Karl Johans gt.
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Karl Johans gt.

Notable street · Vika ·

Oslo's main street: shops, Parliament, National Theatre

shopping street
royal palace
shops
restaurants
cafes
central station
national theatre
parliament
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Karl Johans gt. by Photo courtesy of Joakim Bratlie
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"Shopping in the Heart of Oslo Stretching from Oslo Central Station in the East to the Royal Palace in the West, Karl Johans Gate is named after King Karl III Johan, who ruled Norway and Sweden in the 19th century. Along the street you'll find many famous highlights, like the National Theatre, the Parliament, the Royal Palace (the pond of which serves as a skating rink in the winter) Central Station, The Grand Hotel - and of course, plenty of shops. The Bazaar Market (Basarene ved Oslo domkirke) is a particularly colorful place to spend your money. Popular with locals, travelers & gypsies of all sorts, no "must visit" list in Norway would be complete without at least a mention of the venerable Karl Johans Gate plaza."

72 Hours in Oslo
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Karl Johans gate
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25,132 Postcards · 3,702 Cities

"Shopping in the Heart of Oslo Stretching from Oslo Central Station in the East to the Royal Palace in the West, Karl Johans Gate is named after King Karl III Johan, who ruled Norway and Sweden in the 19th century. Along the street you'll find many famous highlights, like the National Theatre, the Parliament, the Royal Palace (the pond of which serves as a skating rink in the winter) Central Station, The Grand Hotel - and of course, plenty of shops. The Bazaar Market (Basarene ved Oslo domkirke) is a particularly colorful place to spend your money. Popular with locals, travelers & gypsies of all sorts, no "must visit" list in Norway would be complete without at least a mention of the venerable Karl Johans Gate plaza."

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Photo courtesy of Joakim Bratlie
Karl Johans gate
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25,132 Postcards · 3,702 Cities

"Shopping in the Heart of Oslo Stretching from Oslo Central Station in the East to the Royal Palace in the West, Karl Johans Gate is named after King Karl III Johan, who ruled Norway and Sweden in the 19th century. Along the street you'll find many famous highlights, like the National Theatre, the Parliament, the Royal Palace (the pond of which serves as a skating rink in the winter) Central Station, The Grand Hotel - and of course, plenty of shops. The Bazaar Market (Basarene ved Oslo domkirke) is a particularly colorful place to spend your money. Popular with locals, travelers & gypsies of all sorts, no "must visit" list in Norway would be complete without at least a mention of the venerable Karl Johans Gate plaza."

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Photo courtesy of Joakim Bratlie
Karl Johans gate

Fekete M.

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Very lively pedestrian street in the middle of Oslo’s downtown. Some of the most famous places in the city are next to this street. Also you can find a lot of shops, and restaurants. Walking through this street should be one of the fist things to do after landing in Oslo

V H

Google
A lovely main (shopping) street, that is mostly pedestrianised, it is so nice to walk up and down especially at night when it is all light up, the non pedestrian end currently has a Christmas market which is definitely worth a look.

aygül Z.

Google
A very live street to walk around and so shopping. Loved a lot!!!

lee O.

Google
Popular main shopping street stretching from the main station in Oslo basically all the way to the palace passing the Christmas market during the winter months . Full of high end expensive shops. Makes for a picturesque walk early in the morning especially when it’s snowing

Ali L.

Google
A lot of fun at Christmas. A carousel, ferris wheel and many vendors selling interesting food and other items. The Stortinget is there...where the laws get made in Norway.

Sandee T.

Google
This is such a beautiful street in Oslo Norway. We were there during mid November and there a lot of native plants decorated along this street. We especially love this massive roadside plot plant which reminds us of lavender. When the sunset and the sky turn colors, this street is gorgeous to take pictures.

Ajay K.

Google
Walking along Karl Johans gate during the nights of 2nd and 3rd January was a wonderful experience. The New Year lighting beautifully illuminated the street, creating a festive and lively atmosphere even in the cold winter evenings. The highlight was the Winterland setup in front of the Parliament ground (Stortinget)—a charming seasonal attraction with lights, winter décor, and a cozy festive feel that added extra magic to the surroundings. With glowing lights, historic buildings, and people enjoying the winter ambiance, Karl Johans gate truly felt like the heart of Oslo during the New Year celebrations. A must-visit for evening walks in winter.

Sam

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A beautiful street that you can see all the way across from the Royal Palace. It is also incredible to see the Royal Palace at the top of the hill when seeing it from the other end of the street