Oslo - Sport and social games
- Orienteering
Orienteering is an activity for the whole family and a fun way to enjoy the outdoor life. In summer marked posts are placed all over the region in the surrounding areas, and with the aid of a specially marked map you find the posts one by one and use the stamp on the post to mark your card to prove you have done it. You get points for the number of posts found and at the end of the season you can be awarded medals. In April the marked maps are on sale in bookshops or sports shops. In Asker it is organised by Asker Skiklubb (see Skiing). They also organise a skiing version in the winter. For more information, contact the Norwegian Orienteering Association at: - Norges Orienteringsforbund
Ullevål Stadion
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (21) 02 9000
Fax: + 47 (21) 02 9511
Skiing
Skiing is the national sport in Norway and the most popular in winter. You
can choose between cross country (langrenn) or downhill
(alpin), snow board, telemark, and ski jumping (skihopp),
to mention the most common.
Skiforeningen (The Ski Association) promotes the enjoyment of skiing and runs ski schools, organizes ski competitions and owns several cabins for members to use. There are special groups for children, families, young people, extreme sport, etc. For details, contact
You may also contact the National Ski Association at: www.skiforbundet.no/
For children there is a Children's Ski Club (Barnas Skiklubb): www.barnas-skiklubb.com
Ski club in Asker and Bærum:
Cross country skiing
There are many marked and illuminated trails (lysløyper) all over
the outskirts of Oslo (Nordmarka), Asker and Bærum. You can buy detailed
maps of ski tracks from sport shops. The Ski Association
(Skiforengingen) and DNT (Norwegian Mountain Touring Association)
open cafes (stuer) during the winter season which are shown on the
maps. For more challenging cross country skiing, DNT (see below)
organises longer trips in the mountains (especially national parks) and
guided trips all over Norway and abroad. Contact DNT at:
-
Turistforeningen, DNT (The Norwegian Mountain Touring Association)
Storg. 3
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 82 2800
website: www.turistforeningen.no/
The Norwegian Mountain Touring Association
Downhill/Alpine
Downhill skiing resorts in Norway do not compare to the Alps or other big
ski resorts in other countries. A Norwegian resort has a few runs and few
facilities. There are several larger ski resorts within a few hours of
Oslo, eg: Hemsedal, Hafjell, Norefjell and Geilo (see Sports Tourism).
For more information, contact The Ski Association (Skiforeningen). The Ski Association organises ski instruction for people of all ages and abilities. For details, contact the following ski school in Oslo:
-
Ski School
Tomm Murstad Skiskole/Trines rennskole
Voksenkollen
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 14 4665/+ 47 (67) 58 4483
Skating
In winter there is an outdoor rink, called Narvisen
(illuminated in the evening), between Karl Johans gate and Stortings gate in
the centre of Oslo, where your can hire skates. There are many places to
skate outdoors, from school playgrounds to local lakes, and even the fjord
if the ice is thick enough. You can buy second hand skates at the
International School's "ski swap" or at the second hand sport shop in Høvik
(Sportslåven). For details, see Skiing and Sport
shopping.
For more information about skating as a sport, contact the Norwegian Skating Association at:
-
Norsk Skøyteforbund
Sognsv. 75
Ullevål Stadion
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (21) 02 9720
website: www.skoyteforbundet.no/
The following is a list of ice rinks in Oslo, Asker and Bærum:
- Frogner Stadion
Frognerveien 67
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 55 8994 - Asker skøyteklubb (skating
club)
Asker
1372
Norway
Tel: + 47 (66) 78 1720 - Bærum Ishall
Hauger Skolev. 5
Rud
1351
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 15 0077 - Askerhallen
Ishall
Bragesvei 2
Asker
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 78 0680 - Valle Hovin
Innspurten 1
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 65 7937/+ 47 (22) 65 6767
Opens October to March, skate rental available
Sledging
Sledging (aking) is popular with children where ever there is a
little hill in the neighbourhood. At Korketrekkeren at Holmenkollen (the
hill with the skijump), you can rent old luges or bring your own sledge. It
is advisable that everyone participating should wear a helmet. For more
information about sledging, contact the Norwegian Sledging Association
at:
- Norges Ake-, Bob- og Skeleton Forbund
Ullevål Hageby
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (21) 02 9000
website: www.nabsf.no/
You may also contact this sledging club: www.akeforeningen.no/
Swimming
If you would like to join a swimming club, contact:
- Oslo Idrettslag - Svømming
Heggelibakken 17
Oslo
Norway
website: www.n3sport.no/
Or you may contact the Norwegian Swimming Association
at: www.svomming.no/
In summer (during the school holiday between June and August) most indoor
swimming pools are closed. People go swimming in the fjord, lakes and
outdoor pools.
