Overlooking Oslo Fjord in downtown Oslo, Akershus Fortress – which is composed of a medieval fortress and a Renaissance castle – has been a fixture in the city for more than 700 years.

Overlooking Oslo Fjord in downtown Oslo, Akershus Fortress – which is composed of a medieval fortress and a Renaissance castle – has been a fixture in the city for more than 700 years.

There are few places in Norway that boast a greater abundance of supernatural tales than Akershus Fortress in Oslo. Standing guard over the capital's inner harbor for seven centuries, this castle ...

Oslo can sometimes feel like a provincial city rather than the capital of a wealthy, highly developed petrostate and there's ...

11. Visit Akershus Castle and Fortress with Kids. If your kids have seen the movie “Frozen,” you’ll want to make a stop at Akershus Fortress, which was the inspiration for Elsa and Anna’s ...

An iron gauntlet, used for protection in combat during the 14th century, was found during excavations in Oslo. The find is one of many, including several battle weapons, that have been discovered.

Last weekend, the Uncontaminated Oslo Fashion Art Festival enjoyed it’s debut in Norway’s capital. The two-day event was organised by NoiOne, a creative hub for artists, and co-curated by Riccardo ...

Some of the Norwegian capital’s most famous attractions are Akershus Fortress, the Nobel Peace Center and the Norwegian Maritime Museum. In 2021, the city opened a museum dedicated to artist ...