The apartment is situated right outside Oslo's west side, next to a metro station that will take you to downtown Oslo in 20 minutes It is a quiet and green neighborhood. There are several a grocery store at walking distance, including one open 7/7 very close by. There are also two restaurants at walking distance as well (Pakistanese and tapas). 20 minutes walk away (or three minutes by metro) you will find Bekkestua, a charming little city center with all facilities.

Right behind the building you will find two full-sized soccer fields (one serving as ice-skating field in the winter). From the apartment you have also immediate access to nice walks/runs trails in the woods (for example the Sæter farm).

Five minutes away (by metro or by ca)r you are at ready to hike up to Kolsåstoppen (Mount Kolsås, were my profile picture was taken which will give you a stunning view. In the summer you might be able to pick blueberries on the top.

Under ten minutes drive (or bike ride) you will reach several beaches, like Sarbuvollen. You should also visit the Hennie Onstad Art Center. It is a modern museum situated by the beach, near as well as a fine coastal walk trail and offers with activities for kids, and a nice café/restaurant.

As an alternative to Oslo you will find that Sandvika (further west) is a nice little city (4 km away, buses takes you there as well) you will be able to see the old bridge painted by Claude Monet, visit the peninsula og Kalvøya with great recreation possibilities, cafes, theater and restaurants. The old fishung boats "Rigmor" and "Rigfar" will take you to nearby islands in the summer for recreation and adventure.

And of course there is Oslo! A great and small capital surrounded by the sea and the mountains, with a lot of nature and culture to offer as well as many great restaurants.