SUMMER AT AKERSHUS FORTRESS

2018

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SUMMER AT AKERSHUS FORTRESS 2018

Today, Akershus Fortress is a living venue with museums, visitor centre, restaurant, concert venue and outdoor stage. It has a special position as a national monument due to its location in the capital and its rich history linked to Crown and Government. Its history ranges from dramatic acts of war, sombre chapters related to imprison- ment and the occupation period, to its present-day peaceful role as a national monument and as a recreation area for the general public. The fortress is the headquarters of the Norwegian Armed Forces’ top political and military leadership, and the Prime Minister's offices have been located here since 2011. Akershus Fortress is visited by more than 1,000,000 people each year.

The Norwegian Defence Estates Agency (FB) is responsible for management of the fortress includ- ing land disposal, overall coordination, as well as building conservationand for facilitating new uses under the motto "New life on historical ground". The Norwegian Armed Forces JointServices (FFT) is responsible for military ceremoniesand dissemina-tion of military history, and manages the fortress's visitor centre, museums and the military bands. The Akershus Fortress Foundation for Art and Culture (SAKK) is a civilian body at Akershus fortress and is responsible for the planning and

implementation of art- and cultural events for the general public.

NEW LIFE ON HISTORICAL GROUNDThe Norwegian Defence Estates Agency manages 14 fortresses throughout the country. These are unique and irreplaceable cultural monuments, but also venues for industry, culture and experi-ences. The national fortresses have a total of 3.8 million visitors each year.

SUMMER AT AKERSHUS FORTRESSThe commandant, the fortress administrator and all the other active players at the fortress are proud to be able to present an exciting summer programme with something for everyone. There is a variety of events and historical presentations of Norway's national monument.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Akershus fortress this summer, and hope that it will be a wonderful experience at an historical site. We have exciting museums that are worth visiting as well as a wide range of excellent concert events.

ABOUT THE FORTRESS

Akershus Fortress is one of the most important cultural monuments in the country, from the Middle Ages and up to the present.

Ole Asbjørn Fauske Hanne BergBrigadier, Commandant Fortress Administrator

FORSVARSBYGG

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SUMMER AT AKERSHUS FORTRESS 2018

Akershus Fortress: www.akershusfestning.no - FFT: www.forsvaret.no - Zag: www.sakk.no

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Photo: Peder Torp Mathisen, Norwegian Armed Forces.Ole Asbjørn Fauske Hanne BergBrigadier, Commandant Fortress Administrator

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THE VISITOR CENTRE

PLACES TO VISIT

We are located in “the long red house”, also called the Artillery Building dating from 1774 at Karpedammen. Come to the Visitor Centre first, which is a good starting point for further exploration of Akershus Fortress.

The Visitor Centre has two exciting exhibitions with themes from Akershus Fortress’s history. We have regular drop-in guided tours throughout the year and offer hot beverages as well as a friendly museum shop. Our employees are updated at

all times as to what is going on at the site and are also well-informed about Oslo as a tourist destination.

You are heartily welcome!

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OPENING HOURS MAY–JUNE:Monday–Friday 11.00–16.00Saturday–Sunday 11.00–17.00

OPENING HOURS JULY–AUGUST:Monday–Friday 10.00–17.00Saturday–Sunday 10.00–17.00

ONLY 1,2, SEPTEMBERMonday–Friday 10.00–17.00Saturday–Sunday 10.00–17.00

OPENING HOURS SEPTEMBER–DECEMBER:Monday–Sunday 10.00–16.00

CONTACT INFORMATION:Tel.: +47 23 09 39 17Visiting Address: Building 18 Akershus FortressEmail: akershusfestning@mil.noHome page: akershusfestning.no Facebook: facebook.com/BesokssenteretAkershusFestning/Instagram: besokssenteretakershusfestning

FREE ADMISSION

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EXHIBITIONS

Changing exhibitions with themes from Akershus Fortress’s history:

PRISONERS IN AKERSHUS – FROM THE MIDDLE AGES TO 1950The exhibition with text, photographs and unique artefacts gives a chronological history of Akershus Castle and Fortress as a prison from the Middle Ages until the final closure of the prison in 1950. Special attention is given to particularly prominent prisoners such as Gjest Baardsen and Ole Høiland. You can also see the terrible weapon "Galmand" that Rudolf Hansen used against a prison guard in 1927 with a fatal result.

1716 – THE SIEGEThree hundred years ago "The Lion of the North" -the formidable warrior King Karl XII of Sweden- attacked Norway with 8,000 soldiers. The Swedes invaded the city of Christiania and besieged Akershus Fortress. The exhibition is the story of the siege that is followed chronologically from when the national border was crossed on 8 March until the Swedes withdrew after 39 eventful days.

