About Oscarshall
On the Bygdøy peninsula in Oslo, you'll find Oscarshall Palace, a significant example of Norwegian Gothic Revival architecture. The Danish architect Johan Henrik Nebelong built the palace between 1847 and 1852 for King Oscar I. Inspired by English models, it is the country's most important Gothic Revival secular building, while its interior was designed by Norwegian artists. Following an extensive restoration, the palace has been open to visitors again since 2009. During the summer months, you can tour the rooms, which also serve as a venue for concerts and cultural events.
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- Sight › Palaces
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- Address
- Oscarshallveien 15
0287 Oslo, Norway - District
- Frogner
- Phone
- +4722048700
- Website
- www.kongehuset.no
- post@slottet.no
- Coordinates
- 59.91026° N · 10.69219° E
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- ID 000fc08f-24d…
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quick answersWhat is Oscarshall in Oslo?
Oscarshall is a castle on the Bygdøy peninsula in Oslo, Norway, and is considered an important example of Norwegian Gothic Revival architecture. It was built between 1847 and 1852 for King Oscar I. Oscarshall Castle is located at Oscarshallveien 15 in the Frogner district.
Who built Oscarshall Castle, and in what style?
Oscarshall Castle in Oslo was designed by the Danish architect Johan Henrik Nebelong in the Gothic Revival style. The architecture draws on English models and is regarded as Norway's most important Gothic Revival secular building. The interior of Oscarshall, by contrast, was designed by local Norwegian artists.
Can you visit Oscarshall Castle?
Yes, Oscarshall Castle in Oslo has been open to visitors again since 2009, following a comprehensive restoration. You can tour the rooms during the summer months; opening hours can change, so it's worth checking current information before you go. Oscarshall also serves as a venue for concerts and cultural events.
What can you see around Oscarshall in Oslo?
Around Oscarshall Castle on Bygdøy in Oslo, you'll find several museums and historic sites less than a kilometer away. travelguide195 lists the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (about 460 m), the Norwegian Pharmacy Museum (about 550 m), the Gol Stave Church (about 550 m), and the Museum of the Viking Age (about 730 m), among others. Historic sites nearby include Dronningberget, Ladegårdsøen, and Villa Bugten, all about 760 m away.
Are there restaurants near Oscarshall?
Yes, there are a few places to eat in the area around Oscarshall Castle in Oslo. travelguide195 lists 3 restaurants within about 500 m of Oscarshall on the Bygdøy peninsula.
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Oscarshall is a royal summer Palace from the mid-19th century, now open to the public. A small palace filled with 19th-century Norwegian art and surrounded by a magnificent park. One of the finest examples of neo-gothic/romantic style in Norway. This small palace was never used as a residence. The Palace sits a hill above Frogner bay and offers fine panorama of the city. The palace was commissioned by Swedish-Norwegian King Oscar I and Queen Joséphine. Guided tours.
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