What Gamle Logen does

Gamle Logen AS is a privately held Norwegian event venue (Aksjeselskap) operating out of an 1836 heritage building at Grev Wedels plass 2 in central Oslo. The venue comprises five configurable spaces: Store Sal (the main hall, 564 seats in cinema layout / up to 800 standing), Strangersalen (up to 140 guests on the first floor), and three smaller rooms — Amaldus, Kringla, and Hoffpensjonisten — enabling event sizes from 10 to 800 guests. It is positioned as Oslo's oldest preserved culture and banquet building, hosting weddings, corporate conferences, concerts, and private celebrations.

The company's core product is the venue itself, augmented by integrated add-on services. Store Sal is equipped with an L-Acoustics Arcs Wide PA system, Yamaha CL1 digital mixer with iPad StageMix control, Shure ULXD wireless microphones, DPA headset mics, a Steinway & Sons Model D-274 concert grand piano, NEC PA622U projection (6,200 ANSI lumen), and DMX-controlled RGBW LED lighting operated via Vibrio iPad app. Smaller rooms use JBL EON and dB Technologies PA with Allen & Heath QU-16 mixers. Catering is delivered primarily through Furset Catering, with packages covering banquet menus, conference day-rates with breaks and lunch, and on-site executive chef customization. The venue holds a Norges Handicapforbund accessibility approval covering elevators, ramps, hearing loops, and accessible washrooms.

Gamle Logen's business model is direct-to-consumer: customers inquire via the website contact form, email ([email protected]), or phone (+47 22 33 44 70) and receive quote-based pricing that depends on event type, guest count, duration, AV requirements, and catering choices. Revenue streams are venue rental (one-time event license) and food-and-beverage services. The venue is part of the Fursetgruppen restaurant group (25+ Oslo establishments including Maaemo and Grand Café), which provides operational support, Furset Catering, and cross-promotion via a shared newsletter. Approximately 50,000 visitors pass through the venue annually, with the only named executive being Managing Director (Daglig leder) Gro Worren.

Name

Gamle Logen

Legal name

Gamle Logen AS

Website

https://gamlelogen.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1836

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gamle Logen AS operates a historic 1836 event venue in central Oslo (Store Sal plus four smaller rooms, 10-800 guests), hosting weddings, corporate conferences, concerts, and private celebrations with professional AV and on-site catering via Furset Catering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Venue-Owned/Operated Event Organizers (In-House Promoters) (MPAKADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Music Festival Organizers & Promoters (MPAGAAAB), Wedding Travel & Guest Accommodation Coordination (HSACABAN)

Keywords

• Event venue rental
• Banquet hall services
• Wedding venue Oslo
• Conference center
• Concert hall hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: Gamle Logen generates revenue primarily through renting out its event spaces (Store Sal, Strangersalen, and smaller rooms) for various occasions including weddings, corporate events, conferences, concerts, and private parties. Pricing is quote-based and depends on guest count, event type, duration, and technical requirements.
2. Catering and F&B Services: The venue provides food and beverage services through its professional kitchen, offering customized menus for events. Catering is provided through Furset Catering as the preferred supplier.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gamle Logen AS operates a historic 1836 Oslo event venue offering rental of five event spaces (Store Sal, Strangersalen, Amaldus, Kringla, and Hoffpensjonisten) for weddings, corporate conferences, concerts, and private parties for groups of 10 to 800 guests. The offering is bundled with professional on-site audio/visual/staging infrastructure, in-house catering executed through preferred partner Furset Catering, and full event coordination by staff led by Managing Director Gro Worren.

