Medieval castle
Oslo 0015
+47 22 41 2521
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Medieval castle |
Oslo Mil. / Akershus Oslo 0015 +47 22 41 2521 post.akershus.slott@mil.no |
This former royal residence is located in the heart of Akershus fortress. Visitors wander the old halls and feel the passing of the centuries. The castle has been restored and is nowadays used for official functions. Visit the royal mausoleum where King Haakon VII and Olav V are buried together with Queen Maud and Märtha. Those wishing to finish off their excursion in a similarly historic setting can dine at Gamle Raadhus Restaurant, Engebret Café or the cosy Celsius. Guided tours are arranged in English and Norwegian at 11am, 1pm & 3pm Mon-Sat, 1pm & 3pm Sun.Admission:Adults NOK 30 Children and OAPs NOK 10 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Medieval castle and fortress in the centre of the city |
Oslo Mil. / Akershus Oslo 0015 |
Originally built as a castle in 1299, Akershus Festning was later developed into a city fortress. Standing on the walls and ramparts you will get truly great views of the Oslo fjord and the city. The original Akershus Castle is located inside the fortress. At the Information Centre, there is an exhibition on the history of the fortress, and guided tours depart from here each day between May and September. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The most impressive fortress in the area |
15 kilometers north of Gothenburg Kungälv 44281 +46 303 9 9200 |
Yes, it is 250km to Norway, but in the seventeenth century the border between the countries lay only 20km north of Gothenburg. Bohus Fästning fortress was situated at the border, and was the scene of many a battle during the bloody period of Swedish expansion. Today the peaceful fortress brings a lot of tourists to Kungälv. In the summer it is an excellent choice for a picnic. There are also many interesting paths, walls, towers and views for the kids. The easiest way to get here is on bus GL Grön to Kungälv. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Royal Castle with a Wonderful Park |
Slottet Fredensborg 3480 +45 4848 1835 |
Fredensborg Castle is wonderfully located in Fredensborg, north of Copenhagen. The square castle with its grand dome was built in 1721, during the reign of Frederik IV, under the supervision of architect C. Krieger. Since then the castle has been rebuilt several times, by architects Eigtved, Jardin, Thura and Harsdorff. Fredensborg Castle is the place where Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik live during spring and autumn. Admission costs DKK30 for adults and DKK15 for children. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Royal Castle at Frederiksberg |
Roskildevej 28 Frederiksberg 2000 +45 3613 2600 |
Frederiksberg Slot and the attached Slotskirken church have an excellent location overlooking Frederiksberg park and the city of Copenhagen. Frederiksberg Castle is connected especially with the name of king Frederik VI, but the castle was built as early as 1699, during the reign of Frederik IV (under the supervision of J.C. Ernst). The side wings to the castle were built after drawings by Laurits von Thura. Frederik VI used the beautiful yellow castle as his summer residence. Since 1869 the castle has contained Hærens Officerskole, the Army's Officer Training College. The public can visit the castle but call to inquire about opening hours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fairy-Tale Castle in Hillerød |
Møntportvejen 10 Hilleroed 3400 +45 4826 4462 |
Frederiksborg Slot castle is located in the middle of Hillerød and contains the National History Museum. Originally built by Frederik II in 1562, it was Christian IV who commissioned the wonderful Renaissance castle we know today. The castle burned down in 1859, and only the church is left; but the castle was rebuilt in 1865, from the outside looking just like before. Brewer Carl Jacobsen invested money so that the interior could be made like the original as well. Frederiksborg Slot contains a fine collection of photographs and portraits. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gustav III's Pavilion pa Haga |
Hagaparken Kungliga slottet Solna 169 +46 (0)8 402 6130 http://www.royalcourt.se |
This eighteenth-century pavilion overlooks the waters of Brunnsviken. In the Haga park, just north of Stockholm, King Gustav III constructed various French and Neo-Classical buildings. An old house on the former Brahelund property was rebuilt as Gustav III's pavilion. It is one of the finest examples of Swedish and European Neo-Classicism. Louis Masreliez decorated the interior, which along with the original furniture are well preserved. Guided tours of the Pavilion are arranged Tu-Su at Noon, 1p, 2p, and 3p (Jun-Aug). To reach there, take bus no 52 or 515 to Haga Norra. Admission fee SEK50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The house of nobility |
