1000 Years of Oslo—A Century Since the City’s Renaming
In 2025, Oslo celebrates the 100-year anniversary of reclaiming its historic name, marking a century since it transitioned from Christiania back to Oslo. With roots dating back over a thousand years, Oslo has witnessed Viking settlements, medieval fortresses, devastating plagues, and royal decrees that have shaped its identity. From its destruction by fire in 1624 to its rebirth under King Christian IV, and from its role in the union with Sweden to its post-war transformation into a thriving European capital, Oslo’s history is one of resilience and evolution.
