Viking Ship MuseumvsAkershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning)
Both are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Viking Ship Museum scores significantly better than Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning). Viking Ship Museum has a TripExpert Score of 96 with approval from 7 reviewers including Fodor's, Concierge and Lonely Planet.
Viking Ship Museum
Concierge
Frommer's
Fodor's Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura Frommer's
Huk Aveny 35, Oslo 0287, Norway
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Concierge "Highlights of this streamlined museum include three Viking ships, at once graceful and fierce, that once stormed the seas."
Frommer's "A fascinating chapter in Viking history came alive when three Viking funereal ships were discovered in the Oslofjord between 1867 and 1904." Full review
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Tip: If you go between 11:30am and 1pm, you'll tend to avoid the summer mobs who descend on this building
Fodor's "The Viking legacy in all its glory lives on at this classic Oslo museum." Full review
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Avoid summertime crowds by visiting at lunchtime.
Frommer's "one of Norway's most eye-opening and best-loved museums, appealing to families and history fanatics alike. " Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The Viking Ship Museum displays the moving contents of three burial ships discovered near Oslo between 1867 and 1904." Full review
Afar Magazine "This museum houses three large viking ships and two smaller ones." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings. " Full review
Frommer's "One of Norway's most eye-opening and best-loved museums...displays include Viking tools and intricate jewelry as well as elaborate hoards of grave goods" Full review
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
