Bygdøy

[2] [3] In the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, a memorial for the victims of the catastrophe was initiated by the Norwegian government.

The memorial is located on the western shore of Bygdøy and was officially unveiled by HM King Harald V on 19 October 2007.

The first element is bygð 'built district' (area with houses and population) – in Norse times this was the only inhabited island in the inner part of Oslofjord.

The first element in this new name was "ladegård" meaning "farm to give a manor (here Akershus fortress) income".

Between April and October, the neighborhood can also be reached by the local public ferry departing from Aker Brygge every 30 minutes.