The construction of the castle began in 1290 by King Haakon V. The castle has successfully resisted all attacks, especially Swedish attacks, for many years. In the early 17th century, it was modernized and renovated by King Christian IV and took the appearance of a Renaissance castle.
Akershus Castle
Oslo
Monday
06:00–21:00
Tuesday
06:00–21:00
Wednesday 06:00–21:00
Thursday
06:00–21:00
Friday
06:00–21:00
Saturday
06:00–21:00
Sunday
06:00–21:00
The castle has never been captured by a foreign power. In the Second World War, when the Norwegian government left the city, it was used by the German forces to execute some people.
Akerhus Fortress is still a military site but is open to public visits. The Norwegian Armed Forces Museum and The Norwegian Resistance Museum, Norwegian Armed and Military Museums can be visited in the castle. The Norwegian Ministry of Military Defense is also located in a part of the castle.
Most of the Norwegian royals are buried in the castle mausoleum.
Address
0150 Oslo, Norway