Outdoor pools
-
Frognerbadet (in the Froger park, with water chute and diving boards)
Middelthinsg. 28
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 44 7429 -
Tøyenbadet
Helgesensg. 90
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 68 24 23/+ 47 (22) 67 1887
Four pools, sauna, solarium, diving boards, water chute and gym. Indoor pool opens all year
Indoor swimming pools in Oslo
- Bislet Bad
Pilestredet 60
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 46 4176 - Vestkantbadet
Sommerrog. 1
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 44 0726 - Swim & Trim (fitness
club)
Majorstuv. 36
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 46 38 54 - Sogn Bad
Sognsv. 80
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 23 2643 - Sagene Bad
Sandakerv. 1
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 35 6997 - Nordtvedt Bad
Gårdsv. 4
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 16 0593 - Montebello Trim og Svøm
Torjusbakken 19
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 14 9961 - Manglerud Bad
Plogv. 22
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 26 2114 - Linderud Bad
Statsråd Mathiesensv. 25/27
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 64 6166 - Lambertseter Bad
Glimmerv. 42
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 29 0659 - Holmlia Bad
Holmlia Senterv. 34
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 61 1150 - Bøler Bad
Bølerlia 3B
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 26 6755
Babyswimming
- Babysvømmingen
Hovseter
Arnebråtv. 114
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 14 8180 - Selungene
Babysvømmeklubb
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 62 4404 - Pingvin Svømmeskole
Dronningensg. 23
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 33 2135/+ 47 (815) 00 165
Also swimming instruction for older children - Babysvømmingen Oslo Øst
Breikollv. 27
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 65 8595 - Emma Friskhus
Jens Holesv. 8
Sandvika
1336
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 14 9744 - Termo-Swim
Stokkerv. 32
Slependen
1341
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 56 4172 - Elisabeths
svømmeskole
Dikemarksv. 9
Asker
1385
Norway
Tel: + 47 (66) 90 0081
Indoor pools in Asker and Barum
- Berger Svømmehall
Leirduev. 70
Rykkin
1334
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 13 3333 - Nadderudhallen
Haukev. 12
Bekkestua
1318
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 10 1440
Refurbished, recommended by ex pats, located near the International school - Landøya
svømmehall
Landøyvn. 67
Nesbru
1394
Norway
Tel: + 47 (66) 84 6835 - Emma Friskhus
Jens Holesv. 8
Sandvika
1336
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 13 4351/+ 47 (67) 14 9744
Also babyswimming
Beaches in
Oslo
Lakes
Bogstadvannet and Sognsvann (north of Oslo, near
Holmenkollen)
Nøklevann (east of Oslo) - maps can be bought at sport shops or book
shops.