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GUIDED TOURS OF THE FORTRESS (OUTDOORS)

Our experienced and enthusiastic guides provide guided tours for all age groups and occasions – whether it is historical highlights from the first 700 years of the fortress or on a special theme (e.g. "The Sieges of Akershus", "Medieval Akershus" or "Stories of villains, murderers and inexplicable events").

We offer two different tours:

AKERSHUS FORTRESS – IN THE CENTRE OF OSLO – CENTRAL TO NORWEGIAN HISTORYFollow us on a tour of the fortress and hear about the establishment of Akershus Fortress in the Middle Ages, understand the evolution from castle to modern fortress, official events such as royal visits and celebrations and the many hostile sieges – the last in 1716. We can promise you both

exciting and amusing glimpses from the fortress’s more than 700 year history!

FROM A GLOOMY MEDIEVAL CASTLE TO A SOLITARY PRISON CELL AND MAIN PRISON (F)Akershus has been the repository for villains, murderers and other criminals for more than 650 years. Learn about "The Slavery"-as the fortress prison was first known, until the development of a prison service following the isolation penance system of the mid-19th century. We recount the story of the legendary master thief Ole Høiland, who made a spectacular escape from Akershus in 1848! Experience also the Crown Prince’s powder magazine with cells from the 1850’s-enter the dark and cold punishment cells that were also used for the imprisonment of Norwegian patriots during World War II.

GUIDED TOURS

Take the tour and discover the exciting history of Akershus Fortress!

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GUIDED TOURS MAY–JUNE:Saturday and Sunday 14.00 and 15.00

GUIDED TOURS JULY:Daily 13.00, 14.00 (F) and 15.00, 16.00

GUIDED TOURS AUGUST:1.–18. Daily 13.00, 14.00 (F) and 15.00, 16:0019th–31st 14.00 (F) and 15.00

Reservations and other inquiries:akershusfestning@mil.no (F) Guided Tour "from a gloomy medieval castle to a solitary prison cell"

TICKETS FOR DROP-IN GUIDED TOURS:Ordinary: NOK 60Senior/Student: NOK 45Children: NOK 30 (0–6 years free)Family (2 + 4): NOK 150

GROUP BOOKINGS ALL YEAR ROUND:Group tour rates (up to 40 participants):Weekdays before 16.00 NOK 1,250Saturday/Sunday, before 16.00 NOK 1,500Daily after 16.00 NOK 2,500Discounts available for school classes and the Norwegian Armed Forces on tour bookings. (Maximum one school class per group).

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At the Visitor Centre you will receive the Fortress Trail, a free brochure-based self-guided tour with a map of the interior of the fortress site. Follow the trail and get an introduction to the exciting events and places that make up the fortress's history. Some of the points are marked with a QR code. The trip takes approximately 50 minutes at normal walking pace.

FORTRESS TRAIL

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PLACES TO VISIT

THE ARMED FORCES MUSEUM

The Armed Forces Museum has its own museum shop and a cosy café. Here you can buy simple lunch dishes, cakes and coffee. It is open from 11.00 to 15.00. At the Armed Forces Museum you can also visit our special library on military history and military subjects. The library is open Wednesday through Friday 09.00 to 15.00.

ARTEFACT OF THE MONTHEach month, the Armed Forces Museum displays a new, exciting artefact from its abundant collections. Pop in and see what is on show this month!

62 DAYS – THE BATTLE OF NORWAY 1940 (1)On the 75th anniversary of the attack on Norway on 9 April 1940, the Armed Forces Museum opened its new permanent exhibition: 62 Days – The Battle of Norway 1940. Authentic German and Norwegian artefacts are on display, along with photos and news from the dramatic days in 1940. The exhibition presents what many people may have experienced during the 62 days: the battles, threats of war, uncertainty and destruction. Every- thing is presented by means of a completely new and dramatic exhibition architecture.

THE WAR CROSS (KRIGSKORSET) – NORWAY'S HIGHEST MILITARY HONOUR (2)His Majesty King Harald opened the Armed Forces Museum's most recent exhibition on 8 May 2015, Norway’s Liberation and Veterans Day. Since 1941, 282 people have been awarded the War Cross with swords for extraordinary efforts during World War II and, more recently, armed conflicts in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Afghanistan. Listen to the War Cross recipients recounting dramatic events and view personal items.

The Armed Forces Museum is well worth a visit. Here you can experience military history from the Middle Ages and up to the present. In addition to the permanent exhibitions, you will also find temporary exhibitions. The museum also has many unique and exciting artefacts, documentation, photos and books. See the programme on page 10.

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INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS (3)The Intops Exhibition deals with Norwegian soldiers in international operations, about Norway's participation in foreign operations after World War II, such as in Germany, Korea, the Middle East, Africa, the Balkans, the Arabian Gulf, Afghanistan and Libya.

IN THE SHADOW OF THE ATOMIC BOMB – THE COLD WAR 1945–90 (4)In this exhibition we recount the story of the reconstruction of the country and the optimism immediately after the war. This gives an impres-sion of the political and military situation, with uncompromising stand-offs between the United States and the Soviet Union with rearmament and the threat of nuclear war.

