The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Defence (Norwegian: Det kgl. Forsvarsdepartement) in Oslo is the government ministry responsible for developing and implementing Norwegian security and defense policy. Located near Akershus Fortress, it is a civilian-led department that manages the armed forces, military intelligence, and subordinate agencies, including the Defence Materiel Agency.
The 2008 Norwegian film Max Manus: Man of War, has scenes where the Ministry of Defense bulding gets blown up in a huge exploition.
Max Manus (2008)
Max Manus
Max Manus: Man of War was primarily filmed on location in Oslo, Norway, with additional scenes shot in Scotland and studio work in Bærum.
Oslo City Hall
Oslo City Hall (Rådhuset) is the administrative headquarters of the city council and municipal government in Oslo, Norway, inaugurated in 1950.
Oslo Opera House
In Christopher Nolan’s 2020 film Tenet, the Oslo Opera House rooftop serves as filming location where the Protagonist and Neil meet to discuss "Oslo operation".
Tjuvholmen
The 2020 Christopher Nolan film Tenet filmed key action scenes at Tjuvholmen, specifically around Olav Selvaags Plass and near the Thief Hotel.
Cemetery of Our Saviour
Cemetery of Our Saviour appears in Sentimental Value, where it is used as a recognisable Oslo location.
Enerhaugen Cafe
In Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole (2026), Enerhaugen Cafe serves as the real-life location for Boxer Bar, the pub where police officers go for a beer after work.
Lorry
Restaurant Lorry appears in Sentimental Value (2025). The restaurant is used as one of the film’s Oslo locations and forms part of its city setting.
Behrens’ gate 5
In Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole (2026), Behrens’ gate 5 is used for the scenes at Camilla Loen’s apartment, where she is found murdered.
Restaurant Schrøder
Restaurant Schrøder appears in Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole (2026) and The Snowman (2017). In both productions, the restaurant is used in by Harry Hole.
Gamlebyen gravlund
In Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole (2026), Gamlebyen gravkapell in Gamlebyen gravlund is used for Ellen Gjelten’s funeral.