Ris,_Oslo

Ris, Norway

Ris, Norway

Neighborhood in Oslo, Norway

Ris (formerly written Riis) is an affluent neighborhood[1] in the borough of Vestre Aker in the West End of Oslo, Norway.

Ris pumping station.
Ris Church.

It has its origins in Ris farm, which is known from medieval times. Crofts under Ris farm include Trosterud and Slemdal. In 1898 the Holmenkollen Line was opened, and went past Ris. The farming area was subsequently parcelled out and built up. The area is currently served by Ris station. Ris Church, designed by Carl Berner, was inaugurated in 1932.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    I disse bydelene er forskjellene store, AO.no
  2. [2]
    "Ris". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
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