History of Oslo
Oslo’s history is the story of a city shaped by power, trade, disaster, and reinvention. From medieval Oslo under King Håkon V, through the Danish and Swedish unions, the 1814 Constitution, industrial expansion, and modern state-building, this category traces how the capital evolved politically, culturally, and socially.
Inside Oslo’s Royal Palace: A Blend of History and Modernity
Built in the 1820s and 1840s, the Royal Palace in Oslo redirected the city’s growth and symbolised a new nation …
Inside Oslo’s Opera House: Backstage Secrets & Guided Tour Tips
Here is a recap of a guided tour in the Opera house. You can do the tour too, but opportunities …
Oslo Cathedral, faith, and the making of a plural city
Norway is among the most secular countries in the world. But we have a lot of churches anyway. This is …
Hausmannskvartalene: an urban area defined by ambiguity
Reference article based on a commentary by Knut Schreiner, published in Aftenposten on 18 January 2026 …
Oslo City Hall: A living monument of the building of a nation
Oslo City hall is more than a building, it is a monument of the building of a nation …
Inside MUNCH Museum Oslo: Beyond The Scream
Edvard Munch is one of the world´s most famous painters. Join my guided tour in the MUNCH museum, and learn …
The Ski Museum at Holmenkollen: Norwegian Ski History Explained
Beneath Holmenkollen, where the snow often lies a little whiter and the stories a little thicker, you’ll find the Ski …