Festung Bergen, Military fortress in Bergen, Norway
The fortress contains multiple defensive structures including ramparts, bunkers, and artillery positions spread across three consolidated areas known as Holmen, Koengen, and Sverresborg.
During World War II, German forces utilized Bergenhus as their western headquarters, constructing a concrete bunker using labor from Soviet prisoners of war.
The fortress grounds now host numerous public events throughout the year, including opera performances, theater productions, and large-scale concerts in its open spaces.
No public parking exists within the fortress area, with the nearest parking facilities located at Øvre Dreggsallmenning and near the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel.
The fortress experienced only one military engagement in its history, during the Battle of Vågen in 1665, when it defended Dutch ships against English warships.
Part of: Festung Norwegen, Atlantic Wall
GPS coordinates: 60.39137,5.28740
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:44
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