I didn't go inside, but just walking the grounds of the Royal Palace in Oslo felt like a mini royal experience. The expansive lawns, beautiful landscaping, and impressive statues make it the perfect place to wander, snap photos, and soak in the regal vibes. It's surprisingly peaceful, too and perfect for a little break from the city buzz. Even just strolling around, you can imagine what it might be like to live in a palace (at least for a minute!). A must-see if you want a mix of history, architecture, and some excellent photo ops. read more

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Palace offers tours in summer. I was unable to get an English tour so signed up for the Norwegian language tour because they said would be given written info in English. After going to the first room I realized the tour leader was saying WAY more than was in the paper. She was pointing out architectural details, paintings, furniture, etc in great deal and none of that was in the handout. When I mentioned to the tour guide that the paper version was not complete she said, "Oh, I didn't know that!" And when I asked about a specific painting she said she would have to ask a colleague but she never did. So that was pretty frustrating. Visual but no audio. The palace is gorgeous and very tasteful. No gaudiness or clutter. Thank God Trump doesn't live there. It was quite warm in July. The tour is 45 minutes long and about $20. You can see the guards do their thing. You cannot take photos inside and you go thru a metal detector. They have lockers. The palace gardens are free and excellent for walking around. There's a cute kid play area. The trees and flowers are wonderful. In conclusion I would only recommend the English tour if that's your language. read more

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Very pristine. Some guards were grouchy. End of the day with the heat I suppose. I stopped over but did not stay long because the grounds weren't that interesting. I thought the other castles in Scandinavia felt more historic and grander. I only visited the grounds on the outside, which were free. read more

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AKA - The Royal Palace Karl Johan street (Oslo's main pedestrian thoroughfare) leads right down to the Palace and you can see it for blocks. There's of course other ways to get here as there's huge park/greenbelt that surrounds it. It's a pretty, regal, and public complex, including scheduled tours of the palace I understand. Gayle and I were struck on how "open" the palace ground were, including guards that would happily give you directions. I don't think we'd get this close at Buckingham Palace (UK). We also enjoyed admiring the many statues with the park and just all the relaxing greenery. read more

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We could see the grounds from our Thon Hotel and it was a short, pleasant walk through the forest up to the palace itself. Guarded night and day by the King's Guard Regiment, these sharply dressed and fit soldiers are an active duty and this is a serious business protecting the royal family. Visitors cannot enter the palace but are welcome to walk through the extensive grounds. There is a changing of the guard each day at 1pm that you are welcome to observe. The annual independent parade lasts over two hours as bands and school children from throughout the country parade through the city and up the entrance road to the palace, where the children can wave back to the queen who is on the balcony reviewing the parade. read more

7-1-24, we walked up to this. Great big and clean palace. They had guards outside. We lucked out and they did they changing of the guard at 1:30pm. You can take photos with them and they talk to you. Just can't get to close. Also, down the Main Street are numerous places to shop and eat. Can't miss this place. It is very large. read more

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This was our first destination once we landed in Oslo. I suppose Jamie W. and I should've taken the tour, especially since we were here during the brief period (end of June to mid-August) when they actually offer guided tours. However, we didn't know that, and I have to confess we're just not "palace" people. We've never been to Buckingham Palace, and my visit to Versailles was a lifetime ago. I think the last palace tour we took was at Graceland (review: https://bit.ly/3UwGqvE). OK, he wasn't the king of an actual country, but you get the gist. Thankyouverymuch. We admit we're the type who are more likely to be bowled over by green shag carpeting on the ceiling versus a gilded bedroom. No matter as I can still share my impressions of the outside. It looked more contemporary than most royal palaces you would see, more like a yellow variation on the White House (photo: https://bit.ly/3Rc5IMF). I liked how we could see it come into view from a distance as we walked on Karl Johans gate, Oslo's main pedestrian thoroughfare. Dominating the foreground was a manly statue of King Charles John on his horse, rather ironic in that he didn't live to see the palace (photo: https://bit.ly/3xHIvLp). I just noticed people moving around the base hoping to get some shade depending on how the sun was hitting it. There were young royal palace guards who remained solemn in their posts until a local tourist chatted him or her up for a photo op. We did see one changing of the guard which was done in military fashion without fuss (video: https://bit.ly/3C3Qrcv). The gardens were all quite manicured and the surrounding park was a nice patch of greenery even though makeshift fencing limited our movement on the grounds. Still, the palace was auspicious enough to give us a favorable first impression of Norway. RELATED - Exploring Norway? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: bit.ly/3PEL4Fe read more

