Blindern
District of Oslo
in Oslo of Oslo County, Norway

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
  • Rock Carvings in Tanum (Unesco heritage, 86 mi)
  • Oslo Vinterpark (amusement park, (6 mi)
  • Tusenfryd (amusement park, (11 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
59.913 and 10.746 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 59° 54' 45" and E 10° 44' 45"
Currency and Currency Code:
Krone - NOK
Spoken languages:
Norwegian, Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Northern Sami, Finnish
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 03:53 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/Oslo
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:01 am and 9:25 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Norway in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Norway.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Norway. Last Update: 2024-05-04 08:22:41

Delve into Blindern

The district Blindern of Oslo in Oslo (Oslo County) is a subburb in Norway and is a district of the nations capital.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Nesoddtangen, Kolbotn, Rotnes, Sandvika and Kjenn. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 55 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 85%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 6th of May 2024

9°C (48 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

10°C (49 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

14°C (57 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Continental

Address
0,4 mi
STORTINGSGATEN 24-26
0117 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


SCANDIC ST OLAVS PLASS

Address
0,4 mi
ST OLAVS PLASS 1
0165 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


THON HOTEL VIKA ATRIUM

Address
0,7 mi
MUNKEDAMSVEIEN 45
00250 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Part of Forenom Oslo Apartments - Bislett

Address
0,9 mi
Lille Bislett
0170 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


THON HOTEL ULLEVAAL

Address
2,5 mi
SONGSVEIEN 77
00855 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Clarion Collection Hotel Gabelshus

Address
1,3 mi
Gabelsgate 16
0272 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Thon Hotel Slottsparken

Address
0,6 mi
WERGELANDSVEIEN 5
00166 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


SCANDIC SOLLI

Address
0,9 mi
PARKVEIEN 68
0260 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Saga Apartments Oslo

Address
1,2 mi
Holmboes gate 8
0357 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Oslo Guldsmeden

Address
0,9 mi
PARKVEIEN 78
0254 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Oslo Trams at John Colletts plass, Oslo, Norway

Published: June 07, 2013
Length: 58:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: LeifSpangberg

14 May 2013.


Oslo Voices julehilsen

Published: December 18, 2013
Length: 03:18 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Oslo Voices

Morten Lauridsen - O magnum mysterium.


Norway Trip July 2007

Published: September 08, 2007
Length: 58:15 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Gregory Fearon

This is a photo slideshow of the first half of our trip to Norway in July 2007.


Summer 2010: International Summer School

Published: October 04, 2010
Length: 30:07 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: issuio

This video was produced entirely by the students of the 2010 ISS summer session. The International Summer School at the University of Oslo is a six-week academic program, held every summer...


Brannteppe

Published: November 05, 2010
Length: 00:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: naturfagsenteret

Slukking av brann med brannteppe.


Skiing in the streets of Oslo

Published: February 24, 2009
Length: 50:03 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ruinert


【第三軌条の踏切】オスロ地下鉄1号線Frøen駅

Published: October 31, 2014
Length: 55:25 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

元々は架線集電方式だったテーバーネ1号線の西側部分。近郊鉄道として発足したため踏切がいくつも存在する。しかし、他の路線との直通と車両...


HPMC metaballs sample application

Published: November 09, 2009
Length: 35:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: plumbonite

Sample application of metaballs with domain twist that uses HPMC to extract iso-surfaces on the GPU. The scalar field is defined in terms of a snippet of shader code.


miniUKA på Blindern 2012

Published: November 12, 2012
Length: 53:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NyeBua

Stemningsrapport fra miniUKA på Blindern Studenterhjem 2012. Lik oss på facebook! http://www.facebook.com/blindernuka?fref=ts.


Oslo Trams between Ulleval sykehus and Forskningsparken

Published: June 07, 2013
Length: 25:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: LeifSpangberg

14 May 2013.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

University of Oslo

The University of Oslo (Norwegian: Universitetet i Oslo), formerly The Royal Frederick University (Norwegian: Det Kongelige Frederiks Universitet), is the oldest and largest university in Norway, located in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. The university is recognized as one of Northern Europe's most prestigious universities. The Academic Ranking of World Universities has ranked it the 67th best university in the world.

