Visit the National Library of Norway

A large brown granite building. Trees in front.
Image: Ivan Brodey

Opening hours

Admission to the National Library is free of charge.

Summer 2025 opening hours:
(Until the 2nd of august)
Monday—Saturday: 10am–6pm

Closed Sundays.

Please note: The café is closed until the end of August.

Directions

The National Library of Norway’s public division is located at Henrik Ibsens gate 110 at Solli plass.

Metro: Nationaltheatret station – from here visitors can either walk or take a bus/tram in the direction of Solli plass
Bus: no. 21, 30, 31 to Solli plass
Tram: no. 12 and 13 to Solli plass
Parking: Parking places available in Observatorigata (fee payable)

The library is handicap accessible.

Mo i Rana

The library in Mo i Rana is not open to the general public. Visits only upon request and agreement.

A concrete structure situated in the mountain side. Autumnal trees and colors in green and orange.
The Mountain vault in Mo i Rana. Image: Jan Inge Larsen