Bergenhus Fortress
Bergen Municipality, Norway
Open to visitors
The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.
Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 06:30-23:00
- Wheelchair access
- Partly accessible
From OpenStreetMap — confirm before travelling
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Bergenhus Fortress, located at the entrance of Bergen harbour in Bergen Municipality, Norway, is one of the oldest and best preserved stone fortifications in the country. Built in 1514, the fortress stands as a significant example of medieval military architecture and is now designated as a cultural heritage site in Norway, functioning also as a military museum.
- Built
- Type
- castle, military museum
- Heritage
- cultural heritage preservation in Norway
- Place
- Bergen Municipality, Norway
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