Bøler () is a south-eastern suburb of Oslo, Norway. It is one of the more picturesque areas of Oslo. Østmarka forest and lake Nøklevann are in its immediate vicinity. Infrastructure-wise, it has a shopping center , two elementary schools, a public bath, a library, a church and a stop on the Østensjøbanen metro line.

History

The name Bøler comes from Old Norse bæl (farm). The area was mostly built up in the late 1950s, with high-rise buildings and smaller houses.

Bøler

Bøler was a separate borough of the city of Oslo, Norway from the mid-1980s up to December 31, 2003, when it became part of the borough of Østensjø.

Bøler

Nearby locations

Ulsrud

Bogerud

Østensjøvannet

Abildsø

Oppsal

Skullerud

References

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Neighbourhoods of Oslo

Bøler