Smestad, Oslo

Name: Smestad
Address: Oslo, Norway

#400 among attractions in Oslo

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Smestad is a historically wealthy area in the borough Vestre Aker in Oslo, Norway. It is named after the Smestad Mansion and family, and was parcelled out for residences after the tram line was built in 1912. The district is located between north of Hoff and Skøyen, east of Montebello in Ullern, west of the Frogner Park and south of Heggeli. It is served by Smestad station. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°56'16"N, 10°40'59"E

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Vestre Aker (Grimelund)Oslo Norway

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

Nearby attractions include: Frogner Park, Frogner stadion, Oslo Tramway Museum, Frognerbadet.

1 miSE
Public park with a museum and sculpture
Frogner Park, Oslo
26 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...
1.2 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Frogner stadion, Oslo
31 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.
1.2 miE
Museum
Oslo Tramway Museum, Oslo
32 min walk • Oslo Tramway Museum Norwegian: Sporveismuseet is a railway museum located at Majorstuen in Oslo, Norway. It is dedicated to the preservation of the Oslo Tramway, Oslo T-bane, Oslo trolleybus and buses used in Oslo.
1.1 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Frognerbadet, Oslo
29 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.
1.2 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Vigeland Museum, Oslo
31 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.
1.2 miSE
Cultural history museum within a park
Oslo City Museum, Oslo
30 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.
1.2 miSE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Art museum
Oslo Museum, Oslo
31 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 miSE
Cemetery, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Vestre gravlund, Oslo
16 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.
1.1 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Colosseum kino, Oslo
29 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.
0.9 miNW
Neighbourhood
Vestre Aker, Oslo
24 min walk • Vestre Aker is a borough of the city of Oslo, Norway. It has a population of 50,157 as of 2020. The previous Aker Municipality was merged into the city of Oslo in 1948. The borough of Vestre Aker was organized as part of the 1 January 2004 reform. Previous boroughs Vinderen and Røa became part of the new borough of Vestre Aker.
0.6 miE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Villa Stenersen, Oslo
15 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Smestad?

Nearby attractions include Makrellbekken, Oslo (12 min walk), Villa Stenersen, Oslo (15 min walk), Vestre gravlund, Oslo (16 min walk), Emanuel Vigeland Museum, Oslo (19 min walk).

How to get to Smestad by public transport?

The nearest stations to Smestad:

Metro

Smestad (2 min walk)
Makrellbekken (11 min walk)

Train

Makrellbekken (11 min walk)
Montebello (16 min walk)

Tram

Hoff (24 min walk)
Skøyen (26 min walk)