Egeberg Castle

Egeberg Castle in Oslo's St. Hanshaugen neighborhood was once the largest private residence in the city. Designed by the architect Halfdan Berle in the Italian Renaissance style, the building was constructed between 1899 and 1901 for the timber merchant Einar Westye Egeberg. Built of granite and soapstone, the stately structure offered a magnificent setting, with its tower and ceilings crafted by Italian plasterers. Originally surrounded by a large park, the estate commanded sweeping views over the city and the harbor. After the death of Egeberg's wife in 1930, the house was sold and converted into an apartment building with fourteen units, with two additional floors integrated into the existing structure.