Audunborg, Medieval castle ruins at Jølstravatn Lake, Norway
The rectangular stone fortress measures 22 by 13 meters with three levels including storage, living quarters, and a feast hall on the shores of Jølstravatn.
Built between 1276 and 1286 by English craftsmen from Bergen, Audunborg stands as one of two private stone castles constructed in medieval Norway.
The site features a 1960 memorial stone displaying the seal of Audun Hugleiksson, created by local artist Jørgen P. Solheimsnes.
The archaeological site requires a 30-minute visit to explore the remains and learn about the medieval defensive structure surrounded by water on three sides.
A door from the original castle structure remains preserved and displayed at the Ålhus church, providing details about 13th-century architectural techniques.
Location: Sunnfjord Municipality
Inception: 1276
GPS coordinates: 61.53028,6.23194
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:46
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