{"id":169,"date":"2009-11-23T09:34:51","date_gmt":"2009-11-23T13:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/norwegian\/?p=169"},"modified":"2010-08-20T08:29:06","modified_gmt":"2010-08-20T08:29:06","slug":"akershusfestning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/norwegian\/akershusfestning\/","title":{"rendered":"Akershus festning"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>Akershus Fortress, the protector of Oslo.\u00a0 Built in the 1290s in response to a prior attack by a Norwegian nobleman, the compound has served as guardian in many battles and as home to prisoners from time to time.\u00a0 It’s proximity to the water is a crucial factor in it’s success as the majority of Norway’s commerce was conducted at sea until fairly recently.\u00a0 The location of the fortress is so strategic that whoever ruled Akershus ruled Norway.<\/p>\n

Most of the military battles that ensued at Akershus were with the Swedes.\u00a0\u00a0Akershus was never\u00a0captured by a foreign enemy\u00a0in battle; however, in the face of German occupation, Norway surrendered in 1940.\u00a0 While under German control during World War II, several people were executed at Akershus.\u00a0 On May 11, 1945, the Germans surrenedered back to Norway and Akershus was again under Norwegian control.\u00a0 Shortly thereafter, 8 Norwegian traitors (including Vidkun Quisling, a Norwegian Nazi puppet–consult another\u00a0blog entry for more\u00a0details on Quisling) were executed\u00a0at Akershus.<\/p>\n

Throughout Norway’s history, Akershus festning has housed many Norwegian criminals.\u00a0 It was even considered appropriate at one time to use prisoners as slaves for rent to do work in the city.\u00a0 One particular event, the Kautokeino Rebellion of 1852\u00a0led to the imprisonment of many Sami at Akershus.\u00a0 The revolt was caused by several factors including a new movement by the Sami that was at odds with the\u00a0priest and the merchant, as well as Norwegian law (more on this\u00a0in another blog…).\u00a0 Following the rebellion, all of\u00a0the Sami men involved\u00a0were sent to Akershus accept the two men who led the revolt, who were beheaded in Alta, northern Norway.\u00a0 Lars Haetta, one of the survivors of the rebellion who spent many<\/span> years at Akershus used his time to translate the Bible into North Sami.<\/p>\n

In the early 17th century, the fortress was modernized to resemble a renaissance castle, which is how it looks today.\u00a0 Today, the fortress still occupies a military role, but it is also a historical point of interest as well.\u00a0 In addition to the grounds of the fortress, the Norwegian Armed Forces museum and the Norwegian Resistance museum area open to the public daily.\u00a0 I attended an excellent tour of Akershus when I lived in Oslo.\u00a0 It was perhaps the coldest day I have ever experienced too-but was well worth the discomfort of walking around in the aggressively cold wind.\u00a0 Our tour guide was phenomenal.\u00a0 A good tour guide really makes a tour.\u00a0 I highly suggest making a trip Akershus.\ufffd<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"

Akershus Fortress, the protector of Oslo.\u00a0 Built in the 1290s in response to a prior attack by a Norwegian nobleman, the compound has served as guardian in many battles and as home to prisoners from time to time.\u00a0 It’s proximity to the water is a crucial factor in it’s success as the majority of Norway’s…<\/p>\n

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