- I really wanted to be able to walk the grounds of Bergenhus Fortress, even if I wasn’t actually able to go inside any of the buildings.
- Delve into the heart of Bergen’s enigmatic history come alive here at Bergenhus Fortress, and you might just set yourself up for a treat.
- Askøy. Nordhordland. Sotra. Museum. Barony Rosendal. Nykirken. St Mary's Church, Bergenhus Fortress. Fantoft Stave Church. Fløyen. Airport, Flesland.
- Bergenhus Fortress is easily accessible on foot from Bergen city centre, but if you want to give your feet a rest, it's worth taking the bus.
- The restoration work lasted until the mid-1960s. Bergenhus fortress today Bergenhus has been under consecutive commandantship since 1628.
- The very first construction began around 1100 AD, however Bergenhus Fortress as it is seen today broke ground in the 1240s.
- The fortress has a long and fascinating history, and it is possible to explore it in a variety of ways. Here are 10 things to do at Bergenhus Fortress
- Bergenhus fortress is one of the oldest and best preserved castles in Norway. ... From around this time, the name Bergenhus came into use.
- Bergenhus fortress is located in the entrance to the harbor in Bergen. This is one of the oldest and best preserved castles in Norway.
- Set off from Bergen's famous Fish Market and marvel at views of the medieval fortress Bergenhus, St Mary's church and the colorful Bryggen Hanseatic wharf.