Ammerud is a part of Grorud Borough in

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known for its large

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style housing blocks. The borough administration is located here. Before 1966 farms dominated this area. Then

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, part of the trend of

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in Oslo which had started shortly after the end of World War II, saw that the construction of large

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s, chained housing and atrium houses. Most of the building was done by Oslo Bolig- og Sparelag (OBOS). Ammerud spans some of Norway's largest apartment blocks as well as a quiet, residential neighbourhood close to forested

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consisting of

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s 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

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which also produces

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. This is also the venue for the annual

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'' GranittRock''. The proximity to Lillomarka makes Ammerud a convenient departure point for trips in

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, in particular to the tourist facility Lilloseter. Breisjøen and Alnsjøen in Lillomarka bordering Ammerud supply

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for parts of Oslo.

The name

The neighborhood is named after the old farm Ammerud (

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''Ambaruð''). The first element is the genitive case of the old male name ''Ambi'', the last element is ''ruð'' n 'clearing, new farm' (probably from the period 1000-1350 AD).

People from Ammerud

Torgeir Bryn Ezinne Okparaebo Christer George

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Dagfinn Enerly

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Fitim Kastrati

Transportation

Ammerud is served by

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's Ammerud station with 8 departures every hour. The ride to downtown Oslo takes 20 minutes. Several bus lines that run along Trondheimsveien also serve the neighbourhood. 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

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with more than 500 pupils from 54 nations. The number of pupils is increasing. * Apalløkka skole is a lower secondary school with 350+ pupils.

Gallery

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