Located at 59.9399, 10.7221 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of Oslo, Educational institutions established in 1811, 1811 establishments in Norway

Norwegian Computing Center

Norwegian Computing Center is a private, independent, non-profit research foundation founded in 1952. NR carries out contract research and development in the areas of computing and quantitative methods for a broad range of industrial, commercial and public service organisations in the national and international markets. NRs projects covers a large variety of applied and academic problems.

Located at 59.9437, 10.7174 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Foundations based in Norway, Computer-related organizations, Computer science institutes in Norway

NRK

The Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, abbreviated NRK, is the Norwegian government-owned radio and television public broadcasting company, and the largest media organisation in Norway. NRK mainly consists of three TV channels and three radio channels broadcasted through DVB-T, Cable Networks, Satelitte Networks, IPTV, FM broadcasting as well as DAB. Several other radio channels are available in Norwegian metropolitan areas as well as through the website NRK.

Located at 59.9351, 10.7186 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, Government-owned companies of Norway, Norwegian television networks, Publicly funded broadcasters, Television companies of Norway, Commercial-free television networks, Media companies of Norway, European Broadcasting Union members, Multilingual broadcasters, Companies established in 1924, 1933 establishments in Norway, Television channels and stations established in 1954

Majorstuen

Majorstuen or Majorstua is an affluent neighbourhood in the Frogner borough in the western part of Oslo, Norway. Majorstuen is known for its vibrant downtown, especially its shopping area. The area has several elegant townhouses circa 1880-1890. The area is also an important public transport junction in Oslo, where all metro lines, three tram lines and five bus lines operate. It is served by Majorstuen station.

Located at 59.9292, 10.7164 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods of Oslo, Majorstuen

Chipcon

Norwegian company Chipcon AS, headquartered in Oslo and a wholly owned subsidiary of Texas Instruments since 24 January 2006—and from then on known as Texas Instruments Norway AS—develops electronic chips for short-range RF (radio) communications. Founded as an ASIC design center in 1996 by SINTEF SI researchers Geir Førre, Sverre D. Moen, and Svein A. Tunheim. In 1998, Chipcon became a fabless semiconductor company.

Located at 59.9419, 10.717 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Electronics companies of Norway, Fabless semiconductor companies

Blindern

Blindern is the main campus of the University of Oslo, located in Nordre Aker in Oslo, Norway.

Located at 59.9333, 10.7167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
University of Oslo, Neighbourhoods of Oslo

MF Norwegian School of Theology

The Norwegian School of Theology (formerly the Free Faculty of Theology) (Norwegian: Det teologiske Menighetsfakultet) (MF), is a private, independent, accredited Norwegian specialised university. The school is located at Majorstuen, Oslo. The main goal of the institution is to educate and train ministers, pastors, Christian educators (catechists), deacons, teachers and researchers for Church, School and Society.

Located at 59.9328, 10.7135 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
MF Norwegian School of Theology, Church of Norway, Education in Oslo, Religion in Oslo, Seminaries and theological colleges, Universities and colleges in Norway, Educational institutions established in 1907, 1907 establishments in Norway

Norwegian Academy of Music

The Norwegian Academy of Music is a music conservatory located in Oslo, Norway, in the neighbourhood of Majorstuen, Frogner. It is the largest music academy in Norway and offers the country's highest level of music education. As a university college, it offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Throughout the years the Academy has educated many of Norway’s most renowned musicians.

Located at 59.9323, 10.7139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Norway, Music schools in Norway, Education in Oslo, Music in Oslo, Educational institutions established in 1973, 1973 establishments in Norway

Majorstuen (station)

Majorstuen is a subway station on the Oslo Metro and a light rail station on the Briskeby Line of the Oslo Tramway. It is located in the Majorstuen neighborhood in the Frogner borough. Majorstuen is shared by all the subway lines, and, being located just after the tunnel entrance, it is the only such station not located underground. Majorstuen was originally the end station for Holmenkollbanen, and remained so until the tunnel to Nationaltheatret Station was completed.

