Árný
Iceland
Jun 28, 2020 - Jul 7, 2020
Became a member in: 2009
Renewal Date: 05/Feb/2021
I am working as a HR-manager in a theater in Oslo. My wife, Marit, is a Freelance director within Theater, TV and Ballet. Our kids are studying, and have moved out.
Additional languages spoken
English
Affinities
Fishing,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Bridge,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation
MoreLessAffiliations
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Science / Research
Profession
HR-manager
Our pets
Nonstop (cat at 12 years)
Árný
Iceland
Marilisa
Italy
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates and destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our house is a two appartements house. We bought it 20 years ago together with another family (friends of ours), and we are both couples still living here. We live in the ground flor. They live in the first flor. We have separated entrances. The house has a garden that we share with our neighbours, and the house is as close you can get to Oslo centre and still have a garden. The distance to Oslo centre, where you find the castle, parliament, opera, museums, theatres and so forth, is 4-5 km. There is a bus (#34) close to us that will take you to the central station (opera). To the tube there is approx 800 m to walk.
Oslo is the capital of Norway, situated in the south, not far from the Swedish border. The city is known for its unique combination of culture and nature. From our home you can bicycle by the beautiful Aker River, running through the renovated former working-class area of Grunerløkka, walk to Frognerparken, visit the centre of the city, take a ferryboat to one of the islands in the Oslofjord og go hiking in the vast areas north of Oslo.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Oslo is unique in both being a capital with all its advantages in culture and dining, and situated by a fjord and having large areas where you can do various outdoor activities. You can enjoy the fjord for bathing and sailing, or go fishing, cycling, hiking, or whatever you prefer. There a plenty of restaurants of high quality. Prices are ok, but alcohol is expensive due to Norwegian policies.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Our house is close to the centre of Oslo. You can walk to various parts of the city, take the bus or the tube. Or you can borrow our Bicycles. You can study what to do on this official site of the city: https://www.visitoslo.com/
Frognerparken is a must: https://www.visitnorway.no/reisemal/ostlandet/oslo/listings-oslo/frognerparken/16403/
Travel to the islands in the fjord: https://www.visitnorway.no/reisemal/ostlandet/oslo/listings-oslo/%C3%98yhopping-i-oslofjorden/15222/
Walk and enjoy Grunerløkka: https://www.visitoslo.com/en/activities-and-attractions/boroughs/grunerlokka/
Enjoy the food, location and atmosphere of Vippa: http://www.vippa.no/photos/
Walk on the roof of the Opera: https://www.google.com/maps/uv?hl=no&pb=!1s0x46416e8ba321f715:0x1cb6a7c6a2a2d611!2m22!2m2!1i80!2i80!3m1!2i20!16m16!1b1!2m2!1m1!1e1!2m2!1m1!1e3!2m2!1m1!1e5!2m2!1m1!1e4!2m2!1m1!1e6!3m1!7e115!4shttps://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipM0oqLgxsES1T-um0A0sGjOgJ2vjxVSKO6ADGnQ%3Dw373-h250-k-no!5soperataket+-+Google-s%C3%B8k&imagekey=!1e10!2sAF1QipM0oqLgxsES1T-um0A0sGjOgJ2vjxVSKO6ADGnQ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiXm6vj-LDgAhWd7aYKHWjYDBgQoiowDnoECAYQBg
Go hiking or cycling in the nature: https://no.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g190479-d656596-Reviews-Oslomarka-Oslo_Eastern_Norway.html
Have nice meals in some of the many restaurants: https://www.visitoslo.com/en/restaurants-nightlife/restaurants/
Walk and stop on nice sites along Akerselva: https://www.visitoslo.com/en/articles/akerselva-river/
Visit the surroundings by train. I will recommend a tour to Bergen and Flåm - which is a detour on the trail to Bergen. https://www.visitnorway.com/plan-your-trip/getting-around/by-train/
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please check our exchange preferences below
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2009
Renewal Date: 05/Feb/2021
I am working as a HR-manager in a theater in Oslo. My wife, Marit, is a Freelance director within Theater, TV and Ballet. Our kids are studying, and have moved out.
Additional languages spoken
English
Affinities
Fishing,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Bridge,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation
MoreLessAffiliations
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Science / Research
Profession
HR-manager
Our pets
Nonstop (cat at 12 years)
Árný
Iceland
Marilisa
Italy
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