Norway / Oslo

Ancient Jewish cemetery of Sofienberg

Practical info

Type of location: Cemetery

Ancient Jewish cemetery of Sofienberg

Historical description

Oslo

It was not until the law passed in 1814, prohibiting the entry of Jews into Norway, was revoked in 1851, that Jews could officially settle in Oslo. A small Jewish community was organised and recognised in 1892, with 29 members. Following a separation of the ... Read more