Marka, Oslo

Name: Marka
Address: Oslo, Norway

#65 among attractions in Oslo

Nature, Natural attraction, Forest

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Marka is the name of the forested and hilly areas surrounding Oslo, Norway. It includes areas within the municipality of Oslo, but also large areas in Hole, Ringerike, Jevnaker, Lunner, Nittedal, Bærum, Asker, and other municipalities in Viken county. The name is actually just the finite form of mark 'woodland, forest'. ()

Alternative names: Area: 116.26 mi²Coordinates: 59°54'50"N, 10°45'8"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Oslo Spektrum, Oslo Cathedral, Oslo City, Glasmagasinet.

~560 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Oslo Spektrum, Oslo
3 min walk • Oslo Spektrum is a premier arena located in the heart of Oslo, Norway, known for hosting a wide array of events ranging from major sports competitions to spectacular concerts and cultural happenings. Since its inauguration in 1990, this multifunctional venue has...
~1100 ftSW
17th-century church hosting state events
Oslo Cathedral, Oslo
6 min walk • Oslo Cathedral, a pivotal landmark in the heart of Norway's capital, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and cultural heritage. Originally built in 1697, this historic church is a prime example of 17th-century ecclesiastical architecture, with...
~480 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Oslo City, Oslo
3 min walk • Oslo City is a bustling shopping centre located in the heart of Norway's capital, Oslo. With its modern architecture and strategic location, it has become a hub for both locals and tourists looking to indulge in retail therapy or simply explore the myriad of shops...
~1210 ftW
59°54'48"N • 10°44'45"E
Glasmagasinet, Oslo
6 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
~700 ftE
Square
Lilletorget, Oslo
4 min walk • Lilletorget is a square in Oslo, Norway. It was established as a square in 1867, and was named Lilletorvet from 1872. It is located near the Vaterland Bridge of Brugata. Ola Enstad's sculpture Neve og rose from 1991 is located at Lilletorget.
~1210 ftW
Theater
Christiania Norwegian Theatre, Oslo
6 min walk • Christiania Norwegian Theatre was founded in 1852 under the name of Norwegian Dramatic School, and later renamed Christiania Norwegian Theatre.
~1120 ftNW
Church
St Edmund's Church, Oslo
6 min walk • St. Edmund's Church is a small church in Møllergata in Oslo, Norway. It was built in 1883–84, and is home to the Norwegian congregation of the Church of England. The church was consecrated by the Bishop of Fulham on 27 July 1884.
~760 ftS
59°54'42"N • 10°45'8"E
Byporten, Oslo
4 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~710 ftNW
Square
Youngstorget, Oslo
4 min walk • Youngstorget is a square and public space located in downtown Oslo. It lies at the junction of the streets Storgata and Møllergata and alongside Torggata. Constructed in 1846, it has become a symbol of political power in Norway.
~1320 ftW
Square
Stortorvet, Oslo
7 min walk • Stortorvet is a square in Oslo, Norway, located west of Oslo Cathedral. It was officially inaugurated during the autarchic times, in 1736. A town market was held here until 1889. Marketing still exists, but has largely been moved to Youngstorget.
~1390 ftNW
Square
Johan Nygaardsvolds plass, Oslo
7 min walk • Johan Nygaardsvolds plass is a town square in Oslo, Norway. It is located between the offices of the Ministry of Finance, Høyblokka, and Y Block in Regjeringskvartalet.

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Which popular attractions are close to Marka?

Nearby attractions include Clarion Collection Hotel Folketeateret, Oslo (2 min walk), Vaterland, Oslo (3 min walk), Oslo Spektrum, Oslo (3 min walk), Oslo Police Museum, Oslo (3 min walk).

How to get to Marka by public transport?

The nearest stations to Marka:

Tram

Storgata (1 min walk)
Jernbanetorget (5 min walk)

Metro

Jernbanetorget (4 min walk)
Grønland (8 min walk)

Train

Oslo Central Station (6 min walk)
National Theatre (22 min walk)

Bus

Oslo Bus Terminal (9 min walk)

Ferry

Salt brygge • Lines: B9 (14 min walk)
Munch Bjørvika • Lines: B9 (15 min walk)