Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning)

Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning)

Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning)
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The area
Address
Neighbourhood: Sentrum
How to get there
  • Stortinget • 8 min walk
  • Jernbanetorget • 9 min walk
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  • Ian C
    Singapore, Singapore106 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful Fortress and Insightful Military Museum
    Nice scenic place to take a stroll. Good views of the area and many nice places to take photos. The military museum is also worth a visit, it provides a run through of Norway's military past and present.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 26 May 2023
  • VinnieLondon
    Doha, Qatar11,805 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great views
    Castle located around 10 minute walk from city centre next to Quayside. Excellent views across the city and Oslo Fjord. Interesting visitors centre and nice park in grounds including an outside concert venue. You can also see the stables for the regiment which is still active on site. Worth a stroll through linked to a quayside visit.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 13 June 2023
  • QueenslandTommy
    Burpengary, Australia1,448 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Perfect for a walk and gain some Norwegian history
    Fascinating place to visit and stroll around, 10 minutes from the train station and right on the quay. The views from the fortress wall over the water & city are beautiful, sit and relax on the multiply benches soaking in this historical site, the Resistance Museum is located within the grounds. There are some steep paths with cobblestone.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 19 June 2023
  • Navigator311887
    Ocean Springs, Mississippi5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Enjoyable Historic Afternoon
    Well maintained historical castle. It is free to walk the grounds and outer courtyard. I highly recommend touring the interior. An audio guide explains each room and gives historical facts and stories of those who once inhabited Akershus Fortress. The castle is furnished with lovely period pieces and wonderful artwork. We really enjoyed our visit.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 20 June 2023
  • dave20144
    49 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Decent castle, authenticly presented
    Nice and quiet when we went, made a relaxing day taking in the lovely scenery and buildings. The open areas are free as is the small museum. 100 NOK is worth paying for the main buildings.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 10 July 2023
  • Maggie_NHam
    Nottingham, United Kingdom297 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fortress as a Prison in recent history
    Ancient fortress prominent on the harbourside. Can stroll around the fortress's cobbled grounds. A visit to the Visitors Centre is worthwhile. Not only covers history of the fortress but particularly as a Prison in recent history. The terrible conditions and brief insights into prisoners' daily routine and meal times. It was very much in use in 1920s and 1930s. Finally decommissioned in 1950s.
    Visited June 2023
    Written 18 July 2023
  • RYC88
    Centreville, Virginia1,278 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting museums and a great view of the city and harbor
    You can't go in the castle, but it's a nice walk around the bastions and you get a great view of the harbor and there's no charge to walk the grounds. There is a little museum at the visitor's center which told about the queen who had lived there to give context. The Norwegian Resistance Museum does have an entrance fee, but the way everything about the Norwegian resistance movement is presented with dioramas and papers and documents is really well done and worth the admission price. There are guided tours during the summer, so you should check the website for the timing.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 22 July 2023
  • orion0116
    80 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    It’s ok
    I love exploring old castles but watch where you enter this castle from… that will make a large difference on your experience. There are many ports of entry but some will leave you wondering where you are. The museum is worth it although there is little explanation of the historical or cultural significance of the castle. All entrances are a challenge for strollers and wheelchairs because of the incline and large cobble stones. It’s ok, but of your time is short…. Take a pass.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 2 August 2023
  • Sab Ine
    243 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    To visit 👌
    I loved the place, you can spend the whole day there as the castle is big with very wide parc and there are museums there you can visit. I LOVED it. I recommend the oslo pass to enjoy all the museums and transports for free.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 20 August 2023
  • Traveler O
    Washington DC, District of Columbia1,068 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fortress of Time
    Oslo's fortress is worth visiting as there are a number of exhibits to be seen and good pics to be taken from atop the ramparts. You enter the fort for free and then walk around. Many take bike tours here. Highly recommend visiting the Norwegian Resistance Museum which covers the Occupation of Norway during WWII and the Resistance Movement's activities against Nazi rule.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 21 August 2023
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Nik
9 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
Opening hours not clear. We had purchased the Oslo pass and had checked opening times etc to make sure we got the most from our card, the castle is only open on weekends during the winter, although the website states the fortress is open, which is was, that being the grounds, the actual castle is closed during the week in winter. A bit disappointed as its looks lovely. The views from the fortress are good.
Written 22 January 2024
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ecwon online
Jakarta, Indonesia8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Solo
I appreciate the great amount of detail and clarity in the information you have shared.

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Written 7 January 2024
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christine n
New York City, NY124 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Solo
The climb up to the fortress is lovely with the harbor as a backdrop and the resistance museum, and the castle are both worth a visit. It was decorated for Christmas and that added to the lovely feel. Highly recommend.
Written 10 December 2023
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cherryblossom2014
Wellingborough, UK92 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Family
A visit to a castle is a good way to round of any holiday and this was no exception. People with limited mobility may find it hard going but it is worth the visit if you can manage it,
Written 28 October 2023
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Michael U
Las Vegas, NV43,745 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
Not far from the National Museum or Oslo Fjord docks Akershus Fastning is a medieval castle in the Norwegian capital. Once built to protect the King and City the fortress is open to the public daily for free, though the castle itself is ticketed.

Originally constructed in the 13th century the fort also contains a military museum with canons still mounted and pointed over extensive views of the waterfront.
Written 14 October 2023
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David N
Brisbane, Australia1,705 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
This castle and the surrounding area is definitely worth a visit during time in Oslo. It provides another angle into the history of this beautiful city
Written 1 October 2023
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Georgie W
London, UK119 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Solo
A really beautiful fort that's held up over the years. There's a lot of things to do nearby that aren't "officially" part of it - such as monuments to war victims, Jewish Holocaust victims and more. The QR codes around the castle are great for some extra information on each section. All in all a lovely visit for a clear day.
Written 19 September 2023
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Jim Milton
Backwell, UK71 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
If you find yourself in th castle grounds, this museum is well worth a visit. Its included in the Oslo Pass, which you can purchase online, through an App or at the Tourist Information Centre at the Train Station.
This museum is for adults only.
Written 18 September 2023
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gep150
Saxmundham, UK28 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Three and a half stars. The castle and grounds are certainly worth visiting and it is included in the Oslo Pass.
The walk through the castle rooms and galleries is excellent, providing a real feel of the different parts of the building.
It is actually a working building hosting State events, so it is somewhat mystifying why it has such poor historical information and poor exhibits. Surely they could collect more interesting and historic pieces of furniture, ornaments and pictures. One is left with a slightly disconcerted feeling as a result.
It should be great, the setting is top notch but they have managed to make the castle exhibits somehow unimpressive. If you consider the fine collection in the Folk museum and so on, the castle could be so much better.
Worth visiting though and next to the Resistance Museum which in contrast is a solid five stars.
Written 5 September 2023
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Coryy20
Port of Spain, Trinidad4,837 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Solo
The castle offers good views...that's for sure. Regarding its historical information, it lacked it somehow, even though it's free to enter. The grounds are nice to explore but wear comfy shoes because of the cobblestones.
Written 26 August 2023
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