Grefsen
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Grefsen is a neighbourhood of the city of Oslo, Norway.
Together with Kjelsås, Grefsen was part of the borough Grefsen-Kjelsås until January 1, 2004, when they became part of the new borough of Nordre Aker. Grefsen and Kjelsås were also part of the former municipality of Aker before the second world war, when the city of Oslo was confined to today's central areas.
The railway line Gjøvikbanen has a station in Grefsen.
The Norwegian football club Kjelsas IL have their home stadium in Grefsen.
[edit] People who have lived in Grefsen
- Stein Erik Hagen, former owner of the grocery chain RIMI, grew up here.
- Halfdan Kjerulf, composer.