Oslo - Town Hall

(Local Name: Rådhus) A little way south of the National Theater in Oslo, on Fridtjof Nansensplass, stands the monumental Town Hall (Rådhus; 1931-50), one of the city's great landmarks. This massive four-square building, built of concrete faced with brick, was designed by Arnstein Arneberg and Magnus Poulson. It has two towers; in the one to the east is a carillon of 38 bells. The facade is decorated with sculpture and reliefs. The interior has rich fresco decoration by Henrik Sørensen, Per Krohg, Edvard Munch and other artists.

Behind the Town Hall is the landing-stage from which boats leave for Bygdøy and various islands in the fjord and also for cruises.