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Torshov is the neighbourhood North of Grünerløkka, uphill from ring road 2. The central parts of Torshov was a large housing project in the city of Oslo in the 1920s. As a residential area, Torshov has a characteristic monumental design with elements of baroque revival and neo-classical style. The layout was inspired by the English garden city movement and the area was basically greenfield in the 1920s. The Torshov bull in the octagonal Hegermann square is the symbol of the area.
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A fine park on a hill top in the middle of the classical Torshov neighbourhood.
Big park in a small valley between Torshov and road 4. Popular for skiing in Winter. The city of Oslo maintains cross-country trails when there is enough snow. Skateboard facilities at the lower end.
A cool park in eastern Oslo, the uppermost park in Grünerløkka neighbourhood, a so-called Greenwich village look-alike area. On Sundays, there is a second-hand market. The name refers to the birch threes there. The park covers one block.
Eastern riverbank walkways
An 8-km-long walk totally takes you past forested areas, historical buildings, fishing and swimming spots and several waterfalls.
east end - near junction of Toftes Gate and Seilduksgata
Antiques and second hand market every Sunday noon until 7PM at Birkelunden park at Grünerløkka.
Traditional Norwegian wood architecture, not found downtown anymore.