Where Indian heritage meets Scandinavian beauty.
Chitra House lies just outside central Oslo, surrounded by beautiful nature and with a magnificent view over the Oslofjord.
The house is a venue for business meetings, celebrations, events and social gatherings. A place to meet, share and feel. A place where you can always be sure of being met with dignity, honesty and discretion.
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Chitra was the name of Nirmal K. Sethia's late wife, and her memory is to leave its footprint in our beautiful country too.
Chitra House represents the essence of Chitra – her love, compassion, beauty and elegance.
We began building the Chitra Collection around the world. The properties are hand-picked by the owner himself, where location, atmosphere and the unique create inspiring places to meet.
Chitra House Oslo became the first of the properties to open to the public. Mr. Sethia marked the opening with distinguished guests from around the world, including ambassadors and excellencies, as well as close family and friends.
Guests enjoyed a journey in culinary art, entertainment from some of our finest opera singers and musicians, and an unforgettable display of flowers and light over the Oslofjord.
The house is hired out in its entirety and hosts everything from important meetings and conferences to weddings, afternoon tea and celebrations of special occasions.
Chitra House has been described as a footprint, a dream and a philosophy, and is a tribute to Chitra, Mr. Sethia's late wife.
“Chitra taught me that the first step towards divinity is gratitude. To all who knew her, she radiated a truly unique goodness and kindness, yet she never spoke of her philanthropic deeds.”
Mr. Sethia
The garden and terrace frame the house – a green oasis just outside the city, with views over the Oslofjord.
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Wide lawns, old trees and a terrace with parasols – a natural place for drinks, ceremonies and long summer evenings.
Chitra House combines Indian- and Scandinavian-inspired interiors. Two floors, two moods – under one roof.
Ground floor
The ground floor is inspired by Indian style and tradition, with rich colours, gilded details, red velvet furniture and crystal chandeliers. Here you will find the lounges, the banquet hall and the showroom.
First floor
The first floor is shaped by Scandinavian design – bright, elegant rooms with blue walls, large windows and art. Perfect for meetings, conferences and smaller events.
We have travelled around the world, from Jaipur to London and from Paris to Venice, to find the right combinations of fabrics, colours, furniture and design to recreate the essence of Chitra.
“It is a great honour to create unique places around the world in memory of Chitra. A great deal of work has gone into finding the right details, listening to the family’s wishes and, not least, thinking about what Chitra herself would have loved.”
Chitra House is also home to acclaimed works of art from H.M. Queen Sonja's Art Foundation, including works by Kjell Nupen, Magne Furuholmen and Ørnulf Opdahl.
With an exceptional location, facilities and service, Chitra House sets a new standard for exclusive venues in Oslo.
Step inside the house, the garden and the people who give Chitra House its own atmosphere.
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.
The income from the house goes to the foundation's charitable work.
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Chitra House Oslo is part of the international Chitra Collection.
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Tea from Newby, known for its quality and carefully selected teas, is served at the house.
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