Oslo City Archives‎

The Oslo City Archives preserves and manages millions of historical documents, administrative records, and photographs related to the development of Oslo through generations.

Founded in the early 20th century, the archives contain extensive documentation of Oslo's transformation from a small city into Norway's administrative and economic center.

The archives organize regular exhibitions and educational programs that present local history through original documents, maps, and municipal records of Oslo.

Researchers and visitors can access the reading room on weekdays from 9 AM to 3 PM, with staff available to assist in locating specific documents.

The digital platform Digitalarkivet provides remote access to 282 scanned materials and 105 transcriptions of historical documents from the Oslo City Archives.

Address: Maridalsveien 3, NO-0178 OSLO

Email: postmottak@kul.oslo.kommune.no

Website: http://byarkivet.oslo.kommune.no

GPS coordinates: 59.92068,10.75197

Latest update: September 26, 2025 09:38