Bøler



Bøler is a south-eastern suburb of Oslo, Norway. It is one of the more picturesque areas of Oslo. Østmarka forest and lake Nøklevann are in its immediate vicinity. Infrastructure-wise, it has a shopping center, two elementary schools, a public bath, a library, a church and a stop on the Østensjøbanen metro line.

History
The name Bøler comes from Old Norse bæl (farm). The area was mostly built up in the late 1950s, with high-rise buildings and smaller houses.

Bøler was a separate borough of the city of Oslo, Norway from the mid-1980s up to December 31, 2003, when it became part of the borough of Østensjø.

Nearby locations

 * Ulsrud
 * Bogerud
 * Østensjøvannet
 * Abildsø
 * Oppsal
 * Skullerud