Oscarshall summer palace. Photo: Øivind Möller Bakken, The Royal Court

Visit Oscarshall

Oscarshall is located on the peninsula of Bygdøy in Oslo. It is open to the public in the summer, when visitors can follow a guided tour. Please note that the tours are in Norwegian, but written information in English is available.

The romantic park surrounding Oscarshall is open to all during the opening hours. You don't need a ticket to enjoy the park or visit the Café Queen Joséphine.

Completed in 1852, the summer palace is considered to be one of the finest examples of Neo-Gothic architecture in Norway and one of the country’s most important embodiments of the National Romantic style so popular during the period.

For detailed information on opening hours, tickets and other practical questions please follow the links below.

Guided tours of Oscarshall

Oscarshall and the park surrounding the summer palace was open from 3 June until 27 August 2023. We look forward to welcoming everybody again in 2024.

Practical information

The following provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about the guided tours and events at Oscarshall summer palace.

The Queen Joséphine Art Café

The Café Gallery Joséphine lies in the park surrounding Oscarshall and keeps the same hours as the summer palace.

Oscarshall Summer Palace

Oscarshall was built by King Oscar I in the years 1847-1852. It is considered to be one of the finest examples of Neo-Gothic architecture in Norway, and of the National Romantic style so popular during the period.