Located at 59.9297, 10.7147 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Oslo Metro stations in Oslo, Railway stations opened in 1898, Railway stations serving campuses in Norway, 1898 establishments in Norway

Frøen (station)

Frøen is a station on the Oslo Metro in the Vestre Aker borough, it is the first station on the Holmenkollen Line after Majorstuen. The name refers to Frøen Gård, a stately estate located near the present location of the t-bane station, of which now only the manor house remains. Previously, trains switched from third rail which was used on most of the network (now all), to overhead wire which was used on Holmenkollbanen, at Frøen.

Located at 59.9342, 10.7092 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Oslo Metro stations in Oslo, Oslo Metro stations located underground, Railway stations opened in 1898, 1898 establishments in Norway

Forskningsparken (station)

Forskningsparken is a rapid transit station on the Sognsvann Line of the Oslo Metro. It also serves as a light rail station for the Ullevål Hageby Line of the Oslo Tramway. It is located at the north of the Blindern campus of the University of Oslo in the Nordre Aker borough of Oslo, Norway. The decision to build the station was made in 1998, and it opened in 1999, replacing the former station Vestgrensa, and allowed interchange between the metro and the tramway.

Located at 59.9436, 10.7211 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Oslo Metro stations in Oslo, Oslo Tramway stations in Oslo, Railway stations opened in 1999, Railway stations serving campuses in Norway, Railway stations serving sports venues in Norway, 1999 establishments in Norway

Blindern (station)

Blindern is a rapid transit station on the Sognsvann Line of the Oslo Metro. It is located in the Vestre Aker borough of Oslo, Norway. Served by lines 3, 4 and 6, the station is located adjacent to the main campus of the University of Oslo, Blindern. Until 1999, the station served as terminus of line 5, that ran along the Grorud Line. The station was opened in 1934, and was originally named Blindernveien.

Located at 59.94, 10.7161 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Oslo Metro stations in Oslo, Railway stations opened in 1934, Railway stations serving campuses in Norway

Colosseum Kino

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.

Located at 59.9295, 10.7109 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cinemas in Norway

Valkyrie plass

Valkyrie plass is a square in Oslo, Norway, located one block southeast of Majorstuen. The square is triangular in shape, and boundaried by the streets Valkyriegata, Bogstadveien and Jacob Aall's gate. It is named after Norse female warrior deities called the valkyries. The Common Tunnel of the Oslo T-bane system passes beneath Valkyrie plass, and there was a station beneath the square from 1912 to 1985.

Located at 59.9284, 10.7177 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Squares in Oslo

University Library of Oslo

The University Library of Oslo (Norwegian: Universitetsbiblioteket i Oslo, UBO) is a library connected to the University of Oslo. Like the University, it was established in 1811 with Georg Sverdrup as the first head librarian. It originally doubled as the Norwegian national library, and was located at the old University of Oslo campus. In 1913 the current library building in Henrik Ibsens gate was completed. Head librarian at the time, from 1876 to 1922, was Axel Drolsum.

Located at 59.9386, 10.7214 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Libraries in Norway, University of Oslo, 1811 establishments in Norway, Culture in Oslo, Academic libraries, Library buildings completed in 1913

Vestgrensa (station)

Vestgrensa (originally Ullevål Haveby) was a light rail station on the Sognsvann Line of the Oslo Metro in Norway. It opened on 10 October 1934, and was located between Blindern and Ullevål stadion stations. The station was rebuilt when the Sognsvann Line was upgraded from light rail to metro standard in the early 1990s. It was closed on 22 August 1999, when it was replaced by the new station Forskningsparken.

Located at 59.9444, 10.725 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Oslo Metro stations in Oslo, Railway stations opened in 1934, Railway stations closed in 1999, Disused Oslo Metro stations, 1934 establishments in Norway, 1999 disestablishments in Norway

Rikshospitalet (station)

Rikshospitalet is a light rail tram station at the end of the Ullevål Hageby Line of the Oslo Tramway. It is located at Rikshospitalet, the Norwegian National Hospital, at Gaustad in Oslo, Norway. The station opened on 1 June 1999 as part of the line extension when the hospital opened. The expansion was financed by Oslo Package 2. The station is served by lines 17 and 18, using SL95 low-floor trams. This allow step-free access from and to all stations until the city center.

