Parks & gardens
Rådhusplassen
Rådhusplassen
Rådhusplassen is a public square located between Oslo City Hall and the Oslofjord. It serves as an open urban space where visitors can view the architecture of the City Hall and the waterfront. The square is positioned near the Akershus Fortress, providing a transition point between the city's administrative center and the sea.
Getting There
The square is located in the Sentrum area, the heart of the city. Since it is situated within the city center, it is accessible via a short walk from the main transport hubs. Depending on your starting point in Sentrum, it takes approximately 0 to 10 minutes to reach on foot.
Duration of Visit
Most visitors spend between 30 minutes to one hour here. This allows enough time to walk across the square, observe the surrounding buildings, and look out toward the fjord.
When to Visit
The square is open and accessible at all times. It can become crowded during public events, festivals, or official ceremonies hosted by the city. Visiting during the day provides the best visibility of the architecture and the harbor.
Nearby Attractions
Because of its central location, the square is a convenient starting point for visiting other sites within walking distance:
- Nobel Peace Center: 0.2km
- National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design: 0.2km
- Norway's Resistance Museum: 0.4km
Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
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