Riddarhustorget 10 Stockholm 11128 +46 (0)8 723 3990 http://www.riddarhuset.se/ kansli@riddarhuset.se |
Riddarhuset (the House of Nobility) was built in the 1600s. It was commissioned by the Swedish nobility who needed a meeting-place in Stockholm. Simon de Vallée was contracted to design it, but he died in 1642 before construction could be completed. Simon's son Jean along with Jost Vingboons took over the architectural assignment and finished what is today one of Stockholm's finest examples of the Dutch Baroque architectural style. Every third year, it sees a meeting of representatives from all of the noble houses of Sweden. There is also a very busy genealogical department that has been responsible for documenting the family history of the noble houses for more than 200 years now. The genealogical department also manages Riddarhuset's extensive and invaluable library, which is visited by scores of historians and genealogists every year. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gothenburg's oldest preserved building |
Kronhusgatan Gothenburg 411 13 |
Kronhuset is Gothenburg's oldest preserved building. It was built over a ten year period and completed in 1653. Even during the building period, the big storage house was called Kronhuset (House of the Crown); the building served as a storage facility for the Crown. Parliament convened on the ground floor in 1660. Since 1929, Kronhuset has been the property of the municipality of Gothenburg. Kronhusbodarna (sheds belonging to Kronhuset) date from the eighteenth century, and now house an old—fashioned country—style store and a café. Kronhuset and Kronhusbodarna are only a few minutes walk from Brunnsparken. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shopping and sightseeing |
Karl Johans Gate between Drammensveien and Nedre Slottsgate Oslo 0155 |
This is Oslo's main street, a pedestrian area leading from the central station to the palace. Visitors can watch the world go by at one of the street's numerous watering holes or simply follow the crowds down the road, past street vendors and entertainers, past the parliament, national theatre, Grand Hotel and the university. With hundreds of different shops, the street is also a Mecca for shopaholics. The park between the parliament and national theatre is turned into an ice-rink in the winter. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Palace by lake Karlberg |
Karlbergs Slottsväg Solna 17173 +46 (0)8 5082 8508 (Turistbyra) |
Karlberg palace is beautifully situated by lake Karlberg, and it feels entirely isolated in spite of being located practically in the centre. The palace is used as military barracks today, but if you pass by at night you may see the famous ghost, The White Lady, appear at one of the windows. The palace is not open to the public, but this is a very peaceful and pleasant spot for a stroll, especially when the pulse of the city becomes too fast and unbearable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful Church on Kastellet |
Kastellet København 2100 +45 3315 6558 http://www.kastelskirken.dk/ |
Kastelskirken is a very beautiful little church. It is colourful and bright, with a small central belfry, and in front of the church is a nice open square. The church is located in the middle of Kastellet, surrounded by sloping, star-shaped lawns. This is the former defence area of Copenhagen and the church used to be for the military people who lived in Kastellet. A service is held every Sunday at 10a. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hamlet's Castle |
Kronborg Slot 2C Helsingør 3000 +45 4921 3078 http://www.kronborgslot.dk kronborg@ses.dk |
Built in 1574-85, Kronborg Castle is known throughout the literary world as the setting for Shakespeare's Hamlet. The castle, which lies in a strategic position overlooking the entrance to the Sound of Øresund, burnt down in 1629 but was rebuilt in 1637 by Hans van Steenwinckel the Younger. Kronborg contains the 62m-long Knight's Hall - one of the longest halls in Europe - and the famous statue of Holger Danske. Legend has it that when Denmark is threatened, the stone figure will turn into flesh and blood and rise in defence of the kingdom. Visitors to Copenhagen should not miss the opportunity to visit this fantastic Renaissance castle which was recently added to UNESCO's World Heritage List. Admission: DKK 60; pensioners DKK 50; children DKK 25 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The old palace of the president |
1 Pohjoisesplanadi Helsinki 00170 |
