Throughout its history, Norway has been ruled by kings. In most cases, the power and throne were inherited, in some cases, monarchs were elected. There have also been times when pretenders to the throne had to fight for the position in battle. Sometimes, only Norway was subordinate to the king, but there was also a period when the Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish crowns belonged to one person!
We will visit Akershus fortress and find symbols of kings of different eras. You will learn about the historical role of the fortress, as well as the kings that stayed there and how they used it. From here, you can also see the beautiful view of the harbor, where many kings passed and battles raged. You will also see the many layers of historical construction ordered by various monarchs that create the fortress as it stands today.
During the summer, you can request to walk along halls and dungeons of the old Royal Palace where some of the monarchs found their rest.
Please note: The cost of the tour includes visiting the fortress and shops , but in order to enter the modern Royal Palace, you need to order another excursion, which is carried out exclusively by the Royal Palace staff either in English or in Norwegian. The Royal Palace is open from the end of June till the beginning of August. Tickets need to be booked and paid in advance. If you would like to have help booking this extended excursion, please contact us at least three days in advance of your tour.
