Stroll Royal Palace grounds at Slottsplassen
Oslo, Norway • 
Underrated
UnderratedOslo, Norway
Underrated
Best months to visit
Jun, Jul, Aug
15°C – 21°C, warm temperatures with long daylight hours; occasional rain, high crowds, peak season
15°C – 21°C, warm temperatures with long daylight hours; occasional rain, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
No
Walking may be required
Walking may be required
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Hours of operation
Monday
open - open
Tuesday
open - open
Wednesday
open - open
Thursday
open - open
Friday
open - open
Saturday
open - open
Sunday
open - open
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
0-10°C
Milder temperatures with increasing daylight; early spring blooms begin to appear.
Milder temperatures with increasing daylight; early spring blooms begin to appear.
Open
The park is fully accessible; however, the Royal Palace interior tours typically resume in late June.
The park is fully accessible; however, the Royal Palace interior tours typically resume in late June.
Recommended
April brings the awakening of spring with blooming flowers and longer days. The park becomes more inviting, and while the Royal Palace interior tours have not yet resumed, the grounds offer a pleasant experience.
April brings the awakening of spring with blooming flowers and longer days. The park becomes more inviting, and while the Royal Palace interior tours have not yet resumed, the grounds offer a pleasant experience.
May
MEDIUM
10-15°C
Mild temperatures with blooming gardens; occasional rain showers.
Mild temperatures with blooming gardens; occasional rain showers.
Open
The Royal Palace interior tours are not yet open; gardens accessible.
The Royal Palace interior tours are not yet open; gardens accessible.
Recommended
May offers pleasant weather and blooming gardens, making it a good time to visit before the peak tourist season.
May offers pleasant weather and blooming gardens, making it a good time to visit before the peak tourist season.
June
HIGH
15-21°C
Warm temperatures with long daylight hours; occasional rain.
Warm temperatures with long daylight hours; occasional rain.
Open
Interior tours of the Royal Palace typically start in late June; gardens open.
Interior tours of the Royal Palace typically start in late June; gardens open.
Recommended
June marks the start of the peak tourist season with warm weather and extended daylight, ideal for exploring the palace grounds.
June marks the start of the peak tourist season with warm weather and extended daylight, ideal for exploring the palace grounds.
July
HIGH
15-21°C
Warm and pleasant weather with minimal rainfall.
Warm and pleasant weather with minimal rainfall.
Open
Interior tours available; gardens open.
Interior tours available; gardens open.
Recommended
July offers the warmest weather and full access to palace tours, but expect large crowds and higher prices.
July offers the warmest weather and full access to palace tours, but expect large crowds and higher prices.
How to get there
Bus
Recommended
Numerous bus routes, including lines 30, 31, 37, 70, 81, 150, and 160, stop near the Royal Palace at Nationaltheatret bus stop, Holbergs Plass, and Radisson Blu Scandinavia.
Metro
Recommended
All metro lines (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) stop at Nationaltheatret station, a short walk from the palace grounds.
Train
Recommended
Local and regional trains, including L1, L2, R13, FLY1, and FLY2, stop at Nationaltheatret station. A direct train from Oslo Central Station takes only a minute.
Bike
Oslo Bysykkel bike-sharing stations are located near the Royal Palace.
Car
Public parking garages, such as Slottsparken P-hus, are available near the Royal Palace.
Taxi
Taxis can drop off near the palace grounds.
Walking
A 15-20 minute walk up Karl Johans gate from Oslo Central Station leads directly to the palace.
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
