Sankt Hanshaugen in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)

«Bunkersen» / The Bunker

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 21, 2023

1. «Bunkersen» / The Bunker Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Kjelleren her lå «Bunkersen» Planlagt krigskvarter og tilfluktssted for utvalgte medlemmer av hjemmefrontens ledelse og sekretariat utgraving påbegynt høsten 1944

(English translation:)

The cellar here was "The Bunker". Planned War Quarters and refuge for selected members of of the home front management and secretariat. Excavation commenced autumn 1944.

Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel, Krigen 40-45.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.

Location. 59° 55.572′ N, 10° 44.017′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sankt Hanshaugen. Marker is on Martinus Lørdahls plass. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Sofies gate 46, Oslo 0168, Norway. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Martinus Lørdahl (1873-1933) (within shouting distance of this marker); Knut Hamsun (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Kvindernes Boligselskap A/S - Women’s Housing Association

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(about 180 meters away); Anna Rogstad (about 240 meters away); Henki Lokstad (1915-2008) and Lasse Lokstad (1922-2012) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Reidar Aulie (1904-1977) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Det Norske Forbundet av 1948 / The Norwegian Association of 1948 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Anna Sethne (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.

Also see . . . «Bunkersen» (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel). The provided link is to Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel’s blue plaque page. The translated excerpt is the accompanying information for this plaque, as found by locating the marker on the interactive map provided.

Excerpt (in translation): In the autumn of 1944, the Home Front's leadership started the excavation of war quarters and shelter in the basement under Sofies gate 46-48. The "Bunkersen" was to be used as a possible place of refuge for selected members of the Secretariat and HL if there was an escalation of hostilities in connection with the defeat of the Germans.

Through the district management for the home forces in Oslo, the Secretariat had agreed on a connection and communication system between
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 21, 2023

2. «Bunkersen» / The Bunker Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the left edge of the building.
the various departments, as those from the "Bunkersen" had the opportunity to connect to the underground telephone cables. Supplies of provisions, such as food, wood stoves, warm clothes and technical equipment, were delivered via the "Shop" in Uranienborgveien 9.

(Submitted on July 1, 2023.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.