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Akershus Fortress

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"Exploring Akershus Fortress, originally built in 1290 and later transformed into a Renaissance palace under King Christian IV, I appreciated its unbreached defensive history (it did surrender during WWII), the on-site military museum and resistance museum, seasonal guided tours and concerts in summer, and the accessible grounds (main gate summer hours 7am–9pm; visitor center 10am–5pm); admission is free." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/forty-eight-hours-in-oslo/

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Medieval fortress with museums, harbor views, and free entry

medieval castle

historical site

oslo fjord views

armed forces museum

resistance museum

free to explore

walkable

old buildings

Featured in Afar

0150 Oslo, Norway Get directions

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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Akershus Fortress by Photo courtesy of Terje Borud/visitnorway.com

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Information

Medieval fortress with museums, harbor views, and free entry

medieval castle

historical site

oslo fjord views

armed forces museum

resistance museum

free to explore

walkable

old buildings

Featured in Afar

0150 Oslo, Norway Get directions

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Akershus Fortress by null

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Akershus Fortress by Photo courtesy of Terje Borud/visitnorway.com

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