Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Honnørbrygga
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“Honor Wharf”
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024
1. Honnørbrygga / “Honor Wharf” Marker
Honnerbrygga har også krigshistorisk betydning. Etter fem år i eksil gikk den norske kongefamilien i land her våren 1945, og ble mottatt av tusenvis av jublende nordmenn.
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Honnerbrygga was built to welcome distinguished guests arriving Oslo by sea. The guests are transported from their ships to the quay in smaller boats. To ensure easy and elegant disembarkation, there are steps on both sides of the quay.
Honnerbrygga is a WWII memorial. After spending five years in exile, the Royal Family returned to Norway. They went ashore here in the spring of 1945, and were received by thousands of jubilant Norwegians.
Erected by Stad Oslo.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is June 7, 1945.
Location. 59° 54.648′ N, 10° 43.964′ E. Memorial is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. It
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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: Hilsen til fremtiden / Greetings to the Future (a few steps from this marker); Vestbane Stasjonen / Western Rail Station (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Piperen i Piperviken / Pipers in Piperviken (about 180 meters away); Alfhild Hovdan (about 210 meters away); Edvard Grieg (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Pelle Group Memorial (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Israel Gross (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Stefan Weiss (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.
Also see . . . Honnørbrygga (Lokalhistoriewiki.no, in Norwegian).
Excerpt (in translation): The town had an honor wharf between Rådhusbrygge 1 and 2, and the pier had been built in 1887. It was(Submitted on August 6, 2024.)inaugurated when Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany visited Kristiania in 1890.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 20242. Honnørbrygga / “Honor Wharf” Marker - wide view
The new Honnørbrygga was begun in 1936 and built in line with the new town hall, where construction had started in 1933. The plans for the new pier were drawn up in consultation with the architects for the town hall, Arnstein Arneberg and Magnus Poulsson.
The wharf was completed early in the summer of 1940. The first time it was officially in use was on June 7, 1945, when the royal family returned to Oslo after the war.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024
3. View of the Honnørbrygga from the marker
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024
4. View north from Honnørbrygga
Due north of the Honnørbrygga is the Oslo City Hall, where the Nobel Peace Prize ceremonies are held annually.
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5. Marker detail - two left photos
1) HRH Crown Prince Olav received a warm welcome when he returned to Norway after the war. He was greeted by a large crowd at the City Hall Square upon arrival.
2) Homecoming 1945, a jubilant crowd at Honnørbrygga welcomed the Royal Family back to Norway on June 7th 1945.
2) Homecoming 1945, a jubilant crowd at Honnørbrygga welcomed the Royal Family back to Norway on June 7th 1945.
6. Marker detail - two right photos
3) Nikita Kruschev visits Norway in 1964. The Soviet leader aboard the launch that brought him to Honnørbrygga.
4) HM Queen Maud’s coffin arriving at Honnørbrygga on November 26 1938. Photo taken from City Hall.
4) HM Queen Maud’s coffin arriving at Honnørbrygga on November 26 1938. Photo taken from City Hall.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024
7. View of harbor from Honnørbrygga
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 371 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 6, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
