The upper vestibule. Photo: Jan Haug, the Royal Court.

Tours of the Royal Palace

The Royal Palace in Oslo is usually open to the public every year from late June until the middle of August. The guided tour takes visitors through some of the most important and lovely rooms in the Palace. They visit the Council Chamber where His Majesty presides over the Council of State on Fridays, and the Banqueting Hall where more than 200 people can dine during a gala dinner. The tour also includes the most beautiful guest room in the Palace - the King Haakon VII Suite. Every year a new exhibition is mounted as part of the tour.

Most tours are in Norwegian, but several tours in English are also given every day. We recommend bying tickets online beforehand, as only a few tickets are available at the door.

For detailed information on opening hours, tickets and other practical questions please follow the links below.

Visit the Royal Palace

The Royal Palace is open to visitors during the summer. The 2024 season lasted from 22 June until 18 August. Tickets for the 2025 season will be available through Ticketmaster from early in March.

Practical information: the Palace

The following provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about the guided tours at the Royal Palace.

The Royal Palace

The Royal Palace was completed in 1849, and King Oscar I was the first king to reside there. It also houses the offices of the Royal Family and most of the Royal Court.

History of the Royal Palace

The Royal Palace was built as a residence for King Carl Johan, but was not completed until after his death. It was inaugurated 26 July 1849.