Oslo · Landmark

Akershus castle

TypeLandmark

Mon–Sat 10:00-16:00 · Sun 12:00-17:00

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What's around

The location — what's nearby

Attractions & museums within walking distance

  • Akershus fortress123 m · 2 min walk
  • Norway's Resistance Museum129 m · 2 min walk
  • Festningen Restaurant utsiktspunkt140 m · 2 min walk
  • M314 Alta286 m · 4 min walk
  • The National Museum – Architecture327 m · 4 min walk
  • Defence Musuem358 m · 4 min walk

Parks & gardens nearby

  • Festningsplassen189 m · 2 min walk
  • Gastenparken251 m · 3 min walk
  • Festningsplassen269 m · 3 min walk

Essentials

  • ATM · Handelsbanken Oslo Grev Wedels plass399 m · 5 min walk
  • supermarket · Joker Akersgata490 m · 6 min walk
  • supermarket · Joker Nedre Slottsgate567 m · 7 min walk

Straight-line distances; walking time is estimated. Places from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), auto-checked.

Tickets & tours

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Getting there

Transfer to Akershus castle

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get to Akershus castle?
Akershus castle is at Oslo. The nearest transport stop is below, under "What's around".
When is Akershus castle open?
Mon–Sat 10:00-16:00 · Sun 12:00-17:00
Is there an entry fee?
There may be an entry fee. Check tickets below, or the official site.
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Sources: Place details: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), auto-checked · Wikidata: Q644464