Furuset Forum is an indoor sports arena located in the eastern parts of

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. The capacity of the arena is 2,050 and was opened 1998, replacing the earlier arena, which was built in 1979. Its main focus is

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, but also regular indoor sports facilities currently utilized by

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and more. Located in Søren Bulls vei, it is within proximity of the underground trains. The facility is also equipped with three dedicated parking spots for people with disabilities and has a cafeteria where traditional Norwegian

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s and soft drinks can be purchased. It is the home of

Furuset Furuset is residential and suburban area, situated in the northeast of Oslo, Norway. It was a separate borough of Oslo up to January 1, 2004, when it became part of the new borough of Alna. Furuset is a suburb in eastern Groruddalen The Gror ...

ice hockey team, the club behind names like Bjørn "Botta" Skaare, Petter Sæther and Jon Warset. During the construction of

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will be using Furuset Forum as their temporary home arena. Due to this, the capacity of the arena was expanded, from 1450 to 2050.

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*http://www.furuset.no/ Sports venues in Oslo Handball venues in Norway Indoor arenas in Norway Ice hockey venues in Norway Furuset Ishockey 1979 establishments in Norway Figure skating venues in Norway {{icehockey-venue-stub