Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Norway
Palaces, castles, residences and monasteries with museums, guided tours and historic rooms.
Vestland (8)
Trøndelag (7)
Oslo (5)
Østfold (4)
Agder (3)
Buskerud (2)
Innlandet (2)
Akershus (1)
Finnmark (1)
Møre og Romsdal (1)
Rogaland (1)
Telemark (1)
Vestfold (1)
Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Norway: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 37 castles, palaces and monasteries in Norway, spread across 13 counties and 24 towns and cities. Most of them are in Vestland (8), Trøndelag (7), and Oslo (5).
At the city level, Oslo (5), Bergen (4), and Trondheim (4) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several castles, palaces and monasteries in a single day.
3 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs NOK 140 at the median, and the middle half charge between NOK 125 and NOK 155.
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, 8 offer dedicated programs for families, and 15 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 castles, palaces and monasteries in Norway
The best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Norway
Akershus slott og festningCastles & Palaces · Oslo
Det kongelige slottCastles & Palaces · Oslo
GamlehaugenCastles & Palaces · Paradis
Oscarsborg festningCastles & Palaces · Drøbak
Bergenhus festningCastles & Palaces · Bergen
OscarshallCastles & Palaces · Oslo
Baroniet RosendalCastles & Palaces · Rosendal
Bogstad GårdCastles & Palaces · Oslo
Damsgård hovedgårdCastles & Palaces · Bergen
Fjell festningCastles & Palaces · Fjell
Castles, palaces and monasteries in Norway with free admission
Castles, palaces and monasteries in Norway with programs for families
- Akershus slott og festningCastles & Palaces · Oslo
- Oscarsborg festningCastles & Palaces · Drøbak
- Bergenhus festningCastles & Palaces · Bergen
- Bogstad GårdCastles & Palaces · Oslo
Fossesholm HerregårdCastles & Palaces · Vestfossen
Gimle GårdHistory · Kristiansand
Nordberg fortHistory · Vanse
Villa FridheimHistory · Noresund
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Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles, palaces and monasteries are there in Norway?
Our directory currently lists 37 castles, palaces and monasteries in Norway across 24 towns and cities.
What are the best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Norway?
Some of the best known are Akershus slott og festning, Det kongelige slott, Gamlehaugen, Oscarsborg festning, and Bergenhus festning.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Norway offer free admission?
3 museums are free to visit – for example Oscarsborg festning, Nordberg fort, and Vardøhus festning.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Norway are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 2 are open, such as Bergenhus festning and Vardøhus festning.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Norway are wheelchair accessible?
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, including Bergenhus festningsmuseum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit castles, palaces and monasteries in Norway?
A regular adult ticket costs NOK 140 at the median, with prices ranging from NOK 60 to NOK 230. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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