Oslo, 19520112. The largest hotel in the Nordic region is built in Oslo ..., 1952...

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 Dec.1951. It has 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, radio and an automatic fire alert device. Here from the switchboard that will operate 450 telephone appliances. The switchboards ( Switchboard. Hotel Viking Photo: Sverre A. Børretzen / Aktuell (NTB