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Sights*
Akershus Slott og Festning
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Akershus Slott og Festning
Akershus slott (Akershus castle) stands on a rocky height on the eastern side of the harbor inlet of Pipervika. It was founded
in 1299 as a royal residence, but by the end of the 17th century it had been transformed into the powerful festning (fortress)
by the addition of ramparts. Guided tours take you into the castle's halls and subterranean passages. The Norges Hjemmefrontmuseum
(Norway's Resistance Museum) here is a compelling record of Norway's experiences in World War II, when, for five years, the
Nazi occupation headquarters were at Akershus.
Slott Phone: 22 41 25 21Open: Mon.-Sat. 10-4 (guided tours at 11, 1 and 3), Sun. 12:30-4 (guided tours at 1 and 3), early May to mid-Sep. (closed during official engagements) Restaurant: Engebret Café Bus: 60; tram 10, 12, 13, 15, 19 Metro: Stortinget Admission: KR15-KR50 Festning Address: Oslo Mil./AkershusPhone: 23 09 39 17 Open: Outdoor area: daily 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Information center: Mon.-Fri. 9-5 (guided tours at 10, noon, 2 and 4), Sat.-Sun. 11-5 (guided tours at noon, 2 and 4), mid-Jun. to mid-Aug.; Mon.-Fri. 9-4, Sat.-Sun. 11-4, rest of year Restaurant: Engebret Café Bus: 60; tram 10, 12, 13, 15, 19 Metro: Stortinget Admission: Free Norges Hjemmefrontmuseum Address: Oslo Mil./AkershusPhone: 23 09 31 38 Open: Mon.-Sat. 10-5 (also Tue. and Thu. 5-6 p.m.), Sun. 11-5, mid-Jun. to Aug. 31; Mon.-Sat. 10-4, Sun. 11-4, mid-Apr. to mid-Jun. and Sep.; Mon.-Fri. 10-3, Sat.- Sun. 11-4, rest of year Restaurant: Engebret Café Bus: 60; tram 10, 12, 13, 15, 19 Metro: Stortinget Admission: KR15-KR50 |
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