Espeland prisoner-of-war camp

The facility contains 14 buildings arranged within barbed wire fences and watchtowers, preserving the original structures from World War II.

From 1943 to 1945, the camp held 2026 inmates under Nazi control before becoming a detention center for Norwegian collaborators until 1952.

The cell barrack named Lenken displays the main exhibition, presenting documents and artifacts that tell stories of isolation and confinement.

Visitors receive information brochures at the entrance gate and follow a marked trail through the camp area with detailed guidance points.

Among 620 internment camps established in Norway during World War II, Espeland stands as the single preserved facility of its type.

Location: Bergen Municipality

GPS coordinates: 60.37493,5.47596

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:16