Aereslunden Cemetery

Oslo, Norway

Vår Frelsers gravlund was created in 1808 as a result of the great famine and cholera epidemic of the Napoleonic Wars. Its grounds were extended in 1911. The cemetery has been full since 1952. The cemetery is known primarily for Æreslunden, Norway's main honorary burial ground. Famous Norwegians such as Edvard Munch, Henrik Ibsen, Henrik Wergeland, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Richard Nordrak, Christian Krogh and Alf Prøysen are buried here.

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Akersveien 33, Oslo, Norway
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Founded: 1808
Category: Cemeteries, mausoleums and burial places in Norway

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Ana S (3 months ago)
Oslo's old and biggest cemetery where many of the Norwegian important figures have been burried, such as Henrik Ibsen, Edvard Munch, Camilla Collett, Henrik Wergeland, Gina Krog and many more.
Le Ramé (4 months ago)
We went to see Edvard Munch graveyard. It has so many notable person's graveyard from oslo and free entry.
Hades Pelorios (2 years ago)
Even in early spring this cemetery is a beautiful and quiet place to take a walk. You might even stumble upon graves of historical figures from Norway.
Orestis - (3 years ago)
It is a beautiful cemetery with the graves of Edvard Munch and Henrik Ibsen. Nothing special, but if you're in the neighborhood like I was, give it a go.
B Harris (3 years ago)
Of course, walking through cemeteries can be considered weird, but who cares? This is The Best one I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing. I'll probably go again before I leave.
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