Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Byens Første Hotell
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City’s First Hotel
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024
1. Byens Første Hotell / City’s First Hotel Marker
Byens
Første Hotell
Hotel d'Angleterre 1807-99
drevet av traktør
Johan Henrik David Carstens 1807-37
Hotel Regina 1913-72
Nåværende bygg fra 1899
Arkitekt
Thune og Thürmer
This was the location of the city's first hotel - Hotel d'Angleterre, 1807-99. Operated by Johan Henrik David Carstens, 1807-37. Hotel Regina, 1913-72. Current building from 1899. Architect Thune and Thurmer.
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 1899.
Location. 59° 54.586′ N, 10° 44.473′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. It is at the intersection of Rådhusgata and Kongens gate, on the right when traveling east on Rådhusgata. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rådhusgata 26, Oslo 0158, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Max Oster (within shouting distance of this marker); Sigurd Emil Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Stiftsgården (within shouting distance of this marker); Vebjørn Tandberg (within shouting distance of this marker); Byens Første Rådhus / The First City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Christiania’s Eldste Hus / Christiania’s Oldest Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Christiania Opfrostringshus / Christiania Foster Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Christiania Skolehus (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.
Also see . . . Byens Første Hotell (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel). Excerpt: Right in the center of Oslo, at Rådhusgaten 26, between Nedre Slottsgate and Kongens gate, Hotel D'Angleterre was located in the period 1807-99. The hotel was run by tractor driver Johan Henrik David Carstens in the period 1807-37. The standard was simple, but the atmosphere enjoyable, according
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024
2. Byens Første Hotell / City’s First Hotel Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here just a bit to the right of the corner entrance.
Additional keywords. blå skilt
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
