The rules during the stay:
- The “Skogen-guest” house is strictly non-smoking. If you wish to smoke, please use the designated smoking area in the guest parking.
- To reach the city center via public transportation, there are two options:
Option 1: By Metro – Take the lift from the parking area to the 8th floor at the “Skogen” metro station. The metro runs every 15 minutes and will get you to the city center in about 25 minutes.
Option 2: By Bus – Take either bus number 42 or 45 from the “Voksenskog” station, just a 5-minute walk from the guest house. - To use the Metro or Bus, download the “Ruter” app for tickets. We are in Zone 1, and the same ticket is valid for Metro, Bus, and Ferry rides in the Oslo area and Oslo fjord.
- For skiing information, visit https://www.oslo.skimore.no/en. It’s a 20-minute drive or you can take a bus to the resort.
- If you’re a fan of Nordic cross-country skiing, you’re in luck! We are just a 2-minute walk from one of the best ski trails, starting right from the parking area!
- For hiking near the guest house, here are some scenic routes:
– A 15-minute walk to Strømsdammen Lake (Location: XJJX+R6, 0891 Oslo)
-A 40-minute walk to Tryvann Lake (Location: XMW8+PQP Oslo Municipality)
– A 40-minute walk to Bogstad Lake (Location: Sørkedalsveien 450, 0758 Oslo)
– For personalized tours and hiking routes in Holmenkollen, we have access to Strava Pro. Please consult with the host to create the ideal route tailored to your preferences. - Golf enthusiasts can visit Oslo Golfklubb, located at Ankerveien 127, 0766 Oslo, 5-minutes driving distance or bus.
- Oslo Municipality has strict waste separation rules:
– Purple bags for plastic items
– Green bags for food waste
– Other colored bags (e.g., shopping bags) for general waste.
These bags should be placed in the recycling bin near the main door. For glass, metal cans, and paper, use the separate containers located in the guest parking area. - Quiet hours in Oslo are from 11 PM. Please respect the noise regulations and avoid disturbances.
- If you need to charge your vehicle, there is a Supercharger station at Circle K (Location: Ankerveien 121, 0766 Oslo), just 5 minutes away. It offers fast charging for CCS (300 kW) and CHAdeMO (60 kW).
- For groceries, visit KIWI Bogstad, a 5-minute drive or bus ride away (Location: Ankerveien 117, 0766 Oslo). It is open daily until 11 PM.
- For a dog park, you can visit Torshov Hundepark (25-minutes driving).
- Here are the emergency numbers for Oslo. We hope you’ll never need them:
– 110: Fire
– 112: Police
– 113: Medical emergency telephone help
– 1412: For use only by the hearing impaired
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