Den Dama's Autumn staycation guide: Sommerro

About Sommerro


Sommerro is one of those places that makes it easy to forget you’re still in the city. Set in the former headquarters of Oslo Lysverker, the hotel brings together Art Deco details, Norwegian design, restaurants, bars and spaces made for long, slow days.


Whether you’re checking in for a night, meeting friends for dinner or simply stopping by for a drink, Sommerro has a way of making an ordinary day feel a little more special.


And with autumn in the air, we’re taking it as a good excuse to plan a little Oslo staycation, with a few outfits to match.

Den dama & Sommerro

Our connection with Sommerro has grown naturally over the years. As two Oslo staples with a shared appreciation for style, design and the city around us, it has always felt like a natural collaboration. We love finding ways to bring fashion into the Sommerro universe, from dressing for a slow morning and a day at Vestkantbadet to getting ready for dinner, drinks or an evening of live music. For this fall getaway, we’ve put together a selection of our favourite looks for the different moments that make a stay at Sommerro feel like a little escape from everyday life.

Kafé Lucy


No staycation is complete without a good morning coffee. Kafé Lucy is an easy place to start the day, whether you’re picking up a coffee to take with you or settling in for a little while. With beans from Tim Wendelboe and a warm, relaxed atmosphere, it’s the kind of neighbourhood spot you’ll want to come back to throughout your stay.


For a morning at Kafé Lucy, we’re keeping it effortless but still put together. Dark denim, a beautiful top and a cool jacket, finished with a roomy bag and simple jewellery. An easy combination for coffee, a walk through the city and whatever the rest of the day has in store.


What we’d wear for morning coffee:


Discover our picks below.

Staycation



Sometimes you don’t need to leave the city to get away.

A night at Sommerro is the perfect excuse to slow down, settle into a beautiful room and enjoy a little time away from the everyday. Whether you’re there with someone you love, catching up with a friend or simply taking some time for yourself, the idea is the same: nowhere to be, nothing you have to do and plenty of time to just enjoy being there.

Think slow mornings in bed, room service, a good book, getting ready without rushing and a little time to yourself before heading out into the city. For us, that calls for pieces that feel just as good as they look: soft knits, relaxed silhouettes and comfortable layers that still feel considered.


For a staycation at Sommerro, we’re packing:

Sommerro unplugged



Some evenings are made for staying in. Others are made for getting dressed and going out.


Sommerro Unplugged brings live music to Lysverker Scene, with a mix of up-and-coming artists and more established names in an intimate setting. With a few artists playing throughout the evening, it’s the kind of night that feels easy to make plans around.


Start with dinner or a drink at Sommerro, find your seat for the evening and let the music take over for a while. The concert space is a quiet zone while the artists are performing, with time to talk, grab a drink and take in the atmosphere before, between and after the shows.


And, of course, there’s the question of what to wear.


For an evening like this, we’re dressing up. Think feminine silhouettes, beautiful textures, statement jewellery and pieces with a little more drama. Looks that feel special enough for dinner and a night of live music, but still completely at home in Oslo after dark.


Our picks for a night at Sommerro Unplugged:

Wine, dine & crime



Some evenings are better with a little drama.

Wine, Dine & Crime at Sommerro combines dinner and film for a night that feels like more than just going out for a meal. Start with a two-course dinner in the lively Ekspedisjonshallen before settling into the intimate Filmrommet for an evening of crime, classic thrillers, popcorn and a little escapism.


It’s the kind of plan that calls for an outfit with a little personality. Something you’d happily wear to dinner, but that still feels right for a night spent sinking into a cinema seat. Think beautiful textures, feminine details, great trousers, a statement top or a jacket that pulls the whole look together.


For Wine, Dine & Crime, we’re dressing for dinner first and the movie after.


Discover our picks below.

Vestkantbadet

Sometimes the best part of a stay is having nowhere else to be.


Vestkantbadet is Sommerro’s place for slowing down, with a beautiful historic setting and everything you need for a few hours of rest and relaxation. Take a dip, spend some time in the sauna or simply stay a little longer than planned.


For the spa, we’re keeping things soft and effortless. Think swimwear, oversized shirts, cosy knits and easy layers you can throw on before and after your treatment. Pieces that feel relaxed, but still look good enough to head straight to lunch or coffee afterwards.


For a few hours at Vestkantbadet, we’re packing:


Discover our picks below.

breakfast at Ekspedisjonshallen


There’s something about taking your time over breakfast when you’re staying somewhere special.


Ekspedisjonshallen at Sommerro is the perfect place for a slow start to the day. Take your time over coffee, settle in for a long breakfast and enjoy the atmosphere before heading out into Oslo. No rush, nowhere you need to be.


For breakfast, we’re keeping it effortless. Soft knits, relaxed tailoring, your favourite denim and a few good accessories. Comfortable enough for a slow morning, but still put together enough to keep the day going.


For breakfast at Ekspedisjonshallen, we’re wearing:


Discover our picks below.


From slow mornings and long breakfasts to a few hours at Vestkantbadet, dinner, drinks and an evening of live music, Sommerro gives you plenty of reasons to slow down and enjoy the city in a different way.


We’ve put together a collection of our favourite outfits for a fall getaway at Sommerro, with looks for the different moments throughout your stay. Think soft knits and relaxed layers for slow mornings, swimwear and easy pieces for the spa, and more dressed-up looks for dinner, drinks and an evening out.


Whether you’re planning a stay with someone you love, a night away with friends or simply some time to yourself, we hope this gives you a little inspiration for what to pack.

Written by Linn Evjen for Den Dama

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