One of the main attractions in Norway’s capital city of Oslo is the Royal Palace, which is a fantastic work of architecture that is pleasant to appreciate from afar. However, entrance is only offered by special invitation from the king, so most individuals choose to visit the Slottsparken, or Royal Palace Park, to view the Palace from a relaxing environment. The park surrounds the Palace and provides the best opportunity to get relatively close to the royal building.
Guests of hotels in Oslo can walk through the grounds of the Slottsparken at their own leisure, any time, as well as picnic here and sometimes take part in special events planned in the park. On a daily basis, you can plan to attend the changing of the guard at 1:30pm. Of all the attractions in Norway, this is perhaps one of the most frequented by tourists, and as a royal residence, rightly so. If you've got time, take a side trip to the Munch Museum and Oslo City Hall, both nearby.