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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 on the yellow pages in your phone book or online at: www.gulesider.no

Dance and ballet schools in Asker and Barum For a complete list of dance schools, look under Danseopplæring on the yellow pages in your phone book or online at: www.gulesider.no

Asker og Bærum Ballettinstitutt -1 Vesthellinga 19 Nesøya Norway 1397 47 66 84 93 48
Svaes Danseskole -1 Boyesv. 6 Stabekk Norway 1358 47 67 59 11 58
Rygels Dansesenter -1 Strandv. 28 Vettre Norway 1392 47 66 79 79 83
All ages, boys and girls K. Riddervolds Danseskole -1 Losbyv. 166 Finstadjordet Norway 1475 47 67 97 30 88
G. Kristines Ballettskole -1 Grønsundv. 70 Nesbru Norway 1394 47 66 98 15 05
K. Skullerud Ballettskole -1 Rødskiferv. 1 Kolsås Norway 1357 47 67 53 63 69
Bajazz Balettstudio -1 Parksvingen 41, Bekkestua Norway 1357 47 67 53 06 85
Asker Dans og Ballettskole -1 Røykenv. 142 Asker Norway 1386 47 66 90 23 70

Orienteering

Orienteering is an activity for all the family and a fun way to enjoy the outdoor life. In the 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
Tel. 21 02 90 00,
Fax: (47) 21 02 95 11

Skiing Skiing is the national sport in Norway and the most popular sport in the 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 the Ski Association at:

Kongevn. 5, Oslo
Tel. (47) 22 92 32 00
www.skiforeningen.no

You may also contact the National Ski Association at:
http://www.skiforbundet.no/

For children there is a Children's Ski Club (Barnas Skiklubb):
http://www.barnas-skiklubb.com

Ski clubs in Asker and Bærum:
Asker Skiklubb
Kirkev. 221,
1371 Asker
Tel. (47) 66 76 11 00

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 sports 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
Tel. (47) 22 82 28 00
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 have 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
Tel. (47) 22 14 46 65 or (47) 67 58 44 83

Skating In the 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 sports 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
Tel. (47) 21 02 97 20

The following is a list of ice rinks in Oslo, Asker and Bærum:

Frogner Stadion -1 Frognerveien 67 Oslo Norway 47 22 55 89 94
Asker skøyteklubb (skating club) -1 Asker Norway 1372 47 66 78 17 20
Bærum Ishall -1 Hauger Skolev. 5 Rud Norway 1351 47 67 15 00 77
Askerhallen Ishall -1 Bragesvei 2 Asker Norway 47 22 78 06 10
Opens October to March, skate rental available Valle Hovin -1 Innspurten 1 Oslo Norway 47 22 65 79 37 47 22 65 67 67

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
Tel. (47) 21 02 90 00

You may also contact this sledging club:
http://www.akeforeningen.no/

Swimming If you would like to join a swimming club, contact:

Oslo Idrettslag - Svømming
Heggelibakken 17
Oslo
Oslo Swimming Club

Or you may contact the Norwegian Swimming Association at:
Norges Svømmeforbund

In the 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
Tel. (47) 22 44 74 29

Tøyenbadet
Helgesensg. 90
Oslo
Tel. (47) 22 68 24 23 or (47) 22 67 18 87
Four pools, sauna, solarium, diving boards, water chute and gym. Indoor pool opens all year

Indoor swimming pools in Oslo

Bislet Bad -1 Pilestredet 60 Oslo Norway 47 22 46 41 76
Vestkantbadet -1 Sommerrog. 1 Oslo Norway 47 22 44 07 26
Swim & Trim (fitness club) -1 Majorstuv. 36 Oslo Norway 47 22 46 38 54
Sogn Bad -1 Sognsv. 80 Oslo Norway 47 22 23 26 43
Sagene Bad -1 Sandakerv. 1 Oslo Norway 47 22 35 69 97
Oslo Trimsenter (fitness club) -1 Munchsg. 7 Oslo Norway 47 22 20 62 22
Nordtvedt Bad -1 Gårdsv. 4 Oslo Norway 47 22 16 05 93
Montebello Trim og Svøm -1 Torjusbakken 19 Oslo Norway 47 22 14 99 61
Manglerud Bad -1 Plogv. 22 Oslo Norway 47 22 26 21 14
Linderud Bad -1 Statsråd Mathiesensv. 25/27 Oslo Norway 47 22 64 61 66
Lambertseter Bad -1 Glimmerv. 42 Oslo Norway 47 22 29 06 59
Holmlia Bad -1 Holmlia Senterv. 34 Oslo Norway 47 22 61 11 50
Bøler Bad -1 Bølerlia 3B Oslo Norway 47 22 26 67 55

