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Akershus Fortress (Akershus festning)
Seven hundred years of history above the harbour and free to wander: the castle, the Armed Forces Museum and the Norwegian Resistance Museum inside the walls, plus guided tours from the visitor centre.
| What | To do |
|---|---|
| Ages | All ages |
| Where | Sentrum |
| Address | Akershus festning, 0150 Oslo |
| Season and hours | 1 October–30 April: main gate 06:00–21:00, side gates 07:00–18:00. 1 May–30 September: main gate 06:00–21:00, side gates 07:00/08:00–21:00. Museums inside have their own hours and tickets. |
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Checked on forsvarsbygg.no, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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