MILITARY POWER 1807 – 1870 (5)The exhibition shows the role and development of military power in, and on behalf of Norwegian society, through the wars in 1808 and 1814. Some of the themes in the exhibition include "Soldier and Conscription" – Swea and Nore in battle dress reclining on the same shield (joint military exercises), "in the service of nation- and society building" and "Developments in Weapons Technology".

FITNESS FOR ACTIVE SERVICE-THE ARMY MEDICAL SERVICE AT 75 YEARS (6)The Army Medical Service, FSAN, was founded in London in 1941 with total responsibility for its service in the Norwegian Armed Forces. On the occasion of its 75th anniversary, The Armed Forces Museum has created an exhibition on the Army Medical Service’s history, its duties and the people who have been part of its history.

(1) Norwegian infantrymen in battle using the Norwegian-manufactured Colt M1929 machine gun.

(2)The War Cross (Krigskorset) – Norway's highest military honour. Design: Nicolai Walle Kristiansen-FFT/OGF graphic.

(3) The Bell helicopter, manufactured in the United States, was used in several overseas operations. Photo: Norwegian Armed Forces

(4) The United States, the new superpower with economic strength no other country could demonstrate after World War II, in the armaments race with the Soviet Union. Photo: Norwegian Armed Forces

(5) King Carl XV (1826 – 1872) on military exercises together with Norwegian and Swedish troops in 1860. Photo: Jøran Schmidt, Livrustkammaren.

(6) Norwegian soldiers on medical exercises about 1950. Photo: Norwegian Armed Forces

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SPRING PROGRAMME, THE ARMED FORCES MUSEUM

OPENING HOURS MAY–AUGUST:Monday–Sunday 10.00–17.00

OPENING HOURS SEPTEMBER– APRIL:Tuesday–Sunday 10.00–16.00Mondays closed

Visiting Address: Building 62 Akershus Fortress

Tel.: +47 23 90 35 82forsvaretsmuseer.noFacebook.com/forsvarsmuseet

FREE ADMISSION

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Friday 20 April 10.00 UNIFIL – 40 Years (1978 – 1998)Great commemoration at Akershus Fortress on the 40th anniversary of the first Norwegian forces' departure to southern Lebanon.

Separate programme at www.forsvaretsmuseer.no

Friday 29 April 13.00 Family Sunday: «Once upon a time»On this Sunday the series "" Once upon a time", is about animals. Take part in an exciting family tour of the museum's exhibitions with one of our expert museum guides. Can you find the dragon? Why was the horse so important in the military? The museum has drawing corners and hunt-and-seek tasks all Sunday.

Tuesday 8 May The National Veteran and Liberation Day At the main event at Akershus Fortress great attention is devoted to UNIFIL. Between wreath-laying and medal ceremonies there will be lectures, films, guided tours and a display of historical vehicles.

Separate programme at www.forsvaretsmuseer.no

Sunday 13 May 13.00Family Sunday: "Once upon a time"On this Sunday the series "Once upon a time", is about the Norwegian flag. Join the family tour in the period from 1807 to 1905 with one of our expert museum guides. Did you know that the Norwegian flag could have been green and grey, and that there was a time when it was forbidden to celebrate 17 May? The museum has drawing corners and hunt-and-seek tasks all Sunday.

Sunday 27 May 13.00A brief account of: King Carl XIV Johan, by historian Knut Arstad This year it is 200 years since the House of Bernadotte ascended the thrones of Norway and Sweden. At the Armed Forces Museum you can learn more about the founder of the dynasty.

Sunday 3 June 13.00A brief account of: Military music, by Technical Director Niels Persen. Bugles, drums and military corps through 200 years.

June to AugustSummer programme for the whole family Hunt-and-seek tasks for the whole family, and drawing corner.

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NORWAY'S RESISTANCE MUSEUM

Here you can walk through an exhibition that deals with the resistance struggle and daily life in Norway during World War II. Both civilian and military resistance are described. Through the panopticon, the photos, sound recordings and film clips bring to life the history and this helps to give a unified picture of the occupation period from 9 April 1940 to May 8, 1945.

The museum is situated at the top of Akershus Fortress and is located in the building "double

battery and half-timbered house", with the oldest parts dating from the 1690 's.

THE LIBERATION KINGSOriginal portraits of King Haakon VII, King Olav V, and King Harald V are painted by Ross Kolby. The paintings show the kings of indepen-dent Norway at the age of 75. The exhibition was unveiled in March 2015 in the presence of King Harald V. The portraits have been donated as a gift to the Norwegian Resistance Museum.

PLACES TO VISIT

Norway's Resistance Museum is a national institution for occupation history.