Babyswimming

Babysvømmingen Hovseter -1 Arnebråtv. 114 Oslo Norway 47 22 14 81 80
Selungene Babysvømmeklubb -1 Oslo Norway 47 22 62 44 04
Also swimming instruction for older children Pingvin Svømmeskole -1 Dronningensg. 23 Oslo Norway 47 22 33 21 35 47 815 00 165
Babysvømmingen Oslo Øst -1 Breikollv. 27 Oslo Norway 47 22 65 85 95
Emma Friskhus -1 Jens Holesv. 8 Sandvika Norway 1336 47 67 14 97 44
Termo-Swim -1 Stokkerv. 32 Slependen Norway 1341 47 67 56 41 72
Elisabeths svømmeskole -1 Dikemarksv. 9 Asker Norway 1385 47 66 90 00 81

Indoor pools in Asker and Barum

Berger Svømmehall -1 Leirduev. 70 Rykkin Norway 1334 47 67 13 33 33
Refurbished, recommended by ex pats, located near the International school Nadderudhallen -1 Haukev. 12 Bekkestua Norway 1318 47 67 10 14 40
Landøya svømmehall -1 Landøyvn. 67 Nesbru Norway 1394 47 66 84 68 35
Also babyswimming Emma Friskhus -1 Jens Holesv. 8 Sandvika Norway 1336 47 67 13 43 51 47 67 14 97 44 baby swimming

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:
http://www.aktivioslo.no/aktiviteter/strender/strender.html

Beaches in Asker and Barum

Popular, child friendly, toilets, kiosk, restaurant, car park Hvalstrand Bad -1 Nesbru Norway 1394 47 66 84 99 29
Consists of many small beaches. There is also a bakery with a café (good cakes!), a marina with restaurant and a few small shops. Vollen -1 Asker Norway
Large swimming area on Snarøya, small sandy beach, toilets, fishing, car park Pelvikodden -1 Norway
This is an island off Sandvika. This place comes alive in the summer, it has several beaches, football pitches, popular for picnics. Kalvøya -1 Norway
Popular, large swimming area, sandy beach, toilets, child friendly, kiosk, car park Kadettangen -1 Sandvika Norway

Riding centres in Oslo For more information about horse riding ( hesteridning ), contact the Norwegian Horse Riding Association at:

Norges Rytterforbund
Ullevål Stadion, Oslo
Tel. (47) 21 02 96 50
Fax: (47) 21 02 96 51

EKT Rideskole -1 Ekebergv. 99 Oslo Norway 47 22 19 97 86
Øvre Fossum Gård (farm) -1 Stovner Oslo Norway 47 22 10 74 87
Trosterudstallen -1 Dr. Dedichensv. 24 Oslo Norway 47 22 30 54 56
Sørkedalen Hestesenter -1 Zinoberv. 23 Oso Norway 47 22 13 86 50
Søndre Ås Gård Miljøsenter (farm) -1 Rosenholmv. Holmlia Oslo Norway 47 22 61 28 51
Søndre Nordstrand Ridesenter -1 Klemetsrudv. 50 Oslo Norway 47 22 61 86 08 47 22 61 86 09
Skjerven Gård (farm) -1 Maridalsv. 469 Oslo Norway 47 22 23 03 39
Oslo Ridehus -1 Drammensv. 131 Oslo Norway 47 22 55 69 80 47 22 55 63 81
Lillemorstallen -1 Stubberud Gård (farm) Oslo Norway 47 22 49 91 90
Elveli Hestesportsenter -1 Elveli Gård (farm) Oslo Norway 47 22 49 91 10

Riding centres in Asker and Barum

Dikemark Ride- og Fritidsklubb -1 Slottsberget 9 Asker Norway 1385 47 66 98 80 01
Østern Brug -1 Listuv. 9 Eiksmarka Norway 1359 47 67 14 18 09
Tanum Ridesenter -1 Vestmarkv. 91 Slependen Norway 1341 47 67 55 92 66
Steinseth Ridesenter -1 Sollivn. 74 Asker Norway 1384 47 66 78 75 46
Nordhaug Ridesenter -1 Griniv. 363 Bekkestua Norway 1356 47 67 14 78 47
Kalles Rideskole -1 Kirkerudlia 7 A Vøyenenga Norway 1339 47 900 79 501
Blakstad Hovedgård (farm) -1 Ellefsv. 14 Vettre Norway 1392 47 66 90 37 57

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:

