Oscarshall
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Wednesday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The summer palace of Oscarshall is usually open to the public every summer. In addition to the small palace itself, visitors may also visit the surrounding park. Please note: Due to extensive construction work in the park surrounding Oscarshall, the summer palace will not be open to the public in 2022. We look forward to welcoming everybody back in 2023. Oscarshall is located on the peninsula of Bygdøy in Oslo. The palace was commissioned by King Oscar I and Queen Joséphine, and was completed in 1852. Many Norwegian contemporary artists received commissions during the building of Oscarshall, and today it stands as a monument to Norwegian art and applied art from the 19th century. The palace, with its secondary buildings and surrounding park, is considered to be one of the finest examples of Neo-Gothic architecture in Norway and is one of the country’s most important embodiments of the National Romantic style so popular in Norway during the period.
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lovinretirement2015
Downingtown, PA180 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
Easy to get to on public transportation. Take Bus 30 to the folk museum. Across the street from the Folk Museum is a fruit and vegetable stand. To the left of the stand is a foot path. Take the foot path to the palace-not far. We were the only people there when the palace opened, so we were able to get an English tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we learned so much about Norwegian history. The palace and grounds are beautiful.
Written September 29, 2017
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robert w
Abergavenny, UK74 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
What a glorious place to visit. Hidden in parkland on the edge of Oslo s main harbour. We cycled there on a nice sunny day from the marina where we had our camper.
We found out the next tour was in 45 minutes but it was in Norwegian. The manager overheard that we didn't understand the language and offered to give us our own private tour. It was fantastic and she was very interesting.
We had a late lunch at the cafe and it was good value for Norway. Gardens were lovely and the Norwegian craftsmanship excellent in the building itself. A hidden gem.
Written September 9, 2017
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Ingeborg56
Oslo, Norway2,387 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
It is only possible to visit this small beautiful Castle inside on a guided tour, The opening hours and the season is very Limited. Our guided tour was only in Norwegian. Beware of lots of stairs! If you understand Norwegian, the guided tour is well Worth it because it is a very attractive small Castle. The garden is beautiful!
Written June 18, 2017
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James D
68 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
It looks like a beautiful place, but if there are any Norwegian speaking people on the tour, the tour is given in Norwegian only and there's no English option. The tour is given every hour, it's 50 minutes long, and after 30 minutes of complete oblivion we decided to leave. There is a pamphlet given out that explains some its history of in English, but it does not come close to giving all the information on the tour. If you do decide to go, take the number 30 bus to the Norwegian folk museum, cross the street and bear left, a footpath will take you about .4 km to the entrance.
Written June 10, 2017
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Fredric E
Oslo, Norway2 contributions
The guided tour inside Oscarshall is a great way to spend your time at bygdøy. We had a spectacular guide who took the experience from decent to excellent. Make sure to explore the premises before or after the tour.
Written May 31, 2014
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AuroraPolaris
Oslo133 contributions
Aug 2013 • Friends
Those with a little knowledge of Norwegian history are aware that the unions with Sweden and Denmark left Norway in a poor estate both economically and in all other social aspects. Hence, palaces and grand buildings are a rarity in Norway.

The Oscarshall Summer Palace is open to public during the Summer and you have to join a guided tour - walking on your own is not allowed. Our guide, Sunniva, was knowledgable and added a personal touch to the tour. I don´t think they give tours in English but they handout information so non-English speaking guests can follow.

The Summer Palace is pretty small but the history is grand and the property is beautiful and well worth a visit. This summer, a gallery and a small cafe opened in a building next to the palace. The cafe serves coffee and cakes so you have to go elsewhere to have a bigger bite.

The Oscarshall Summer Palace is situated at the Bygdøy penisula and can be reached by boat or bus/car. There is no parking on the premises. You can easily combine a visit at Oscarshall with one or two of the other museums at Bygdøy.
Written August 25, 2013
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niksk001
Philadelphia, PA795 contributions
Jul 2019
Oscarshall is a very nice historical place to visit. iI may not have a very deep history being about 150 yo, but still creates a very special environment, In addition to great Gothic architecture, you may enjoy a very nice garden, Oscarshall is worth visiting.
Written August 16, 2019
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Matthias W
Vienna, Austria532 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
Oscarshall was built in the late 19 th century close to the sea. It is a small palace with a pretty cute romantic interior. You can only visit the palace with a guided tour, when i was there it was only held in Norwegian and I got a pretty informative english transcript. The palace is not gigantic, so maybe not for people who want to be really impressed by grandious big rooms. Photography is also not allowed (seems to be the case for every royal palace in Norway). The park is nice to stroll after having seen the palace, and other museums are also very closeby, so you can combine your trip with those.
Written January 23, 2018
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Henrik I
Oslo, Norway114 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
While Norway was part of Sweden the Swedish king Oscar II wanted to build a summercastle for him and his Queen, and so he did. This was about 185. And the Castle looks romantic Close to the Fjord. Really like a Castle in a Walt Disney tale.
Please reserver time gor a guided tour in the Castle: First floor dining and party area, second floor is Kings floor and Third floor is the Queens floor.

You can og to the Castle two ways:
Take the bus to Bygdøy folkmuseum and ask for the way to the catle or
walk along the fjord and get to the woncderful garden With springwater and statues.

Limited open hours so check the web.
Written August 9, 2017
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marley74London
London26 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
Yes you do need to check opening hours and it is only possible to go inside with a guide. The tour was in Norwegian but that would have been fine. The guide, however, gave us an English version too. Such a very kind thing to do. The staff were very friendly and the place itself really is amazing. Small and very very beautiful.
Written July 2, 2017
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