Oslo

Akershus Fortress

  • Evening shot of the fortress seen from the sea.
  • One white and one yellow house with the fortress in the background. Trees on each side.
  • The fortress seen from a worm's-eye view in daylight.
  • Bird's eye view of the fortress, the pier, a ship and the islands.
  • Bench, cannon, grass, trees, Munk's Tower and a cruise ship.
  • Three children sitting on a cannon.
  • Summer photo of a pond, surrounded by a grass, trees and houses.
  • Autumn photo of two people walking alongside the fortress.
  • Winter photo of the fortress covered in snow, seen from afar. City Hall in the background on the right side.
  • Akershus Castle seen from a worm's-eye view, with people walking alongside it one left hand side.
  • A lawn, a house and the wall.
  • Autumn photo of yellow trees and people standing on a walkway.
  • Winter photo of Munk's Tower with the Castle in the background. The ground is covered in snow.

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Discover Oslo's history in the middle of the city centre.

Akershus Fortress is a great place to discover Oslo's history and enjoy a summer day.

The building of Akershus Castle and Fortress was commenced in 1299 under king Håkon V. The medieval castle, which was completed in the 1300s, had a strategic location at the very end of the headland, and withstood a number of sieges throughout the ages. King Christian IV (1588-1648) had the castle modernised and converted into a Renaissance castle and royal residence.

Guided tours
Saturdays & Sundays
12pm and 2pm in English
1pm and 3pm in Norwegian
The guided tours lasts for about 55 minutes.
Guided tours for groups are also available.

The fortress area is a popular venue for major events, including concerts, public holiday celebrations and ceremonies.

Norwegian name: Akershus festning

Family ticket – Special price250 NOK *
Children under 6 years – Free of charge0 NOK *
Children – Per person40 NOK *
Senior/Student – Per person60 NOK *
Full price – Per person100 NOK *
Tickets – Free entrance0 NOK *
* Prijs vanaf

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