Oslo Royal Palace (Kongelige Slott) Tours and Tickets

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During the Oslo Royal Palace summer open season, adult tickets are 230 kroner, while students, children aged 6–17, and wheelchair users pay 110 kroner. Children aged 5 years and under enter for free. Tickets can be booked online and are usually released from March, ahead of the summer opening. City tours, which often stop outside the palace, start around US$25.

The Oslo Royal Palace was built between 1825 and 1849, during the reign of King Carl Johan of Norway and Sweden. It was initially constructed as a royal residence for the Norwegian-Swedish king and became the official residence of the Norwegian monarch after Norway gained independence from Sweden in 1905. Today, it’s home to King Harald V, the current Norwegian monarch.

Yes, you can watch the Changing of the Guard at the Oslo Royal Palace. The short ceremony takes place every day at 1:30pm, right outside the palace. For the best view, stand near the guard house, facing the palace. It’s a popular event and on some days, you’ll catch music from the Royal Guard’s band.

Yes, the Oslo Royal Palace is open to the public for guided tours during the summer months, usually from late June to mid-August. Visitors can explore selected rooms within the palace, as well as learn about the history and role of the monarchy in Norway. Tours take place daily in Norwegian and English.

During a tour of the Oslo Royal Palace, visitors can see several grand rooms and ceremonial spaces, including the Banqueting Hall, the White Parlour, and the Bird Room. The interiors feature elegant 19th-century architecture and furnishings, with many rooms still used for official royal functions and state receptions. The palace also houses artworks, historical artifacts, and portraits of Norway's royal family.