Product overview

Gamle Logen is a single-venue historic event destination offering a range of interconnected products and services centered on its 1836 heritage building in Oslo. The core offering is the Gamle Logen Venue itself — a cultural and banquet landmark with multiple spaces including Store Sal (Main Hall), Strangersalen, Amaldus, Kringla, and Hoffpensjonisten. These are supported by add-on services: Conference Package (standardized meeting room with catering), Banquet Menu (preset dining experience), Food & Beverage Catering (custom culinary offerings), and Audio/Lighting/Projection Technical Services. All spaces share access to the venue's professional PA, lighting, projection, and stage infrastructure, while the smaller rooms serve as flexible alternatives to the grand Store Sal for more intimate gatherings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gamle Logen Venue (Full Historic Building) Historic event and banquet venue in Oslo city center offering multiple halls and rooms for weddings, conferences, concerts, corporate events, and private parties, accommodating groups of 10 to 800 guests with full catering and professional technical infrastructure.
• Store Sal (Main Hall) Primary concert and event hall on the 2nd floor, seating 564 guests with world-renowned acoustics and rich late-empire style interior, featuring a Steinway & Sons Model D-274 concert grand piano, professional L-Acoustics PA system, and full stage infrastructure with flexible platform configurations.
• Strangersalen (1st Floor Conference and Banquet Room) Elegant conference and banquet room on the 1st floor accommodating up to 140 guests, equipped with JBL and dB Technologies speakers, Allen & Heath QU-16 mixer, wireless Sennheiser microphones, and ceiling-projected Epson display.
• Amaldus, Kringla & Hoffpensjonisten Rooms Smaller meeting and event rooms on the 1st floor: Amaldus (up to 50 cinema-style / 42 at long tables), Kringla (up to 30), and Hoffpensjonisten (up to 60 cinema-style / 48 at long tables) with flexible seating for intimate gatherings.
• Conference Package Full-day standardized conference package including meeting room, standard technical equipment, two coffee/tea breaks (one with cake), two-course lunch with coffee/tea and mineral water, fruit break, and cloakroom charge; customizable to client requirements and budget.
• Food & Beverage Catering In-house catering service led by an executive chef offering customized menus and ready-made banquet packages, blending traditional and contemporary culinary styles, primarily delivered through Furset Catering as the preferred supplier.
• Audio, Lighting & Projection Technical Services Professional on-site technical infrastructure for events including L-Acoustics PA systems, Yamaha CL1 digital mixer with iPad StageMix, wireless Shure/Sennheiser/DPA microphones, Steinway concert grand piano, NEC 6200-lumen projector, RGBW LED lighting with DMX control, induction loop, and configurable Nivtec stage platforms with 63A three-phase power.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 50,000 visitors annually since restoration in 1988

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FursetgruppencoreOthersGamle Logen is part of the Fursetgruppen restaurant group, which operates over 25 restaurants and venues in Oslo including Grand Café, Ekebergrestauranten, and Maaemo. Fursetgruppen provides operational support, marketing, catering supply (via Furset Catering), and cross-referrals between venues.
• Furset CateringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFurset Catering is the preferred catering supplier for Gamle Logen events, providing professional food and beverage services for weddings, conferences, and private events hosted at the venue.
• De HistoriskeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGamle Logen is listed as a member of De Historiske (The Historical), a collection of historic restaurants and dining establishments, promoting quality historic dining experiences.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Høymagasinet: Historic warehouse venue in Bergen hosting events, conferences, and banquets. Comparable Nordic historic event venue model with full-service catering and AV infrastructure.
• Ekebergrestauranten: Fursetgruppen-operated historic restaurant venue on Oslo's Ekeberg hill, hosting weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. Comparable event venue with similar heritage and catering model.
• Sjømagasinet: Historic seafood restaurant and event venue in Oslo, also part of Fursetgruppen. Comparable heritage venue model for private events, weddings, and corporate dining experiences.
• Festningen Restaurant: Historic fortress venue within the Fursetgruppen network offering events and dining in central Oslo. Competes directly with Gamle Logen for weddings and corporate functions with a similarly heritage-driven value proposition.
• Oslo Konserthus: Oslo's primary concert hall and event venue, offering similar large-scale event hosting with professional acoustics and conference facilities. Sister venue within Fursetgruppen but a direct competitor for concert and corporate event bookings.
• Nationaltheatret Konferansesenter: Central Oslo conference and event center attached to the National Theatre, competing directly with Gamle Logen for corporate conferences and cultural events in the same Kvadraturen/Sentrum district.
• Grand Café: Historic Oslo café and event venue dating to 1838, part of Fursetgruppen. Directly comparable to Gamle Logen in heritage positioning and small-to-mid-size event hosting, often for cultural and corporate clientele.
• Meet Ullevaal: Modern Oslo conference venue operated by Fursetgruppen, offering modular meeting and event spaces. Directly comparable for corporate conference bookings but with a more contemporary, less heritage-oriented positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Grand Hotel Oslo: Iconic Oslo hotel with heritage positioning comparable to Gamle Logen, hosting weddings, corporate galas, and conferences. A broader incumbent offering integrated accommodation plus event space.
• Holmenkollen Park Hotel Rica: Historic Oslo hotel combining lodging with extensive event and conference facilities. Competes with Gamle Logen for corporate events and weddings, offering on-site accommodation as a key differentiator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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