Beaches by the fjord
This web site gives you a complete list of beaches in the Oslo area: www.aktivioslo.no/aktiviteter/strender/strender.html
Beaches in Asker and Barum
- Hvalstrand Bad
Nesbru
1394
Norway
Tel: + 47 (66) 84 9929
Popular, child friendly, toilets, kiosk, restaurant, car park - Vollen
Asker
Norway
Consists of many small beaches. There is also a bakery with a café (good cakes!), a marina with restaurant and a few small shops. - Pelvikodden
Norway
Large swimming area on Snarøya, small sandy beach, toilets, fishing, car park - Kalvøya
Norway
This is an island off Sandvika. This place comes alive in the summer, it has several beaches, football pitches, popular for picnics. - Kadettangen
Sandvika
Norway
Popular, large swimming area, sandy beach, toilets, child friendly, kiosk, car park
Riding centres in
Oslo
For more information about horse riding ( hesteridning ), contact the
Norwegian Horse Riding Association at:
- Norges Rytterforbund
Ullevål Stadion
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (21) 02 9650
Fax: + 47 (21) 02 9651
website: www.rytter.no/ - EKT Rideskole
Ekebergv. 99
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 19 9786 - Øvre Fossum Gård
(farm)
Stovner
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 10 7487 - Trosterudstallen
Dr. Dedichensv. 24
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 30 5456 - Sørkedalen
Hestesenter
Zinoberv. 23
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 13 8650 - Søndre Ås Gård Miljøsenter
(farm)
Rosenholmv. Holmlia
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 61 2851 - Søndre Nordstrand
Ridesenter
Klemetsrudv. 50
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 61 8608/+ 47 (22) 61 8609 - Skjerven Gård (farm)
Maridalsv. 469
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 23 0339 - Oslo Ridehus
Drammensv. 131
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 55 6980/+ 47 (22) 55 6381 - Lillemorstallen
Stubberud Gård (farm)
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 49 9190 - Elveli
Hestesportsenter
Elveli Gård (farm)
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 49 9110
Riding centres in Asker and Barum
- Dikemark Ride- og
Fritidsklubb
Slottsberget 9
Asker
Norway
Tel: + 47 (66) 98 8001 - Østern Brug
Listuv. 9
Eiksmarka
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 14 1809 - Tanum Ridesenter
Vestmarkv. 91
Slependen
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 55 9266 - Steinseth Ridesenter
Sollivn. 74
Asker
Norway
Tel: + 47 (66) 78 7546 - Nordhaug
Ridesenter
Griniv. 363
Bekkestua
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 14 7847 - Kalles
Rideskole
Kirkerudlia 7 A
Vøyenenga
Norway
Tel: + 47 (900) 79 501 - Blakstad Hovedgård
(farm)
Ellefsv. 14
Vettre
Norway
Tel: + 47 (66) 90 3757
Golf
In Norway you need to qualify for a 'green card' and a membership of a golf
club in order to play at one of the golf courses, but it is possible to play
as a guest. For more information, contact the Norwegian Golf
Association at:
Golf courses in Oslo
- Oslo Golfklubb
Ankerv. 127
Bogstad
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 51 0560 - Østmarksetra
Minigolfsenter
Sarabråtv.
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 26 1559 - Veitvet Minigolf
Veitvetv. 17
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 16 1677 - Indoor golf Golfsenteret
Sandakerv. 24 C
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (23) 22 6565
Golf courses in Asker and Barum
- Asker Golfbane
Høgåsv. 35
(near Drensrud School)
Asker
Norway
Tel: + 47 (66) 90 0340 - Østmarka
Golfklubb
Vestby Gård Ytre
Enebakk (east of Oslo)
Norway
Tel: + 47 (64) 92 4111 - Mørk Golfbane
Mørk
Spydeberg
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 83 6900 - Kjekstad Golfklubb
Hanestad
Røyken
Norway
Tel: + 47 (31) 29 7990 - Eagle Golf
Stabekk
Norway
Tel: + 47 (66) 76 01 20
website: www.eaglegolf.no - Ballerud Golf og
Treningsenter
Ballerud allé 1
Høvik
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 10 6110
Tennis
For more information about playing tennis, contact the Norwegian
Tennis Association at:
- Norges Tennisforbund
Halsevangen 33
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 65 7550
Fax: + 47 (22) 64 6409
website: www.tennis.no/
Tennis clubs in Asker and Bærum
Blommenholm and Sandvika Tennisklubb
Tel: + 47 (67) 54 3265
Squash
You will be able to play squash at many training and fitness
centers in the Oslo area. For a complete list of
training centers and fitness clubs, look under Trening in the
yellow pages or online at: www.gulesider.no
For more details, contact the Norwegian Squash Association
at: www.squash.no/
Where to play squash in Oslo:
-
Torggata Treningssenter
Torgg. 16
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 99 3141 -
Sentrum Squash og Treningssenter
Thor Olsensg. 5
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 20 7060 -
Skippern Squash AS
Torgg. 16
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 11 0347
Where to play squash in Asker and Bærum:
-
Bærum Squash Centre
Rudssletta 81
Rud
1309
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 13 5650 -
Lysaker Squash
Lysaker torg 8
Lysaker
1366
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 59 1420 -
3t Treningssenter
Løkketangen 56
Sandvika
1337
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 54 5381
Fitness
To join a fitness club, you pay a subscription fee and a
monthly fee which includes access to the gym and aerobics classes.
