Sights · Our pick in Oslo
Stortinget, the Parliament
Lions on Løvebakken
The yellow-brick parliament on Karl Johan, seat of the national assembly since 1866.

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In the area: The sloping white roof and glass foyer of the Oslo Opera House on the water. Image courtesy of © Pierre Blaché · CC0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Stortinget, the Parliament
Stortinget, at Karl Johans gate 22, has housed Norway’s national assembly since 1866: look for its yellow-brick front, rounded centre and the lions guarding Løvebakken. Guided tours run through the year, with open days on Saturdays; see its site for dates, VisitOSLO records.
Our take
- Guided tours
- On Karl Johan
- Address
- Karl Johans gate 22, 0026 Oslo
Sentrum, Oslo - Phone
- +47 23 31 31 80
- Website
- stortinget.no
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Stortinget, the Parliament before you go.
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