Torshov, Oslo

Name: Torshov
Address: Vogts gate, Oslo, Norway
Telephone: +47 22 38 30 38

#165 among attractions in Oslo

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Torshov is a neighborhood north of Grünerløkka and Lilleborg in the borough Sagene in Oslo, Norway. Oslo Tramway provides connections with lines running between Majorstuen and Kjelsås. Vogts gate serves as the main street of the neighborhood. Along Vogts gate are several coffee shops, restaurants and cafes. The Torshov public school was built in 1878. Torshov was separated from Sagene as a separate congregation in 1930. The local sports club is Skeid Fotball. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°56'3"N, 10°45'38"E

Address

Vogts gateSagene (Iladalen)Oslo Norway

Contact

+47 22 38 30 38

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

Nearby attractions include: Old Aker Church, Nordre Gravlund, Lilleborg Church, Sagene Church.

0.9 miSW
The city's oldest existing building
Old Aker Church, Oslo
22 min walk • Old Aker Church is a medieval era church located in Oslo, Norway. An active parish, the church is the oldest existing building in Oslo. The church is surrounded by Old Aker Cemetery.
0.5 miNW
Cemetery
Nordre Gravlund, Oslo
13 min walk • Nordre Gravlund is a cemetery located between Ullevål University Hospital and the district of Sagene in Oslo, Norway.
~1440 ftSE
Church, Modernist architecture
Lilleborg Church, Oslo
7 min walk • Lilleborg Church is a church in Oslo, Norway. The church was designed by architect Harald Hille and was consecrated by the bishop in 1966. There are 410 seats in the church room itself and 216 in the adjoining parish hall. The material is concrete and brick, and the church ship...
~1890 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Sagene Church, Oslo
10 min walk • Sagene Church is located in Oslo, Norway. The church is one of the most rugged and prominent in Oslo. The church was built in gothic revival style and it was consecrated in 1891. It was designed by architect Christian Fürst in neo-Gothic style. There are 600 seats.
0.8 miS
Park
Sofienbergparken, Oslo
20 min walk • Sofienberg Park is a large park in the Grünerløkka district of Oslo, Norway, covering an area of 74 ha.
~1810 ftSW
Park
Iladalen Park, Oslo
9 min walk • Iladalen Park is a park in the borough of Iladalen in the district of Sagene in Oslo, Norway. The 27.9 acre park was established in 1948.
0.5 miS
Park
Birkelunden, Oslo
14 min walk • Birkelunden is a park placed centrally in the Grünerløkka borough of Oslo, Norway. It is formed as a rectangle, more or less like a city block.
0.8 miS
Church
Sofienberg Church, Oslo
22 min walk • Sofienberg Church is located at Sofienberg in Oslo, Norway and is designed by the Danish-born architect Jacob Wilhelm Nordan. It was first known as Paulus Kirke but its name was changed to Petrus Kirke in 1892 and finally to Sofienberg Kirke in 1962.
~1490 ftW
Church
Iladalen Church, Oslo
8 min walk • Iladalen Church is a church center, located in Oslo, Norway. The church was consecrated on May 22, 1941 by Bishop Eivind Berggrav as Iladalen småkirke. The church was then nicknamed the "Velsignelsens kirke" by the bishop.
0.7 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Dance club
Parkteatret, Oslo
19 min walk • Parkteatret is a theater located at Olaf Ryes plass 11, Grünerløkka in Oslo, Norway. It was established in 1907 as a cinema originally by the name "Kristiania Bryggeri Grünerløkkens Kinematograf". Parkteatret is renowned as an urban cultural heritage.
0.8 miS
Park
Ryes, Oslo
21 min walk • Olaf Ryes plass is a square and park placed centrally in the Grünerløkka borough of Oslo, Norway. It is more or less square in shape.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Torshov?

Nearby attractions include Sagene Bryggeri, Oslo (7 min walk), Lilleborg Church, Oslo (7 min walk), Iladalen Church, Oslo (8 min walk), Sagene, Oslo (8 min walk).

How to get to Torshov by public transport?

The nearest stations to Torshov:

Tram

Torshov (4 min walk)
Biermanns gate (7 min walk)

Metro

Sinsen (20 min walk)
Carl Berners plass (23 min walk)

Train

Carl Berners plass (23 min walk)
Grefsen (23 min walk)