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Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning)vsAker Brygge

Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning) and Aker Brygge are both endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning) ranks significantly higher than Aker Brygge. Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning) is ranked #7 in Oslo with endorsements from 5 reviews like Lonely Planet, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.

Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning)
8/10
Fesningsplassen, Oslo, Norway
From $0/night
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Strategically located on the eastern side of the harbour, dominating the Oslo harbour front, are the medieval castle and fortress, arguably Oslo's architectural highlights." Full review
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Staff also offer guided tours of the castle grounds on request.
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Built c 1300, the Akershus fortress faces the sea in defiance of all attempts to invade from the water." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"This 700 year old fortress lies nestled by the Oslo fjord, still quite imposing even though lots of modern buildings have shot up all around it." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Discover some of Oslo’s most important history at this medieval fortress and castle overlooking the city’s fjord approach." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Summer tours take you through its magnificent halls, the castle church, the royal mausoleum, reception rooms, and banquet halls. Explore Akershus Fortress and its resplendent green gardens" Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"It has withstood fierce battles, drawn-out sieges, and a few fires, and changed shape architecturally since King Hakon V ordered it built in 1299, when Oslo was named capital of Norway." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Strategically located on the eastern side of the harbour, dominating the Oslo harbourfront, are the medieval castle and fortress, arguably Oslo's architectural highlights." Full review
Aker Brygge
8/10
Stranden, Oslo, Norway
From $0/night
Fodor's Fodor's
"This area was the site of a disused shipbuilding yard until redevelopment saw the addition of residential town houses and a commercial sector." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Aker Brygge is one of the liveliest places in the Norwegian capital." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"What used to consist mainly of a shipyard, Aker Brygge is now a popular borough among Oslo locals and tourists alike." Full review

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