Architecture in Oslo

Discover 6 places to experience unusual architecture in Oslo.

The Mocking Mural in Oslo City Hall

At one of Oslo’s most-visited buildings, few notice the painting that has mocked its architect for 70 years.

Villa Stenersen

Take a guided tour at this tucked-away villa, which is an internationally recognized architectural gem.

Gol Stave Church

This handsomely carved wooden church is more than 800 years old.

St. Hallvard's Church with its inverted dome, seen from one of Enerhaugen's high-rises.

St. Hallvard's Church and Monastery

The Brutalist building harbors an unusual inverted dome that swoops down over its central sacred room.

Oslo opera house, front.

Oslo Opera House

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

Vigeland Sculpture Park

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

Are we missing something unusual in Oslo?