Sights · Our pick in Oslo
Oslo Cathedral
Consecrated in 1697
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Image courtesy of © Anne-Sophie Ofrim · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Oslo Cathedral
Oslo Cathedral, on Stortorvet, was first consecrated in 1697 and restored to its original baroque interior in 1950; the pulpit, altarpiece and organ front are originals, the ceiling murals are by Hugo Lous Mohr (1936–1950) and the stained glass by Emanuel Vigeland, VisitOSLO records. The bazaar halls around it date from 1841–1858.
Why it's on our list
- Consecrated 1697
- Baroque interior
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Oslo Cathedral before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Oslo Cathedral, as the crow flies.
- Amerikalinjen250 m3 min walk
- Grand Hotel Oslo450 m6 min walk
- Karl Johan Hotel450 m6 min walk
- Hotel Christiania Teater600 m8 min walk
- Savoy 1918650 m8 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Oslo Cathedral are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest T-bane, tram and rail stations
- StortorvetTram100 m1 min walk
- JernbanetorgetTram200 m3 min walk
- Dronningens gateTram200 m3 min walk
Key sights
- The Opera House650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Akershus Fortress900 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- MUNCH900 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- The Royal Palace1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Fram Museum2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Vigeland Park3.1 kmWalk 38 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Holmenkollen7.3 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 23 min
Main railway stations
- Oslo S350 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Nationaltheatret950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min