Akershus Fortress
Oslo Municipality, Norway
Open to visitors
The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.
Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.
- Opening hours
- Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00; Su 12:00-17:00
- Phone
- +47 23 09 39 17
From OpenStreetMap — confirm before travelling
Find out more
Akershus Fortress, also called Akershus Castle, is a medieval castle on the banks of the Oslofjord in Oslo, Norway. Built to protect the city and provide a royal residence, it has also served as a military base and a prison. It is currently the temporary office of the prime minister of Norway.
- Built
- Type
- heritage site, castle, museum
- Heritage
- cultural heritage preservation in Norway
- Place
- Oslo Municipality, Norway
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