRun by Bærekraftig Gjenbruk
Run by Bærekraftig Gjenbruk, Bærekraftig Gjenbruk Ulven is an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Bærekraftig Gjenbruk Ulven: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Phone: +4740443486
What the map tells us about thrifting in Oslo
26 of the 52 shops list their opening hours, which is unusually helpful for Oslo — thrift stores are notorious for surprise closures. Still, call ahead if you're making a special trip to Oslo; volunteer-run shops sometimes close early on quiet days.
26 shops have websites listed, worth a look before you go — some post new arrivals or sale days online.
The Oslo thrift circuit
The efficient Oslo thrifting route strings these together: Bevar bruktbutikk, Blått og brukt i Bjerregaardsgate, Fretex Arkivet, Fretex Arkivet Universitetsgata, Gjenbruken Ås, Gjenbruksbutikken, Fretex Asker, and Fretex Ullevålsveien — 52 shops, one logical loop, no backtracking. 44 more are listed below.
Thrifting tips for Oslo
Regulars learn these fast; visitors to Oslo can skip the learning curve:
- Follow the shop if it's online at Bevar bruktbutikk. Some stores post new arrivals or sale days on social media. One follow costs nothing and catches the announcements.
- Inspect electronics in the store at Blått og brukt i Bjerregaardsgate. Plug it in before you pay. Most thrift shops sell electronics as-is, and a cheap record player can be an expensive paperweight.
- Learn the colour-tag system. Many charity shops discount by tag colour on rotation. Ask which colour is half price this week — it changes regularly.
- Test every button and dial. Lamps, radios, kitchen gadgets — try them in the store if there's an outlet handy. As-is means as-is.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Oslo — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to for a thrifting run. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new shop in Oslo can take a while to appear. The 52 above are only as current as the community map. A shop that's shut, or a new one nobody's added yet, gets fixed with a single OpenStreetMap edit.
Prices at Oslo's thrift stores are set by each shop and change constantly, so we don't list them. As a rough rule, charity shops are the cheapest, independents sit in the middle, and anything labelled vintage costs more everywhere — Oslo included.
Thrift store listings for Oslo: 52 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.