Explore iconic street along Karl Johan Gate
Oslo, Norway • 
Must Do
Must Do
Walking required
No
Walking may be required
Walking may be required
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Hours of operation
Monday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
In-depth experience
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Watch curated videos from fellow travellers for a glimpse of what to expect.
Experience a captivating stroll across Karl Johans Gate.
Explore Karl Johans Gate with this immersive walkthrough.
When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
December
LOW
-
Open
Not recommended
January
LOW
-
Open
Not recommended
February
LOW
-
Open
Not recommended
March
LOW
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Open
Not recommended
How to get there
Metro
Recommended
All metro lines (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) converge at Stortinget station, which is located in the middle of the boulevard, and Jernbanetorget station, which is connected to Oslo S.
Train
Recommended
Oslo Central Station (Oslo S) is located at the southeastern end of Karl Johans Gate, allowing visitors to begin their exploration immediately upon arrival. Nationaltheatret station is near the Royal Palace.
Walking
Recommended
Given its central location, Karl Johans Gate is easily reached by walking from many downtown hotels and attractions. The distance from Oslo Central Station to the Royal Palace along the full length of the street is approximately 1.5 kilometers.
Bike
Cycling to the area is a viable option, with numerous docking stations for city bikes located around the city center, allowing for easy drop-off before exploring the street on foot.
Bus
Numerous bus lines, such as 30, 31, 37, and 54, have stops within a few minutes' walk, including Wessels Plass and Tinghuset.
Car
For those driving private vehicles, several parking garages are available in the vicinity, such as the Bankplassen Parking Garage and facilities at Karl Johans gate 14.
Taxi
Taxis can provide direct drop-offs at accessible points along the street or at nearby intersections.
Additional info
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Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Walking Required
Age
Suitable for all ages