Located at 59.9478, 10.7147 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Oslo Tramway stations in Oslo, Railway stations opened in 1999, Railway stations serving hospitals in Norway

Gaustad

Gaustad is a neighborhood in Nordre Aker borough of Oslo, Norway. It is located between Vinderen and Kringsjå. At Gaustad are Rikshospitalet and Gaustad Hospital, as well as residential areas that border to Nordmarka. Tha area is served by Rikshospitalet Station on the Ullevål Hageby Line of Oslo Tramway, and Gaustad Station on the Holmenkoll Line of Oslo T-bane. Ring 3 runs through the neightborhood.

Located at 59.94, 10.71 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods of Oslo

Gaustadalléen (station)

Gaustadalléen is a light rail station on the Ullevål Hageby Line of the Oslo Tramway. It is located where the road Gaustadalléen passes under Ring 3 in Gaustad in Oslo, Norway. The station opened on 1 June 1999 as part of the extension of the Ullevål Hageby Line to Rikshospitalet. It is served by line 17 and 18, using SL95 low-floor trams, giving the station step-free access to the vehicles.

Located at 59.9454, 10.7172 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Oslo Tramway stations in Oslo, Railway stations opened in 1999

Universitetet Blindern (station)

Universitetet Blindern is a light rail station on the Ullevål Hageby Line of the Oslo Tramway. It is located on the north side of Blindern, the main campus of the University of Oslo, Norway. The station opened on 1 June 1999 as part of the extension of the Ullevål Hageby Line to Rikshospitalet. It was formerly named Blindern nord. It is served by line 17 and 18, using SL95 low-floor trams, giving the station step-free access to the vehicles.

Located at 59.9421, 10.7243 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Oslo Tramway stations in Oslo, Railway stations opened in 1999, Railway stations serving campuses in Norway

Seatower

Seatower is a Norwegian provider of foundations for Offshore wind power. The company, with roots from the offshore oil and gas industry back to 1994, has its headquarters in Oslo. Seatower's main products are the Cranefree foundations. In November 2011, Seatower announced a strategic partnership with MT Højgaard for supply of the Cranefree foundations.

Located at 59.9292, 10.7156 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Engineering companies of Norway, Technology companies, Companies based in Oslo, Companies established in 1994

Statoil Fuel & Retail

Statoil Fuel & Retail is a Norwegian energy retail company, formed by the 2010 separation of the downstream business of Statoil ASA into a separate listed company. The company has 2,300 fuel retail stations in Scandinavia, Poland, the Baltic Countries and Russia as well as significant lubricants and aviation fuel operations. It was listed as a separate company on the Oslo Stock Exchange on October 22, 2010.

Located at 59.9302, 10.7109 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Companies established in 2010, Oil companies of Norway, Companies based in Oslo, Automotive fuel brands, Norwegian brands, Statoil

Schultz' gate (station)

Schultz' gate is at tram station on the Oslo Tramway. It is preceded and succeeded by Majorstuen and Rosenborg stations, respectively.

Located at 59.9269, 10.7203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Oslo Tramway stations in Oslo

Bogstadveien

Bogstadveien is a street in the district of Frogner in Oslo, Norway. Bogstadveien features many of the city's wide range of exclusive shops as well as entertainment, hotels and restaurants. The road is also known for the two annual car-free shopping events called the Bilfri Bogstadvei. Bogstadveien stretches from the neighbourhood of Majorstuen to the neighbourhood of Hegdehaugen.

Located at 59.9272, 10.7203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Streets in Oslo

Oslo Innovation Center

Oslo Innovation Center is an innovation center and incubator located in Oslo, Norway. It is home to more than 140 companies, research groups and institutes that’s works with research and development within the fields of biotechnology and chemistry, medicine, information technology, media, materials science, electronics and environment- and society. The complex has 5 buildings that houses more than 2000 people.

Located at 59.9419, 10.7167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Oslo, Science parks, Innovation organizations, Organisations based in Oslo, Research and development in Norway

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Blinderen, Blindernveien