Embassy of Sweden, Oslo
Embassy of Sweden, Oslo | |
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Location | Oslo |
Address | Inkognitogata 27 0256 Oslo |
Opening | 1905 |
Ambassador | Mikael Eriksson |
Website | Official website |
The Embassy of Sweden in Oslo is Sweden's diplomatic mission in Norway. It's located on Inkognitogata 27, close to The Queen Sonja Art Stable and the Royal Palace. The embassy was opened in 1905 and is tasked with representing Sweden and the Swedish government in Norway and promoting Sweden's interests.
History
Diplomatic relations
Buildings
Inkognitogata 27 (1906–present)
The
As both houses on Inkognitogata and Nobels gate were too large and had empty areas, the solution was to combine all functions at one address.[3] In February 2017, the National Property Board of Sweden petitioned the Swedish government to carry out the reconstruction of the residence for an estimated SEK 30 million, and in August of the same year the project was given the greenlight.[5] In 2018–2019, a reconstruction by architect Bo Hofsten took place. Renovation and adaptation was done to re-house the chancery in the same building as the residence.[3] When the National Property Board of Sweden began the renovation in 2018, the residence consisted of a basement, two floors and an attic alongside a couple of smaller houses such as a garage and a gate house. Interior-wise, the renovation has mainly concerned the attic, which was converted to function as a chancery. When the house was empty, all surface layers, where there was a need, were also refreshed. Externally, the garage was demolished and replaced with a new building of the same size, in the same location. The building's new entrance and the consular office were moved here. The front door was artistically designed by Göran Strååt in the 1950s and has been moved from the former chancery. Accessibility was also significantly improved during the renovation by adding a new accessible lift, an accessible toilet and a lifting table in the consular office. In terms of energy, the biggest improvement was the old electric boiler which was removed and that the house has been connected to district heating instead. The project in Oslo was in line with the National Property Board of Sweden's work to contribute to the global goals in Agenda 2030 and the goal of social sustainability.[5] In 2019, the residence and the chancery were inaugurated by Foreign Minister Margot Wallström in the presence of the National Property Board of Sweden's Director General Ingrid Eiken Holmgren.[5]
Meltzers gate 4 (1949–1957)
Between 1949 and 1957, the chancery was located at Meltzers gate 4 in the Uranienborg neighborhood in the borough of Frogner.[6][7]
Nobels gate 16 (1957–2019)
Between 1957 and 2019, the chancery was located at Nobels gate 16 in the district of Frogner.[8]
Tasks
The embassy's task is to represent Sweden and the Swedish government in Norway and to promote Sweden's interests. This is done through a close dialogue with Norwegian representatives and through information and cooperation with the cultural sector, companies and other authorities and organisations. The embassy also works closely with other Swedish organizations present in Norway, including Business Sweden, Voksenåsen and the Church of Sweden. In addition, Sweden has nine consulates in various locations in Norway. A total of 14 people work at the Swedish embassy, including one defence attaché and three people from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.[1]
Heads of Mission
Name | Period | Title | Ref |
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Ernst Günther | 1905–1906 | Acting Envoy | |
Ernst Günther | 1906–1908 | Envoy | |
Gustaf Falkenberg | 1908–1913 | Envoy | |
Fredrik Ramel | 28 November 1913–1923 | Envoy | [9] |
Torvald Höjer | 28 February 1923–30 October 1937 | Envoy | [10] |
Christian Günther | 26 November 1937–1939 | Envoy | [11] |
Johan Beck-Friis | 1940–1947 | Envoy | |
Johan Beck-Friis | 1947–1950 | Ambassador | |
Hans W:son Ahlmann | 1950–1956 | Ambassador | |
Rolf Edberg | 1956–1967 | Ambassador | |
Dick Hichens-Bergström | 1968–1973 | Ambassador | |
Yngve Möller | 1973–1978 | Ambassador | |
Love Kellberg | 1978–1987 | Ambassador | |
Axel Edelstam | 1987–1989 | Ambassador | |
Lennart Bodström | 1989–1993 | Ambassador | |
Kjell Anneling | 1993–1997 | Ambassador | |
Magnus Vahlqvist | 1997–2001 | Ambassador | |
Mats Ringborg | 2002–2007 | Ambassador | |
Michael Sahlin | 2007–2010 | Ambassador | |
Ingrid Hjelt af Trolle | 2010–2014 | Ambassador | |
Axel Wernhoff | 2014–2018 | Ambassador | |
Krister Bringéus | 2018–2020 | Ambassador | |
Cecilia Björner | 2020–2024 | Ambassador | |
Mikael Eriksson | 2024–present | Ambassador |
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Om oss" [About us] (in Swedish). Embassy of Sweden, Oslo. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ Årdal, Tore (14 July 2019). "Hit flytter Sveriges nye ambassade" [Sweden's new embassy is moving here]. Næringseiendom (in Norwegian). Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Sveriges ambassad och chefsbostad i Oslo, Norge" (in Swedish). National Property Board of Sweden. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ Andersson, Henrik O; Bedoire, Fredric (1980–1981). "J Fredrik Lilljekvist". Svenskt biografiskt lexikon (in Swedish). Vol. 23. National Archives of Sweden. p. 158. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ a b c "Idag nyinvigs Sveriges ambassad i Oslo – nyrenoverad och socialt hållbar". National Property Board of Sweden. 5 September 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2023 – via Cision.
- ^ Sveriges statskalender för året 1949 (PDF) (in Swedish). Uppsala: Fritzes offentliga publikationer. 1949. p. 279.
- ^ Sveriges statskalender för året 1957 (PDF) (in Swedish). Uppsala: Fritzes offentliga publikationer. 1957. p. 293.
- ^ Sveriges statskalender för året 1958 (PDF) (in Swedish). Uppsala: Fritzes offentliga publikationer. 1958. p. 300.
- ^ Gidlöf, Leif (1995–1997). "S G Fredrik T Ramel". Svenskt biografiskt lexikon (in Swedish). Vol. 29. National Archives of Sweden. p. 634. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
- ^ Carlgren, Wilhelm (1971–1973). "Torvald M:son Höjer". Svenskt biografiskt lexikon (in Swedish). Vol. 19. National Archives of Sweden. p. 703. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
- ^ Brandell, Ulf (1967–1969). "Christian E Günther". Svenskt biografiskt lexikon (in Swedish). Vol. 17. National Archives of Sweden. p. 642. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
External links
- Official website (in English)