OPENING HOURS JULY–AUGUST:Monday–Saturday 10.00–17.00Sunday 11.00–17.00

OPENING HOURS SEPTEMBER–MAY:Monday–Friday 10.00–16.00Saturday–Sunday 11.00–16.00

Tel.: +47 23 09 32 80 (Office)/+47 23 09 31 38 (Reception)

TICKETS:Ordinary: NOK 60 Senior/Student NOK 30 Children NOK 30 Family (2 adults + children) NOK 120Groups, Min. 10 pers. NOK 50School Classes/Oslo Pass/Military: Free

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AKERSHUS CASTLE

The castle has undergone several changes since the 14th century. Different historical periods have left their marks and the castle can therefore be read like a history book. Akershus Castle has had various functions over the years including as a royal residence, offices of central government administration, courts of law, archives, a prison and not least, as a castle and fortress. Today the castle functions as the government's main residence for official events and as a museum. Here you will find the remains of the original medieval castle, rooms from the Danish/Norwegian Kings '

residence, gloomy dungeons, narrow hallways and magnificent halls.

There is hardly any other building in Norway that has played such a central role in our history over such a long time – and still does. The beautifully furnished halls today form the framework around the Government's official events, and in the Castle Church services, weddings and concerts are held. Not least, the castle is visited annually by thousands of people from Norway and abroad who wish to experience the history of the site.

PLACES TO VISIT

A visit to Akershus Castle is a journey through 700 years of Norwegian history.

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In 2018 Akershus Castle will be closed to the public due to restoration works.

You are heartily welcome to visit in 2019!

Tel.: +47 23 09 35 53E-mail: akershusslott.kontakt@mil.no

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AKERSHUS CASTLE CHURCH

A visit to Akershus Castle Church is a special experience. The beautiful interior of the church invites you to enjoy calm, reflection and church services. The church is located in Akershus Castle, at the top of the fortress. Under it is situated the royal mausoleum. Both the mausoleum and the church are part of the tourist route through the castle. Akershus Castle Church is a formal Royal burial church and serves as the main church of the Norwegian Armed Forces. The church has seating for approx. 150.

A service is usually celebrated on two Sundays a month and on certain memorial days for the Armed Forces and the nation. There are no church services in July. The Castle Church is a popular concert venue, and with its superb acoustics it is considered one of Oslo's best venues for chamber music. The church is often used by external bodi-es such as the Oslo Chamber Music Festival, the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra and the Barratt Due Music Institute.

PLACES TO VISIT

A visit to Akershus Castle Church is a special experience. The beautiful interior of the church invites you to enjoy calm, reflection and church holidays.

In the summer of 2018 construction work will be carried out on Akershus Castle which may make it difficult to use the church. Any church services and concerts will be advertised at www.akershusfestning.no

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Photo: Mats Grimsæth, Norwegian Armed Forces. Photo: Torbjørn Kjosvold, Norwegian Armed Forces.

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THE ARMED FORCES STAFF MUSIC CORPS CELEBRATES 200 YEARS IN 2018

Besides its official duties, the band has an extensive concert programme in the Eastern Norway region, with a total of 20 concerts throughout the year. Most of these are held in the band’s own concert hall, Ridehuset at Akershus Fortress.

The Armed Forces Staff Music Corps safeguards traditions and takes on assignments on behalf of the nation, the Royal Family, the Parliament, the Government and the Norwegian Armed Forces in connection with, for example, state visits, national anniversaries, and official ceremonies.

The Armed Forces Staff Music Corps is Norway's largest professional wind instrument orchestra. The band was established on 1.1.1818 (known then as the Second Brigade's marching band) and has been the Armed Force’s most important representative orchestra. The band's primary task is to represent the Armed Forces nationally and internationally at anniversaries and ceremonies, as well as in the civilian-military cultural cooperation.

stabsmusikkorpsFORSVARETS

Armed Forces Staff Marching Band.

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The Armed Forces ' staff band is with its 200 years Oslo's oldest music institution. Its size and members have increased over the years, from 19 musicians in 1818 to 39 today. The band has played a significant role in the musical life of the entire region, not only as an independent ensemble, but also in collabora-tion with other cultural institutions. In the past, the band was also an educational institution for young musicians of limited means before the conservatory and the music academy were established. The role of military music has adapted to the Armed Forces' development and structural changes throughout the country's history. The function of the Norwegian Armed Forces is to protect and safeguard the values and the culture that constitute our society.

The band also participates in international military music festivals and Tattoos. The repertoire extends from the classical wind repertoire to today's pop-ular music. The band performs and orders works from both established and emerging composers and arrangers, and contributes greatly to the recordings of both new and older music for wind instruments and concert bands. This is how the band contributes to the development and main-tenance of the wind instrument repertoire both nationally and internationally. During the sum-mer, the band performs changing of the guards rom Akershus Fortress to the Royal Palace and plays in the music pavilion at the Studenterlunden (students ' grove).

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19 APRIL 21.00 Concert «The Fortress»For more info, see page 22.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN APRIL?

