The mosque project
The dream of one of Europe’s largest new mosques
In Calmeyers gate 8 we are building more than a mosque: an Islamic centre with a school, a library, a café, a youth club and a roof terrace across seven floors. What remains is the funding.
01 / 16 · The facade at dusk
When the light comes from inside
Floor by floor
The building rises, floor by floor
01 / 08
Lower floor · prayer room and multi-purpose hall
WHAT YOUR GIFT BUILDS
Every amount builds something real
Tax deductible up to 25 000 kr per year.
Progress
What each phase costs
Phase 12019–2024
Preparation
- Conceptual design
- Preliminary project
- Building approval
- Contractor selection
Completed
Phase 22025
Demolition
- Construction permit
- Demolition
Completed
Phase 3
Construction
- Technical planning
- Groundwork
- Structural framework
- Weather-sealed exterior
In progress
Phase 4
Interior
- Interior completion of basement, 1st and 2nd floors
- Mosque, entrance, café, restaurant, multi-purpose hall
Upcoming
Phase 5
Completion
- Completion of third to sixth floors
- Classrooms, offices, studio, youth club and residential units
Upcoming
The new building
A mosque with everything under one roof
Key figures
- Total area
- 6 000+m²
- Floors
- 7
- Apartments
- 15
- Construction time
- 2 years
Architect
Håvard Lindgård FagernesHLF Arkitekter
Location
In the heart of Oslo
A few minutes' walk from Oslo Central Station, the Parliament and the Government Quarter.
Frequently asked questions
Wondering about something?
Here are the answers to the questions people ask us most often.
01Where will the new mosque be?
At Calmeyers gate 8 in central Oslo, where the old mosque stood. The old building was demolished during Ramadan 2025.
02When will the mosque be finished?
The construction period is estimated at about two years. The demolition is already complete, and construction will begin as soon as the fundraising goal of 100 million kroner is reached.
03What will the new building contain?
A prayer hall over three floors, a school, library, café, restaurant, youth club, multi-purpose hall and roof terrace. Over 6,000 m² across seven floors.
04How much has been raised?
NOK 60.3 million of the NOK 100 million goal, as of October 2026.
05Is my gift tax-deductible?
Yes, up to NOK 25,000 a year. Give your national identity number when you donate and we report the amount to the Norwegian Tax Administration.
06How can I give?
VippsVipps number 29656Bank transferAccount 1503.35.60386IBAN NO42 1503 3560 386SWIFT DNBANOKKAs a one-off gift or monthly.
07Can companies contribute?
Yes. We are glad to talk about company gifts. Write to us.
For sale
Fifteen apartments in the new building
On the top floors, with a roof terrace and a view over the whole city. The sale helps finance the mosque.
See the apartments- Apartments
- 15
- Sizes
- 17–98m²
- Prices from
- 2.8million