About City Hall, Oslo

Known as Rådhuset, the City Hall is one of Oslo's most important representative buildings. As many as 300 events are hosted here every year. In the City Hall, there are the offices of the city's council and administration. Built of red brick, the building hosts the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in which a lecture is given by the annual laureate and is awarded the medal and diploma. The attendees include the Norwegian Royal Family and Prime Minister. The interiors of Oslo City Hall were decorated by famous Norwegian artists. There are numerous paintings here, each telling its own story. The roof of the eastern tower has a 49-bell carillon which plays every hour.

Must See

  • Main Hall
  • City Council Hall

How to reach

Tram: You can take the 12 tram from Øvre Slottsgate to Kontraskjæret.

Bus: Bus 54 goes from Wessels Plass to Nationaltheatret. The City Hall is a 5-minute walk from the there.

Taxi: You could take a direct 5-minute taxi from the center.

Tips

  • Oslo City Hall offers free public tours between 1 June and 16 July at 10:00 a.m, noon and 2:00 p.m. Advance booking is not necessary.
  • The tours are usually held in English, but also Norwegian, French, Spanish, and German.
  • Check out the astronomical clock at the entrance.
  • Opt for guided tours to understand the details.
  • Wear a comfortable pair of shoes.
  • Do check the timings before you go there. 
  • For those interested in some politics combined with socialistic art, be sure to visit the town hall's interior. 

Visit Time

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..

Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

1.5 hours

 

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Weather

Haze 19.03°C

 

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