Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Regnbueplassen
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Rainbow Square
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 24, 2025
1. Regnbueplassen / Rainbow Square Marker
Regnbueplassen skal synligjøre Oslos skeive historie og være et tydelig symbol på det mangfoldige Oslo. Denne plassen er en annerkjennelse av det store kjønns- og seksualitetsmangfoldet i byen vår.
Regnbueplassen ble åpnet 21. april 2022 på 50-årsdagen for Stortingets avkriminalisering av homofili i 1972.
Vedtak om en Regnbueplass i Oslo sentrum ble gjort av Oslo bystyre 22. april 2020.
Welcome to Rainbow Square
The purpose of Regnbueplassen is to highlight Oslo's queer history and be a clear symbol of a diverse Oslo. This space is a recognition of the great gender and sexual diversity in our city.
Rainbow Square was opened on April 21, 2022, on the 50th anniversary of the Storting's decriminalization of homosexuality in 1972.
The decision to establish a Rainbow Square in central Oslo was made by the Oslo City Council on April 22, 2020.
Erected by Oslo Kommune.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights
this page online
Location. 59° 54.845′ N, 10° 44.167′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. It is on Stortingsgata. In the park, just a few steps west of the Wergeland statue and the fountain. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oslo 0162, 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: Hollænder Gaarden / Holland Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Lærearene / Learning the Craft, 1850-1857 (within shouting distance of this marker); Lukket på Grunn av Glede / Closed Due to Joy (within shouting distance of this marker); «Tivoliporten» / Tivoli Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Hjemmefra, 1843-1850 / Away from Home, 1843-1850 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Thorvald Meyer (about 90 meters away); Kinematograf Teatret / Cinematograph Theatre (about 90 meters away); Hotel Continental (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.
Also see . . .
1. The decriminalization of homosexuality (Stortinget). A history of Norwegian law and the changes to it with regard to homosexuality. Excerpt:
Friday 21st April 1972 was a momentous day in the history of modern Norway. Until that date, sexual relations(Submitted on June 25, 2025.)between men had been a criminal offence under the Norwegian Penal Code. The road to decriminalization was long, winding and full of contradictions...Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 24, 20252. Regnbueplassen / Rainbow Square Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here just to the right of the flagpole, sticking out of the hedges.
2. Nå er regnbueplassen åpnet: – Oslo er de skeives tilfluktsby (Avisa Oslo, April 21, 2022). Article (in Norwegian) on the opening of the square. Excerpt (in translation):
As the sound of "Over the Rainbow" poured out from the City Hall bells, Oslo's new rainbow plaza was officially declared open. It takes place on the day 50 years after the Storting decriminalized homosexuality. Section 213 of the Penal Code, which prohibited sex between men, had led to 110 men being convicted between 1902 and 1950.(Submitted on June 25, 2025.)
Additional keywords. LGBT, LGBTQ, 🏳️🌈
Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
