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Kvadraturen: Christian IV’s town
Self-guided
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Image courtesy of © Falk2 · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Kvadraturen: Christian IV’s town
After the great fire of 1624, King Christian IV rebuilt the town below Akershus in a rectangular grid, today’s Kvadraturen; on Christiania torv, a fountain with a pointing hand recalls the spot where he is said to have chosen the site, and Christiania’s first town hall, of 1641, still stands, VisitOSLO records.
Why it's on our list
- Christiania torv
- Town hall of 1641
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Kvadraturen: Christian IV’s town before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Kvadraturen: Christian IV’s town 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
- Øvre SlottsgateTram200 m3 min walk
- KontraskjæretTram200 m3 min walk
- Dronningens gateTram400 m5 min walk
Key sights
- Akershus Fortress450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- The Opera House800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- MUNCH1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- The Royal Palace1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Fram Museum2.4 kmWalk 29 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Vigeland Park2.9 kmWalk 36 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Holmenkollen7.3 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 22 min
Main railway stations
- Nationaltheatret750 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Oslo S750 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min