Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Engebret Cafe
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
1. Engebret Cafe Marker
Grunnlagt 1857 av
Engebret Christophersen
Byens eldste restaurant
Stamkafe for skuespillere
ved Christiania
Theater
Founded 1857 by Engebret Christophersen. The city's oldest restaurant. The “home” cafe for the actors of the Christiania Theatre.
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 59° 54.533′ N, 10° 44.533′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. Marker is at the intersection of Bankplassen and Kirkegata, on the right when traveling west on Bankplassen. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bankplassen 1B, Oslo 0153, Norway. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Norges Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Christiania Opfrostringshus / Christiania Foster Home (about 90 meters away,
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1. Engebret Café 1857, Oldest restaurant in Oslo (Engebret Café).
Intro: The Engebret Café has served Norwegian home cooking since 1857. Patrons include well-known local and foreign cultural personalities who have assembled in our historic premises to enjoy good food and an authentic atmosphere either everyday or for special occasions. We are proud of our heritage and tirelessly toil to develop classic foods for the modern palate...(Submitted on June 28, 2023.)
2. Engebret Café (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 28, 2023.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
2. Engebret Cafe Marker - wide view
Engebret Café has during the time it has existed, undergone very few changes. In 1921 it was hit by fire. A year later it opened it again and preserved its appearance. The restaurant is known for the famous artists who have frequented the restaurant, including Henrik Ibsen, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Edvard Grieg and Edvard Munch all of whom had regular tables there. The best known of the employees has been Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who worked as a waitress at the restaurant in the late 1990s. - Wikipedia
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
3. Johannes Brun statue
Standing directly in front of the restaurant is a statue of the actor Johannes Brun.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 28, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on June 28, 2023. 3. submitted on June 28, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
