Oslo Cathedral

Also known as Our Saviour's Church, Oslo Cathedral (Domkirke) is a baroque temple built during the second half of the 17th century and is one of the most famous buildings in Oslo.

Oslo Cathedral, or Domkirke for Norwegians, is the 3rd-largest cathedral in the capital and a reflection of the history of Oslo. The five bells in the tower belonged to the old Trinity Cathedral, which was destroyed in a fire. As well as that, the clock in the Cathedral's tower is the oldest in Norway, dating back to 1718.

In the vicinity of the cathedral is a historic cemetery where the remains of important Oslo figures lie.

A walk through the cathedral

The interior of the cathedral is quite austere. However, despite this, the temple is especially renowned for the paintings on its ceilings, so make sure you look up to enjoy the huge murals painted above you.

The baroque-style altar is one of the few elements that have survived the passage of time, along with the pulpit and part of the main organ.

Oslo Cathedral isn't too flashy inside or out, but it's one of the city's iconic landmarks and its central location makes it one of the places on most travellers' itineraries.