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Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning)vsThe Ibsen Museum
Both Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning) and The Ibsen Museum are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning) scores slightly higher than The Ibsen Museum. Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning) comes in at 88 with praise from 5 publications such as Afar Magazine, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning)
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Frommer's Lonely Planet
Fesningsplassen, Oslo, Norway
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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 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 "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 "Discover some of Oslo’s most important history at this medieval fortress and castle overlooking the city’s fjord approach." Full review
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 "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 PlanetTop 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
The Ibsen Museum Frommer's Michelin Guide
Henrik Ibsensgt. 26, Oslo 0253 , Norway
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Frommer's "Now theatergoers from around the world can pay tribute to Ibsen by visiting his former apartment." Full review
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Talks on playwriting and the theater, recitations, and theatrical performances take place here
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"It was in this apartment that Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906), Norway's most famous playwright, spent the last eleven years of his life." Full review
