Guidebook for Jar
Parks & Nature
Great place for a walk in the woods, or a run. From our apartment : take the 140 bus from the stop just outside, then at Østerås centre change to bus 235 and get off at Fossum "athlete park". 24 mins bus ride but only 10 mins by car. Walk in the woods by yourself or run towards Brunkollen (7 km) for great views over Oslo and a dinner in cozy "hut" environment (https://ut.no/hytte/10634/brunkollen). Stop at Østernvann lake on the way for a swim (https://images.app.goo.gl/h981J6fFtac39KG5A)
Fossum Idrettsforening
245 AnkerveienGreat place for a walk in the woods, or a run. From our apartment : take the 140 bus from the stop just outside, then at Østerås centre change to bus 235 and get off at Fossum "athlete park". 24 mins bus ride but only 10 mins by car. Walk in the woods by yourself or run towards Brunkollen (7 km) for great views over Oslo and a dinner in cozy "hut" environment (https://ut.no/hytte/10634/brunkollen). Stop at Østernvann lake on the way for a swim (https://images.app.goo.gl/h981J6fFtac39KG5A)
The well-known and majestic park created by G. Vigeland. In the middle of Oslo, with famous statues across a large park with ponds with birds and other smaller wildlife.
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Vigelandsparken station
KirkeveienThe well-known and majestic park created by G. Vigeland. In the middle of Oslo, with famous statues across a large park with ponds with birds and other smaller wildlife.
Where to go if you want to swim in the sea. See also https://images.app.goo.gl/ngCa6BGf5giD82aC8
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Huk
57 StrømsborgveienWhere to go if you want to swim in the sea. See also https://images.app.goo.gl/ngCa6BGf5giD82aC8
Food scene
Brødbakerne Jar
1 Jarveien Good bakery next to the tram station
A number of restaurants and cafes here at this mall and in close vicinity
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CC Vest
16 LilleakerveienA number of restaurants and cafes here at this mall and in close vicinity
A couple of fancy restaurants on Lysaker Brygge, about 20 mins walk from the apartment (5 min drive)
Lysaker Brygge
Lysaker BryggeA couple of fancy restaurants on Lysaker Brygge, about 20 mins walk from the apartment (5 min drive)
Essentials
MENY - Jarhuset
1 JarveienVery good grocery selection, always fresh goods
Coop Prix - Jar
8 StorengveienOrdinary grocery store close by the apartment
Sightseeing
Holmenkollen
Ski jump arena, and fantastic view over Oslo
Shopping
A variety of shops including clothes, accessories, sports/hiking, hifi and even a few restaurants.
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CC Vest
16 LilleakerveienA variety of shops including clothes, accessories, sports/hiking, hifi and even a few restaurants.
Drinks & Nightlife
Latter
1 Holmens gateStandup scene, bars, nightclubs etc.