The Palace Park

In 2005, 250 000 crocus were planted in the Palace Park for the centennial commemorating the dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden. They still flower every spring. Photo: Liv Osmundsen, the Royal Court

The flowers surrounding the statue of Queen Maud change every spring and summer. Photo: Liv Osmundsen, the Royal Court

In April-May thousands of narcissus flower in various parts of the park. Photo: Liv Osmundsen, the Royal Court

Every spring the statue of Crown Princess Märtha is surrounded by flowering plums. The area is called "Crown Princess Märtha's Garden". Photo: Liv Osmundsen, the Royal Court

The lilacs surrounding the Palace hill are very old and their flowering is a much loved harbinger of spring in Oslo . Photo: Liv Osmundsen, the Royal Court

Parts of the Palace Park have been converted to flowery meadows. In size, the areas equals six football fields. Photo: Liv Osmundsen, the Royal Court

Large beds with Perennials are to be found many places in the park. Here they surround the Ice Pond with its small wooden footbridge. Photo: Liv Osmundsen, the Royal Court

Autumn colours by the ved pavilion in the Queen's Park. Photo: Liv Osmundsen, the Royal Court

During the summer of 2023, Louise Bourgeois's Maman (1999) could be seen in the Palace Park. Photo: Øyvind Möller Bakken © The Easton Foundation/Licensed by BONO, NO and VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY.

During the summer of 2023, Louise Bourgeois's Maman (1999) could be seen in the Palace Park. Photo: Øyvind Möller Bakken © The Easton Foundation/Licensed by BONO, NO and VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY.