Oslo 19520112. The largest hotel in the Nordic region is built in Oslo. Hotel Viking...

Oslo 19520112. The largest hotel in the Nordic region is built in Oslo. Hotel Viking has now opened its doors to the public. During the Olympic 52, the hotel was transformed into headquarters for the press. The 13th storey hotel was built at record speed. The first shovel was taken in March 1949, the hotel was completed. 1951. There have 358 rooms with space for 600 guests when fully coated. Simple room costs NOK 16 per. day and night. Double room kr. 26, most rooms have toilet and shower. All rooms have telephone and radio and an automatic fire alert device. In the picture we see the escape route in the hotel wind staircase that goes through all the floors. (Black and white image). Hotel Viking Photo: Sverre A. Børretzen / Aktuell (NTB