Kampen kirke sits on a small hill in the Kampen neighbourhood on Oslo's east side. The church was designed by architect Henrik Thrap-Meyer and consecrated in 1882 to serve the growing working-class population in this part of the city.
The neighbourhood around the church is one of Oslo's most charming. Kampen is full of the red brick apartment buildings that are typical of Oslo's east side, built in the late nineteenth century for factory workers and craftsmen. The narrow streets, small gardens and low-rise buildings give it a village feel that is very different from the city centre just a few minutes away.
Together with neighbouring Grünerløkka and Torshov, Kampen has become one of Oslo's most popular residential areas. The mix of old architecture, local shops and quiet streets makes it a nice area to walk through if you want to see a different side of the city.
The neighbourhood around the church is one of Oslo's most charming. Kampen is full of the red brick apartment buildings that are typical of Oslo's east side, built in the late nineteenth century for factory workers and craftsmen. The narrow streets, small gardens and low-rise buildings give it a village feel that is very different from the city centre just a few minutes away.
Together with neighbouring Grünerløkka and Torshov, Kampen has become one of Oslo's most popular residential areas. The mix of old architecture, local shops and quiet streets makes it a nice area to walk through if you want to see a different side of the city.