Akershus festning
The building of Akershus Castle and Fortress was commenced in 1299 under king Håkon V. The medieval castle, which was completed in the 1300s, had a strategical location at the very end of the headland, and withstood a number of sieges throughout the ages.
King Christian IV (1588-1648) had the castle modernised and converted into a Renaisssance castle and royal residence. During the 17th and 18th century the castle fell into decay, and restoration work only started in 1899.
Guided tours of the fortress in the summer, all year on request.
Changing of the guards (HM The King's Guards) every day at 1.30 p.m.
Contact information
Website:http://www.mil.no/felles/ak/start/ak/article.jhtml?sourceID=778100&source=ftdPhone number:23 09 39 17
Email:akershusfestning.infosenter@mil.no
Visit address:Bygning 59
Postal address: Akershus Festning
Oslo
Postal address: Akershus Festning
Oslo