Tonight 150,000 Norwegians gathered in Oslo carrying red and white roses to show their support for the 76 people who were slain on Friday.
Joining them in the 'rose rally' were Norway’s prime minister Jens Stoltenberg, his wife Ingrid, and members of the country’s royal family - Crown Prince Haakon and his wife Princess Mette-Marit and Princess Martha Louise.
Prince Haakon addressed the solemn crowd outside the city hall, saying that ‘tonight the streets are filled with love'. Rallies were also being held in other cities around the nation.
The huge gathering, thought to be the largest solidarity rally in Norway since World War Two, was the result of a Facebook campaign that started up over the weekend.
Prince Haakon urged the huge crowd to work for tolerance and freedom, while Prime Minister Stoltenberg, his voice trembling with emotion, said: 'Evil can kill a human being but never defeat a people.'
He added: 'By taking part you are saying a resounding "yes" to democracy.' He called the Rose March a 'march for democracy, a march for tolerance, a march for unity'.
One of the marchers, Jonas Waerstad, 26, said: 'We are a small society and I think that makes everyone feel affected whether directly involved or not.'
A concert formed part of the tribute, with those watching holding flowers aloft in moments of silence and many coming to the front of the crowd and laying down their flowers as a mark of respect.
Earlier in the day, thousands of Norwegians observed a dignified silence to remember the victims of the right-wing fanatic who murdered dozens in bomb and gun terror attacks.
Dressed all in black, Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg led the nation in its solemn vigil, standing on the steps of Oslo university next to a flame.
A muffled ripple of applause spread through the crowd as King Harald arrived at Oslo University to sign a book of remembrance, before he and the prime minister faced the crowd standing hushed in the summer drizzle.
'In remembrance of the victims ... I declare one minute's national silence,' Mr Stoltenberg said, flanked by Norway's king and queen outside the neo-classical building.
The silence stretched to five minutes as thousands stood outside the university and around a carpet of flowers laid outside the nearby Oslo cathedral.
The only sound was the squawking of seagulls and a lone dog barking. Cars stopped in the streets and their drivers got out and stood motionless as traffic lights changed from red to green.
Mass murderer Anders Breivik today appeared in court after he planted a bomb on Friday outside Stoltenberg's Oslo office which killed eight, then drove to the island of Utoeya and shot dead 68 at a youth camp of the ruling Labour Party.
A British father has told how a last minute decision saved his son from the Norweigan summer camp massacre.
Offshore worker Bob Davies, originally from Stockton-on-Tees, settled in Norway after marrying a local woman.
Mr Davies's son Stian, 16, pictured above, had been due to take part in the event with two friends from their village of Askxy, near Bergen, but opted to go to a badminton camp instead.
His classmates who attended the summer camp on the island of Utoya were among Anders Breivik's victims. Mr Davies, 63, said Stian is struggling to come to terms with the horrific events.
'He's very down,' said Mr Davies. 'I thank God he decided not to go - he could easily have been one of them. It just makes me shiver thinking about it.'
Scores of bodies with gunshot wounds were found strewn across the island. More victims were discovered in the nearby waters after they had desperately tried to swim to safety.
'I just thank my lucky stars he changed his mind about going,' said Mr Davies.He told the court he slaughtered his victims to save Europe from Marxists and a takeover by Muslims. The current death toll stands at 76 after police revised down their estimates, but many more are still missing.
His court appearance, which took place behind closed doors, lasted just 35 minutes during which a judge ruled he should be initially remanded in custody for eight weeks.
Nordic neighbours Sweden, Finland and Denmark also held official minute's silences in remembrance of the mainly young people Breivik murdered.
Among the crowd assembled in Oslo, people spoke of their distress and horror at the atrocities which gripped the usually peaceful nation.
Shortly before the silence, mechanic Sven-Erik Fredheim, 36, said: 'This is a tragic event to see all these young people dying due to one man's craziness.
'It is important to have this minute of silence so that all the victims and the parents of the families know that people are thinking about them.'
Kent Udvigsen, 42, who came to central Oslo to stand with his countrymen, said: 'This is so very, very sad, so sad.'
Anetta Ronningen, 32, a teacher, said: 'This minute of silence was needed for the dead and the families.
'This will be a significant day for Norway in the future, for the people and the families after this horrible thing that happened.'
Signs of normality began to return to Oslo this afternoon. A wide police cordon around the bomb site was lifted on the first workday since the attacks, leaving just a narrower zone closed off.
Most shops were open and trams were rumbling through the city's streets.
But the flag on the courthouse where Breivik appeared remained at half staff, and the world's media was buzzing around the building.
The search for more victims continues and police have not released the names of the dead.
But Norway's royal court said Monday that those killed at the island retreat included Crown Princess Mette-Marit's stepbrother, an off-duty police officer, who was working there as a security guard.
Court spokeswoman Marianne Hagen said that his name was Trond Berntsen, the son of Princess Mette-Marit's stepfather, who died in 2008.
Joining them in the 'rose rally' were Norway’s prime minister Jens Stoltenberg, his wife Ingrid, and members of the country’s royal family - Crown Prince Haakon and his wife Princess Mette-Marit and Princess Martha Louise.
Prince Haakon addressed the solemn crowd outside the city hall, saying that ‘tonight the streets are filled with love'. Rallies were also being held in other cities around the nation.
