Karl Johans gate, Main street in central Oslo, Norway
Karl Johans gate extends from Oslo Central Station to the Royal Palace, featuring wide pedestrian areas lined with shops and restaurants.
The street received its name in 1852 to honor King Charles III John of Norway and Sweden, with an equestrian statue erected in 1875.
The National Theatre and University of Oslo border this central avenue, making it a primary location for arts and educational activities.
Multiple tram lines, buses, and metro stations connect visitors to both ends of the street, providing efficient transportation through Oslo.
The Sami people gave the street an alternative name, Elsa Laulan geajnoe, recognizing a notable indigenous activist and reindeer herder.
Location: Oslo Municipality
GPS coordinates: 59.91306,10.74083
Latest update: September 22, 2025 09:38
Oslo provides photography locations from the Opera House to Holmenkollen. The city presents modern architecture, museums, parks, and historical buildings. The viewpoints allow photographs of the city, fjord, and surrounding nature. The districts display Norwegian architecture from different periods.
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Centralteatret
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Opera Comique
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Oslo bokfestival
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Mayol-teatret
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Backergården
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Oslo Nye Teater
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