I live in Fjellbirkeland Studentby, which shares the same village as Kringsjå, so I usually just say that I live in Kringsjå (although I think Fjellbirkeland is whole lot more fun to say...you should try it: f-j-e-l-l-b-i-r-k-e-l-a-n-d), plus not many people know where Fjellbirkeland is, so I end up saying that its in Kringsjå anyway. Living in the outskirts of town definately has its perks: more trees, less people, and closer to the lake and hiking trails. Another perk is that Kringsjå is 10-20 feet higher (in elevation) than the city center, which is part of the reason I think Oslo feels like a mountain town. Being higher in elevation means one thing: MORE SNOW!! If it is raining in the city center, it may be snowing in Kringsjå. But also, if it is snowing in Kringsjå there is no way to know what it is doing in the city center. Here's what a day in Kringsjå would look like if you were here.
It's probably important that you know know where you are going, so take this map along with to guide the way:
This is the view of Kringsjå from the T-Bane (subway) station (taken weeks ago before the last snow storm came through)
I'm not sure what this building is, but I'm guessing maybe a convenience store.
This is my building, #58. Note the yellow around the windows.
Cool tree next to my building. It makes me feel like Christmas.
Another cool tree, I really do think that snow makes everything look 150% better (especially things that look dead)!
Rock with a plaque of some guys face, don't know who though. Looking towards Kringsjå and away from Fjellbirkeland.
On my way to towards the T-Bane, but looking at my building (after the one with blue windows that's on the very left) and others in Fjellbirkeland.
Stairs up to the parking lot, looking towards the T-Bane.
At the top of the stairs (the building on the right is where I do my laundry)
Car in the parking lot with 6-7 inches of snow on top.
Looking down at the Kiwi (grocery store), Posten (the post office), and my postboks (mail box).
Closer look at the Kiwi, Posten (inside the Kiwi), and my postboks (just left of the Kiwi)
Stairs up to the parking lot, looking towards the T-Bane.
At the top of the stairs (the building on the right is where I do my laundry)
Car in the parking lot with 6-7 inches of snow on top.
Looking down at the Kiwi (grocery store), Posten (the post office), and my postboks (mail box).
Closer look at the Kiwi, Posten (inside the Kiwi), and my postboks (just left of the Kiwi)
Looking back up at the other side of the Kiwi
These bikes also have 6-7 inches of snow on them, might be kind of hard to take a ride today.
To the right (but not in the picture) is the reception and look out is more residences in Kringsjå.
Looking away from Fjellbirkeland towards the reception, also looking at the same clearing as in the previous picture, just from a different angle.
To the right (but not in the picture) is the reception and look out is more residences in Kringsjå.
Looking away from Fjellbirkeland towards the reception, also looking at the same clearing as in the previous picture, just from a different angle.
Picnic benches one building away from me...I'm beginning to really like the snow, but only when there is a lot of it.
Just more buildings in Kringsjå
Looking towards the rest of Kringsjå. The small building in the middle is the student reception. The taller one's on either side are residences.
Two of the playgrounds for the nursery schools in Kringsjå. Its very strange because the student villages are supposed to be only for students at the University, but I guess there are enough people who have kids to need 5 nursery schools in one student village. I guess those in graduate programs could have kids, its still odd to see small kids in a student village.
Two of the playgrounds for the nursery schools in Kringsjå. Its very strange because the student villages are supposed to be only for students at the University, but I guess there are enough people who have kids to need 5 nursery schools in one student village. I guess those in graduate programs could have kids, its still odd to see small kids in a student village.
The sports school up the road towards the lake. 
5 comments:
Thanx for all the pics! I am considering moving to Fjellbirkeland with my family. We have a 3 year old. Would you recommend it? How are the people there? Is there a lot of partying there?
I loved Fjellbirkeland; it is definitely for quieter people. There weren't any parties in my building (at least not that I could hear). Although, in May the kids graduating from high school like to party by Sognvann (the lake down the road), its not that loud and you'll probably only notice if you're up late and your window's open. I'm not sure how it would be with a family though. I think if you were able to rent the whole flat it'd be great (typically two seperate students share the flats); each flat has two bedrooms, a kitchen, and bathroom. The people in Fjellbirkeland weren't very social, I usually only saw peope on my way to the T-Bane. Once spring came I did see people, but it was still quiet. Kringsjaa and Sogn are the more social studnetbys because the flats are shared by more people. I'd be happy to answer any other questions you have. Ashley
Hello Ashley, thank you for sharing your pics. I will start studying at Oslo National Academy of the Arts. I got an offer from Sogn, but I saw it kinda far away from the school. Which student housing will you recommend me? Is it easy to go biking in the city= Thanks a lot
Lucía
Thank You Ashley for posting these pics. I stayed in Kringshja in 1975, and have some good memories from that time. I was curious about how Kringsja looks like now and if it has changed. Your pictures brought back some good memories.
Raja
In response to Lucia's question (just a few years late, but may help someone): Sogn is closer to the NAA than Kringsja. If your only concern is biking distance, then Sogn is best. I have walked from the Univ of Oslo to Kringsja and it isn't that far, so biking would be easy if you're an experienced cycler. Kringsja is at the top of a hill, so may be difficult to bike. I really like Kringsja, it took 5 minutes to walk to Sognsvann which is a great place to take walks. I don't know what Sogn is like, I knew some people who lived there and liked it, but I have no experience there.
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