Tour buses - Information to drivers

Information about recommended driving patterns and parking lots for tour buses in Oslo.

Ring 1 closed from 1st of July 2024

Due to the the rebuilding and upgrading of the Hammersborg and Vaterland tunnels, Ring 1 is closed for three years from 1st of July 2024. All requests in terms of the closure must be directed to the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Norwegian: Statens vegvesen).

Where can tourist buses park?

There are several parking lots reserved for tourist buses in Oslo. To park in these locations the buses need a valid permit (license). There is no need to book the parking in advance.

Tour buses can park in the following locations according to signage and time limit (always follow the signage in the area):

Kongens gate from Akershusstranda to Myntgata

Amount of lots: 19
Type of area: Parking north of the bridge. Disembarking and embarking south of the bridge
Signage and time limit: For tourist bus with a permit (license)

Frognerparken from Kirkeveien and Hovedporten

Amount of lots: 9
Type of area: Parking
Signage and time limit: For tourist bus with a permit (license)

Parkveien from Observatoriegata to Cort Adelers gate

Amount of lots: 1
Type of area: Parking
Signage and time limit: For tourist bus with a permit (license)

Holbergs gate from St. Olavs gate to Sven Bruns gate

Amount of lots: 2
Type of area: Parking
Signage and time limit: For tourist bus with a permit (license).

Haakon VIIs gate from Munkedamsveien to Ruseløkkveien

Amount of lots: 3
Type of area: Disembarking and embarking
Signage and time limit: For tourist bus with a permit (license). Max. 10 minutes.

Monolitveien from Skøyensvingen to Gustav Vigelands vei

Amount of lots: 4
Type of area: Parking
Signage and time limit: For tourist bus with a permit (license).

Filipstad

Amount of lots: 25
Type of area: Parking
Signage and time limit: Max. 6 hours between 08:00-19:00. For tourist bus with a permit (license).

Schweigaards gate

Only available in the period 01.06.2024 – 30.09.2024.

Amount of lots: 5
Type of area: Parking
Signage and time limit: Max. 8 hours between 08:00-19:00. For tourist bus with a permit (license).

How much does it cost to park?

It is free to park in the designated parking lots for tourist buses with a permit (license).
Parking must be according to signage and allowed parking time.

As long as you have an international tour bus permit/licence, you may park in the areas reserved for tour busses. The permit must be issued in your home country.

Driving patterns for tour buses

If you enter the city centre from the west of Oslo, disembarking and embarking should take place in ‘Haakon VII’s gate’. If you enter the city centre from the east of Oslo, disembarking and embarking should take place at the southernmost part of ‘Kongens gate’. When the passengers have left the bus, the buses must park in one of the designated parking areas as shown in the overview of “locations for tourist buses”. You can find the overview on the front page.

The parking conditions might change due to events, road work or other unexpected incidents. Therefore, always follow the signage and plan the route.

Do you have any questions?

Contact Bymiljøetaten at: postmottak@bym.oslo.kommune.no marked with "parking of tour bus in Oslo"