Frogner in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Bryde Villaen
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The Bryde Villa
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2025
1. Bryde Villaen / The Bryde Villa Marker
for skipsreder G. M. Bryde
Huset kalt «Forbrydelsen»
Arkitekt Einar Engelstad
Under krigen 1940-45
okkupert av tyskerne
Her ble nordmenn dψmt
til dψden av SS
Built in 1916 for shipowner for G. M. Bryde. The house was known as "The Crime". Architect Einar Engelstad. During the war period from 1940 to 1945 occupied by the Germans. Here Norwegians were sentenced to death by the SS.
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 1916.
Location. 59° 55.362′ N, 10° 41.889′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Frogner. It is on Kristinelundveien, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kristinelundveien 22, Oslo 0268, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Christian Krohg (1852-1925) (within shouting distance of this marker); Kristinelund (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Johan Sverdrup (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Heiabyen / Heia Settlement (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Johan Halvorsen (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sonja Henie (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Wilhelm Reich (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Radionette (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.
Also see . . . Bryde Villaen (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel, in Norwegian). Excerpt (in translation):
The residence of shipowner Gottfred Mauritz Bryde is designed to evoke the image of a ship with a bridge. The home had 20 rooms and was known for its luxurious furnishings. The villa built for Bryde was ironically known as "The Crime" in popular parlance. Bryde lived here until 1922. During the interwar period, the property was a legation for Brazil and later Poland.(Submitted on July 6, 2025.)
During the war period of 1940-45, the "SS und Polizeigericht Nord" movedin. Several Norwegians were sentenced to death in this house, among them Viggo Hansteen and Rolf Wickstrψm, the first Norwegians to be executed by the Germans during the war.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 20252. Bryde Villaen / The Bryde Villa Marker - wide view
In 1946, shipowner Ludvig Braathen moved into the villa. Since 1975, the house has belonged to and served as the office of the Nordic Shipowners' Association.
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
