celebrationMay 17, 20261 min read

Norway’s Constitution Day

Today, 17 May, is Norway’s Constitution Day (“Syttende Mai”) — the biggest celebration of the year in Oslo. 🇳🇴 “Hipp hipp hurra!” 🇳🇴🎉

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“Hipp hipp hurra!” 🇳🇴🎉

Today, 17 May, is Norway’s Constitution Day (“Syttende Mai”) — the biggest celebration of the year in Oslo. 🇳🇴

Here’s what’s happening in Oslo today:

The famous children’s parade (“Barnetoget”) starts at 10:00 from Akershus Fortress and passes the Royal Palace, where the royal family traditionally waves from the balcony.
Most shops are closed, but cafés, restaurants, bars, and many outdoor events are open.
Public transport runs heavily, but central Oslo is crowded and partially closed to cars. Ruter recommends using public transport and avoiding Nationaltheatret station if possible.
Weather in Oslo today is expected to be classic “bunad weather”: cool with possible sunshine later in the day.