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'Ello chaps! The Norwegian Royal Palace has a strikingly similar architectural view as Buckingham Palace in London England. The Norwegian Palace, home to the Norwegian royal palace, is the marquee focal point looks up Karl Johans Gate leading up to it. You can view the palace from the front, along with members of the royal guard. The palace was built in the first half of the 19th century for King Charles III. The palace is the official residence of the current Norwegian monarch while the Crown Prince resides at Skaugum in Asker west of Oslo. NOTE: There is plenty to see, do, and eat in the area of the Palace. Along Karl Johans Gate there are restaurants and stores. There is also the Parliament along the way, passing the National Theatre. In the area of the Palace, there is the Palace Park with the Palace Square in the front. read more

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"A Lannister always pays his debts"...or was it "Hear me roar"? I'm a huge fan of Game of Thrones...the TV show that is, I haven't read the books. I've been analyzing George Martin's fictitious countries versus the real ones. I've determined that Norway represents House Lannister. Iceland = Castle Black, North of the wall Scotland = House Stark. The North London = Kings Landing Morocco = House Martell, Dorne Essos = Europe and North Africa in general Norway = House Lannister, Westerlands Its a regal building with a few cool old school looking guards. Look above and you'll see the Norwegian royal flag...red with a gold lion...same colors and same sigil as the Lannisters. The only difference is the extra ax. See photo. Norway's gold is their vast oil reserves, making them a very wealthy country. I don't know if they have dwarf prince though. Sorry, I'm a nerd... #geek #nerd #dork #got #winteriscoming #getalife read more

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Viewed the outside of the Royal Palace when we were in Oslo, Norway. Although it is not a medieval castle, it is still a Beautiful piece of architecture. The area surrounding the palace is lovely as well. We missed the changing of the guards ceremony. We did see them though. Did not see the Royal family either, but we did see a photo of them in front of the Royal Palace. Our local friends said that the Royal family was home because the Norwegian flag was raised. I have no idea if they were correct or not. The Royal Palace should not be missed when traveling to Oslo, Norway. Pretty photo opportunities a plenty! read more

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Very symmetrical building! Right near downtown, the Royal Palace is hard to miss. Changing of the guard happens every day at 1:30pm, and you can actually talk to the guards while they stand there! Probably make their day less boring, although tourists take pictures of them all the time. Their job is to prevent people from going into the palace I think. The palace itself isn't that interesting, but it is painted an interesting color; it's pale yellow and pale green, very soothing. Worth a visit to see changing of the guards! read more

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The Royal Palace is located in the center of beautiful Slottsparken. As you walk up the large pathway to the castle, you can take those iconic hold up or pinch the castle pictures. We opted not to get a tour of the castle as you have to pay for it, but there was a decently long line around the back of the castle. We did witness the changing of the guards just as we arrived around 11am. We didn't even plan for it. Perfect timing on our part. The castle guards are less strict than those at Buckingham Palace. They move their head a lot to survey the crowd, and if a tourist gets too close to the castle, they'll beckon them to move away. Of course, there was a large crowd of people taking pictures and selfies with the guard. The castle grounds are absolutely beautiful. Everything is so well cultivated and neatly maintained. They even have a garden with the largest beans I've ever seen. There are also several large ponds with a variety of different water fowl including ducks, geese, seagulls, etc. Don't miss out on the large tree with draping branches and leaves where you can duck underneath like a humongous tent. The bark is covered with people's carvings. Rude :/. We didn't get to see the entire park as it was humongous, but there seems to be so many secret alcoves and areas to explore. If you're a tourist, definitely don't leave Oslo without visiting the Royal Palace. read more

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Came in late, since it was already dark, so I could experience the real beauty of this park and the Royal Palace, but I definitely saw a glimpse of it. read more

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The Royal Palace in Oslo is the Norwegian king's main residence. The castle is surrounded by the Royal Palace , facing four streets. On the north side is Wergelandsveien, west is Park Road, which is the access road for daily traffic to and from the castle, and on the south side is Henrik Ibsen's gate, past Drammensveien. From East runner parade street Karl Johans gate directly to the main castle facade and is the formal access to the castle on festive occasions. Parts of the castle are open to the public during the summer months, I did not get to tour the inside of the castle, but the outside was enough for me to photograph. Right now, the top of the castle is under construction, so it does not take pretty pictures, but still do visit. I could not leave Norway until I visited the Royal Palace. read more

the royal palace in Oslo. I didn't get too close because the flag was up, meaning the prince or king was in there? My uncle said it wasn't a good idea to get too close because the guards. I'm not sue if he was joking, but I'll trust the Norwegian. read more

The Palace in Oslo is a fantastic historical building set within a lush park with massive trees lining one side. This is a beautiful location right in the heart of down town Oslo. We visited the Palace in winter, with the fresh fallen snow and the Christmas fairy lights lining the streets the atmosphere was magical with romance in the air. It appears possible to walk up to the front door of the palace with no railings or large walls to obstruct your view of this magnificent yet humble building. I would recommend visiting the Palace as you walk around the city with many bars and restraints lining the streets you are never far away from stunning building read more