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Fortress, Oslo, Norway by jumpingnorman, 4 more photos
This medieval fortress was built by King Hakon V sometime in 1300. It was renovated by Christian IV into a Renaissance palace in the 17th century. Its chapel is still used for royal events, and the crypts of Kings Hakon VII and Olav V lie beneath it. In the crazy days of WWII, the Nazis used Akershus as a prison and execution grounds. Today, one can also enter the Norwegian Resistance Museum to better understand the turbulent history of Norway.
Free entry into the fortress is either through a gate at the end of Akersgata or over a drawbridge at the southern end of Kirkegata. The grounds are open 6 am to 9 pm; after 6 pm, you must use the Kirkegata entrance. There are also 45 min guided tours mid Jun-mid Aug M-F 1000, 1200, 1400, 1600 Sat-Sun 1200, 1400, 1600, off season no tours. Leave a Comment
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 Akershus fortress by diocletianvs
It is situated on a hill overlooking the Oslo harbour and if it's not some special occasion for the Royal Family (when it is closed) the entrance is free. You can stroll through the castle halls, church, Royal mausoleum and banquetting halls. There are also free guiding tours available.
Definitely the best part for me were the open grounds of the fortress that offer peace and shade in the center of the large city as well as magnificent views of the harbour. Leave a Comment Directions: Center of Oslo - southwest of the Railway station and Karl Johans gate. Take tram No.10 or 12 to Christiania torv.
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 Akershus fortress seen from
the harbour by Maria_75
In summer there are guided tours on the areas around the fortress, and also inside the castle. Inside the fortress are many different museums, and everyday at 13.30 you can see the changing of guards.
From the fortress is a great view of the fjord with it's many islands, and to Aker Brygge and the harbour. The grassy hill outside the fortress is a nice place to relax after a long day of sightseeing. Leave a Comment
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 Model of Christiania by diocletianvs
This central district of Oslo is known as The Quadrangle (Kvadraturen). It is bordered by the Akershus Castle and the Cathedral, Øvre Vollgate and Skippergaten and corresponds to the street system of King Christian IV’s renaissance town.
There is a large scale model of Christiania in Høymagasinet at Akerhus Fortress, accompanied by a video presentation (in Norwegian and in English) presenting Oslo’s dramatic history - not to be missed. Entrance is free, and presentations start every hour. Leave a Comment Directions: Akershus fortress - Høymagasinet. You'll see posters inside the fortress.
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Festning) by HORSCHECKLeave a Comment Directions: The Akerhus Fortress is situated in the harbour of Oslo, just east of the Town Hall. Tram: 10, 12 - Christiania Torv
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Akershus Fortress by toonsarah
When you've had enough of the views there are several museums in the grounds of the fortress: the Royal Castle, located in the centre of the fortress; Norwegian Armed Forces Museum, which shows the development of Norwegian Armed Forces dating from the Viking Ages to the present; and the Prison Museum, which was used for detaining resistance prisoners sentenced to death under the German occupation of Norway in the Second World War. There's also a cafe in the grounds, with tables outside by a pretty pool, and there are lots of grassy spots to sit and relax after (or during) a hard day's sightseeing.
The Fortress is open daily from 06.00 to 21.00 and there's no charge to go in. Directions: Near the harbour - you really can't miss it!
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 Oslo harbour by diocletianvs
It is also possible that the large cruise ships will be docked right here and it is an unusual sight to be at the same level as their 12th deck - waving to the passengers.
Take your time, (you can also bring your sandwich and drink) and sit here for a while and watch what's going on between the harbour, the Aker Brygge and the City Hall. F.D. Roosevelt is doing this for the past several decades. (At least his monument does). Leave a Comment Directions: Akershus fortress
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 Akershus Fortress by Bernd_LLeave a Comment Address: Kongensgate, N-0015 OsloPhone: +47 23093917Directions: Tram #10, 12 and 15 station "Christiania torv"
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Oslo Castle dominates the city when viewed from the Harbor. It was originally built in 1299 as a castle but it's modern look is due to an upgrade to a Renaissance palace in the 17th century when the city was rebuilt after a fire. Leave a Comment
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 View from the top by hailsbailsLeave a Comment Directions: Around by the port area. Easy to find, hard to miss!!!
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