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN MAY?

Free and open for everyoneFree and open for everyone

CONCERT

14 MAY 12.00Rehearsals for 17 May Armed Forces Staff Music Corps, Police Horses and the Akershus Fortress Foundation for Art and Culture kindergartens are invited to the centre for "Rehearsal for 17 May".

Meet up in the fortress square.Free and open for everyonewww.sakk.no

Photo: Anna Lena Flatland

The Armed Forces MuseumExciting activities in the Armed Forces Museum!For more info, see page 10.

www.akershusfestning.no

20 APRIL 14.00Tattoo ParadeFrom Akershus Fortress to the Town Hall Square.

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16 MAY 18.00Concert in RidehusetOfficer ‘s Own-Marching eveningThe Armed Forces Staff Music Corps

CONCERT

25–27 MAYOslo Medieval FestivalA weekend of medieval magicat the Fortress-for the whole family!Theme: Trade/Coup

Free and open for everyone Programme: oslo.kommune.no/17-mai/festkonsert-17.mai

oslomiddelalderfestival.org Facebook, hoopla.no or meet up

PRICES:

Ordinary NOK 315Senior NOK 275Obos/A-kort NOK 220Armed Forces employee/Child/Student: NOK 120

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.CONCERT

TICKETS

TICKETS

www.ticketmaster.noTel.: +47 815 33 133

17 MAY 15.30–16.3017 May Committee’s Gala Concert On the Karpedamm stage performance by super-talented young people in the fields of music, dance and drama from Edvard Munch and Foss Upper Secondary Schools, Hartvig Nissen’s School and Oslo's cultural school. Oslo Symphony Orchestra and a guest artist also participate. And yes, we stay outdoors, regardless of the weather. There is never bad weather on 17 May – Welcome!

26. - 28. mai 2017

Oppdag Oslo i Middelalderen Festivalen tar deg tilbake i tid til

perioden da Oslo ble Norges hovedstad. Riddere, formidlere, musikere og gjøglere gir deg en

opplevelse du kommer til å huske. Vårt middelaldermarked har

håndverkere og selgere fra hele Europa. Oppdag historien, mens

du lar deg underholde av spennende forestillinger, konserter

og aktiviteter for store og små.

Discover Oslo in the Middle Ages The festival takes you back in time,

to the era when Oslo became the Capitol of Norway. Knights, re-enactors, musicians and

performers will bring you an experience to remember. Our

historical market has craftsmen and seilers from all over Europe. Discover history and let yourself be entertained by performances, conserts and a range of activities

for all ages. Festivalen er støttet av:

Billetter på: våre nettsider, Facebook, hoopla.no,

Oslo kommune eller Ved inngangene

WWW.OSLOMIDDELALDERFESTIVAL.ORG

FESTIVAL

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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN JUNE?

7–10 JUNE IBSEN'S PEER GYNT Karpedammen Stage

Thursday 7 June 19.00Friday 8 June 19.00Saturday 9 June 15.00 and 19.00Sunday 10 June 15.00

Hans Marius Hoff Mittet, Lise Fjeldstad, Karoline Krüger, Silvia Moi and othersMusic: Edvard Grieg/Eirik MyhrDirector: Svein Sturla HungnesConductor: Bjarte EngesetChoreography: André Danielsen

www.sakk.no

16 JUNE AT 18.00Armed Forces Staff Music Corps with Angelina JordanKarpedammen StageIn November 2017, the Armed Forces Staff Music Corps went into a studio with Angelina. Audiences of all ages are invited to an atmospheric summer evening when the songs from this album will be performed.

TICKETS

TICKETS

www.ticketmaster.noTel.: +47 815 33 133

www.ticketmaster.noTel.: +47 815 33 133

PERFORMANCE

CONCERT

Ordinary NOK 430Obos/A-kort NOK 330Armed Forces employee NOK 300Children (6-16 years) NOK 200

PRICES:

Photo: Per Heim

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Ordinary NOK 180Children (under 13 years) NOK 90Only 60 seats per performance.

PRICES:

WALKING THEATRE

www.ticketmaster.noTel.: +47 815 33 133 or at entrance

TICKETS

CONCERT

TICKETSwww.ticketmaster.noTel.: +47 815 33 133

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN AUGUST?

30 AUGUST AT 21.00 Concert with Arden HillKarpedammen Stage

The band performs a concert that puts a strong focus on the interaction between auditory and visual art.

The band sets up a magical concert in beautiful surroundings, accompanied by projected 3D animation which supports the atmospheric music. Get ready for a journey into a unique universe, with Arden Hill as guide.

www.sakk.no

30 JUNE–13 AUGUSTWalking Theatre – Tree Rings in Stone (Årringer i stein) Every Wednesday–Sunday:at 14.00 Wednesday, Thursday and Fridayat 14.00 and 16.00 Saturday and Sunday

Starts and ends at the Visitor Centre.Lasts approximately 60 minutes.www.sakk.no

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WHAT HAPPENS IN SEPTEMBER?