Norges Golfforbund
Mustadv. 1, Oslo
Tel. (47) 22 73 66 20

Golf courses in Oslo

Oslo Golfklubb -1 Ankerv. 127, Bogstad Oslo Norway 47 22 51 05 60
Østmarksetra Minigolfsenter -1 Sarabråtv. Oslo Norway 47 22 26 15 59
Veitvet Minigolf -1 Veitvetv. 17 Oslo Norway 47 22 16 16 77
Indoor golf Golfsenteret -1 Sandakerv. 24 C Oslo Norway 47 23 22 65 65

Golf courses in Asker and Barum

Asker Golfbane -1 Høgåsv. 35 (near Drensrud School) Asker Norway 1383 47 66 90 03 40
Østmarka Golfklubb -1 Vestby Gård Ytre Enebakk (east of Oslo) Norway 1914 47 64 92 41 11
Mørk Golfbane -1 Mørk Spydeberg Norway 1820 47 69 83 69 00
Kjekstad Golfklubb -1 Hanestad Røyken Norway 3440 47 31 29 79 90
Eagle Golf -1 Stabekk Norway 1321 47 66 76 01 20 www.eaglegolf.no
Ballerud Golf og Treningsenter -1 Ballerud allé 1 Høvik Norway 1363 47 67 10 61 10

Tennis For more information about playing tennis, contact the Norwegian Tennis Association at:
Norges Tennisforbund
Halsevangen 33, Oslo
Tel. (47) 22 65 75 50
Fax. (47) 22 64 64 09

Tennis clubs in Asker and Bærum

Blommenholm and Sandvika Tennisklubb
Tel. (47) 67 54 32 65

Squash You will be able to play squash at many training and fitness centres in the Oslo area. For a complete list of trainings centres and fitness clubs, look under Trening in the yellow pages in the phone book or online at: www.gulesider.no . For more details, contact the Norwegian Squash Association at:
http://www.squash.no/

Where to play squash in Oslo
Torggata Treningssenter
Torgg. 16, Oslo
Tel. (47) 22 99 31 41

Sentrum Squash og Treningssenter
Thor Olsensg. 5, Oslo
Tel. (47) 22 20 70 60

Skippern Squash AS
Torgg. 16, Oslo
Tel. 22 11 03 47

Where to play squash in Asker and Bærum:
Bærum Squash Centre
Rudssletta 81
1309 Rud
Tel. (47) 67 13 56 50

Lysaker Squash
Lysaker torg 8
1366 Lysaker
Tel: (47) 67 59 14 20

3t Treningssenter
Løkketangen 56
1337 Sandvika
Tel: (47) 67 54 53 81

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 centres, look under Trening on the yellow pages in you phone book or online at: www.gulesider.no

Aerobics Companiet -1 Wilhelmsg. 2 Oslo Norway 47 23 36 79 70
One of Norway's biggest fitness clubs. Equivalent to 24 Hour Fitness, USA. Many locations. Offers child care. Recommended by ex pats SATS -1 Filipstadbrygge 1(Aker Brygge) Oslo Norway 47 22 04 80 80 47 815 44 333 www.sats.no
With swimming pool Oslo Trimsenter -1 Munchsg. 7 Oslo Norway 47 22 20 62 22 www.oslotrimsenter.no
Oslo Fitness Club -1 Arbeiderg. 4 Oslo Norway 47 22 33 93 60
Torggata Treningssenter -1 Torgg. 16 Oslo Norway 47 22 99 31 41
Women only Girl's Gym -1 Grefsen 9 Oslo Norway 47 22 22 90 70
One of the biggest fitness clubs in Norway with many locations. Offers child care Frisk -1 Karenslyst Allé 7 Oslo Norway 47 23 27 69 70
Bøler Treningssenter -1 Bølerlia 4 Oslo Norway 47 22 27 89 73
Offers child care Body-Work Trimsenter -1 Lilleakerv. 16 Oslo Norway 47 22 73 19 00
Better Bodies Gym -1 Grorud Senter (shopping centre) Oslo Norway 47 22 16 38 48

centres in Oslo

SATS -1 Bankv. 10 A Asker Norway 1383 47 66 78 00 40 www.sats.no
Nesbru Trim & Helse -1 Gartnerv. 1 Nesbru Norway 1394 47 66 77 92 00
Colosseum Treningssenter Sandvika -1 Brodtkorbsorg. 7 (Sandvika Storsenter) Sandvika Norway 1338 47 67 54 83 30
Frisk -1 Bærumsv. 206 Bekkestua Norway 1319 47 67 12 99 50