Built between 1824 and 1848, the Royal Palace is a highly symbolic landmark in Norwegian history. Construction began under the initiative of King Carl Johan, and the Palace began to be occupied as early as 1849. Today, it is the principal residence of the King and Queen of Norway, but also houses the Council of States Chamber and the offices of the Royal Court.
The palace is only open to the public from June to August (and only on guided tours), but offers an extraordinary discovery among the palace’s luxuriant halls. The rooms are decorated in styles ranging from Empire to Classicism to Neo-Romantic. The vestibule regularly welcomes the most prestigious guests. The Bird Room is decorated with trompe-l’oeil depictions of nature in full bloom. The family dining room, which seats over 30, is decorated with Pompeian-style frescoes. The chapel, the parlor, King Haakon VII’s suite, the hall of mirrors and the banqueting hall are other surprising rooms to discover during your visit.
The Royal Palace of Norway was visited from the outside on December 24, 2018.
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