Grünerløkka, Oslo

Name: Grünerløkka
Address: Oslo, Norway

#202 among attractions in Oslo

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Grünerløkka is a borough of the city of Oslo, Norway. Grünerløkka became part of the city of Oslo in 1858. Grünerløkka was traditionally a working class district; however, since the late 20th century the area has increasingly undergone gentrification. Although it is located in the East End, it is more expensive than other parts of the East End. ()

Local name: Bydel Grünerløkka Area: 1.83 mi²Coordinates: 59°55'34"N, 10°45'36"E

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Grünerløkka (Grünerløkka øst)Oslo Norway

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

Nearby attractions include: Old Aker Church, Galleri Rom, Lilleborg Church, Blå.

0.5 miW
The city's oldest existing building
Old Aker Church, Oslo
13 min walk • Old Aker Church is a medieval era church located in Oslo, Norway. An active parish, the church is the oldest existing building in Oslo. The church is surrounded by Old Aker Cemetery.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Modern art museum
Galleri Rom, Oslo
14 min walk • Galleri Rom is an architectural gallery in Oslo, Norway. The "room" for art and architecture is an independent center operated by private owners with support from the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Culture, and is located at Maridalsveien 3.
0.4 miNE
Church, Modernist architecture
Lilleborg Church, Oslo
11 min walk • Lilleborg Church is a church in Oslo, Norway. The church was designed by architect Harald Hille and was consecrated by the bishop in 1966. There are 410 seats in the church room itself and 216 in the adjoining parish hall. The material is concrete and brick, and the church ship...
0.5 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Blå, Oslo
13 min walk • Blå is a jazz club in Grünerløkka, Oslo, Norway. Blå opened on February 28, 1998; the initiators were Kjell Einar Karlsen and Martin Revheim. It is located in factory building close to Akerselva, a river running through downtown. Darwin Porter of Frommer's describes the club as "the leading jazz club to Oslo.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Natural history museum
Paleontologisk Museum, Oslo
15 min walk • The Paleontological Museum contains the largest collection of fossils in Norway. It is part of the Natural History Museum at the University of Oslo.
~1370 ftSE
Park
Sofienbergparken, Oslo
7 min walk • Sofienberg Park is a large park in the Grünerløkka district of Oslo, Norway, covering an area of 74 ha.
0.5 miNW
Park
Iladalen Park, Oslo
13 min walk • Iladalen Park is a park in the borough of Iladalen in the district of Sagene in Oslo, Norway. The 27.9 acre park was established in 1948.
~50 ftNE
Park
Birkelunden, Oslo
1 min walk • Birkelunden is a park placed centrally in the Grünerløkka borough of Oslo, Norway. It is formed as a rectangle, more or less like a city block.
0.4 miSE
Church
Sofienberg Church, Oslo
11 min walk • Sofienberg Church is located at Sofienberg in Oslo, Norway and is designed by the Danish-born architect Jacob Wilhelm Nordan. It was first known as Paulus Kirke but its name was changed to Petrus Kirke in 1892 and finally to Sofienberg Kirke in 1962.
0.5 miNW
Church
Iladalen Church, Oslo
14 min walk • Iladalen Church is a church center, located in Oslo, Norway. The church was consecrated on May 22, 1941 by Bishop Eivind Berggrav as Iladalen småkirke. The church was then nicknamed the "Velsignelsens kirke" by the bishop.
0.6 miS
Church, Theater, Concerts and shows
Kulturkirken Jakob, Oslo
16 min walk • Kulturkirken Jakob is a church in Oslo, Norway, designed by architect Georg Andreas Bull and built in 1880. The original name of the Church was St James's Church or Jakobs kirke.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Grünerløkka?

Nearby attractions include Birkelunden, Oslo (1 min walk), Paulus Church, Oslo (2 min walk), Parkteatret, Oslo (5 min walk), Åmodt bro, Oslo (7 min walk).

How to get to Grünerløkka by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grünerløkka:

Tram

Birkelunden (2 min walk)
Olaf Ryes plass (6 min walk)

Train

Carl Berners plass (18 min walk)
Tøyen (21 min walk)

Metro

Carl Berners plass (18 min walk)
Tøyen (24 min walk)

Bus

Oslo Bus Terminal (27 min walk)

Ferry

Rådhusbryggen • Lines: B9 (38 min walk)
Rådhuset (39 min walk)