Palace Park

Overview

The Palace Park (Slottsparken) is a tranquil 22-hectare English-style landscape garden surrounding the Royal Palace, open to the public year-round.

Highlights

• Queen's Park: The southern section with a small lake, weeping willows, and duck ponds.
• Royal Sculptures: A statue of Queen Maud and several other royal monuments dotted through the grounds.
• Autumn Colours: Spectacular foliage from the park's many deciduous trees in September and October.

History

Landscaped in the 1840s in the English romantic style to complement the new Royal Palace. The park has been open to the public since 1848.

Visitor Tips

• Free and Open: Always accessible and free.
• Central Location: Connects Karl Johans gate to the residential neighbourhoods of Frogner.
• Duration: 30–45 minutes.