Discover Royal Palace and stroll palace grounds
Oslo, Norway • 
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Must DoOslo, Norway
Must Do
Best months to visit
Jun, Jul, Aug
8°C – 18°C, june brings warmer temperatures to oslo, with average highs of 18°c and lows around 8°c, high crowds, peak season
8°C – 18°C, june brings warmer temperatures to oslo, with average highs of 18°c and lows around 8°c, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
No
Walking may be required
Walking may be required
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Hours of operation
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Embark on a walk tour across Royal Palace and Palace Park.
Experience a stroll around Royal Palace and Palace Park with this virtual tour.
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
April
MEDIUM
3-11°C
Milder temperatures with blooming nature; extended daylight hours.
Milder temperatures with blooming nature; extended daylight hours.
Closed
Interior tours are closed; palace grounds and park are open and vibrant with spring colors.
Interior tours are closed; palace grounds and park are open and vibrant with spring colors.
Recommended
April brings pleasant weather and blooming gardens. While interior tours are not available, the palace grounds are beautiful and less crowded. A good time for visitors seeking mild weather and outdoor activities.
April brings pleasant weather and blooming gardens. While interior tours are not available, the palace grounds are beautiful and less crowded. A good time for visitors seeking mild weather and outdoor activities.
May
MEDIUM
5-15°C
May in Oslo experiences mild temperatures with average highs around 15°C and lows near 5°C. The city receives moderate rainfall, averaging 81 mm over approximately 14 days. With about 241 hours of sunshine, May offers ample daylight for outdoor activities.
May in Oslo experiences mild temperatures with average highs around 15°C and lows near 5°C. The city receives moderate rainfall, averaging 81 mm over approximately 14 days. With about 241 hours of sunshine, May offers ample daylight for outdoor activities.
Closed
The Royal Palace is not open for public tours in May. Guided tours typically commence in late June and run through mid-August.
The Royal Palace is not open for public tours in May. Guided tours typically commence in late June and run through mid-August.
Recommended
May offers pleasant weather and moderate crowd levels, making it a good time to visit Oslo. However, the Royal Palace's interior tours are not available during this month. Visitors can still enjoy the palace grounds and other outdoor attractions.
May offers pleasant weather and moderate crowd levels, making it a good time to visit Oslo. However, the Royal Palace's interior tours are not available during this month. Visitors can still enjoy the palace grounds and other outdoor attractions.
June
HIGH
8-18°C
June brings warmer temperatures to Oslo, with average highs of 18°C and lows around 8°C. The city experiences increased rainfall, averaging 61 mm over 18 days. Despite the rain, June offers long daylight hours, providing ample time for exploration.
June brings warmer temperatures to Oslo, with average highs of 18°C and lows around 8°C. The city experiences increased rainfall, averaging 61 mm over 18 days. Despite the rain, June offers long daylight hours, providing ample time for exploration.
Open
Guided tours of the Royal Palace typically begin in late June and run through mid-August. Advance booking is essential due to high demand during this period.
Guided tours of the Royal Palace typically begin in late June and run through mid-August. Advance booking is essential due to high demand during this period.
Recommended
June offers warm weather and extended daylight, ideal for sightseeing. However, it's the beginning of the peak tourist season, resulting in higher prices and crowded attractions. Booking tours and accommodations in advance is recommended.
June offers warm weather and extended daylight, ideal for sightseeing. However, it's the beginning of the peak tourist season, resulting in higher prices and crowded attractions. Booking tours and accommodations in advance is recommended.
July
HIGH
11-20°C
July is the warmest month in Oslo, with average highs of 20°C and lows around 11°C. The city experiences increased rainfall, averaging 69 mm over 22 days. Despite the rain, July offers long daylight hours, providing ample time for exploration.
July is the warmest month in Oslo, with average highs of 20°C and lows around 11°C. The city experiences increased rainfall, averaging 69 mm over 22 days. Despite the rain, July offers long daylight hours, providing ample time for exploration.
Open
Guided tours of the Royal Palace are available throughout July. Due to high demand, advance booking is essential.
Guided tours of the Royal Palace are available throughout July. Due to high demand, advance booking is essential.
Recommended
July offers the warmest weather and extended daylight, ideal for sightseeing. However, it's the peak tourist season, resulting in higher prices and crowded attractions. Booking tours and accommodations in advance is recommended.
July offers the warmest weather and extended daylight, ideal for sightseeing. However, it's the peak tourist season, resulting in higher prices and crowded attractions. Booking tours and accommodations in advance is recommended.
How to get there
Metro
Recommended
All metro lines converge at Nationaltheatret station, a 6-minute walk from the palace grounds.
Train
Recommended
Trains to Nationaltheatret station from Oslo Central Station (Oslo S) and other locations, a short walk from the palace.
Walking
Recommended
The palace is easily accessible on foot from Oslo Central Station via Karl Johans gate, a 15-20 minute walk.
Bus
Numerous bus routes, including lines 30, 31, 37, 70, and 160, stop at Nationaltheatret bus stop, a short walk from the palace.
Car
Limited parking is available near the palace. Public and private parking garages, such as Royal P-Hus, are available in the city center.
Taxi
Taxis are readily available for direct travel to the palace; a ride from Oslo Central Station takes about 6 minutes.
Additional info
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Pregnancy
Not suitable for pregnancy
Not allowed during pregnancy
Pets
Pets not allowed
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required
