Akershus Castle Oslo Norway

Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning)

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Akershus is a medieval castle and a fortress, commissioned by King Haakon V, which was built in order to protect the capital. What was once …

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Nov 18, 2024
We only tour the compound of the castle and I felt that is adequate and enjoyable. Plenty of places of take photos plus a great view of the fjords and waterfront. Overall, it was a great experience w… Full review by Johnstanno
Nov 10, 2024
In early August, my family and I went on a road trip through Norway. We enjoyed breathtaking views, delicious food, and adventurous activities. Read here why Norway should be your next travel destina… Full review by ffientjefenne
Oct 21, 2024
This fortress is a must-see on your visit to Oslo. It is very unique in that it is a living fortress, meaning it has been used for hundreds of years on and off, even today. Although not much of the s… Full review by lance1347
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Akershus Fortress (Akershus Festning), also known as Akershus Castle (Akershus Slott), is a medieval fortification in Oslo, central to the his…
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Akershus Fortress or Castle is a medieval castle that was built to protect Oslo, the capital of Norway. The first construction on the castle st…
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Construction completed:1290s
Type:Castle

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Hello. Is the Akershus Castle open in December? Thank you!
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1. October - 30. April Main entrance: 06.00 – 21.00 Side gates: 07.00 – 18.00
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Hi I see you mentioned the Norwegian resistance museum. Is this still open. I see on the net that there was a fire in 2013.
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Jeepers, seemed fine to me. I wish I spoke Norwegian because there was limited English interpretations. The military museum a short walk away is superior and free.
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Can you visit the inside of the Castle in March ? If so what are the times ? Thanks for help
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We actually were there in April and the tourist office told us it would be open but it was not. When we arrived the sign on the door posted hours and days but nevertheless it was …
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We actually were there in April and the tourist office told us it would be open but it was not. When we arrived the sign on the door posted hours and days but nevertheless it was closed all day. This was the only time we encountered this in all of Norway. Other museums were very organized. So the moral of the story is: when you get there, just go and hopefully you will be able to get in. If it is the same week as Easter, it will be closed the entire week.
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Regarding hours, I see that the "grounds" around the castle are open until 9 pm (21:00). What time does the …
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Regarding hours, I see that the "grounds" around the castle are open until 9 pm (21:00). What time does the museum/inside the castle close??? Thanks.
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The Akershus Castle at the fortress is open Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 16:00, and Sundays 12:00 - 16:00. Enjoy! :)
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Can i enter inside the castle?
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Cannot precisely answer to "inside" the castle. Possibly some parts as there is a "guided" tour available (fee). You can definitely wander around most/all the grounds. We …
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Cannot precisely answer to "inside" the castle. Possibly some parts as there is a "guided" tour available (fee). You can definitely wander around most/all the grounds. We entered on the harbor side ... where we entered is the Resistance Museum (about the German occupation) which is open to the public. There was also a guard posted at one of the gates o the main building ... reminded me of the guards at Buckingham Palace. Sorry I wasn't of more help.
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