Grotten (Norwegian for The Grotto), is an honorary residence owned by the Norwegian state. It is located on the premises of the Royal Palace in the city centre of Oslo, and given as a permanent residence to a person specifically bestowed this honour by the King of Norway. The most recent occupant was the Norwegian composer Arne Nordheim, who died in 2010. Former occupants include the composer Christian Sinding, the poets Henrik Wergeland and Arnulf Øverland. The writer and playwright Jon Fosse now lives in Grotten.