There was not an exact match for the language you toggled to. You have been redirected to the nearest matching page within this section.
Scandic Hotels – in all major cities from north to south
Nordic Choice Hotels – a different hotel company
Thon Hotels – with fantastic breakfast
Radisson Blu Hotels – discover your favourite destinations
Citybox – modern and affordable hotels in a central location
Widerøe – the largest regional airline in Scandinavia
AutoEurope – always a smooth car rental experience
Vy express – travel with bus throughout Norway
DFDS – Europe’s leading ferry operator 2012-2020
Rent-A-Wreck – the smart car rental alternative
Arctic Campers – Norway’s camper van rental
NOR-WAY Bussekspress – travel green with express busses
Vy – it should be easy to travel green
Cabin Campers – your cottage on four wheels
SJ NORD – the adventure starts on the train
Hurtigruten – "The World’s Most Beautiful Sea Voyage"
Authentic Scandinavia – exciting Norway tours
Up Norway – tailored journeys
Norrøna Hvitserk – expeditions and adventure holidays
Fjord Tours – experience Norway in a nutshell® with one ticket
50 Degrees North – unforgettable tailor-made and small group tours to Norway
Discover Norway – skiing, biking and hiking tours in Norway
Norwegian Holidays – low-price package holidays with Norwegian. Flight, hotel and rental car
Secret Atlas – Svalbard and Northern Norway. Small Ship with 12 guests.
DanCenter – your specialist in holiday homes in Norway
Norgesbooking – book your perfect cabin stay in Norway
Beitostølen – adventure and delight all year
{{title}} {{:price}} - {{!preprice}} Price: {{?}} {{preprice}} {{/}} {{price}} {{:postprice}}{{postprice}}{{/}} {{?:pricing}} - {{pricing}} {{/pricing}}
There are 17 large fortresses in Norway. Akershus Fortress in Oslo and Oscarsborg Fortress in Drøbak are amongst the most popular ones.
Norway’s national fortresses are cultural arenas visited by millions of people each year.
The fortresses lie in scenic and historical surroundings.
Many of the fortresses are used as cultural arenas for arrangements like concerts, exhibitions, and sporting events.
Akershus Fortress is a great place to discover Oslo's history and enjoy a summer day. The building of Akershus Castle and Fortress was commenced in 1299 under king Håkon V. The medieval castle, which was completed in the 1300s, had a…
Oscarsborg Fortress is a jewel in the Drøbak narrow. In summer, Oscarsborg is perfect for families and for those interested in nature, culture and history. Oscarsborg Fortress Museum presents the history of the place and organises guided…
Kristiansand Kanonmuseum (cannon museum) Møvik Fortress outside Kristiansand was built by the Germans during World War II. The museum houses the only remaining 380mm Krupp gun in the world. Bunker 55 is one of the two original German…
Fredriksten is Norway`s largest, most important and most venerable border fortress. Many also find it one of the most magnificent in Europe, majestically located above Halden. It offers a fantastic view of the town and the fjord, and far…
Austrått Fort is a massive fortification with a five-storey cannon tower. The fortress was built by the occupying German forces during World War 2, and the battery was originally on board the battleship Gneisenau. Skilled guides will take…
It is regarded as on the region's main attractions. The Fortress was built from 1673 an onwards and it served as an efficient protection foreign soldiers – especially from Sweden. The Fortress was never conquered by enemies of Norway. Today the…
Fredriksvern is Norway's first main naval base, built in Stavern from 1750 onwards. The original name was Fredriksvern Verft, named after king Frederik V. who reigned at that time. Fredriksvern has played an important part in the development of…
The 22 small Border Fortifications are situated along the southern part of the border dividing Sweden and Norway and are given much of the credit as to why the two counties did not go to war in 1905 when Norway left the Union with Sweden. Photo: Nasjonale festningsverk.
Originally built to protect the entrance to the port of Bergen in the 17th century, this fortress is now a museum and stands next to the famous Rosenkrantz Tower, near the famous Bryggen, the Hanseatic wharf. Photo: Bergen Tourist Board / Robin Strand / visitBergen.com.
Located on an island in the Barents Sea, Vardøhus is the world’s northernmost and Norway’s easternmost fortress. It appears today as it did when it was built in 1738, shaped like a perfect eight-pointed star with low, stone-clad earth-walls. Photo: Nasjonale festningsverk.
The relationship with Sweden was rather strained after the dissolution of the Union, which is why the Verdal Fortifications in Stjørdal and Verdal were constructed between 1908 and 1913. Photo: Erlend Hammer / CC-BY-NC-SA 3.0.
Trondenes Fort outside of Harstad was built by the Nazis during World War II and is still a military installation. It is famous for its 406 millimetre cannon nicknamed “Adolf”, with a barrel over 20 metres long. Photo: Nasjonale festningsverk.
The last soldiers marched out of Fredrikstad fortress in 2002. Since its disuse as an army base, all the military buildings are used for other activities, and the old fortified town continues to be a lively urban community. Photo: Walter Schøffthaler.
Hovering above Trondheim city centre, Kristiansten Fortress is an important part of the city’s recreational areas. Photo: Ronny Danielsen.
The construction of Oddane Fortress was initiated by Hitler in 1941. Today, the fortress is listed and not open to the public, but you can book a guided tour. Photo: Tommy Gildseth / CC BY-SA 4.0.
Norway’s national fortresses are cultural arenas visited by millions of people each year.
The fortresses lie in scenic and historical surroundings.
Many of the fortresses are used as cultural arenas for arrangements like concerts, exhibitions, and sporting events.
From award-winning museums and architectural masterpieces to renowned food, film and music festivals. Norway is more than just stunning nature!
Whether you’re into fine art, contemporary works, historical artefacts, or just want to see Edvard Munch’s Scream, this is your guide to some of the best museums in Norway.
There has never been a more exciting time for Norwegian architecture! Bold designs and urban developments are popping up all over the country, and many of the projects reflect the powerful, often brutal contrasts in nature.
The Vikings have earned their place in history as a seafaring warrior culture with a fine eye for design and a good ear for storytelling.
Back to top