Free and open for everyone www.sakk.no

1 SEPTEMBER 11.00–16.00World's coolest day-Family day in the entire fortress area

14 SEPTEMBER18.00–22.00Culture Night in OsloOpen fortress with many events.Experience a magical fortress in the autumn night.

8 SEPTEMBER AT 15.30 Saturday OperaKarpedammen StageThe concert is in collaboration with the Saturday Opera and Opera to the People.

www.sakk.no

TICKETS Free and open for everyonewww.akershusfestning.no

www.ticketmaster.noTel.: +47 815 33 133

CULTURE NIGHT

OPERA

FAMILY DAY

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22 SEPTEMBER 12.00–15.00Open House OsloStart at the Visitor Centre

Guided tour of our enclosed rooms every 30 minutes.

OPENS 22 SEPTEMBERMemorial exhibition with Knut Steen's worksBlykjelleren at Akershus Fortress

OPEN HOUSE

EXHIBITION

Free and open for everyonewww.akershusfestning.no

Free and open for everyonewww.akershusfestning.no

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CONCERT 19 APRIL

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26. - 28. mai 2017

Oppdag Oslo i Middelalderen Festivalen tar deg tilbake i tid til

perioden da Oslo ble Norges hovedstad. Riddere, formidlere, musikere og gjøglere gir deg en

opplevelse du kommer til å huske. Vårt middelaldermarked har

håndverkere og selgere fra hele Europa. Oppdag historien, mens

du lar deg underholde av spennende forestillinger, konserter

og aktiviteter for store og små.

Discover Oslo in the Middle Ages The festival takes you back in time,

to the era when Oslo became the Capitol of Norway. Knights, re-enactors, musicians and

performers will bring you an experience to remember. Our

historical market has craftsmen and seilers from all over Europe. Discover history and let yourself be entertained by performances, conserts and a range of activities

for all ages. Festivalen er støttet av:

Billetter på: våre nettsider, Facebook, hoopla.no,

Oslo kommune eller Ved inngangene

WWW.OSLOMIDDELALDERFESTIVAL.ORG

FESTIVAL 25–27 MAY

Oslo Medieval Festival, 25-27 MayA weekend of medieval magic at the fortress – for the whole family!

www.oslomiddelalderfestival.org

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MARCHING CONCERT 16 MAY

Get into the 17th May mood with marching rhythms in Ridehuset!

OFFICER’S OWN-MARCHING CONCERT

Time: Wednesday 16 May 18.00Location: Ridehuset

TICKETSticketmaster.no Telephone +47 815 33 133

PRICES:Ordinary NOK 315Senior NOK 275Obos/A-kort NOK 220Armed Forces employee/Child/Stud.: NOK 120

The Marching Concert Officer's Own started as an annual tradition in the spring of 2013 and is named after two CD recordings with marches from the Armed Forces Staff Music Corps. Marching music has been an important part of the corps repertoire throughout time, and especially for the military orchestras.

There is always a full house at these concerts and an enthusiastic audience.

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THEATRE CONCERT 7–10 JUNE

IBSEN'S PEER GYNT AT AKERSHUS FORTRESS

The Akershus Fortress Foundation for Art and Culture, in cooperation with the Armed Forces Staff Band, welcome you to the performance on the Karpedammen stage.

Thursday 7 June 19.00Friday 8 June 19.00Saturday 9 June 15.00 and 19.00Sunday 10 June 15.00Location: Karpedammen Stage

Tel.: +47 23 09 32 80 (office)+47 23 09 31 38 (reception)

Read more aboutthe exhibitions atwww.akershusfestning.no

Music: Edvard Grieg/Eirik Myhr40 musicians from The Armed Forces Staff Music CorpsDirector: Svein Sturla HungnesConductor: Bjarte EngesetChoreography: André Danielsenwww.sakk.no

Cast:Hans Marius Hoff MittetLise FjeldstadKaroline Krüger Silvia MoiTrond André Hansen35 dancers, singers and actors

TICKETS:ticketmaster.noTel. +47 815 33 133

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ARMED FORCES STAFF MUSIC CORPS WITH ANGELINA JORDAN

Time: Wednesday 16 June at 18.00Location: Karpedammen Stage

TICKETSticketmaster.noTelephone +47 815 33 133

PRICES:Ordinary NOK 430 Obos/A-kort NOK 330Armed Forces employee NOK 300Children (6-16 years) NOK 200

12-year-old Angelina Jordan Astar made her breakthrough when she won the Norwegian Talents Show in 2014 as an 8-year old.

The powerful jazz songs from the little girl went viral and today her videos have soon 1 billion views on Facebook and 220 views on YouTube. She sings classic jazz songs and evergreens and has been likened to both Amy Winehouse and Billie Holiday.

