Økern, Oslo

#347 among attractions in Oslo

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Økern was a farm in the former municipality of Aker, Norway, and is currently a district in the borough of Bjerke in the city of Oslo. It includes the neighborhoods of Refstad, Risløkka, Brobekk, Nordre Hovin, Aker Sykehus, Bjerkebanen, and Økern Senter. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°55'53"N, 10°48'31"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Tøyenbadet, Tveita Senter, Storo Storsenter, Sinsen kirke.

1.3 miSW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Tøyenbadet, Oslo
34 min walk • Tøyenbadet stands as a beloved aquatic haven nestled in the heart of Oslo, Norway, providing a refreshing escape for both locals and visitors alike. This modern swimming facility, known for its clean and well-maintained pools, offers a variety of water-based...
1.7 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Tveita Senter, Oslo
43 min walk • Nestled in the suburbs of Oslo, Tveita Senter is a bustling shopping center known for its convenient retail offerings and welcoming atmosphere. Serving as a community hub for shopping and socializing, this center provides a variety of stores and services that cater...
1.6 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Storo Storsenter, Oslo
41 min walk • Storo Storsenter is a shopping centre at Storo in Oslo, Norway. In 2002 it had a turnover of 1,092 billion kr. It is now under full-scale renovation and expansion, and now has 120 stores, including local and international chains.
0.7 miW
Church, Modernist architecture
Sinsen kirke, Oslo
19 min walk • Sinsen Church is a church center in Oslo, Norway. The church was consecrated in 1971, and is one of the larger churches in the city. Sinsen church is built in concrete. The tower structure of the church also houses offices and apartments. In the church room itself, there are 300 seats.
1.3 miSW
Park
Tøyen Park, Oslo
34 min walk • Tøyen Park is a park in Oslo, Norway. It is located to the north-east of the Munch Museum and neighbours the University of Oslo Botanical Gardens. Tøyen Park is an expanse of grass-covered hills, dotted with clusters of large trees. Like most parks in Oslo, Tøyen Park is a popular recreation area.
0.8 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Østre Aker Church, Oslo
20 min walk • Østre Aker Church is a parish church at the neighborhood of Ulven in northeastern part of Oslo, Norway. The church building from 1860 in neo-Gothic style has exterior walls of brick, while the interior walls are covered with wood.
0.8 miN
Church
Tonsen Church, Oslo
21 min walk • Tonsen Church is a church in Oslo, Norway which was built in 1961. It is located at Årvoll in the borough of Bjerke. The church was constructed by the architects Georg Greve and Geir Grung.
0.9 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Valle Hovin, Oslo
24 min walk • Valle Hovin is both a bandy and speed skating rink in cold weather, and an outdoor stadium for concerts in warm weather, in Oslo, Norway. Located in the residential area Valle-Hovin, in amongst trees and a park, one finds Valle Hovin.
0.5 miW
Museum, Art museum, Henrik Ibsen
Peer Gynt Sculpture Park, Oslo
14 min walk • Peer Gynt Sculpture Park is a sculpture park located in Oslo, Norway. The sculpture park was created in honour of the Norwegian writer, Henrik Ibsen as a monumental presentation of one of his plays Peer Gynt, act by act.
1.3 miSW
Neighbourhood
Tøyen, Oslo
35 min walk • Tøyen is a residential area in the central parts of Oslo, Norway, part of the borough of Gamle Oslo.
1.2 miW
Square
Carl Berners plass, Oslo
31 min walk • Carl Berners plass is a square in Oslo, Norway. It is located in the borough Helsfyr, south of Sinsen. The Sinsen Line of the Oslo Tramway runs over the square. The colloquial expression for the square is just "Carl Berner". Around the square is a large number of shops as well as inexpensive restaurants.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Økern?

Nearby attractions include Grefsen, Oslo (9 min walk), Peer Gynt Sculpture Park, Oslo (14 min walk), Bjerke Travbane, Oslo (16 min walk), Sinsen kirke, Oslo (19 min walk).

How to get to Økern by public transport?

The nearest stations to Økern:

Metro

Økern (7 min walk)
Risløkka (14 min walk)

Train

Alna (24 min walk)
Carl Berners plass (28 min walk)

Tram

Sinsenkrysset (26 min walk)
Sinsenterrassen (27 min walk)