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Akershus Fortress

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    July 17, 2024

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    In order to protect the city of Oslo against attackers from the sea, Håkon V had a castle built on a rocky outcrop around 1299. This was gradually expanded into a fortress and the castle was replaced by a palace.
    King Christian IV (1588–1648) had it modernized in the Renaissance style and made it his royal residence.
    Today there is a military museum, the resistance museum and the burial place of the Norwegian royal family.


    More information and opening times: visitoslo.com/en/product/?tlp=2978773&name=Akershus-Fortress
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    April 19, 2026

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    A visit to this very beautiful fortress is worthwhile
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    Dominates the fjord in protection of the city
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