Since 2014 she has appeared on numerous television shows and performed in concerts in the U.S., Brazil, Japan, Germany, Singapore and South Korea.

In November 2017, the Armed Forces Staff Music Corps went into a studio with Angelina. Audi-ences of all ages are invited to an atmospheric summer evening when the songs from this album will be performed.

Food and beverages will also be on sale and it is possible to have a picnic.

CONCERT 16 JUNEPhoto: Per H

eimly

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WALKING THEATRE JUNE 30 – AUGUST 13

WALKING THEATRE – TREE RINGS IN STONE (ÅRRINGER I STEIN)

Time: Every Wednesday–Sunday 30 June–13 August Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 14.00Saturday and Sunday: 14.00 and 16.00Location: Starts and ends at the Visitor Centre Duration: About 60 minutes

TICKETSticketmaster.noTelephone +47 815 33 133 or at entrance.NB! Only 60 seats per performance.

PRICES:Ordinary (adult) NOK 180 Children (under 13 years) NOK 90

Take part in a walking tour through 700 years of history at Akershus Fortress.

Professional actors and the visitors move around in the beautiful fortress area. Along the way, historical scenes are dramatized, and you meet famous chara- cters such as the young Queen Margrete, the last Knight Knut Alvsson, our national poet Henrik Wergeland, and other lesser known characters, such as unnamed resistance men, convicts, and housekeeper Gerda. Wear flat shoes since much of the walk goes over cobblestones.

Photo: Kristin Aafl+©y Opdan.

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WORLD'S COOLEST DAY

Time: Saturday 1 September at 11.00–16.00 Location: The entire fortress area

The DNB Sparebank Foundation invites all children and young people (and everyone else) to come to Akershus fortress to try out all kinds of activities.

Here you can go ice-skating and snowboarding even if it's summer, you can dive, dance, build a hut, sing karaoke, look at fossils, learn to play chess and be a scientist for a day, and that's just a small part of everything that's happening on the WORLD’S COOLEST DAY! AND EVERYTHING IS FREE!

WORLD’S COOLEST DAY 1 SEPTEMBER

Photo: Sverre Chr. Jarlild

THE EVENT IS FREE!www.sakk.no

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Photo: Sverre Chr. Jarlild

"OPEN HOUSE OSLO" 22 SEPTEMBER

OPEN HOUSE OSLO-VISIT OUR ENCLOSED ROOMS

Akershus Fortress opens its enclosed spaces during the event "Open House Oslo".

Time: Saturday 22 September from 12.00–15.00Location: The Visitor Centre

22 September 2018 from 12.00 we will arrange tours and narratives in enclosed spaces, showing the Virgin’s Tower, the Monk’s Tower, Knut's Tower and much more. You can visit the King's casemate and get an impression of the life of a16th century soldier defending the fortress.

Guided tours every 30 minutes from 12.00–15.00. Start at the Visitor’s Centre

FREE ADMISSIONwww.akershusfestning.no

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EXHIBITION 22 SEPTEMBER

EXHIBITION OF KNUT STEEN – CARVED IN STEEN

Memorial exhibition of Knut Steen's works. He is one of Norway's most internationally renowned and controversial sculptors.

Time: Starts on Saturday 22 SeptemberLocation: Blykjelleren at Akershus Fortress

His beautiful sculptures carved in marble from Carrara in Italy have a unique sensual expression. His opinions on aesthetics and beauty characterize his pure, often monochrome works. His most

famous statement; “Beauty will save the world”, is an appeal to mankind. With this we would like more focus on sculpture, statuary and the use of hands. Welcome!

FREE ENTRY. www.akershusfestning.no

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HUNGRY AT THE FORTRESS

OPENING HOURS FESTNINGEN RESTAURANT Monday–Friday 11.00–23.00Saturday 12.00–23.00Sundays in June–August 13.00–20.00Closed all public holidays in May, except 17 May:17 May Celebrations from 12.00

OUTDOOR RESTAURANT OPENS ON 8 MAYThe bar is open on all good weather days.www.festningenrestaurant.no

MORE INFORMATION

FESTNINGEN RESTAURANTThe Fortress Restaurant is a brasserie at one of the best locations in Oslo. We serve á la carte and today's menu for both lunch and dinner. The dishes are pre- pared by our expert chefs and are based on exciting and seasonal produce. During the summer months, we serve lunch and dinner in our outdoor restaurant.

Building 22 was originally built as a prison in 1836. Since then, the building has been used as a laboratory kitchen and office building. It was the Defence Estates Agency that started the renovation project and decided that the building would be used for running a restaurant.

On 16 October 2013 the Fortress Restaurant opened in the old prison in Akershus Fortress. With a panoramic view of the Oslo Fjord, Aker Brygge and the area around Oslo City Hall, it is one of the best views Oslo can offer its visitors. The Fortress Restaurant is now a rustic brasserie in a charming and historic setting, with seating for 190 people in all and two magnificent kitchens. In the summertime, seating for 300 is available in the outdoor terrace restaurant, which is built on two levels with breathtaking views and unique historic surroundings.

