Nye väktshuset is a mental health service that offers treatment for mental disorders, drug addiction and addiction. Established in 1855, it is Norway's first state hospital for mental disorders, and thus has an important historical role in the development of Norwegian psychiatry. The building was erected with the efforts of the doctor Herman Wedel Major, who was a central figure in the creation of the institution.
As part of Oslo University Hospital HF, Nye väkshuset has a special focus on serious mental disorders. The services offered are adapted to the needs of the patients, and the institution has developed over the years to meet the challenges that exist in mental health. The historical significance and the continuous development of the treatment offer make Nye väkshuset an important player in the field.