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Beautiful city hall situated very central)y in Oslo. I think if you're into hitting the sites, this is definitely something you should consider, as it's both free and close to other sites. The main hall is large and impressive, and it's also where they host the Nobel Prize ceremony every year! There are also a series of gifts and memorandum from past conferences held in the building. There isn't much more to see beyond that, but it was definitely a cool experience!
It doesn't take much walking to eventually notices the very distinct Oslo City Hall. Gayle and I first walked around it and then enjoyed seeing it again as part of the Nobel Peace Center tour. Oslo City Hall is housed in a mid-20th century red-brick building with two towers over 60 meters high each. This building houses the mayor and the city council and is where the city's political and administrative decisions are made. The building was built entirely with Norwegian materials and all the artwork on display was made by Norwegian artists. Hundreds of events are are held there each year, including the celebrated Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony. The Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony takes place annually on December 10 (anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death) at Oslo City Hall, more specifically in the main hall of the building. Nobel Peace Prize winners receive a gold medal (see pictures of a facsimile ,a certificate and a cash award. he Norwegian royal family and the Prime Minister of Norway take part in the award ceremony.
Spectacular art work and def worth the visit. Do one of the guided tours and enjoy the amazing Fresca.
'Ello chaps! Oslo City Hall is a mix of administration and history in the heart of Norway's capital city. The building houses Oslo's city council, city administration, and other offices. Constructed between 1931 and 1950, the building also has event space and royal roots to history. Walk inside (FREE!!) to tour the art and decor inside. The ballroom and space. It's FREE and worth a visit. Plan about 30 - 45 minutes depending on one's own pace. Overall I give Oslo City Hall 5 stars out of 5. NOTE: Located on the harbor near the Nobel Peace Center, you'll want to enter on the opposite side of the water, where there is a courtyard with shops. There are also restrooms located on the lower level (coat room) level of the building.
We weren't originally going to come in, but I'm so glad we did! It's beautiful, and a perfect (free) activity for a winter day.
Oslo City Hall houses the city council, city administration, and art studios and galleries. Alot of locals do not think this is a pretty building. But I did not have any problem taking pictures and was facinated with the detail of the building. The Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony was also held here. I think all tourists should visit the city hall if you are in Oslo.
It's amazing to see this kind of outdated architecture in form of a city hall. Wonder when it's going to be redone? Although it looks boxy, outdated, a bit on the brutal side for my personal taste in buildings, it does have very contrasting interior spaces with beautiful paintings and murals. Somehow, it's a tourist attraction by being a city hall. It's a royal seat for the King of Norway and deserves a tremendous respect. May be that's a clue architect ms took for The Nordic Museum in Ballard area of Seattle. Imposing, overpowering unfriendly to its neighbors.
Not a impressive looking structure from the outside. If our local friends had not mentioned it, I would not have thought it to be City Hall. Just appeared as an ordinary brick building. Was expecting Oslo, Norway to have an older grander City Hall. They did mention that it is nicer inside, but we were unable to visit because of time constraints. Did like the large clock outside the building. Time was accurate. On a more serious note, my wife and I enjoyed our day in lovely Oslo, Norway! Beautiful city with a lot to offer!! Would happily return to this city if given the chance.
There ain't a whole lot of traditional "tourist" sites with wow factor in Oslo so for me this was one of the "stand out" sites on the Oslo free waking tour that we went on. It was not amazing to be honest, but it was ok. Now if you travel a bit and go to the big sites in other cities your going to be a bit underwhelmed like I was I would imagine, but perhaps knowing that before you go will help actually improve this place when you see it. Outside is a big like a prison in terms of the brickwork, but there is a couple of cool statues that are worth a picture or two. The inside is peaceful and there is a big hall with some huge artwork, interesting statues and pictures on the wall. Not a huge amount else to say. Probably best to let the pictures do the talking. A city hall with a scraping of wow factor.
I first visited the city hall way back in 1981 when I was in the army and based in Oslo. I fell in love with the place back then and it was great to visit again yesterday. I was really happy that work took me to Oslo again and that I could once again visit this amazing building. What I love the most about it is all the murals all over the place. Beautiful artwork. I cannot explain it so just have a look at all the photos that I posted. You can spend a good hour in there, both inside, and outside where there is a nice clock and a bit of Norwegian folklore. Don't read about the place, just go and visit it. It's free! Oh, was shocked to see a post with 1 star that says its not really a sight to see! I find the outside of the building interesting but the brilliance is on the inside. Perhaps she didn't bother going inside.
