Karl Johan to the Royal Palace
Norway's parade street, from the cathedral past Parliament up to the Palace.
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Karl Johans gate is the street where Norwegians celebrate 17 May. You start in the cathedral from 1697, where the funeral of King Harald V was held in 2026. Then you pass Parliament, the university and the National Theatre on the way to the Royal Palace. Try to reach the palace square before 13:30, when the changing of the guard starts.
The stops
- 1
Oslo Cathedral
The cathedral from 1697, with painted ceilings and a flower market outside. Concerts may close it to visitors.
- 2
Storting
The national parliament from 1866. Free guided tours, book at stortinget.no.
- Tip
Spikersuppa
Fontene om sommeren, skøytebane om vinteren, julemarked før jul.
- 3
Universitetshagen
The square in front of the old university buildings. Munch's The Sun hangs in the Aula.
- Tip
Cyclist
Statue av kjent norsk motstandsmann under krigen.
- 4
National Theatre
The theatre from 1899, with Ibsen and Bjørnson in bronze by the entrance.
- 5
Royal Palace
The King's palace. Changing of the guard every day at 13:30, and the palace park is open to all.
- Tip
Prinsesse Ingrid Alexandras Skulpturpark
Artig liten skulpturpark på slutten av turen.
About the trip
- Where
- Oslo
- Getting around
- On foot
- Time
- 2 h 2 min
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Stops
- 5
- Themes
- History
Practical
- Start
- Oslo Cathedral on Stortorvet, five minutes from Oslo Central Station.
- Finish
- The Royal Palace. Metro and trains from Nationaltheatret station.
- Toilets
- Oslo Central Station and the shopping centres along Karl Johan.
- Accessibility
- Flat and step-free, with a gentle slope up to the palace.