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Hovinbyen

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In development

About Hovinbyen

Hovinbyen is a new city district taking shape in the east of Oslo, planned and built in stages (oslo.kommune.no).

Why it's on our list

  • In development

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Hovinbyen before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Hovinbyen are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest T-bane, tram and rail stations

  1. HasleT-bane350 m4 min walk
  2. ØkernT-bane850 m11 min walk
  3. TøyenRail1.0 km12 min walk

Key sights

  1. The Opera House3.0 kmWalk 38 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 12 min
  2. MUNCH3.0 kmWalk 38 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 12 min
  3. Akershus Fortress3.8 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 14 min
  4. The Royal Palace4.0 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 15 min
  5. Vigeland Park5.5 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 18 min
  6. Fram Museum5.9 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 19 min
  7. Holmenkollen8.7 kmCycle 37 minCar or taxi 26 min

Main railway stations

  1. Oslo S2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
  2. Nationaltheatret3.9 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 14 min

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