Eg Sykehus, Hospital and cultural property in Kristiansand, Norway
The medical complex extends across northern Eg neighborhood between Otra river and Baneheia park, serving the entire southern region of Norway.
Founded in October 1881, the hospital became one of the first Norwegian psychiatric institutions, designed by architect Ole Falck Ebbell.
The medical center maintains traditional Norwegian institutional architecture with its original structural elements from the nineteenth century construction period.
The facility includes specialized departments for mental health services, alcoholism treatment, and general medical care for residents of Aust-Agder and Vest-Agder counties.
During the nineteenth century cholera outbreaks, the hospital implemented quarantine protocols that reduced mortality rates compared to neighboring areas.
Location: Kristiansand Municipality
Inception: October 5, 1881
Architects: Ole Falck Ebbell
GPS coordinates: 58.14750,7.98389
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:37
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