Rådhuset (City Hall)

Rådhuset (City Hall) Review

This redbrick building is best known today for the awarding of the Nobel peace prize, which takes place here every December. In 1915, the mayor of Oslo made plans for a new City Hall, and ordered the clearing of slums that stood on the site. The building was finally completed in 1950. Inside, many museum-quality masterpieces are on the walls. After viewing the frescoes in the Main Hall, walk upstairs to the Banquet Hall to see the royal portraits. Free guided tours are available without reservation. Meet in the main hall for the 45 minute tour at the noted times. To visit the City Hall Gallery, enter harbourside. Special exhibits are hung throughout the year. On festive occasions, the Central Hall is illuminated from outside by 60 large spotlights that simulate daylight.