Skøyen, Oslo

Name: Skøyen
Address: Oslo, Norway

#352 among attractions in Oslo

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Skøyen is a neighborhood of Oslo, Norway. It is located in the western part of the city, in the borough of Ullern. The district has an increasing share of business activities, a development started in the 80s. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°55'29"N, 10°41'9"E

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Ullern (Skøyen)Oslo Norway

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

Nearby attractions include: Frogner Park, Frogner stadion, Oscarshall, Bygdøy Royal Estate.

0.6 miE
Public park with a museum and sculpture
Frogner Park, Oslo
15 min walk • Frogner Park, a verdant oasis nestled in the heart of Oslo, Norway, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to public art and green spaces. Known to locals as Frognerparken, the park is not only the largest in Oslo but also the most renowned, thanks to the...
0.8 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Frogner stadion, Oslo
22 min walk • Frogner Stadion, a historic sports venue nestled in the heart of Oslo, Norway, is a testament to the city's rich sporting heritage. Established in 1901, this multifunctional arena has been a cornerstone for local athletics and community events for over a century.
1 miS
Neo-Gothic palace with tours and shows
Oscarshall, Oslo
27 min walk • Oscarshall, the Neogothic jewel of Oslo, stands majestically on the peninsula of Bygdøy, overlooking the serene waters of the Oslofjord. This royal summer palace, completed in 1852, is now a public museum that showcases the splendor of Norwegian history and culture.
1 miS
Palace
Bygdøy Royal Estate, Oslo
27 min walk • The Bygdøy Royal Estate, nestled in the picturesque city of Oslo, Norway, stands as a testament to royal elegance and historical significance. This regal palace, set amid lush gardens and parklands, serves as a summer residence for the Norwegian Royal Family, offering...
0.7 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Frognerbadet, Oslo
19 min walk • Frognerbadet is a pool complex in the borough of Frogner in Oslo, Norway. It was designed by architect Frode Rinnan. Located adjacent to Frognerparken, it opened in 1956, and doubles as a public bath and swimming pool and a professional swimming venue. The festival Norwegian Wood used to be hosted within its premises.
0.5 miE
Museum, Art museum
Vigeland Museum, Oslo
14 min walk • The Vigeland Museum is a museum dedicated to Gustav Vigeland in Frogner, Oslo. It is located outside Frogner Park, which includes the Vigeland installation with sculptures by Gustav Vigeland. The museum is part of Oslo municipality's cultural department.
0.6 miE
Cultural history museum within a park
Oslo City Museum, Oslo
15 min walk • Oslo City Museum is a department of Oslo Museum in Oslo, Norway. The museum is located at Frogner Manor in Frogner Park. The museum was first founded in 1905 as the association Det gamle Christiania. Initiator and committee leader until 1912 was architect Fritz Holland.
0.6 miE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Art museum
Oslo Museum, Oslo
16 min walk • Oslo Museum is a museum dedicated to the history and culture of Oslo, Norway. The museum is headquartered at Frogner Manor in Frogner Park, together with two of its departments; Oslo City Museum and Theatre Museum.
0.6 miNE
Cemetery, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Vestre gravlund, Oslo
17 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.
0.9 miE
Nightlife, Cinema
Colosseum kino, Oslo
24 min walk • The Colosseum Kino in Oslo, Norway is the largest cinema in Northern Europe and the largest THX cinema in the world. It is distinguished by its large spherical dome.
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Church
Ullern kirke, Oslo
28 min walk • Ullern Church is a cruciform Romanesque church on the Holgerslyst property in the Ullern borough of Oslo, Norway. It is the parish church for the Ullern congregation in the Vestre Aker Deanery of the Diocese of Oslo.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Skøyen?

Nearby attractions include Skøyenparken, Oslo (4 min walk), Olav Kyrres plass, Oslo (13 min walk), Vigeland Museum, Oslo (14 min walk), Oslo motorbåtforening, Oslo (15 min walk).

How to get to Skøyen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Skøyen:

Tram

Skøyen (5 min walk)
Thune (6 min walk)

Train

Skøyen (8 min walk)
Montebello (25 min walk)

Metro

Borgen (20 min walk)
Smestad (23 min walk)

Ferry

Kiel - Oslo - Kiel • Lines: Oslo - Kiel (34 min walk)