Oslo's main library opened in 2020 and offers thousands of books, a cinema, workshops, a café, free events, and a stunning view of the Oslofjord. In 2021, it was named Library of the Year by IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions).
How to get there:
Public Transport: Numerous buses and trams stop around the Central Station, Tollboden, and Bjørvika, as well as the metro.
Parking: Public parking available on Operagata.
- Accessibility: Step-free access. Automatic door openers and lifts in the building. Handrails in stairs.
- Toilets: Available on all floors. Accessible toilets clearly marked.
- Seating: Yes.
- Signage: Fire alarms can be perceived by the visually and hearing impaired. Stairs are marked and non-slip. Glass doors and other exposed areas are marked. Emergency exits are clearly marked and adapted for wheelchair users.
- Interpretation and telephone loop: No.
- Tickets: Free.