Bergenhus Fortress

Bergenhus fortress (Norwegian: Bergenhus festning) is a fortress located in Bergen, Norway. Located at the entrance of Bergen harbour, the castle is one of the oldest and best preserved stone fortifications in Norway.

Bergenhus festning
Bergen, Norway
Bergenhus Fortress
TypeMedieval fortress
Site information
Controlled byNorway
Site history
Built1240s
In useCa.1200-today
MaterialsStone
Battles/warsBattle of Vågen
Garrison information
Past
commanders
Erik Rosenkrantz
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