Akershus - Wikipedia
Akershus has been a region in Eastern Norway with Oslo as its main city since the Middle Ages, and is named after the Akershus Fortress in Oslo and ultimately after the medieval farm Aker …
Counties of Norway - Wikipedia
There are 15 counties in Norway. The 15 counties are administrative regions that are the first-level administrative divisions of Norway. The counties are further subdivided into 357 …
The Fascinating History of Oslo’s Akershus Fortress - Life in Norway
Apr 8, 2021 · Akershus Fortress is a medieval castle on the waterfront of the Norwegian capital Oslo. Originally built to protect the city and provide a royal residence, the castle has also been …
Akershus Fortress - Wikipedia
Akershus Fortress (Norwegian: Akershus Festning, pronounced [ɑkəʂˈhʉːs ˈfɛ̂sːtnɪŋ]) [1] or Akershus Castle (Norwegian: Akershus slott [ɑkəʂˈhʉːs ˈslɔtː]) [2] is a medieval castle in the …
Akershus Fortress: Guardian of Oslo for Over 700 Years
May 26, 2024 · With its medieval towers, Renaissance palace halls, and WWII-era monuments, Akershus Fortress encapsulates over 700 years of Oslo‘s and Norway‘s tumultuous yet …
Akershus Fortress - Schedule, price & location
Located in a strategic seaside enclave, Akershus is an attractive fortress of medieval origin that has been the scene of numerous battles throughout its history. Today it is one of Norway's …
This Is Viken: Norway’s New Super County - Life in Norway
May 13, 2019 · Viken is the new name for Akershus, Buskerud and Østfold in south-eastern Norway. As part of Norway’s local and regional government reform, three counties (fylker) …
Akershus Fortress - History and Facts | History Hit
Jun 19, 2021 · Akershus Fortress (Akershus Festning) has been a vital stronghold and royal residence in Oslo, Norway, since the 14th century. Over the centuries, different figures put …
Akershus Fortress: Guide To Norway's Most Prominent Castle
Dec 24, 2021 · Akershus Fortress is known as one of the most recognizable castles in Norway, and its history alone is enough to bring visitors to its shores.
Visitor Guide Akershus Castle - DigitaltMuseum
After Norway gained its independence from Denmark in 1814, the National Archives were established at Akershus Castle. Henrik Wergeland became the the first Head of State Archives …