Oslo Akershus Castle Travel Guide

Oslo City

Scenic spot introduction:

Oslo Akershus Fortress (Akershus Fortress) is one of the two most important castles in Oslo and is a Renaissance-style defensive castle. The castle stands on the seaside and is the most representative fortress building in the Middle Ages. As the palace of Haakon VI, it combines military purposes with a gorgeous palace, making everyone who visits it shine. The fairyland-like greenery around the castle makes the place even more cozy.

Attractions distribution:

Akershus Castle is located in the southeast corner of Oslo City Hall, close to the seaside. The castle is surrounded by green trees and has beautiful scenery. It is divided into the main building and two military-themed museums. Inside the castle, Oslo Hall and Christian IV Hall are the main focus of the visit. The exquisite room decoration and classical atmosphere make people feel like they have walked into the past; the castle church is the main church of the Norwegian army and also holds weddings and other ceremonies. The Anti-Japanese War Museum and the Military Museum display Norway's tenacious fighting spirit and strong fighting strength against the German aggressive forces, in order to commemorate the fallen martyrs and cherish today's peace.

Scenic spot features:

Religion, ancient buildings, museums

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Europe>Norway>City of Oslo

How to get there:

Castle: Just a short walk from Oslo City Hall or the port.

Oslo:

1. Airplane: Main airports—Oslo Airport Gardermoen and Sandefjord Airport Torp. You can take buses and trains at the airport Wait until you reach the city center.

2. Train: Oslo Central Station (Oslo Train), which can be reached from domestic cities or surrounding international cities.

3. Urban transportation: Oslo Metro, Oslo Bus and Tram, Oslo Bicycle, and Oslo Taxi.

Scenic area map:

3D real scene of scenic spot

Tickets

Akershus ticket prices:

1. Castle:

Adult ticket: 70 NOK

Students, seniors, groups of more than 10 people: 50 NOK

Children aged 6-18: 30 NOK

Family (2 adults + 4 children): 175 NOK

Free with Oslo Pass

2. Museum:

Anti-Japanese War: 50 for adults, 25 for children and the elderly, and 100 for families.

Military: Free

Scenic area opening hours:

1. Castle:

October-April: Gate 7:00-21:00; side entrance 7:00-18:00.

May to September: Gate 6:00-21:00; side entrance 7:00-21:00 Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8:00-21:00.

Closed at other times.

2. Museum:

Anti-Japanese War Museum: 11:00-17:00 from June to August, 11:00-16:00 from September to December 23.

Military Museum: 10:00-17:00 on weekdays from May to August, 11:00-17:00 on weekends; 11:00-17:00 on weekdays from September to April, 11:00-17:00 on weekends.

Travel Tips

Travel Notes of Travellers:

Traveling Alone: 16 Days Tour of Northern Europe, Russia and Beijing (Part 1) Northern Europe

travelling guideline:

1. Castle tickets include audio guide.

2. On Christmas, Easter, Memorial Day, etc., the castle church will hold services; on every birthday of the royal family and the crown prince, Liberation Day, etc., salutes will be fired.

3. Parade activities:

Castle: 13:00 on Saturdays and Sundays from May, September to December; 16:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in June, and 19:00 on Wednesdays , Saturday and Sunday at 13:00; July and August 1-11 every day at 14:00 and 16:00, Wednesday at 19:00; August 12-31 on Wednesday at 19:00, Saturday and Sunday at 13:00.

Dungeon: 14:00 on Saturdays and Sundays in May and September-April; 12:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in June and August 1-11, 18:00 on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays 14:00 on Sundays; 12:00 every day in July, 18:00 on Wednesdays; 18:00 on Wednesdays, August 12-31, and 14:00 on Saturdays and Sundays.

Tour route:

Ramp → Gate → Museum → Castle (hall, church) → Platform

Best time to visit:

summer

Shopping recommendations:

(Shopping in Oslo) Norwegian woolen clothes, wood carving handicrafts, glacier mud, etc.

(Oslo food) Salmon sashimi, king crab, stewed lamb, reindeer meat, Norwegian cheese.