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The statue of King Karl Johan in front of the palace.Det Kongelige Slott, slottplassen,Oslo, Norway.Photo by Nan Wisanmongkol on

Top 10 Fascinating Facts About The Royal Palace (Det kongelige slott)

Cabins , houses, mansions, and homes tell the history of a people. It tells their secrets, joys, memories, their customs, and even their beliefs. Not only does the house or palace become an outward extension of a person鈥檚 or people鈥檚 personality, but it is also their heritage. In the same way that a home tells the story of a person, a palace tells the story of a nation.

Here are the tales and secrets as well as the Top 10 Fascinating Facts About The Royal Palace (Det kongelige slott).

1. The dream of King Carl鈥檚 home place

Norwegian Royal Palace in Oslo.Photo by Guy Delsaut –

The dream of the Norwegian Royal Palace (Det Kongelige Slott) which is situated in Oslo, Norway was birth in 1st October in 1825. The owner at that time King Johan had intended it to be his home, however, its completion and inauguration in 1849 were unfortunately preceded by his death.

Before the palace was completed the King lived in Paleet as king and crown prince whenever visiting Oslo.For this purpose, the king a royal built building and residence and laid the foundation stone in October 1825.

2. Owned by the State and open to the public

The Royal Palace is owned by the Norwegian State and is used and at the disposal of the head of state to conduct the daily business of the monarchy.

This is where the King presides over the daily running of the Council of State, and holds balls and dinners in addition to being the office of the members of the Royal Court.During the summer season, the Royal Palace is open to the Public from June to August 18th.

3. The Architecture of the Royal palace

The Palace, during the reigns of Carl III Johan and Oscar I, was built by the Danish architect, Hans Ditlev Franciscus Linstow. It was originally designed as an H-shaped building with a temple at the front to be supported by a row of pillars but the designed was later changed as it proved to be too costly.

The interior design and decoration of the Palace rooms started even before the completion of the palace in 1838. These duties and responsibilities were taken up by Listow and assisted by Heinrich Schirmer and Johan Nebelong.

In addition, the leading decorative painter of that period Peter Fredrik Wergmann decorated the family Dining Room and the Banqueting hall in the Pompeian decorative styles.

4. The Palace Parks

Royal Palace – garden. Oslo, Norway. Photo by Michal Klajban Wikimedia Commons

The Palace Park is the first and largest park in the Norwegian capital. It surrounds the Royal palace in all directions with old majestic trees and green grass. As the construction of the Palace commenced, the park was developed simultaneously.

Part of this superb Palace Park is Queens park which predates the palace from the year. It was designed then as a private garden for the queen and is created in the Rococo Style.
Later in 1840, it was integrated to be part of Palace Park.

The Palace Park itself is protected under the cultural monument and managed by the Palace gardeners who have one message to the visitors, Everyone is Welcome- all we ask of you is please help us take care of our Park鈥�

5 .The Reception Rooms of the Royal Palace

To live a mark in someone鈥檚 mind, the first and last appearance does matter a lot. The reception room of the Royal palace reflects and recaptures the various fashionable times of the 25 years it took for it to be completed.

In addition, personal taste and preference have contributed to the interiors which range from a mixture of the Late Empire to neo-Classicism era.

 6.  The Bird Room

The Bird Room is the room where all those who wish to seek an audience from the King wait for admission. Here too, members of the Royal Family and foreign dignitaries are photographed during the ceremonial occasion and state business for commemoration.

The design and decoration of the Bird Room were under the responsibility of Johannes Flitoe who complemented and reflected the contemporary national Consciousness and growth of Norwegian Nature and History known as National Romanticism.

7. The Vestibule

Schodywestybul . Photo by Bartosz Cygan-

Remember that we did read that the reception Rooms live a mark on the visitor鈥檚 impression? Well, the vestibule happens to be the first room that visitors encounter when they arrive at the palace.

The Vestibule is divided into two, The Upper Vestibule, where the Lord Chamberlain plays court and greets guests who attend banquets, and the audience honorific reception before their audience with the king.

To add character to the weight and importance of the place, the Architect Hans Fredrik Listow considered an imposing character on the main flight of the steps as well as the Vestibule itself.

8. The Palace Chapel

The Palace Chapel provides the history of the Royal Family Christenings and Conformations that were held here, For instance, King Haakon VII and Olav V were brought here for mourners to pay their last respect.

Services held here are under the patronage of the Church of Norway student congregation in Oslo and also is the venue for the Oslo Chamber Music Festival Concerts.

9.The Banqueting Halls

The tradition that is observed in this hall is that the Royalty and their distinguished guests enter to the notes of The Old Hunters March by the Norwegian Chr. Scholberg.

The Banquets usually have four courses all of which are Norwegian-based ingredients. The Hall measures 300 sq meters and the building costs were estimated at 1500 rix -dollars or one鈥揺ighth of the cost of the Great Hall.

10. Getting to the Norwegian Royal Palace

Norway Bus. Photo by Norbert Kiss

Public transport numbers that ply routes 33, 130N, 140N, 15, 160, 250, and 255E are the easiest way palace buses all stop at the Nationalheatret stop at the top of the park. The place itself is located along 162 road at Fredericks Gate.