Some smaller gyms offer a clipcard system where you buy a ticket which will
gain you entry to a specified number of sessions. Many have child care
facilities. You should check with your company/employer if they give you a
discounted membership with a fitness club.
For a complete list of fitness clubs and training centers, look under Trening in the yellow pages or online at: www.gulesider.no
- Aerobics Companiet
Wilhelmsg. 2
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (23) 36 7970 - SATS
Filipstadbrygge 1(Aker Brygge)
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 04 8080/+ 47 (815) 44 333
webiste: www.sats.no
One of Norway's biggest fitness clubs. Equivalent to 24 Hour Fitness, USA. Many locations. Offers child care. Recommended by ex pats - Oslo Trimsenter
Munchsg. 7
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 20 6222
webiste: www.oslotrimsenter.no
With swimming pool - Oslo Fitness
Club
Arbeiderg. 4
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 33 9360 - Torggata Treningssenter
Torgg. 16
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 99 3141 - Girl's Gym
Grefsen 9
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 22 9070 - Frisk
Karenslyst Allé 7
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (23) 27 6970
One of the biggest fitness clubs in Norway with many locations. Offers child care - Bøler
Treningssenter
Bølerlia 4
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 27 8973 - Body-Work
Trimsenter
Lilleakerv. 16
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 73 1900
Offers child care - Better Bodies Gym
Grorud Senter (shopping centre)
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 16 3848
Centers in Oslo
- SATS
Bankv. 10 A
Asker
Norway
Tel: + 47 (66) 78 0040
website: www.sats.no - Nesbru Trim &
Helse
Gartnerv. 1
Nesbru
Norway
Tel: + 47 (66) 77 9200 - Colosseum Treningssenter
Sandvika
Brodtkorbsorg. 7 (Sandvika Storsenter)
Sandvika
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 54 8330 - Frisk
Bærumsv. 206
Bekkestua
Norway
Tel: + 47 (67) 12 9950
Other sports
-
American Football
website: www.noaff.org/ -
Athletics
website: www.friidrett.no/ -
Baseball
websiet: www.soft-baseball.no/ -
Basketball
website: www.basket.no/index.jsp -
Badminton
website: www.badminton.no/ -
Bandy
website: www.bandyforbundet.no/ -
Billiards
website: www.biljardforbundet.no/ -
Boxing
website: www.boksing.no/ -
Bowling
website: www.bowling.no/ -
Canoeing
website: www.padling.no/t2.asp -
Climbing
website: www.klatring.no/ -
Curling
website: www.curling.no/ny/index.php -
Cycling
website: www.sykling.no/t2.asp -
Dance
website: www.danseforbundet.no/t2.asp -
Diving
website: www.ndf.no/t2.asp -
Fencing
website: www.fekting.no/ -
Football (soccer)
website: www.fotball.no/t2.asp
Gymnastics
-
Oslo Turnforening
Haslevangen 33
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 72 0801
website: www.gymogturn.no/t2.asp -
Handball
website: www.handball.no/ -
Ice Hockey
website: www.hockey.no/t2.asp
Judo
-
Kick boxing
website: www.kickboxing.no/ -
Martial Arts
website: www.kampsport.no/t2.asp
Motor sport
-
Norges Bilsportforbund (car racing)
Nils Hansensv. 2
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (23) 05 4500
website: www.motorsportforbundet.no/ -
Petanque
Norges Petanqueforbund
Disenv. 16
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 15 6330
Rowing
Rowing club for women
-
Oslo Kvinnelige Roklubb
Drammensv. 212
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 50 9486 -
Rugby
website: www.rugby.no/
Sailing
-
Kongelig Norsk Seilforening (Royal Norwegian Sailing Club)
Huk Abeny 1
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (23) 27 5600
website: www.seiling.no/
Snowboard
-
Softball
website: www.soft-baseball.no/ -
Table tennis
website: www.bordtennis.no/ -
Triathlon
website: www.triathlon.no/ -
Volleyball
website: www.volleyball.no/t2.asp -
Water skiing
website: www.vannski.no/t2.asp -
Sports for the disabled
website: www.nfif.no/t2.asp
Student sport clubs
website: www.studentidrett.no/
Unless otherwise indicated, all of the above sport associations can be reached at this address:
-
Sognsv. 75
Ullevål Stadion
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (21) 02 9000
