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 Oslo City Hall (Radhus) by HORSCHECKLeave a Comment Directions: The City Hall is located at Radhusplassen, just on the waterfront of the fjord. Tram: 10, 15 - Radhusplassen
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 Oslo City Hall by diocletianvs
In 1920 the architects Arnstein Arneberg and Magnus Poulsson were chosen as architects for the project. Their drawings, approved in 1930, present the combination of modernism and functionalism with national romanticism. The foundation stone was laid in 1931 but it was after the World War II that the works were completed and building was finally opened on May 15, 1950, on the occasion of celebration of the 900th anniversary of the founding of the city of Oslo.
Since 1990 Nobel Peace Prize is awarded here. As stipulated in the will of the Swedish-born inventor and industrialist Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine and Literature are awarded in Stockholm, while the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo. Leave a Comment
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 Oslo's City Hall by Bernd_L
Although the building is used as offices for the cities administration you can visit it by a guided tour and see the interesting art works which decorate the hall and some of the rooms. Norwegian artists choose motifs from the Norwegian history, culture and working life.
The city hall is also the location where the Nobel Peace Price is awarded every year on December 10. Leave a Comment Address: Radhusplassen, N-0037 OsloPhone: +47 23461600Directions: Take tram # 10, 12 and 15 station "Radhusplassen"
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 Oslo City Hall by ginteLeave a Comment Address: Fridtjof Nansens plass
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This twin towered building is located by the waterfront and is the administrative and political heart of Oslo.
In 1915, a programme of slum clearance was ordered by the then mayor, to clear the harbourside buildings, making way for the site for the new City Hall.
Architects Arnstein Ameburg and Magnus Poulson took 10 years to modify their plans, with the foundation stone being laid in 1931. Apparently the twin towered building is inspired by the Nidaros Cathedral at Trondheim. There are conflicting opinions as to whether this building is aggresively ugly or a pride to Norway! Hmm, not too sure what I felt, but in the overcast sky and surrounded by snow, it looked quite austere.
During the Nazi occupation of 1940 -45 building work was halted. (Artwork depicting Oslo during the occupation can be seen in the City Hall)
Eventually the City Hall was inaugurated in 1950 during Oslos 900th anniversary.
Oslo City Hall is famous for being the venue for the Ceremony to award the Nobel Peace Prize. (Held in the Main Hall)
Although We didn't view inside, I understand that besides the afforementioned Occupation works, there are many early 20th century paintings , frescoes and sculptures by Norways leading artists.
Outside on the steps are many impressive statues. Although the clock on the tower is highly visible, it is very basic in design. Around the back of the building (on the North side) is a more elaborately designed clock.
Open daily 08.30 - 1600hrs (1700 in summer)
Free admission except for summer months (11th May to 31st August)
Adults 25NK, Children 15 NK
Guided Tours Mon - Fri 10.00, noon and 1400hrs Leave a Comment Address: Fridtjof Nansens Plass 5, OsloPhone: +47 23 46 16 00Directions: By The Waterfront, look for the russet building with twin towers, You Can't miss it.
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 radhuset by doug48Address: fridtjof nansens plassPhone: 23 46 1600Directions: central oslo. metro: national-theatret. bus: 30, 31, 32, 45, 81, 83. tram: 10, 12, 13, 15, 19.Website: www.oslokommune.no
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 Radhus by Cristian_Uluru
Every year on 10th December the King of Norway give the Noble of the Peace in the Room of Parties. Leave a Comment Address: NansensplassDirections: Located on the waterfront, overlooking the bay of the Oslo fjord.
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In the City Hall's courtyard you can see some wooden friezes made by Dagfin Werenskiold (1892-1977). Werenskiold's artistic expressions span painting, friezes, sculputers, graphics, ceramics and glass painting that you can find in the National Gallery and in others exibitions.
Most distinctive are his painted wooden friezes, where he continues an old Nordic tradition established in ecclesiastical and rural art.
He has completed 16 wooden friezes on the walls of the courtyard. Werenskiold's motifs are from Norse mythology. Here we find ancient myths about creation, the life of godsm the sources of wisdom, about love, hate, war, destiny, revenge, the demise of old worlds and powers, and magnificaent visions of the future.
There are two main historic sources: The Older Edda, which consists of divine and heroic poems, first recorded in the 13th century, and Snorre Sturlason's, written in prose circa 1220. Leave a Comment Address: DokkveinDirections: Located on the waterfront, overlooking the bay of the Oslo fjord.
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Alf Rolfesen's 265 square metres above the grand function room entrance give a representation from Norwegian industry. It is flanked on the left by Fridtjof Nansen, who sumbolises the nation's outward exploration. On the right, the 4.5 m portrait of the writer Bjornstjerne Bjornson represents spiritual expansion within. The length of the east wall features the Occupation Frieze.
On the left you can see a men of the resistance taking to the forests. A plane lies in and a ship sunk. It represent the German occupation during the Second War World. On the right of the Gestapo's Victoria Terrasse, viewing from ruins, resistence fighters are stood against the execution cells. In front of them there is a concentration camp. The side walls are largely decorated with patterns using al secco technique. Leave a Comment Address: DokkveinDirections: Located on the waterfront, overlooking the bay of the Oslo fjord.
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The City Hall building is known for its trademark twin towers and also the elaborate reliefs and paintings on the outside and inside of the building. It's free to go inside and on the way to the harbor Leave a Comment Address: fridtjof nansen plassPhone: 22 46 16 00
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