The fortress has withstood many sieges and served as a prison for a period of time.
It is a medieval castle that was built in 1290 to protect Oslo, for a certain period of time it was used as a prison as well. See all 43 Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning) tours …
Akershus Fortress is a medieval castle situated in Oslo city centre. Akershus Fortress, Oslo, Norway Why Visit The Oslo Akershus Castle Akershus Fortress is located in the city center by the Oslo Fjord and it is a great place to discover the capital’s history and enjoy beautiful views. We recommend booking Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning) tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Akershus Fortress is a great place to discover Oslo's history and enjoy a summer day. Today it remains a military area, but is open to the public for daily tours in the summer months. Akershus Fortress is still a military area, but it is open daily to the public until 21.00 The building of Akershus Castle and Fortress commenced in the late 1290s under King Haakon V. 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 strategical location at the very end of the headland, and withstood a number of sieges throughout the ages.
Throughout its history it has had great strategic and symbolic value for Oslo and Norway. We recommend booking Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning) tours ahead of time to secure your spot. These experiences are best for tours in Akershus: Camper Van Rental; 9-day Norway Camping adventure on minibus; Private Oslo Tour with City Views, Nature and Oscarsborg Fortress incl. Akershus Castle and Fortress is one of Oslo’s top sites and many city tours include a stop at the imposing structure. Segway and bike tours are a good way to see the castle and take in sights around Oslo Fjord, while hop-on, hop-off bus tours allow you to visit at your own pace.
Akershus Fortress is a medieval castle, built in the late 1290’s by King Haakon V to protect Oslo, the capital of Norway. See all 42 Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning) tours …
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If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund.