Norwegian Royal Palace Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
The Royal Palace (Det Kongelige Slott in Norwegian) is the current residence of the Norwegian royal family and the venue for important state activities. It is also a new century building on a highland surrounded by green trees. The palace is luxurious and exquisite, which not only reflects its aristocratic status, but also is practical and warm; the palace garden with beautiful environment has many statues of famous people, which has a rich cultural atmosphere. During the opening period of only two months each year, a large number of tourists flock to the park every day. If you are lucky enough to see soldiers changing the guard, it will be even more unforgettable.Attractions distribution:
The Royal Palace of Norway is located at the west end of Karl Johan Street, the most important street in downtown Oslo, under a green grassy scenery. There are two main palaces for the royal family, one is the Royal Palace in the city, and the other is the Summer Palace (Oscarshall) on the Bygdøy peninsula. The main rooms in the palace that are open to the public are the vestibule, bird room, auditorium, banquet hall, and family restaurant. The palace garden at the back has statues of royal family members such as Princess Martha and great figures such as the sculptor Vigeland; the summer palace is Mainly the vestibule, living room, dining room, king and queen's rooms, etc., the style and decoration are relatively old. No matter where you visit, it’s a place you can’t miss in Oslo during the summer.Scenic spot features:
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Scenic spot location:
Europe>Norway>City of Oslo
How to get there:
Royal Palace: Take trams 13 and 19 and buses 30, 31, 112, 121, 129, 131, 139, 143, 149, 159, N12 and N30 and get off at Slottsparken; or take subway lines 1-6 and get off at Nationaltheatret Down.
Summer Palace: Take bus 30 to Bygdøkongsgård, or take the ferry to Dronningen.
Arrival in Oslo:
1. Airplane: Main airports—Oslo Airport Gardermoen, Sandefjord Airport Torp, You can take buses and trains from the airport to the city center.
2. Train: Oslo Central Station (Oslo Train), which can be reached from domestic cities or surrounding international cities.
3. Urban transportation: Oslo Metro, Oslo Bus and Tram, Oslo Bicycle, and Oslo Taxi.
Scenic area map:
3D real scene of scenic spot
Tickets
Palace ticket prices:
1. City Palace:
Adults: 95 NOK
Children, seniors and students: 85 NOK
Children under 3 years old, persons with disabilities and accompanying persons are admitted free of charge .
2. Peninsula Summer Palace:
Adults: 70 NOK
Children: 40 NOK
Seniors: 60 NOK Krona
Admission free for persons with disabilities and accompanying persons.
Scenic area opening hours:
It is open every summer, and the specific time changes slightly every year.
Opening hours in 2013:
1. Palace: June 22-August 12, closed on July 4.
Norwegian: Monday to Thursday and Saturday 11:00-17:00, Friday and Sunday 13:00-17:00; each session is 20 minutes apart, and the whole process is about 1 hour.
English: Monday to Thursday and Saturday at 12:00, 14:00 and 14:20, Friday and Sunday at 14:00, 14:20 and 16:00.
2. Summer Palace: May 25th to September 8th, Saturday and Sunday, 11:00-17:00, June 19th to August 11th, Wednesday to Friday 11:00-17:00.
Travel Tips
Travel Notes of Travellers:
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travelling guideline:
1. Tickets can be purchased at Norwegian post offices, 7-11 convenience stores and the ticketing website billettservice.no.
2. All tourists must follow the tour guide.
3. At around 13:00 every day, you can watch the Changing of the Guards ceremony. If you are not interested in the interior of the palace, you can visit the back garden, which has a peaceful and beautiful scenery.
Tour route:
Palace: vestibule → bird room → conference hall → family restaurant → banquet hall → auditorium → palace church → palace garden
Summer Palace: vestibule → drawing room → dining room → king’s room → queen’s room → park
Best time to visit:
summer
Shopping recommendations:
(Royal Palace Shopping) Souvenir Shop
(Oslo Shopping) Norwegian woolen clothes, wood carving handicrafts, glacier mud, etc.
(Oslo food) Salmon sashimi, king crab, stewed lamb, reindeer meat, Norwegian cheese.
(Recommended food places) Aker Brygge, Grunerlokka, and around Karl Johans gate.
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