Tribute: Over 150,000 people gathered in Oslo to take part in a 'rose march' vigil to mourn the 76 people who were killed on Friday's twin attacks
Unity: The streets of Oslo were turned into a sea of flowers by those attending the memorial march
Bond: Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit stood among the crowds during the demonstration as a mark of unity
Pain: Princess Mette-Marit, right, and Princess Martha Louise pay their emotional respects during the rose march
Leading Norwegian figures took part in the rose march. Pictured here are, from left to right: Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg, his wife Ingrid, Princess Martha Louise, Prince Haakon and his wife Princess Mette-Marit, former prime minister Gro Harlem Brundtland and the chairman of the Labour Youth Movement, Eskil Pedersen
Prince Haakon urged the huge crowd to work for tolerance and freedom, while Prime Minister Stoltenberg, his voice trembling with emotion, said: 'Evil can kill a human being but never defeat a people.'
He added: 'By taking part you are saying a resounding "yes" to democracy.' He called the Rose March a 'march for democracy, a march for tolerance, a march for unity'.
Support: There were many rallies in Norway today including a 20,000-strong march in Bergen (pictured)
Tragedy: Hearses take victims from Utoya Island following Friday's twin extremist attack
A concert formed part of the tribute, with those watching holding flowers aloft in moments of silence and many coming to the front of the crowd and laying down their flowers as a mark of respect.
Earlier in the day, thousands of Norwegians observed a dignified silence to remember the victims of the right-wing fanatic who murdered dozens in bomb and gun terror attacks.
Dressed all in black, Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg led the nation in its solemn vigil, standing on the steps of Oslo university next to a flame.
Leading the nation: Norway's royal family and prime minister stood shoulder to shoulder with their people
Mr Stoltenberg greets members of the public standing in line to sign a book of condolence in Oslo University, which King Harald also signed before taking part in the minute's silence
Untold grief: People pay their respects at a sea of floral tributes to the victims of Friday's attacks, outside the cathedral of Oslo
Spirit of togetherness: Tearful mourners embrace as Norway begins to come to terms with the terror attacks, which claims the lives of dozens of innocent people
'In remembrance of the victims ... I declare one minute's national silence,' Mr Stoltenberg said, flanked by Norway's king and queen outside the neo-classical building.
The only sound was the squawking of seagulls and a lone dog barking. Cars stopped in the streets and their drivers got out and stood motionless as traffic lights changed from red to green.
Mass murderer Anders Breivik today appeared in court after he planted a bomb on Friday outside Stoltenberg's Oslo office which killed eight, then drove to the island of Utoeya and shot dead 68 at a youth camp of the ruling Labour Party.
Solemn: A couple stand in central Oslo as they observe a minute's silence to pay tribute to victims of the twin attacks
International support: British scouts observe a minute of silence on the Town Square in Copenhagen, in memory of the victims of last Friday's attacks in Norwa
A people in mourning: Thousands observe a minute's silence near the Blue Stone in Bergen
Life savers: Volunteers from the Red Cross and other organisations stand to attention during a one-minute period of silence at noon near Utoya island
Deep sadness: Members of the public lay flowers opposite Utoya Island
Hurt: Relatives gather to observe a minute's silence opposite Utoya Island
BRITISH FATHER TELLS HOW LAST MINUTE DECISION SAVED HIS SON FROM SUMMER CAMP MASSACRE
Offshore worker Bob Davies, originally from Stockton-on-Tees, settled in Norway after marrying a local woman.
Mr Davies's son Stian, 16, pictured above, had been due to take part in the event with two friends from their village of Askxy, near Bergen, but opted to go to a badminton camp instead.
His classmates who attended the summer camp on the island of Utoya were among Anders Breivik's victims. Mr Davies, 63, said Stian is struggling to come to terms with the horrific events.
'He's very down,' said Mr Davies. 'I thank God he decided not to go - he could easily have been one of them. It just makes me shiver thinking about it.'
Scores of bodies with gunshot wounds were found strewn across the island. More victims were discovered in the nearby waters after they had desperately tried to swim to safety.
'I just thank my lucky stars he changed his mind about going,' said Mr Davies.
His court appearance, which took place behind closed doors, lasted just 35 minutes during which a judge ruled he should be initially remanded in custody for eight weeks.
Nordic neighbours Sweden, Finland and Denmark also held official minute's silences in remembrance of the mainly young people Breivik murdered.
Among the crowd assembled in Oslo, people spoke of their distress and horror at the atrocities which gripped the usually peaceful nation.
Shortly before the silence, mechanic Sven-Erik Fredheim, 36, said: 'This is a tragic event to see all these young people dying due to one man's craziness.
'It is important to have this minute of silence so that all the victims and the parents of the families know that people are thinking about them.'
Kent Udvigsen, 42, who came to central Oslo to stand with his countrymen, said: 'This is so very, very sad, so sad.'
Anetta Ronningen, 32, a teacher, said: 'This minute of silence was needed for the dead and the families.
'This will be a significant day for Norway in the future, for the people and the families after this horrible thing that happened.'
Signs of normality began to return to Oslo this afternoon. A wide police cordon around the bomb site was lifted on the first workday since the attacks, leaving just a narrower zone closed off.
Most shops were open and trams were rumbling through the city's streets.
But the flag on the courthouse where Breivik appeared remained at half staff, and the world's media was buzzing around the building.
The search for more victims continues and police have not released the names of the dead.
But Norway's royal court said Monday that those killed at the island retreat included Crown Princess Mette-Marit's stepbrother, an off-duty police officer, who was working there as a security guard.
Court spokeswoman Marianne Hagen said that his name was Trond Berntsen, the son of Princess Mette-Marit's stepfather, who died in 2008.
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