Ammerud
Ammerud | ||
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Postal codes | 0904 + 0957-0960 |
Ammerud is a part of Grorud Borough in Oslo, Norway known for its large Le Corbusier style housing blocks. The borough administration is located here.
Before 1966 farms dominated this area. Then
The population of Ammerud today is a highly mixed conglomerate of different nationalities and ethnicities.
To the north of the residential areas, bordering on the forest, lies Huken
The proximity to Lillomarka makes Ammerud a convenient departure point for trips in Marka, in particular to the tourist facility Lilloseter. Breisjøen and Alnsjøen in Lillomarka bordering Ammerud supply drinking water for parts of Oslo.
The name
The neighborhood is named after the old farm Ammerud (
People from Ammerud
Transportation
Ammerud is served by
A local bus line, 62, runs through Ammerudveien, from the metro station, to Huken and from there to Grorud Center.
Schools
- Ammerud skole is a recently rehabilitated primary school with more than 500 pupils from 54 nations. The number of pupils is increasing. [citation needed]
- Apalløkka skole is a lower secondary school with 350+ pupils.
Gallery
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Ammerud skole
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Apalløkka skole
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Vesletjern