Bestum, Oslo

#366 among attractions in Oslo

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Bestum is a neighbourhood in Ullern in Oslo, Norway. Before the residential area arose, Bestum was mainly an agricultural area. The name origins from the Middle Ages. Bestum was served by a station named "Bestun" and the tram stop Bestum, but both are now closed. The residential houses in the area are drawn in Swiss chalet style. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°55'13"N, 10°39'25"E

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UllernOslo Norway

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

Nearby attractions include: Viking Ship Museum, Norsk Folkemuseum, CC Vest, Oscarshall.

1.4 miSE
Museum with 3 9th-century Viking ships
Viking Ship Museum, Oslo
37 min walk • The Viking Ship Museum, situated in the heart of Oslo, Norway, is a captivating portal to the ancient maritime history of the Vikings. Renowned for housing some of the world's best-preserved Viking ships, the museum is a treasure trove of Nordic heritage...
1.3 miSE
Life in Norway from 1500 to the present
Norsk Folkemuseum, Oslo
34 min walk • The Norsk Folkemuseum, nestled in the heart of Oslo, Norway, is a window into the country's rich cultural heritage. This open-air museum, established in 1894, is one of the largest of its kind in Europe, offering visitors an immersive experience into Norwegian life...
0.8 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
CC Vest, Oslo
20 min walk • CC Vest, located in the Lilleaker district of Oslo, Norway, stands as a modern and comprehensive shopping centre catering to a diverse range of shopping and dining needs. This bustling hub of commerce and leisure is designed to provide a high-quality shopping...
1.4 miSE
Neo-Gothic palace with tours and shows
Oscarshall, Oslo
36 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 miSE
Palace
Bygdøy Royal Estate, Oslo
26 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...
1.2 miSE
Church
Bygdøy Church, Oslo
32 min walk • Bygdøy Church is a church that was built in a fan plan in 1968 on the peninsula of Bygdøy in Oslo, Norway. It replaced the Bygdøy chapel, which burned ten years earlier.
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Church
Ullern kirke, Oslo
10 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.
1.4 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Queen Joséphine Gallery, Oslo
37 min walk • The Queen Joséphine Gallery is situated on the grounds of Oscarshall at Bygdøy in Oslo, Norway. Queen Joséphine Gallery was named in honor of Queen Josephine, wife of King Oscar I of Sweden. Oscarshall summer palace was completed in 1852 and named after King Oscar I.
1.2 miE
Park
Skøyenparken, Oslo
30 min walk • Skøyenparken is a park in the neighborhood of Skøyen in the borough of Ullern in Oslo, Norway. The park belongs to Skøyen Manor, which lies adjacent to it. The middle section of the park is fenced and private.
1.4 miSE
Museum
Norwegian Pharmacy Museum, Oslo
37 min walk • The Norwegian Pharmacy Museum is located on Bygdøy in Oslo, Norway. It is operated in cooperation with the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History. The Norwegian Pharmacy Museum was established in 1963 and opened in 1974. The purpose of the museum is to preserve pharmaceutical history.
1.1 miSE
Neighbourhood
Bygdøy, Oslo
28 min walk • Bygdøy or Bygdø is a peninsula situated on the western side of Oslo, Norway. Administratively, Bygdøy belongs to the borough of Frogner; historically Bygdøy was part of Aker Municipality and became part of Oslo in 1948.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bestum?

Nearby attractions include Vækerø Manor, Oslo (8 min walk), Ullern, Oslo (9 min walk), Ullern kirke, Oslo (10 min walk), Oslo motorbåtforening, Oslo (15 min walk).

How to get to Bestum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bestum:

Tram

Furulund (6 min walk)
Ullern (8 min walk)

Train

Åsjordet (17 min walk)
Skøyen (20 min walk)

Metro

Åsjordet (17 min walk)
Ullernåsen (20 min walk)

Bus

Strandveien • Lines: 163, 164 (21 min walk)
Tjernsmyr • Lines: 225 (33 min walk)

Ferry

Lysaker (21 min walk)