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GUARD PARADES

GUARD PARADESThe guard parades from Akershus Fortress to the Royal Palace are the surest sign of spring in the capital, and the streets are filled with the rhythm of marching music.

Anyone who wants to is welcome to follow the parade.

All guard parades start from Akershus Fortress at about 13.10.

PAVILION CONCERTSSince 1880, the Staff Band has delighted Oslo citi-zens with concerts in the music pavilion outside The National Theatre. At the time, the pavilion was built for the Staff Band, and we still use it frequently during the summer months. Our pavilion concerts are held after the guard parades to the Royal Palace, and our wish is to spread happiness among our audiences with summery and entertaining music. You can also enjoy an ice cream, coffee or the like at one of the many adjacent outdoor restaurants.

The pavilion concerts are advertised at forsvaret.no/stabsmusikken

All pavilion concerts start at approx. 14.00 after the guard parade, and are held in the music pavilion in Studenterlunden.

GUARD PARADES AND PAVILION CONCERTS

During the spring- and summer months you can experience marching music in the streets of Oslo when the guard parades go from Akershus Fortress to the Royal Palace. You can also enjoy a concert at the Music Pavilion in Studenterlunden after the changing of the guard at the palace!

Photo: Alexander Askim. The Toad Hat, 1895. Pavilion concert with the Staff Band.

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GUARD PARADES AND PAVILION CONCERTS

Photo: Torgeir Haugaard.

Pavilion concert with the Staff Band.

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HMKG = His Majesty the King's Guard, Music Troup KP3FSMK = The Armed Forces Staff Music CorpsKNMM = Royal Norwegian Marines Marching Band

Exact dates and times of the pavilion concerts are advertised at www.forsvaret.no/stabsmusikken throughout the spring.

PROGRAMME

AprilWednesday 11 April – HMKGThursday 12 April – HMKGFriday 13 April – HMKGWednesday 18 April – HMKGWednesday 25 April – HMKG

MayWednesday 2 May – FSMKThursday 3 May – FSMKFriday 4 May – FSMKWednesday 9 May – FSMKFriday 11 May – FSMKTuesday 15 May – HMKGWednesday 16 May – HMKGWednesday 23 May – KNMMThursday 24 May – KNMMFriday 25 May – KNMMWednesday 30 May – KNMMThursday 31 May – KNMM

JuneFriday 1 June – KNMMWednesday 6 June – KNMMThursday 7 June – HMKGWednesday 13 June – KNMMThursday 14 June – KNMMFriday 15 June – KNMMWednesday 20 June – FSMKThursday 21 June – FSMKFriday 22 June – FSMKWednesday 27 June – FSMKThursday 28 June – FSMKFriday 29 June – FSMK

JulyWednesday 4 July – HMKGThursday 5 July – HMKGFriday 6 July – HMKGWednesday 25 July – HMKGThursday 26 July – HMKGFriday 27 July – HMKG

AugustTuesday 7 August – FSMKWednesday 8 August – FSMKThursday 9 August – KNMMFriday 10 August – KNMMWednesday 15 August – FSMKThursday 16 August – FSMKFriday 17 August – FSMKWednesday 22 August – HMKGThursday 23 August – HMKGFriday 24 August – HMKGWednesday 29 August – KNMMThursday 30 August – KNMMFriday 31 August – KNMM

SeptemberWednesday 5 September – FSMKThursday 6 September – FSMKFriday 7 September – FSMKWednesday 12 September – FSMKThursday 13 September – FSMK

Guard Parade. Photo: Johannes Andersen.

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Friday 14 September – FSMKWednesday 19 September – FSMKThursday 20 September – FSMKFriday 21 September – FSMKWednesday 26 September – FSMKThursday 27 September – FSMKFriday 28 September – FSMK

Photo: Håvard Madsbekken. Salute.

FIRING A SALUTEOn national celebrations and Royal birthdays, a salute is fired from Saluttbatteriet at Akershus fortress at 12.00 (Sundays at 13.00).

Everyone is welcome to watch the salute. Hold your ears!

8 May Liberation Day/Veterans Day 17 May Constitution Day 7 June Dissolution of the Union 4 July: Her Majesty Queen Sonja’s birthday 20 July: H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon’s birthday

19 August H.R.H. Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s birthday

PLACES TO VISIT

www.akershusfestning.no

1 Akershus Castle

2 Norway's Resistance Museum

3 Festningen Restaurant

4 The Visitor Centre

5 Karpedammen Stage

6 Fortress Square

7 The Armed Forces Museum

8 Ridehuset (Concert Hall)

FOR MORE INFORMATION,

Contact the Visitor’s Centre,Tel.: +47 23 09 39 17

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