The Oslo City Hall was probably the most interesting attraction we visited in Oslo, other than the shopping district near Stortinget. The city hall houses the city council, city administration, and art galleries. There is no admittance fee, so it's a nice stop if you're traveling on a budget; otherwise, I'd skip it.
Some say a nice looking building, some say eyesore. My opinion on the matter is it is an eyesore with nice artwork. The building is built in the Decorated Functional style and the artwork on the inside it is very 1950s. There is many tapestries and other forms for art which is one reason this place is so well loved by many people. The reliefs on the walls leading up to the front doors from the plaza are from the poem Edda (if I remember correctly) and there are statues and a large fountain. The townhall (Rådhuset) has free entry and it has guided tours which makes this a high point for many people visiting Oslo.
Well done Mr. Mayor, the city of Oslo was a pleasant surprise for myself, a first time visitor. I love the push for a car-less space, more green, more bike lanes and they way the development of the harbor areas is heading. Oslo, friendly, warm, and diverse, is now among my favorite cities. My only one suggestion, if you envision a push towards the future, would be to ban smoking in restaurants. The right of one person to ruin their own health, should not trump a non-smoker's right to clean air. Peace!
17 days ago
Oslo City Hall - Oslo City Hall is one of the most fascinating buildings I visited in the city. From the outside, it looks impressive, while inside I was amazed by the beautiful murals, rich decorations, and unique architecture. I particularly appreciated that the building was open to visitors during my stay, allowing me to see the representative halls where the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is held each year. The building is located by the beautiful waterfront and also offers lovely views of the Oslo Fjord. For me, it is one of the most interesting places in all of Oslo. Be prepared to wait in line before entering, but the visit is definitely worth it. read more
5 months ago
We got personal guide tour to this amazing place. Located in central of the city and well known for the amazing mural and the annual Nobel ceremony celebration. Huge main floor and brick wall covered with events taken place here with informations. Quite a unique place to check out. read more
Oslo City Hall wasn't open most of this week due to local elections but we finally got inside on our last day. City Hall was an imposing building of brick. The long driveway up included covered walkways with mounted wooden carvings depicting scenes from Nordic mythology. Each scene included a bilingual explanation which was helpful to learn the context. Well worth the time to see these. Inside only the first floor was opened for visitors on the day of our visit. It was cavernous with much higher ceilings than I expected. The wall murals were spectacular. A small display on one of the offshoot halls contained some details about the annual Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. Downstairs were the WCs and cafeteria. At least free to entry versus some other Scandinavian city halls! read more
Beautiful city hall situated very central)y in Oslo. I think if you're into hitting the sites, this is definitely something you should consider, as it's both free and close to other sites. The main hall is large and impressive, and it's also where they host the Nobel Prize ceremony every year! There are also a series of gifts and memorandum from past conferences held in the building. There isn't much more to see beyond that, but it was definitely a cool experience! read more
It doesn't take much walking to eventually notices the very distinct Oslo City Hall. Gayle and I first walked around it and then enjoyed seeing it again as part of the Nobel Peace Center tour. Oslo City Hall is housed in a mid-20th century red-brick building with two towers over 60 meters high each. This building houses the mayor and the city council and is where the city's political and administrative decisions are made. The building was built entirely with Norwegian materials and all the artwork on display was made by Norwegian artists. Hundreds of events are are held there each year, including the celebrated Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony. The Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony takes place annually on December 10 (anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death) at Oslo City Hall, more specifically in the main hall of the building. Nobel Peace Prize winners receive a gold medal (see pictures of a facsimile ,a certificate and a cash award. he Norwegian royal family and the Prime Minister of Norway take part in the award ceremony. read more
2 years ago
Spectacular art work and def worth the visit. Do one of the guided tours and enjoy the amazing Fresca. read more
4 years ago
'Ello chaps! Oslo City Hall is a mix of administration and history in the heart of Norway's capital city. The building houses Oslo's city council, city administration, and other offices. Constructed between 1931 and 1950, the building also has event space and royal roots to history. Walk inside (FREE!!) to tour the art and decor inside. The ballroom and space. It's FREE and worth a visit. Plan about 30 - 45 minutes depending on one's own pace. Overall I give Oslo City Hall 5 stars out of 5. NOTE: Located on the harbor near the Nobel Peace Center, you'll want to enter on the opposite side of the water, where there is a courtyard with shops. There are also restrooms located on the lower level (coat room) level of the building. read more
