Majorstuen in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Kjeglebanen
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Bowling Alley
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 23, 2025
1. Kjeglebanen / Bowling Alley Marker
Oppført tidlig 1800-tall på løkken rolighed som lå her
29 m lang bane og tilhørende paviljong
Restaurert 1992-94
Kjeglespill brakt til Norge med europeiske munker i middelalderen forløperen til bowling og petanque
(Built in the early 19th century on the quiet loop that was located here. 29 m long track and associated pavilion. Restored 1992-94. Skittles brought to Norway with European monks in the Middle Ages, the precursor to bowling and petanque.)
Erected 2024 by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list.
Location. 59° 55.403′ N, 10° 42.883′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Majorstuen. It is on Briskebyveien, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Briskebyveien 21, Oslo 0259, Norway. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, in Scandinavia, in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Nic Waal (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Christian Lous Lange (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Francis Bull (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Henrik Sørensen (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Milorgs Sentralledelse / Milorg's Central Headquarters (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Nicolai Beer (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Balkeby (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Oscar Torp (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.
Also see . . . Kjeglebanen (Kommune Oslo, in Norwegian). (Submitted on June 23, 2025.)
Additional keywords. blå skilt
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 23, 2025
2. Kjeglebanen / Bowling Alley and marker
In the 18th century, the first open wooden lanes for skittles were built, a kind of precursor to bowling. It was not until the 19th century that it became a widespread game. The game became immensely popular, but was not allowed for women. One of the country's last skittle alleys is located at Langgaardsløkken... The municipality bought the property in 1964 and the skittle alley was restored. Today, the bowling alley is the only preserved bowling alley in Oslo. - Kommune Oslo
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
