About this site
Medieval fortress and royal castle overlooking Oslo harbour, also home to military and resistance museums.
Why it made the universeUser-priority ISN Travel destination cluster
Castles & Palaces
Akershus Fortress
Oslo · Norway
NORNo ticket recorded59.9075° N · 10.7369° EFortress / Historic
Tickets & entry
- Tickets
- Fortress grounds are generally free; Akershus Castle and museums require tickets when open.
- Price
- Akershus Castle adult NOK 160; senior/student NOK 110; ages 6–17 NOK 80; family NOK 400. Combined fortress ticket also available.
Know before you go
- House rules
- Castle can close at short notice for official events.
On site
- Tours & languages
- Castle ticket includes audio guide in Norwegian, English, German or French.
Record status
- Selection
- canonical attraction selected
Map & location
Akershus festning, 0150 Oslo, Norway
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