Vestre Aker, Oslo

Name: Vestre Aker
Address: Oslo, Norway

#161 among attractions in Oslo

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Vestre Aker is a borough of the city of Oslo, Norway. It has a population of 50,157 as of 2020. ()

Alternative names: Area: 6.41 mi²Coordinates: 59°57'0"N, 10°40'20"E

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Vestre Aker (Holmen)Oslo Norway

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Vestre Aker – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Holmenkollen, Holmenkollbakken, Holmenkollen Ski Museum, Holmenkollen Chapel.

1.2 miN
Winter sport, Ski area
Holmenkollen, Oslo
30 min walk • Perched high above Norway's capital, Holmenkollen stands as a testament to the nation's deep-rooted passion for winter sports. This iconic ski area, situated within Oslo, is renowned for its world-class ski jumping facility, the Holmenkollen Ski Jump, which looms as a...
1 miN
Iconic cutting-edge ski jump
Holmenkollbakken, Oslo
26 min walk • Holmenkollbakken stands as a testament to Norway's rich winter sports tradition and is a revered sport venue located in the nation's capital, Oslo. This iconic ski jumping hill has been a focal point for international competitions and a symbol of the city's love for...
1 miN
Winter sport and polar expedition exhibits
Holmenkollen Ski Museum, Oslo
27 min walk • Nestled in the snowy embrace of Oslo's famous ski jump, the Holmenkollen Ski Museum stands as a testament to Norway's rich winter sports heritage. Established in 1923, it is the world's oldest museum dedicated to skiing and offers visitors a comprehensive look into the...
1.1 miN
Church
Holmenkollen Chapel, Oslo
28 min walk • Holmenkollen Chapel is located in the neighborhood of Holmenkollen in the Vestre Aker borough of Oslo, Norway. The original chapel from 1903 was destroyed by arson in 1992. The new chapel was completed in 1996.
1.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Båntjern, Oslo
40 min walk • Båntjern is a tarn in the area of Oslo named Nordmarka. It is situated south of Vettakollen, a hill close to one of Oslo's suburbs.
1.5 miSE
Cemetery, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Vestre gravlund, Oslo
39 min walk • Vestre Gravlund is a cemetery in the Frogner borough of Oslo, Norway. It is located next to the Borgen metro station. At 60 acres, it is the largest cemetery in Norway. It was inaugurated in September 1902 and also contains a crematorium and chapel.
1 miW
Church
Røa kirke, Oslo
26 min walk • Røa Church is a church center in Oslo, Norway. The church room has 300 seats, but this can be increased to 500 by opening the sliding doors to the parish hall. The church building also includes offices, a wing of verger housing and daycare. There is an almost separate bell tower.
1.2 miSE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Villa Stenersen, Oslo
31 min walk • Munch/Stenersen is a new building in Bjørvika, Oslo completed in 2020. The building was designed by Juan Herreros. There has been a lot of conflict around the building, considering both its design, functionality and height.
1 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Ris Church, Oslo
27 min walk • Ris Church is a church in Oslo, Norway. The Romanesque Revival style church is situated in a neighborhood of Ris in the borough of Vestre Aker in Oslo. The church was built in the spring of 1932 and was consecrated on 12 June 1932. The costs amounted to 723,000 Norwegian krones, including donations, for a sum of 284,000.
1.3 miNW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Bogstad, Oslo
35 min walk • Bogstad Manor is a historic Manor House and former estate located in the borough of Vestre Aker in Oslo, Norway. It is situated in the northwestern part of Oslo.
0.7 miE
59°56'50"N • 10°41'32"E
Emanuel Vigeland Museum, Oslo
19 min walk • Museum, Art museum

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Which popular attractions are close to Vestre Aker?

Nearby attractions include Hovseter, Oslo (14 min walk), Makrellbekken, Oslo (15 min walk), Emanuel Vigeland Museum, Oslo (19 min walk), Midtstuen, Oslo (21 min walk).

How to get to Vestre Aker by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vestre Aker:

Train

Holmen (9 min walk)
Besserud (14 min walk)

Metro

Holmen (9 min walk)
Besserud (14 min walk)