Oslo City Hall houses the city council, city administration, and art studios and galleries. Alot of locals do not think this is a pretty building. But I did not have any problem taking pictures and was facinated with the detail of the building. The Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony was also held here. I think all tourists should visit the city hall if you are in Oslo. read more
8 years ago
It's amazing to see this kind of outdated architecture in form of a city hall. Wonder when it's going to be redone? Although it looks boxy, outdated, a bit on the brutal side for my personal taste in buildings, it does have very contrasting interior spaces with beautiful paintings and murals. Somehow, it's a tourist attraction by being a city hall. It's a royal seat for the King of Norway and deserves a tremendous respect. May be that's a clue architect ms took for The Nordic Museum in Ballard area of Seattle. Imposing, overpowering unfriendly to its neighbors. read more
10 years ago
Not a impressive looking structure from the outside. If our local friends had not mentioned it, I would not have thought it to be City Hall. Just appeared as an ordinary brick building. Was expecting Oslo, Norway to have an older grander City Hall. They did mention that it is nicer inside, but we were unable to visit because of time constraints. Did like the large clock outside the building. Time was accurate. On a more serious note, my wife and I enjoyed our day in lovely Oslo, Norway! Beautiful city with a lot to offer!! Would happily return to this city if given the chance. read more
There ain't a whole lot of traditional "tourist" sites with wow factor in Oslo so for me this was one of the "stand out" sites on the Oslo free waking tour that we went on. It was not amazing to be honest, but it was ok. Now if you travel a bit and go to the big sites in other cities your going to be a bit underwhelmed like I was I would imagine, but perhaps knowing that before you go will help actually improve this place when you see it. Outside is a big like a prison in terms of the brickwork, but there is a couple of cool statues that are worth a picture or two. The inside is peaceful and there is a big hall with some huge artwork, interesting statues and pictures on the wall. Not a huge amount else to say. Probably best to let the pictures do the talking. A city hall with a scraping of wow factor. read more
10 years ago
I first visited the city hall way back in 1981 when I was in the army and based in Oslo. I fell in love with the place back then and it was great to visit again yesterday. I was really happy that work took me to Oslo again and that I could once again visit this amazing building. What I love the most about it is all the murals all over the place. Beautiful artwork. I cannot explain it so just have a look at all the photos that I posted. You can spend a good hour in there, both inside, and outside where there is a nice clock and a bit of Norwegian folklore. Don't read about the place, just go and visit it. It's free! Oh, was shocked to see a post with 1 star that says its not really a sight to see! I find the outside of the building interesting but the brilliance is on the inside. Perhaps she didn't bother going inside. read more
4 years ago
The Oslo City Hall was probably the most interesting attraction we visited in Oslo, other than the shopping district near Stortinget. The city hall houses the city council, city administration, and art galleries. There is no admittance fee, so it's a nice stop if you're traveling on a budget; otherwise, I'd skip it. read more
Some say a nice looking building, some say eyesore. My opinion on the matter is it is an eyesore with nice artwork. The building is built in the Decorated Functional style and the artwork on the inside it is very 1950s. There is many tapestries and other forms for art which is one reason this place is so well loved by many people. The reliefs on the walls leading up to the front doors from the plaza are from the poem Edda (if I remember correctly) and there are statues and a large fountain. The townhall (Rådhuset) has free entry and it has guided tours which makes this a high point for many people visiting Oslo. read more
Well done Mr. Mayor, the city of Oslo was a pleasant surprise for myself, a first time visitor. I love the push for a car-less space, more green, more bike lanes and they way the development of the harbor areas is heading. Oslo, friendly, warm, and diverse, is now among my favorite cities. My only one suggestion, if you envision a push towards the future, would be to ban smoking in restaurants. The right of one person to ruin their own health, should not trump a non-smoker's right to clean air. Peace! read more
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I loved taking my visitors here, since it's free to walk in to and is open everyday until 4pm I believe. You get to walk around, look at some cool rooms and have a quick bathroom break before you venture out to look at the rest of the city! read more
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