- Address: Slottsplassen 1, 0010 Oslo, Norway
- Phone: +47 22 04 87 00
- Opening: 1849
- Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
- Architect: Hans Linstow
- Visit time: daily 10: 00-17: 00
- The cost of visiting: adults - $ 17.5, children from 7 to 17 years - $ 8.7
Almost in the center of Oslo stands the majestic Royal Palace, which houses the residence of the incumbent King of Norway Harald V. In combination, its building is the most visited landmark of the capital.
History of the construction of the Royal Palace of Oslo
In the early 19th century, thanks to the activities of Napoleonic Marshal Jean Baptiste Bernadotte, Norway became part of Sweden. At the same time, it was decided that a summer residence of the Swedish-Norwegian king would be built in Oslo. Despite the fact that construction began in 1825, the official opening of the Royal Palace in Oslo took place only 24 years later. The reason for this was financial problems.
Architectural style of the Royal Palace of Oslo
The garden and park ensemble of the summer residence of the Swedish king is made in the classical European style. The decoration and decor of the park of the Royal Palace of Oslo is reminiscent of gardens and alleys in the French Versailles. Here are provided:
- cozy zones for rest ;
- narrow cobbled paths for walking;
- artificial ponds and lakes along which convenient benches and sculptures are installed.
On the territory of the modern palace complex is the Hall of the State Council and the parish church. The interior of the Royal Palace of Oslo is decorated in a classic style and decorated with canvases by Norwegian artists. Here there are 173 rooms, in which almost no one has ever lived. Large rooms are designed for official royal receptions, as well as meetings of the royal court and the State Council.
Excursions to the Royal Palace of Oslo
Every year this magnificent monument of Norwegian architecture is visited by thousands of tourists. For them, two-hour excursions in the Norwegian language are conducted in the Royal Palace of Oslo.
During the official receptions, the King and Queen's quarters are closed. At this time you can take a walk in the park or go to the Palace Square. From here you can watch the ceremony of changing the guard, which is held every day at 13:30.
After visiting the Royal Palace of Oslo, you can go to the neighboring castle Akershus . It is also surrounded by many myths and legends, which allows you to delve deeper into the history of this wonderful country.
How to get to the Royal Palace of Oslo?
In order to get acquainted with the main attraction of Norway, you need to go to the south-western part of its capital. The Royal Palace of Oslo is located on the Slottsplassen Square, 800 meters from the Inner Oslofjord Gulf. From the center of the capital you can walk or take a tram. In walking distance from it there are tram stops Slottsparken and Holbergs plass. Tourists traveling by car should follow the road Hammersborggata or RV162.