Our Savior's Cemetery is an old, well-kept burial ground at Akersbakken 32 in Oslo, surrounded by residential buildings. Its paths lead past the graves of Norwegian figures including Edvard Munch and Henrik Ibsen, as well as many other notable names. Come for a quiet walk among the headstones, or pause on one of the benches. The small hill gives a view across the cemetery, and the changing seasons bring different colors to its grounds.
Notable graves in Oslo
Our Savior's Cemetery is the resting place of several important Norwegian figures. Along with painter Edvard Munch and playwright Henrik Ibsen, those buried here include Camilla Collett, Henrik Wergeland and Gina Krog.
The cemetery is still used for burials, though only a small number of people are buried here now. Its headstones span different periods, so a walk beyond the best-known graves can bring you to other names from Norwegian history.
FAQ
Is there an entry fee for Our Savior's Cemetery?
No. Entry is free.
Which famous people are buried at Our Savior's Cemetery?
Edvard Munch and Henrik Ibsen are buried here, along with Camilla Collett, Henrik Wergeland and Gina Krog.
Where is Our Savior's Cemetery?
It is at Akersbakken 32, Oslo.
