Known as Radhuset, Oslo City Hall is located on the waterfront of the Oslo fjord, reflecting its role as the capital of a seafaring nation like Norway. First proposed in 1915, the construction of this imposing building ran into several conflicts and delays, including the occupation of the country during World War II, and it was not completed until 1950. At that point, it was inaugurated at the same time as the celebration of the 900th anniversary of the founding of the city.
Guests of hotels in Oslo will first note the large and imposing size of Oslo City Hall, the architecture of which reflects the changing styles over the period of building with a mixture of romanticism, classicism, and functionalism creating a unique character. The City Hall is a perfect example of the melding of tradition over time in Norway. It is located in Radhusplassen by the harbor of the Oslo fjord, near the Munch Museum, Norwegian Folk Museum, and the Zoologisk Museet (Zoological Museum).