Kampen Church is a neo-Gothic brick church in the Kampen district of Oslo, standing at Bøgata 1 by Thorbjørn Egners plass. It was consecrated in 1882 and designed by architect Jacob Wilhelm Nordan. Because of its elevated position and tall spire, it is one of the most recognisable church buildings on Oslo’s east side.
Kampen Church appears in Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole (2026), Olsenbanden for full musikk (1976), Mot i brøstet (1993–1997), and Hemmelighetene i B-by (1982–). In some productions the church itself is shown directly, while in others the square immediately in front of it is used as part of the setting.
In Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole (2026), Kampen Church is seen from above at night. The building’s position on the hill and its distinctive spire make it easy to identify in this type of establishing shot.
In Olsenbanden for full musikk (1976), Kampen Church is used for the wedding of Basse and Gry. The church is directly tied to one of the film’s best-known ceremonial scenes.
In Mot i brøstet (1993–1997), Kampen Church is used for the wedding of Henry and Elna in the series finale. The church was therefore used in another well-known Norwegian screen wedding scene.
In Hemmelighetene i B-by (1982–), the square in front of Kampen Church played a major part in the action. The church and its immediate surroundings were therefore part of the series’ visual setting, even when the drama was centred on the area in front of the building rather than inside the church itself.
Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole (2026)
Jo Nesbo’s Detective Hole
Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole is very closely tied to Oslo, and the city appears to have been used as a real dramatic environment rather than just a generic Scandinavian backdrop.
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.
Gamlebyen gravlund
In Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole (2026), Gamlebyen gravkapell in Gamlebyen gravlund is used for Ellen Gjelten’s funeral.
Oslo Opera House
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Autopluggen
In Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole (2026), Autopluggen is used in the scene where Harry Hole stops under a bridge beside the run-down building and bribes a couple.
Cemetery of Our Saviour
Cemetery of Our Saviour appears in Sentimental Value, where it is used as a recognisable Oslo location.
Ministry of Defence
The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Defence in Oslo is the government ministry responsible for developing and implementing Norwegian security and defense policy.
Fossheim Borettslag
Fossheim Borettslag at Thorvald Meyers gate 5 appears in Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole (2026), where the building is used as Harry Hole’s apartment block.
Oslo City Hall
Oslo City Hall (Rådhuset) is the administrative headquarters of the city council and municipal government in Oslo, Norway, inaugurated in 1950.
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.
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