Majorstuen
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: 09:01 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Oslo
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:28 am and 9:01 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: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Discover Majorstuen

The district Majorstuen 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.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 44 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 77%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Friday, 26th of April 2024

6°C (43 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

6°C (43 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

4°C (39 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Rain and snow, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

THE THIEF

Address
0,9 mi
LANDGANGEN 1
0252 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

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


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


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 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


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 VIKA ATRIUM

Address
0,7 mi
MUNKEDAMSVEIEN 45
00250 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

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


an Ascend Hotel Collection Member Hotel Christiania Teater

Address
0,4 mi
Stortingsgaten 16
0161 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Smarthotel Oslo

Address
0,5 mi
St. Olavsgate 26
0166 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

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


Part of Forenom Oslo Apartments - Aker Brygge

Address
0,8 mi
Aker Brygge
0166 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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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...


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Length: 00:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: February 24, 2009
Length: 50:03 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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Published: October 08, 2009
Length: 40:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Rating: 0 of 5
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miniUKA på Blindern 2012

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Rating: 5 of 5
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Frogner SV om nye stasjoner

Published: June 27, 2011
Length: 32:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: frognersv

Erna Kahlbom er Frogner SV's førstekandidat til bydelsutvalget under kommune- og fylkestingsvalget 2011. Nye t-banestasjoner på både Majorstuen og Homansbyen er en viktig sak for Frogner...


Skøyter på Frogner

Published: March 02, 2008
Length: 04:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Thomas Blikshavn

Skøytetur på Frogner stadion 24.02.08.


Oslo T-bane action at Majorstuen station.

Published: May 22, 2012
Length: 06:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JuhaVnt

1. Line 1 train from Helsfyr to Holmenkollen and Frognerseteren departs. 2. Line 5 train from Storo to Vestli arrives. 3. Line 5 train from Vestli to Storo arrives. Oslo, Norway 19.5.2012.


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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.

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

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

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

Volvat (station)

Volvat is a disused rapid transit station on the Oslo T-bane. The underground station was located between Majorstuen and Borgen, and opened in 1939. The platform length was only large enough to accommodate two cars. When the Røa Line was upgraded to metro standard on 5 February 1995, it started bypassing Volvat. Finally, as of 7 April 1997 the station was taken out of service when the Kolsås Line trains were extended from two to three cars.

Located at 59.9329, 10.7043 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Oslo Metro stations in Oslo, Railway stations opened in 1939, Railway stations closed in 1997, 1939 establishments in Norway, 1997 disestablishments in Norway, Disused Oslo Metro stations, Oslo Metro stations located underground

Frogner stadion

Frogner stadion is a sports stadium in Oslo, Norway, which has artificial ice in the winter for speed skating and bandy. The artificial grass is doing the sommertime used for soccer and american football. It is located close to the Frogner Park, between the park and Majorstuen. One match, Norway-Belarus, will be played here at the Bandy World Championships 2013. http://translate. google. co. uk/translate?hl=en&sl=sv&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww. worldbandy. com%2Fwcs%2Ftemplate1.

Located at 59.9269, 10.7096 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Oslo, Speed skating venues in Norway, 1914 establishments in Norway, SFK Lyn

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

Uranienborg, Norway

Uranienborg is a neighborhood in the borough of Frogner in Oslo, Norway.

Located at 59.9223, 10.7188 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods of Oslo

Briskeby, Oslo

Briskeby is an area in the borough Frogner in Oslo, Norway. Originally a rural area in the former municipality Aker, it was incorporated into Christiania city in 1878. It received public transport with the Briskeby Line in 1894.

Located at 59.9217, 10.7161 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods of Oslo

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

Frognerbadet

Frognerbadet ("the Frogner Baths") 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. Also, the festival Norwegian Wood is hosted within its premises.

Located at 59.9272, 10.7069 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Oslo, Public baths, Swimming venues in Norway, 1956 establishments in Norway

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

Rosenborg (station)

Rosenborg is a station on the Oslo Tramway. It is located in the area with the same name in the neighbourhood of Hegdehaugen. The station is preceded by Schultz' gate on the Briskeby Line and succeeded by Homansbyen and Uranienborgveien on the Homansby and Briskeby Line, respectively. In 2005, the station was upgraded, with heightened platforms, new skeds and real-time monitors.

Located at 59.925, 10.7233 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Oslo Tramway stations in Oslo

Hegdehaugen

Hegdehaugen is a neighbourhood in the borough Frogner of Oslo, Norway. It is located in the West End between Homansbyen and Majorstuen. The name origins from the man's name Heide. Urban settlement in the area started in the 1860s, and the neighbourhood was incorporated in the city in 1878.

Located at 59.9247, 10.7244 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Majorstuen

Uranienborgveien (station)

Uranienborgveien is at station on the Briskeby Line of the Oslo Tramway. It serves the neighborhoods Hegdehaugen and Uranienborg in the West End of Oslo. The station is preceded and succeeded by Rosenborg and Briskeby, respectively. The station used to be near the Holtegata—Uranienborgveien street junction, but it was moved towards Hegdehaugen and Rosenborg in 2009, after the line had been upgraded and reconstructed.

Located at 59.9242, 10.7239 (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

Uranienborg Church

Uranienborg church is in Uranienborg height, next to Uranienborg park behind the Royal Palace in Oslo, Norway. The church was designed by Balthazar Lange and was consecrated on 22 December 1886 and had 1020 seats. The building is given a sober Gothic feel and is decorated with frescoes by Enevold Thømt and stained glass by the artist Emanuel Vigeland. In 1930 the interior received its present form by architect Arnstein Arneberg. The church has 1020 seats.

Located at 59.9211, 10.7197 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Churches in Oslo, Religious buildings completed in 1886, 1886 establishments in Norway, 19th-century Church of Norway church buildings

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Majorstua