Akershus slott, Medieval castle in Oslo, Norway
The fortress stands on a peninsula overlooking the Oslofjord, with massive stone walls, towers, and battlements defining its perimeter structure.
King Haakon V ordered the construction of Akershus Castle in 1299 to defend Oslo after Swedish forces attacked the previous wooden fortifications.
The Norwegian Armed Forces Museum and Norway's Resistance Museum within the castle walls document the nation's military and wartime experiences.
The fortress grounds remain open daily from 6:00 AM to 21:00 PM, with guided tours available in multiple languages through the castle interior.
The Royal Mausoleum inside the castle contains the burial chambers of Norwegian monarchs, including King Haakon VII and Queen Maud.
Location: Oslo
Founders: Haakon V of Norway
GPS coordinates: 59.90644,10.73618
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:04
Akershus Fortress
19 m
Kontraskjæret
421 m
Norway's Resistance Museum
154 m
Christiania Theatre
399 m
Sentralen
546 m
Vippetangen
507 m
Gamle Logen
318 m
Defence Musuem
317 m
Statholdergaarden
523 m
Gamle rådhus
456 m
Retterstedet på Akershus festning
154 m
Engebret Café
431 m
Akershus slottskirke
2 m
Norwegian Museum of Contemporary Art
358 m
Militärhospital
426 m
Garmanngården
552 m
Småflaskemuseet
538 m
Gamle Norges Bank
333 m
Anatomigården
482 m
Sjøfartsbygningen
501 m
Akershus fengselskirke
2 m
RAM galleri
406 m
Nordic Bible Museum
508 m
Kavalerikasernen, Akershus fortress
290 m
Peter Wessel Tordenskiold
471 m
Kreftforeningens Vitensenter
492 m
Det gamle Ridehus, Akershus festning
256 m
Kongens gate 2
403 mReviews
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