Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Bergans
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 23, 2023
1. Bergans Marker
Meis oppfunnet av Ole Bergan 1908
Sverre Young kj๘pte patent 1911
Fabrikk, kontor og lager her 1916-68
Hovedkontor til 1983
Ledende akt๘r turutstyr og teknisk bekledning
Bergans Co. frame and rucksack factory
Frame invented by Ole Bergan in 1908
Sverre Young bought the patent in 1911
Factory, office and warehouse here 1916-68
Headquarters until 1983
Leading player in hiking equipment and technical clothing
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 59° 54.715′ N, 10° 44.455′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. It is at the intersection of Prinsens gate and ุvre Slotsgate, on the right when traveling east on Prinsens gate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: ุvre Slotsgate 7, Oslo 0157, Norway. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Christian Holtermann Knudsen (1845-1929) (within shouting distance of this marker); Metropol (within shouting distance of this marker); Agathe Backer Gr๘ndahl (within shouting distance of this marker); Athenๆum (within shouting distance of this marker); Skredder Gๅrden / Tailor Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Christiania Sparebank / Christiania Savings Bank (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Telegraf Bygningen / Telegraph Building (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named Christiania Sparebank / Christiania Savings Bank (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.
Also see . . . Bergans A/S.
Excerpt (in translation): Ole Bergan was an outdoorsman and bicycle manufacturer. It is said that he invented the Bergans frame after becoming stiff from carrying too much equipment on a hunting trip. The frame, with metal tubes, took the user's(Submitted on July 31, 2023.)anatomy into account, with good support around hip height. This invention was the start of the company, which has been a leading supplier of rucksacks and outdoor equipment for over a hundred years. Ole Bergan introduced and patented the backpack we know today. Production started in Oslo in 1911 (A/S Bergans frame and rucksack factory). Roald Amundsen was one of many who recognized the rucksack and took it with him on his expeditions. The Norwegian defense also quickly adopted the bag. The bag won several awards and quickly became world famous.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 20232. Bergans Marker - wide view
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
3. Bergans Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 30, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2, 3. submitted on July 31, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
