Guided Tours

The Storting offers guided tours for tourists during the summer months (July–August). These tours are free and open to everyone. Each tour can accommodate up to 30 people. Information about dates and times is published on our website during May/June.

The pre-booked tours offered throughout the rest of the year are primarily for school classes. Unfortunately, visiting tourists cannot book these tours.

If you're curious about what the inside of the Storting looks like, why not join one of our digital tours?

Open House in September

Every September, the Storting opens its doors during Oslo Culture Night. Here, visitors can explore areas such as the Chamber and other well-known rooms at their own leisure.

Information about the event is published during the summer.

Parliamentary Sessions

When the Storting is in session, visitors can attend the meetings from the public gallery. No prior registration is required. The entrance is from Karl Johans gate.

All visitors must go through a security check, and outerwear and bags must be left in a locked cloakroom.

See the overview of dates and times for parliamentary sessions (in Norwegian only).

Eidsvolls plass

The small park in front of the Parliament building is called Eidsvolls plass. It is named after the place where the Norwegian Constitution was written in 1814. Eidsvolls plass is one of the country’s most important arenas for freedom of expression and civic engagement. Over 700 political, religious, or humanitarian demonstrations are held here every year.

Read more information about Eidsvolls plass and how to apply to hold a demonstration.

Art at the Storting

The Storting’s online gallery (in Norwegian only) gives you a chance to view a selection of the art found in the Parliament – from historical paintings and sculptures to photographic art and graphic prints.

Download brochures

• The Storting and Democracy (pdf)
• The Storting, art and architecture (pdf)