In the heart of Oslo at the ancient Akershus Fortress, this museum traces the history of Norway from the Viking era up to the occupation of Norway by the Nazis in World War II. A wealth of artifacts are on view, enough to satisfy any warmonger, and the history of the Nordic wars are depicted. The best part of the museum is the from World War II exhibition, which includes guns, tanks, bombs, and fighter planes. Especially moving is a depiction of how the resistance contributed to the final victory for the Allies. It seems a bit ironic that this museum occupies Akershus, which was used by the Germans as their headquarters during the occupation (1940-45). Give yourself at least 40 minutes to explore this museum in a fortress, then head to the on-site cafeteria for some fortification of your own.
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