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The Royal Palace (Det Kongelige Slott) and Karl Johans gate
Best time to visit
Early morning for fewer crowds and soft light, or late afternoon in summer when park flowers are at their best; weekends draw street performers and larger crowds.
Budget tips
Palace grounds and Karl Johans gate are free to explore, while guided interior tours operate seasonally and require paid tickets, check the official palace website for current rates. Oslo Pass saves on nearby museums and public transport, and choosing cafés a block off the boulevard cuts food costs.
Recommended for
History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, First-time visitors, Families
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Brze činjenice: Visitors often time their arrival for the changing of the guard, where soldiers in crisp uniforms march across a broad forecourt while the royal residence's gardens spill scent and color into the surrounding park. Stroll down the main avenue and you'll pass a lively mix of cafés, boutiques, and stately facades that climb a gentle rise, with street performers and seasonal festivals turning the cobbles into an open-air stage.
Istaknuto: Designed by Hans Linstow and completed in 1849, the royal residence crowns a tree-lined hill where the daily changing of the guard plays out like clockwork, brass instruments glinting and the clip of marching boots echoing off the cobbles. The wide avenue runs roughly one kilometre between the station and that hill, and on May 17th tens of thousands of people pack the street, trading the smell of waffles and hot chocolate for live brass bands and saxophone buskers under a banner of red, white and blue.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes and layers, cobbled streets and park paths can be uneven and windy.
- Arrive 15-20 minutes before the scheduled guard change to secure a front view from the palace steps.
- For photos, use the raised plaza in front of the palace for a full boulevard perspective, or step into side streets for candid shots of cafés and local life.
- Skip the busiest cafés on Karl Johans gate and walk one block off the boulevard for cheaper coffee and better local pastries.
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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