If you find yourself in th castle grounds, this museum is well worth a visit. Its included in the Oslo Pass, which you can purchase online, through an App or at the Tourist Information Centre at the Train Station. This museum is for adults only.

A really beautiful fort that's held up over the years. There's a lot of things to do nearby that aren't "officially" part of it - such as monuments to war victims, Jewish Holocaust victims and more. The QR codes around the castle are great for some extra information on each section. All in all a lovely visit for a clear day.

Not far from the National Museum or Oslo Fjord docks Akershus Fastning is a medieval castle in the Norwegian capital. Once built to protect the King and City the fortress is open to the public daily for free, though the castle itself is ticketed. Originally constructed in the 13th century the fort also contains a military museum with canons still mounted and pointed over extensive views of the waterfront.

We had a lovely walk around here. We got there by Tram No 12, which stops right outside City Hall. It has some lovely garden and the fort, a nice little gift shop where you can get coffee and sit in the gardens. The views from the top are great, you can see right over the harbour. There are toilets in the gift shop which you can use for free. There is a museum, which we didn't go into as we didn't have time, but definitely worth a visit whilst you're at Aker Brygge.

A worthwhile stop but if you're looking for an opulent palace like in Spain or Germany, you'll be disappointed. This is a fortress and these are the sensible Norwegians. There are some fun ghost stories they reveal on the audio tour. You won't get exhausted walking through and they certainly don't bore you with details about artistic movements or the ceiling frescoes. It's included in the Oslo Pass and that makes it definitely worth your while.

Visited: 13/07/2023 A fabulous fortress hidden up on a hill on the left-hand side as you look-out over Pipervika Bay. A few steps to climb up to it from the bay, but worth it. The aged fortress is stunning and still in good condition, with towers and multiple buildings. We didn’t go in, but wandered around the outside which was lovely. It was nice to have a heightened view overlooking the bay as well.

A big place to visit. When you enter the castle it may look small, but it is very big as you go along. When you buy your ticket you can buy one that allows you entrance to the castle, resistance museum and the armed forces museum that are all in walking distance. This requires a LOT of walking.

You get some great views of the Olso fjord and harbour from the walls. There is a one way system round the main building which is not for anyone with mobility issues. Some great exhibits all within the bounds of a working military base.

Whether you call it a castle, or whether you call it a fortress, it's a really pleasant evening walk. Go about 7pm for a pre-sunset sky and you won't be disappointed. As per the pictures, it has phenomenal views over the bay. We were not fussed about going in the resistance museum, but really enjoyed a free walk around the historic walls. We googled - self-guided tour of the fortress and just read out a few bits at each point of interest. It appeared mostly accurate and provided a gentle quantity of history. Would recommend as an excellent and free activity, well worth the walk. Careful with wheelchairs and buggies, some bits are quite steep!

It is a combination of the old fortress that functions as a museum and a fortress that is still in military use. Unfortunately, very little information is given about the buildings and their (former) function. Somewhere on the edge, somewhat remote, there is a restaurant/cafe hidden away. You would expect this to be centrally located in the fort. A missed opportunity. The view over the harbor is great. All in all worth a visit.