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Oslo City Hall (Oslo rådhus): free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Oslo City Hall website. Official links are under Sources.
Oslo City Hall is free to enter.
- Open today 09:00–16:00.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeFree to visit the halls and murals | everyone | Oslo City Hall is listed on VisitOSLO's 'Free attractions in Oslo'. The City says it 'is open to everyone'. All visitors pass a security check; some rooms may be unavailable. | No |
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Check the closed-days list before going: the hall shuts often for events, including 7-11 Dec 2026 around the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.
- The carillon plays on the first Saturday of each month at 11:00 (summer: Sundays at 15:00).
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Oslo City Hall
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Official prices
Oslo City Hall ticket prices
| Private guided tour for a group (Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00) — Group tour of up to 30 people. | kr 2,509 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 09:00–16:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00–16:00 |
| Wed | 09:00–16:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–16:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–16:00 |
| Sat | 09:00–16:00 |
| Sun | Closed |
Mon-Sat 09:00-16:00, closed Sundays, plus many event closures (list updated continuously). Security check at the entrance.
Rådhusplassen 1, Oslo, Norway
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FAQ
Oslo City Hall: common questions
Is Oslo City Hall free?
Yes — Oslo City Hall is free to enter.
What day is Oslo City Hall closed?
Oslo City Hall is closed on Sundays. Mon-Sat 09:00-16:00, closed Sundays, plus many event closures (list updated continuously). Security check at the entrance.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- visitoslo.com/your-oslo/on-a-budget/free-attractions · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- oslo.kommune.no/oslo-city-hall/opening-hours/
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