Peisestuen

Peisestuen is a historic building in the Holmenkollen area of Oslo, Norway. It was built in 1889 in the traditional Norwegian Dragon Style and designed by architect Holm Hansen Munthe. The building was originally called Holmensæteren but later became known as Peisestuen. It was constructed as one of the earliest ski lodges in the forest areas surrounding Oslo and played an important role in the early development of Holmenkollen as a destination for outdoor recreation and skiing. The lodge was located near the artificial pond Besserudtjernet and provided shelter and simple refreshments for visitors. In 1997, due to redevelopment of the Holmenkollen ski facilities, Peisestuen was moved to a new location along Holmenkollveien. Today, the building is municipally owned and protected as a cultural heritage site because of its historical and architectural significance.