Majorstuen in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)

Villa Parafina

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 23, 2025

1. Villa Parafina Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

På folkemunne
Villa Parafina
Oppført 1877 for petroleumsimportør Frederik Sundt
Statsministerbolig 1896
Utenriksministerbolig 1908
Representasjonsbolig for staten fra 1962
Arkitekt H. Nissen

(English translation:)
Popularly known as Villa Parafina. Built in 1877 for petroleum importer Frederik Sundt. Prime Minister's residence 1896. Foreign Minister's residence 1908. State residence from 1962. Architect H. Nissen.

Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.

Location. 59° 55.089′ N, 10° 43.425′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Majorstuen. It is at the intersection of Riddervolds gate and Parkveien, on the right when traveling east on Riddervolds gate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Parkveien 45, Oslo 0256, 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: Kristian Birkeland (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Henriette Bie Lorentzen (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); «Butikken» / “The Store” (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Camilla Collett (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Halvdan Kjerulf (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Harriet Backer (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Slottsparken / Palace Park (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Norske Liv / “Norwegian Life” (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.

Also see . . . Villa Parafina (lokalhistorie.no, in Norwegian). (Submitted on July 1, 2025.)

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Villa Parafina and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 23, 2025

2. Villa Parafina and marker

Villa Parafina is a two-story brick villa from 1877, with the address Parkveien 45 in Oslo. Its special name comes from the fact that it was built for wholesaler Fredrik Sundt, who was the country's first petroleum importer. The architect behind the villa was Henrik Nissen. The building was purchased by the state in 1896, and is today part of the Prime Minister's Residence. - lokalhistorie.no (in translation)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.