The yellow-and-beige Presidential Palace stands right next to the Market Square. Its interiors are familiar to all Finns, thanks to the annual Independence Day celebrations held there. The Presidential Palace used to be a privately owned house, designed by Pehr Granstedt in 1818. The building became property of the state in 1837; in 1843, C.L. Engel, responsible for designing most of the city centre, made some alterations to the building, which then became the Finnish residence of the Czar. When Finland became independent, the building became the President's official residence. Nowadays the President has a new official residence, Mäntyniemi, but the Palace is still used often for state functions. The building is the site of important conferences and dinners, and the annual Independence Day ball. Tour Expert arranges guided tours of the building. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old Royal Castle |
Østervoldgade 4 A København 1350 +45 3315 3286 http://www.rosenborgslot.dk/ museum@dkks.dk |
Rosenborg Castle was built by Christian IV (1606-34) in Renaissance style. The castle has an almost fairytale-like location in Kongens Have. Rosenborg was originally a country mansion outside the walls of the city. The castle with its copper roof is surrounded by moats, and just outside the castle you'll find a very beautiful rose garden. The most characteristic things about Rosenborg are its many richly decorated rooms. Ever since the absolutist monarchy, Rosenborg has also been the home of the royal crown jewels. Rosenborg also functions as a museum on the Royal Family. For security reasons, electricity has never been installed. Admission fees: DKK65 for adults, DKK40 for students and pensioners, and DKK20 for children. Rosenborg is closed on Mondays, and from 17 to 27 December. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rosersberg Palace |
Rosersberg Rosersberg 195 95 +46 (0)8 402 6280 http://www.royalcourt.se info.rosersbergs-slott@royalcourt.se |
Rosersberg Palace, built by the Oxenstierna family in the 1630s, was named after the founder's mother's family name, Tre Rosor. In the 1740s it was acquired by Baron Erland Broman, and in 1757, the palace became a royal residence. Built in the Renaissance style, the palace was redesigned according to Baroque standards by Tessin, in the seventeenth century. Some of the interiors have traces of the neo-classical and empire styles. To reach the palace, take the commuter train to Rosersberg and then walk the rest of the way (2km), or catch a boat from Stadshuskajen. Open to pre-booked tours only; see website for details. Palace Park is open year-round. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Royal Castle Outside Copenhagen |
Kongevejen 6 Lyngby-Taarbæk 2800 |
This castle was created in 1705 by Count C. Ahlefeldt, and was rebuilt in 1742 by Laurits von Thura. Since then it has been a popular summer residence of the Royal Family, especially several kings and princes up to 1947. The outer buildings of the castle are still inhabited by members of the Danish Royal Family. The park is open to the public. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Magnificent Old Building |
Christiansborg Slotsplads København 1218 +45 3395 0500 |
The Stock Exchange is one of Copenhagen's most spectacular and oldest buildings. Christian IV had it built in 1620, in an effort to turn Copenhagen into a financial centre to compete with Amsterdam. The Stock Exchange was built on top of water, on filled-in foundations. Because canals surrounded it on three sides, the building has managed to survive the various fires that have ravaged Copenhagenthrough the years. The Stock Exchange was originally built to be a meeting place for Danish and foreign merchants. It was filled with shops, and the first floor was converted into a warehouse where you could buy everything from books to grains. The long building is magnificently decorated with dormer windows, but the most characteristic thing about the Stock Exchange is the spire. Four dragons with their tails intertwined form the spire and topped by three golden crowns symbolise the three Nordic countries of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. In the nineteenth century, the building was converted into a modern stock exchange. Today, the stock exchange operations have moved to Nicolaj Plads square, but the Copenhagen Chamber of Commerce still uses the big hall for meetings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Royal Palace |
Kungl Slottet Stockholm 111 30 +46 (0)8 402 6130 http://www.royalcourt.se info.stockholms-slott@royalcourt.se |
The King of Sweden's official residence, Stockholm Royal Palace, which dates back to the thirteenth century is situated in the Old Town. The new palace was built between 1697-1754, according to the original drawings, in Roman Baroque style. With over 600 rooms, the palace is one of the largest residential castles in Europe. A number of museums are located within the walls, such as the Treasury, Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities, the Royal Armoury and the Royal Chapel. The changing of the guard is a treat to watch. See website for specific open hours of each attraction. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A glimpse of old times |
