
Interactive Mystery Hunt by Akershus in Oslo
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Is Interactive Mystery Hunt by Akershus in Oslo worth booking?
Interactive Mystery Hunt by Akershus in Oslo is a 1-hour experience in Oslo, Norway, from $575 per person. It scores 37 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 2.6/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 37 / 100
- Rating
- 2.6/5 (5)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $575 per person
Channel your inner Sherlock Holmes in this murder mystery hunt around the beautiful city of Oslo around Akershus! In ‘The Murder by Akershus Fortress' you are taken back to the year 1965. You are Oslo's newest investig
What you get
- An envelope with everything you need to solve the mystery. (English and Norwegian available)
About this experience
Channel your inner Sherlock Holmes in this murder mystery hunt around the beautiful city of Oslo around Akershus! In ‘The Murder by Akershus Fortress' you are taken back to the year 1965. You are Oslo's newest investigator. A woman's body has been found near Akershus Fortress. It is up to you to solve the crime and find the culprit! After your purchase, you go to the designated pickup point and collect the mystery package containing everything you will need to solve this mystery. When you have collected it, you are free to begin whenever you want. Enjoy the flexibility of starting and stopping as you please. Solving this murder mystery is an exciting and challenging activity that you can try together with your family, friends, or colleagues. You must be a minimum of 2 people to buy this. A good tip! We recommend 2-4 in a group. If you are more than 4 people, you can buy more mysteries and compete against each other. The winner is the group that solves the mystery the fastest.
What's included
Included
- An envelope with everything you need to solve the mystery. (English and Norwegian available)
What you'll see and do
Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning)
After you have collected your mystery. You will go to the starting point of your self-guided mystery hunt which is Akershus Fortress. Here you will begin the journey of true crime. There is no admission or entrance of any kind. No additional fees of any kind.
15 minutes here · Admission not included
You will come by on your true crime journey, where you must use your surroundings in order to deduce the clues and move on to the next location. There is no admission or entrance of any kind. No additional fees of any kind.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
You will use the Bank Square to help you further in your investigation into who you believe the murderer is and where you should go next in your journey. There is no admission or entrance of any kind. No additional fees of any kind. No additional fees of any kind.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Myntgata
This is the area where you will end your self-guided mystery hunt and hopefully figure out who the culprit is. There is no admission or entrance of any kind. No additional fees of any kind.
25 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Oslo
This is what we call the pickup point where you go to collect the purchased mystery. We do not offer any kind of pickup meeting or guide. Please bring your voucher or confirmation email to the pickup point to collect. Afterwards you can begin whenever you wish.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
This is what we call the pickup point where you go to collect the purchased mystery. We do not offer any kind of pickup meeting or guide. Please bring your voucher or confirmation email to the pickup point to collect. Afterwards you can begin whenever you wish.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- no, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Solve A Mystery
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 37
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Interactive Mystery Hunt by Akershus in Oslo: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Oslo.
How much does Interactive Mystery Hunt by Akershus in Oslo cost?
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Prices start at $575 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Oslo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Interactive Mystery Hunt by Akershus in Oslo take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Oslo is not rushed.
Is Interactive Mystery Hunt by Akershus in Oslo worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 37 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (2.6/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Oslo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Interactive Mystery Hunt by Akershus in Oslo?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Interactive Mystery Hunt by Akershus in Oslo suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Interactive Mystery Hunt by Akershus in Oslo?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Oslo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Oslo and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Interactive Mystery Hunt by Akershus in Oslo start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Oslo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Oslo?
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On Outty we rank every Oslo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Oslo Highlights Bike Tour, Oslo Nature Walks: Island hopping, Oslo Discovery Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Oslo?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Oslo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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