Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Alfhild Hovdan
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024
1. Alfhild Hovdan Marker
1904-82
Journalist og Reiselivskvinne
Pεdriver for oslos reiseliv
Byens fψrste turistsjef 1932-76
Kontor her i starten
Startet utdanning av osloguider
juletre fra Oslo til London
fra 1947
Motstandsarbeider under
2. verdenskrig
Alfhild Hovdan (1904-82) - journalist and a leader in tourism. She was the driving force in Oslo's tourism industry. The city's first tourism manager, 1932-76. Office was here in the beginning. Started the training of Oslo guides. Christmas trees from Oslo to London from 1947. Took part in the Resistance during WW2.
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel, Sparebankstiftelsen DNB.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Women. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 20, 1982.
Location. 59° 54.705′ N, 10° 44.181′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. It is on Rosenkrantz' gate, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rosenkrantz'
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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: Israel Gross (within shouting distance of this marker); Stefan Weiss (within shouting distance of this marker); Edvard Grieg (within shouting distance of this marker); Piperen i Piperviken / Pipers in Piperviken (within shouting distance of this marker); Nissen Pigeskole / Nissen Girls School (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Aron Isaksen (about 90 meters away); Isak Leiser Isaksen (about 90 meters away); Sonja Rebekka Isaksen (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.
Also see . . . Alfhild Hovdan (Wikipedia).
Overview: Alfhild Hovdan (nιe Olsen; 13 September 1904 20 February 1982) was a Norwegian journalist, and later tourist manager for the city of Oslo for more than forty years. She is known for initiating the tradition of the Trafalgar(Submitted on July 23, 2024.)Square Christmas tree, a present from the city of Oslo to the people of London, in recognition of their assistance during World War II.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 20242. Alfhild Hovdan Marker - wide view
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024
3. Alfhild Hovdan Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 23, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
