Blindern and Ullevål
A calm and green residential area with pleasent streets and atmosphere. The University of Oslo is located here and the area is characterized by a lot of students! You have short distance to both the city center and to the Nordmarka forest.
Get to know this area
Parks and nature
Blindern and Ullevål are green and peaceful areas. From here it is a short distance to the Sognsvann lake and Nordmarka, which have good hiking opportunities both summer and winter. There are also good bike paths in the area. The sunday walk is best spent along the streets in pleasant Ullevål Hageby or among charming colonial cabins in Sogn Hagekoloni.
Culture, nightlife and shopping
At Ullevål Stadium you will find a good selection of shops, such as clothing stores, pharmacy, bookstore, liquor store and more. With the subway, you can get to Majorstua within a few minutes. Here you will find different shops and nice eateries. These areas have a good connection to public transport, day and night.
Sports and training
In this area you will find Oslo's largest fitness club, Athletica Domus, which offers a wide range of training options, including a multipurpose hall, artificial turf court, tennis courts and squash. At UiO campus you find Athletica Blindern. In this area you have close proximity to Nordmarka, bike paths and countless green areas, and lots of opprotunities for exercising outdoors.
Student houses in Blindern and Ullevål
SiO Housing has something for everyone. Some student houses are located close to the forest and others in the city centre. Get to know the different areas and decide where you want to live.
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Ullevål Student Village
A modern student village right between the city center and the wilderness areas in Nordmarka.
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Vestgrensa Student Village
Student village with Oslo´s largest gym and the University of Oslo as its next door neighbour.
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Blindern Student House
One of our newest student houses a stone's throw from UiO.
Find an area that suits you
SiO Housing has something for everyone. Some student houses are located close to the forest and others in the city centre. Get to know the different areas and decide where you want to live.
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Bjølsen and Nydalen
Central, yet secluded and cozy area of the city with a short distance to everything.
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Grünerløkka and Tøyen
Trendy and urban area with cool niche shops, cozy cafes, good nightlife and green parks.
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Lillestrøm
A quiet, yet central city district just outside of Oslo - close to everything!
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Majorstuen
Perfect mix of quiet, pleasant residential area and vibrant city streets with shops and nightlife.
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Sogn and Kringsjå
Calm and green residential area close to Nordmarka forest. Fresh air and nature outside your door.
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St. Hanshaugen and Bislett
Urban area with short distance to shops, cafes and nightlife. Central yet quiet area.