The façade of Chitra House

A house where stories,
culture and celebration meet

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The fireplace lounge on the ground floor of Chitra House

Where Indian heritage
meets Scandinavian beauty

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The lounge on the ground floor of Chitra House

Where the history of tea meets
art, culture and tradition

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A house with a story

In 2011 the journey began to build the Chitra Collection around the world – properties hand-picked by Nirmal K. Sethia for their location and atmosphere. Chitra House Oslo was the first to open to the public, on 12 April 2016, as a tribute to his late wife, Chitra.

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The façade of Chitra House
A long table beneath a large chandelier on the ground floor of Chitra House

Your occasion. Your Chitra.

Tell us what you are planning, and we will create the setting for a memorable experience.

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More than a house

When you visit Chitra House, you contribute to something bigger. The income from Chitra House goes to the N. Sethia Foundation and its charitable work.

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A glimpse of Chitra

From the gilded gate to the crystal chandeliers – some of the rooms, details and moments that await at Chitra House.

A seating area on the ground floor, inspired by Indian style
The staircase up to the first floor
The salon on the first floor with blue walls and a chandelier
An entrance with brass doors on the first floor of Chitra House The fireplace lounge on the ground floor, inspired by Indian style A salon on the first floor with a Scandinavian feel

Where India
meets Scandinavia

Chitra House combines Indian- and Scandinavian-inspired interiors. The ground floor is inspired by Indian style and tradition, while the first floor is shaped by Scandinavian design.

The boardroom on the first floor of Chitra House

Meetings in Scandinavian surroundings

The first floor offers bright, elegant rooms inspired by Scandinavian design – perfect for meetings, conferences and smaller events.

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Rooms for meetings
and gatherings

The first floor has conference rooms, a boardroom and salons – bright rooms with chandeliers, velvet chairs and large windows. There is room for everything from small board meetings to larger gatherings.

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The salon on
the first floor

Blue walls, a fireplace and soft velvet furniture give the salon a calm, cosy atmosphere. A natural place to gather before dinner, or for a break between meetings.

Private events

Daylight from
every side

Large windows in the tower room let the daylight in and look out towards the Oslofjord – a quiet corner for conversations and smaller meetings.

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Afternoon Tea at
Chitra House

Enjoy an elegant Afternoon Tea in unique surroundings by the Oslofjord. At Chitra House, British tea culture, Indian heritage and Scandinavian elegance come together in an atmospheric experience.

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