Akershus Castle
Opening hours
September - april:
Saturday and sunday 12.00 -17.00
May - august:
Monday - saturday 10.00 - 16.00
Sunday 12.00 - 16.00
Closed on the following dates:
May: 1., 7. - 8., 17., 22. - 24. and 30. - 31.
June: 1.
Tickets
- Adult: NOK 100,-
- Senior/student/groups of more than 10 persons: NOK 60,- per person
- Children (y 6-18): NOK 40,-
- Family (2+4): NOK 250,-
- School classes: NOK 750,- (included guided tour if booked in advance).
- Oslo Pass holders: admission free
We offer free audioguides in Norwegian, English, French and German.
We accept Creditcards and Norwegian cash. No Vouchers.
Groups may book and reserve guided tours all year round.
- Price Guided tour before 16:00 NOK 1750,-
- Price Guided tour after 16:00 NOK 3750,-
Booking:
tel.: +47 23093553
e-mail: [email protected]
Please note that Akershus Castle may close on short notice due to government functions.
Contact us
e-mail: [email protected]
A visit to Akershus Castle is like a walk through Norwegian history from the 14th Century until the present day.
Originally Akershus Castle was built as a medieval fortress in around 1300AD under the reign of King Håkon V.
During the first half of the 17th Century, the Danish/Norwegian King Christian IV decided to modernise and rebuild it into a renaissance castle.
In the 19 Century, the castle fell into disrepair and was close to demolition. Fortunately, Akershus Castle was rescued and restored during the first half of the 20th Century after Norway regained its independence in 1905.
Today, the castle's splendid halls are home to the Norwegian government's official functions.
When visiting the castle, you will find remains of the original medieval castle, rooms used as a residence for the Danish-Norwegian kings, gloomy dungeons, narrow hallways and majestic halls. The gorgeous castle church and the Royal Mausoleum are also part of your tour through the caste.