Traditional festival at Akershus fortress that takes you back in time to the period when Oslo became Norway's capital. Oslo Medieval Festival is entertaining festival for the whole family. The festival has a genuine medieval atmosphere, with wandering jugglers, jesters, musicians and beggars, historical plays, longbow shooting and concerts with medieval songs and instruments. The festival also features a large medieval market with visiting artisans and merchants from all over Europe. Norwegian name: Oslo Middelalderfestival Read more on the festival's website.