If you get the chance do buy a ticket wich gives you the opprtunity to get inside. Foundation made in 1824 and finished in 1848. At the front there is a wonderful statue of the founder King Carl Johan (Marshal in Napoleons army Jean Baptiste Bernadotte). King of Sweden and Norway. He died before the building was finished. The architect... More

During the summer months you can walk through the gardens of the palace which are very relaxing. Nice palace in central Oslo. More

This royal palace is really one of its kind. There are no big boundary walls around. You can walk up the park straight to the front face of the palace, perhaps a reflection of the safe Norwegian society. Apart from that nothing much in terms of architecture or grandeur. This place is pretty idyllic with occasional tourist groups going around... More

But not like Buckingham ;) it was very busy with lots of tourists around, so not much chance for photos.. but it wasnt really anything special I would say More

Yep! It's just a plain old palace. However the surrounding park is splendid and changing of the guards is somewhat interesting. Amazing that you are not prevented from walking up to the door on the side of the building! More

The park is open to all. The palace is small and guarded by just four soldiers - the ones to the side will even talk to you ! Respect the freedom to get close and enjoy. Situated at the top of the main shopping road. More

Beautiful building and the fact it is open to the public as well as teh Royal Park is great, we missed teh cahnging of the Guard but it is on at 1.30pm every day More

This lovely Palace is situated at the end of the main shopping area - Karl Johans Gate - you can see it in the distance. It is quite unbelievable and lovely that you can go right up beside the guards who are positioned on either side of the door. Lovely view of Karl Johan's Gate from top of the steps.... More

I was amazed that you could walk right up to the palace. unlike in London, where you're a good 30 meters away and behind a fence and crowds of other people. it has nice green space. you almost wouldn't know it was a palace due to lack of guards. More