For more sports clubs and associations, see the yellow pages under Foreninger og Forbund or online at: www.gulesider.no
Tennis clubs in Oslo
- Bygdø
Tennisskole
Huk Aveny 45
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 54 6028
Tennis school - Ullern
Tennisklubb
Furulundv. 15
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 50 7121 - Tennisakademiet
Thunesv. 8 B
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 44 4255 - Holmenkollen
Tennisklubb
Bjørnevn. 74
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 14 6773 - Furuset
Tennissenter
Tevlingv. 5
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 32 6450 - Frogner Park Tennis
Courts
Middelthunsg. 26
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 43 4060 - Frogner Stadion Tennis
Courts
Frognerv. 67
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 55 8994
Dance and ballet schools in Oslo
- Den Norske Operas Ballettskole
Storg. 23 C
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (23) 31 5045/+ 47 (22) 42 9475 - Senteret for folkedans fra mange
land
Kongensg. 16
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 11 4395
Folk dance from many countries - Johan Fasting Danseskole
Keysersg. 1
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 36 1100
Swing, rock, tango - Salsa Club Tropicana
Tøyeng. 36 A
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 68 0018
website: www.club-tropicana.no - Centro de Flamenco
Kirg 26
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 41 5141
website:www.centrodeflamenco.no - CAK Danseinstitutt
Pilestredet 75 C
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 60 0850
African dance - Bårdar Danseinstitutt
Kr. Augustsg. 15
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 20 9010
website: www.baardar.no - Bjørg Gretes Danseskole
Middelthunsg. 21
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 69 0803
Ballroom dancing - Vinderen Dansestudio
Slemdalsv. 72
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 14 6606
All ages, boys and girls - Spin Off Dansestudio
Storg. 22
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 17 0656
website: www.dance.no
Classical, modern, and jazz ballet - Senter for Dansekunst
Tollbug. 19
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 41 2700 - Norsk Ballettakademi
Kr.Augustsg. 15
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 20 9010 - Statens Balletthøgskole
St. Olavsg. 23
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 99 5750 - Jorunn Kirkenær
Ballettskole
Sørbyhaugen 33
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 14 09 28
All ages and levels - T. Frosttad Dansestudio
Trudvangv. 11
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 60 4488
Classical and modern ballet - Den Norske Balletthøgskole
Borgg. 7
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 57 2410 - Anne Cecily's
Ballettskole
Kirkev. 56
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (23) 19 8843 - Det Norske Danse Center
Pilestredet 75 C
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 69 6990
website: www.dansecenter.no
For a complete list of dance schools,
look under Danseopplæring in the yellow pages or online at: www.gulesider.no
Bingo
- Arkaden Bingo
Karl Johansg. 7
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 41 5322 - Veitvedt Bingo
Veitvedtv. 8
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 25 3522 - Stovner Bingo
Stovner Senter
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 10 1015 - Majorstua Bingo
Majorstuv. 26
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 55 9185 - Furuset Bingo
T. Liespl.1
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 30 5039 - Dahler's Bingo
Dalsbergstien 18
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 69 8545 - Connect Bingo
Linderud Senter
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 65 3250 - Bingo A4
Grønland 4
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 17 3749 - Aspelund Bingo
Vålerengv. 2 B
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 67 6421/+ 47 (22) 67 1747
Bridge
- Oslo Bridgekrets
Storg. 25
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 42 9739 - Bridgesenter Vest
Sporveisgt. 31
Oslo
Norway
Tel: + 47 (22) 69 2066/+ 47 (977) 40 490
The following link gives you a list of bridge clubs in the Oslo area: www.greatbridgelinks.com/