Varberg Fortress, Medieval fortress in Varberg, Sweden
The stone fortress stands on Wardberg Mountain with high walls and bastions overlooking the Kattegat strait at the western coast of Sweden.
Count Jacob Nielsen constructed the initial fortress between 1287 and 1300 as protection against Danish King Eric VI who had declared him an outlaw.
The Halland Museum of Cultural History within the fortress exhibits the Bocksten Man, displaying complete medieval clothing from the 1300s.
Visitors can explore the fortress through guided tours or self-guided audio experiences, with access to Café Längen for refreshments inside the grounds.
The fortress served as a high-security prison from 1848 to 1881, housing 500 inmates who worked in nearby quarries during their confinement.
Location: Varberg Municipality
Inception: 1287
Founders: Jacob Nielsen, Count of Halland
GPS coordinates: 57.10659,12.23973
Latest update: May 15, 2025 01:03
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