Akershus Fortress
Akershus Fortress is a castle, fortress, heritage site, and museum located in Oslo, Norway. Dating back to its inception in 1290, it is one of the most looked-up sights in the country. Visitors can explore this cultural heritage preservation site in Oslo Municipality.
Planning a visit
July is the warmest month with daily highs of 22 °C and lows of 14 °C, though it sees rain of 91 mm on about 16 days. January is the coldest month, featuring highs of -2 °C and lows of -8 °C with 68 mm of rain on about 15 days. The site is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00, and Sundays from 12:00 to 17:00.
The nearest airport is Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport, located 38 km away, and the fortress is 1 km from the center of Oslo. Nearby sights to combine with a visit include Oslo City Hall at 0.6 km, Storting at 0.7 km, Oslo Cathedral at 0.9 km, Oslo Opera House at 1.0 km, and the Munch Museum at 1.1 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -2 | -1 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 3 | -1 |
| Average low, °C | -8 | -7 | -4 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 68 | 49 | 60 | 53 | 60 | 77 | 91 | 101 | 89 | 107 | 100 | 66 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
