Throughout 700 years, Akershus Castle has played a central role in Norwegian history. As a Royal residence, centre of administration and as a military fortification, the fortress and the castle have been the stage of both mundane and dramatic events, inhabited and visited by several significant historical persons. As of today the castle continues to thrive at the centre of historical events, being the Norwegian Government’s principal location for official functions and state occasions.
A visit to Akershus Castle is a journey through Norway’s history from the 12th Century until the present. You may admire the beautiful historically restored halls or marvel at the gloomy dungeons and dark hallways. Our guide will awaken the historical presence of Håkon V Queen Margrethe, Christian IV, ghosts and murderers, the Norwegian poet Henrik Wergeland and other exciting persons.
Akershus Castle is under the custody of the Norwegian Armed Forces through Akershus Commandery. The Commandery of Akershus Fortress wishes to develop the castle as a destination for visitors to Oslo and welcomes you to the castle and the fortress.
GUIDED TOURS AT AKERSHUS FORTRESS
At Akershus Fortress we offer guided tours of the fortress’ outdoor area, of the old prison area and of the casemate; an underground vaulted room for canons. Schools, military and private groups, concerns and societies are all welcome to book guided tours. Daily, during the summer season, we offer guided tours for tourists and visitors at the outdoors area, the former prison and the fortification. These tours are free of charge.
Contact information Phone: +47 2309 3212
AKERSHUS CASTLE
Opening hours Akershus Castle
2nd of May – 31st of August
Monday-Saturday: 10am-4pm
Sunday: 12.30pm-4pm 1st of September – 31st of December
During these months you may only enter the castle by joining guided tours on Thursdays at 12pm (Norwegian), 13pm (English) and 14pm (Norwegian).
The tour is approximately 50 min. Please note that the castle or parts of it may be closed occasionally due to official functions.
Entrance fees
| Adults | NOK 65 |
| Students | NOK 45 |
| Seniors | NOK 45 |
| Groups of 10 persons or more | NOK 45 per pers. |
| Children 6-18 years | NOK 15 |
| Children under 6 yearsr | Free |
| Conscripts during their one-year term of service | Free |
| Visitors with the Oslo Pass | Free |
More information: Official Website