Makasiininkatu 12 Tampere 33230 +358 3 3146 6690 |
The Amuri Museum of Worker Housing is a unique place to visit, because it is the only lasting residential quarter in the Amuri district. Amuri used to be a wooden housing area where the workers lived. When the city began to expand due to the industrial growth of the late nineteenth century, housing was needed for the expanding workforce. The city plan of 1868 set up a new town district on the western side of the city. The name Amuri was chosen because the city dwellers thought the new workers' town was very far from the town center (the name reminded people of the Amur colony in Siberia to where many Finns emigrated in the 1860s). The Amuri Museum of Worker Housing represents a typical late nineteenth/early twentieth-century wooden residential quarter. The single-storey houses line the streets and the outer buildings were placed in the middle. Next to each room there is a sign that tells something about a typical family that might have lived there, including their ages and occupations, and usually also something about their lives and events in Tampere at the time. The rooms have been decorated to represent different time periods (the oldest being from 1882 and the newest from 1972). There is also a museum shop and café Amurin Helmi on the premises. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Palace from the 1720s |
Tullgarn Vagnhärad 610 70 +46 (0)8 5517 2011 http://www.royalcourt.se/ |
Tullgarn palace was given to King Gustav V as a wedding gift on his marriage to the German Princess Victoria. The king used Tullgarn as his summer residence. The first palace to be built on the grounds was built in the sixteenth century, but was replaced in the 1720s by the palace we see today. In 1770, the palace was purchased by the state and handed over to Duke Fredrik Adolf. He carried out extensive renovations, and many of the halls and apartments open to the public today are proof of his craftsmanship. Among the attractions at Tullgarn is Tullgarnsservisen (the Tullgarn porcelain set), which was specially ordered by Adolf Fredrik from China in the late 1700s. Tullgarn offers the visitor both an inn and a café, and if you want to bring a picnic basket along, you can eat in the surrounding park. You get to Tullgarns slott by commuter train to Södertälje hamn and then take bus number 702 to Tullgarns allé. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sweden's oldest theatre |
Ulriksdal Solna 170 79 +46 (0)8 85 7016 |
If you are interested in theatre history, a visit to Confidencen, the Ulriksdal Palace Theatre, is essential. Confidencen is actually older than the better-known Drottningholm Palace Theatre; the interior, created in Rococo style by Carl Fredrik Adelcrantz in 1753, is the oldest in Sweden. The name Confidencen comes from an ingenious contraption in the royal apartment, right next to the auditorium: a so-called table à confidence which was lowered into the basement through a hatch in the floor, set by the servants and then raised up to the apartment again. After the death of king Gustav III, none of the royal Highnesses had much of a theatrical interest, and Confidencen was all but forgotten about until the early twentieth century. Today, Confidencen is operated by a foundation and in the summertime it offers a star-studded programme of concerts, plays and operas. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ulriksdals Palace |
Edviken Lake Solna 102 52 +46 (0)8 402 6130 http://www.royalcourt.se/thero... |
Ulriksdals palace was originally called Jacobsdal after Jacob de la Gardie, for whom the palace was built in the 1640s. Originally built in Renaissance style, it has been transformed several times, by Nicodemus Tessin. Queen Hedvig Eleonora purchased the palace in 1684, and gifted it to her newborn grandson, Prince Ulrik, after which it was renamed Ulriksdal. For over two decades the palace was used as a hospital, but became a royal residence again for Crown Prince Karl and Crown Princess Lovisa. The famous 1923 living room with furniture designed by Carl Malmsten is one of the finest Swedish twentieth-century interiors. The Orangerie, dating from the late seventeenth century, is now a museum for sculpture. Under King Adolf Fredrik and Queen Lovisa Ulrika the old riding school was turned into a theatre, which was very popular during summer. To get to the palace, take the subway to Bergshamra and then bus no. 540. Admission is SEK40. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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