Østensjøvannet, Oslo

Name: Østensjøvannet
Address: Oslo, Norway

#126 among attractions in Oslo

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Østensjøvannet is a lake located in the Østensjø borough in Oslo, Norway. It is well known for the wide variety of birds and other wildlife that can be found there. It is currently a wildlife preserve, though urban development posed a serious threat to the lake and its environs during the 1980s and early 1990s. ()

Alternative names: Area: 82.36 acres (0.1287 mi²)Elevation: 361 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 59°53'21"N, 10°49'47"E

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Østensjø (Godlia)Oslo Norway

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Østensjøvannet – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Manglerud Church, Oppsal Church, Bøler, Ryen.

0.8 miNW
Church
Manglerud Church, Oslo
20 min walk • Manglerud Church is a church in Oslo, Norway. The church was consecrated in December 1963. It is a parish church for Manglerud congregation. 400 seats, in addition to an adjacent church hall with 200 seats, as well as a smaller hall with 50 seats.
0.9 miNE
Church
Oppsal Church, Oslo
24 min walk • Oppsal Church in Oslo, Norway is the parish church for the Oppsal congregation. It is a church center erected in concrete and natural stone, according to drawings by the architects H. W. Simers and H. Chr. Gaaserud. Oppsal Church was consecrated in 1961.
0.6 miSE
Neighbourhood
Bøler, Oslo
16 min walk • Bøler is a south-eastern suburb of Oslo, Norway. It is one of the more picturesque areas of Oslo. Østmarka forest and lake Nøklevann are in its immediate vicinity. Infrastructure-wise, it has a shopping center, two elementary schools, a public bath, a library, a church and a stop on the Østensjøbanen metro line.
1.2 miNW
Neighbourhood
Ryen, Oslo
30 min walk • Ryen is a neighborhood in the borough Nordstrand. The area is served by the station Ryen of the Oslo T-bane. The eastern depot of the rapid transit system is located at Ryen. Until 1967, it was also served by Simensbråten of the Oslo Tramway. It has also increased in population over the years.
0.9 miSE
Neighbourhood
Bogerud, Oslo
24 min walk • Bogerud is a neighbourhood in Oslo, Norway. It is located southeast of the lake Østensjøvannet. The area belonging to the ancient Bogerud farm was developed from the early 1960s.
0.8 miNW
Neighbourhood
Manglerud, Oslo
20 min walk • Manglerud is a borough in the Østensjø district of Oslo, Norway. Manglerud was built in the 1960s as a suburb to Oslo, connected by the Oslo T-bane metro system.
0.8 miE
Neighbourhood
Ulsrud, Oslo
20 min walk • Ulsrud is a neighbourhood in Oslo, Norway. Previously an ancient farm, and located between the lakes Østensjøvannet and Ulsrudvannet. The area is served by the Ulsrud station of the Østensjø Line on the Oslo Metro.
0.7 miSW
Neighbourhood
Abildsø, Oslo
19 min walk • Abildsø is a neighborhood in the borough Østensjø in Oslo, Norway. It is located south of Manglerud and Ryen, east of Lambertseter, north of Langerud and east of Bøler the lake Østensjøvannet. During the late 1800s, Abildsø was the site of Minna og Frederik Husgjerningsskole, a school for young farm girls.
1.7 miNW
Tunnel
Romerike Tunnel, Oslo
43 min walk • The Romerike Tunnel is a 14.580-kilometre railway tunnel in Norway between Oslo and Lillestrøm. It is the longest railway tunnel in Norway and forms the first section of the Gardermoen Line.
0.4 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Manglerudhallen, Oslo
11 min walk • Manglerudhallen is the name of two arenas, an indoor ice hockey arena and a multi-purpose indoor arena, located in Manglerud, Oslo, Norway. The capacity of the ice hockey arena is 2,000 and it was opened in 1979. It is the home arena of the Manglerud Star ice hockey team.
~730 ftE
Neighbourhood
Østensjø, Oslo
4 min walk • Østensjø is a borough of the city of Oslo, Norway. The borough is in the southeastern part of Oslo. It is well known for its proximity to the forested area of Østmarka, a popular resort and hiking area for the citizens of Oslo and Lørenskog.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Østensjøvannet?

Nearby attractions include Østensjø, Oslo (4 min walk), Bøler, Oslo (16 min walk), Abildsø, Oslo (19 min walk), Manglerud Church, Oslo (20 min walk).

How to get to Østensjøvannet by public transport?

The nearest stations to Østensjøvannet:

Metro

Oppsal (12 min walk)
Bøler (17 min walk)