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Akershus Castle Description
To the west of southern central Oslo, rising above the Oslofjord on the promontory of Akersnes, is Akershus Castle, begun by Håkon V at the end of the 13th century. In the reign of Christian IV the medieval stronghold was converted into a Renaissance castle and the fortifications were extended.

The entrance, in Festningsplass, leads up to the Castle proper, now used for government receptions and other functions. Visitors are shown various rooms, including Christian IV's Hall and the chapel, with the tomb of Håkon VII (1872-1957) in the crypt.
Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace;  Town walls, fortifications, gates;  Government or institution building;  Architecture - Renaissance
Address
Akershus Castle
Akershus Fortress
N-0015 Oslo
Norway
Hours
May 2 to June 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0012:30
Closed16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0018:00
July 1 to July 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0012:30
Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
August 1 to September 15
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0012:30
Closed16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
September 17 to October 29
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed12:30
Closed16:00
Always closed on:
Easter - Christian
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult20.00
Concession or reduced rate10.00
All values are in local currency (Krone).
Tips
Tours daily in the summer at 11am, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
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