Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Tollboden
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Customs House
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
1. Tollboden / Customs House Marker
Oppfψrt 1896
i nyrenessanse
Byens femte tollbod pε samme sted
Arkitekt Adolf Schirmer
Built in 1896 in Neo-Renaissance style. The citys fifth customs house in the same location. Architect Adolf Schirmer.
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 59° 54.552′ N, 10° 44.985′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. It is at the intersection of Langkaia and Tollbugata, on the left when traveling north on Langkaia. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Tollbugata 1 A, Oslo 0152, Norway. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, in Scandinavia, in the Nordic Countries, in the Schengen Area, and in the Western World.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Oslo Bψrs / Oslo Stock Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); Treschow Gεrden / Treschow Building (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ψstbanestasjonen / Eastern Rail Station
this page online
Also see . . . Tollboden (Oslo) (Lokalhistoriewiki.no, in Norwegian). Short article on the series of customs buildings at the site. With several pictures. (Submitted on August 13, 2023.)
Additional keywords. blε skilt
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
2. Tollboden / Customs House Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 281 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
