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Akershus Fortress
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 strategical…
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Oscarsborg Fortress
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…
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Kristiansand Kanonmuseum - Cannon Museum
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…
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Karljohansvern
Karljohansvern is a national fortification in Horten, on the western shore of the Oslofjord, a good hour's drive from the capital Oslo. The fortress is beautifully situated on a peninsula between the fjord and the inner harbour and consists of…
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Fredriksten fortress
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…
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Austrått Fort
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…
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Kongsvinger Fortress
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…
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Fredriksvern verft
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…
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Hegra Fortress
The Hegra Fortress was built from 1908-10 to defend against attacks from Sweden following the dissolution of the union between Sweden and Norway in 1905. During the outbreak of World War II, Hegra Fortress was armoured with several canons. Around 280…
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Trondenes Fort
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.
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Vardøhus Fortress
The world’s northernmost and Norway’s easternmost fortress. Appears today as it did when it was built in 1738.
Trondenes Fort
Still a military installation, famous for its long-barrelled canon “Adolf”.
The Verdal Fortifications
Built to handle the strain between Norway and Sweden after the dissolution of the Union in 1905.
Austrått Fort is a massive fortification with a five-storey cannon tower. The fortress was built by the occupying German forces during…
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The Hegra Fortress was built from 1908-10 to defend against attacks from Sweden following the dissolution of the union between Sweden and Norway in…
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Kristiansten Fortress
An important part of the Trondheim’s recreational areas.
Bergenhus Fortress
Now a museum next to the famous Rosenkrantz Tower and close to the Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf.
Kongsvinger Fortress is one of the most important sites of cultural heritage in Norway and Hedmark Fylke
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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…
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Oscarsborg Fortress is a jewel in the Drøbak narrow. In summer, Oscarsborg is perfect for families and for those interested in nature, culture…
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The Border Fortifications
22 small fortifications situated along the southern part of the border dividing Sweden and Norway.
On the outskirts of Horten you come to Karljohansvern, a national fortification which is surrounded by protected nature and the Oslofjord.…
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Fredrikstad Fortress
An Old fortified town turned into a lively urban community.
Fredriksten is Norway`s largest, most important and most venerable border fortress. Many also find it one of the most magnificent in…
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Fredriksvern is Norway's first main naval base, built in Stavern from 1750 onwards. The original name was Fredriksvern Verft, named after king…
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Oddane Fortress
Listed and not open to the public, but you can book a guided tour.
A historical defence museum that features a heavy German coastal defence battery from 1940-45, with the world's second largest land-based cannon (337…
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Art and culture
Norway’s art and culture range from Viking culture and wooden stave churches via the paintings of Edvard Munch and writings of Henrik Ibsen to modern design and cutting-edge architecture.
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Architecture
Oslo is rapidly growing into a modern, international metropolis. In the countryside, prestigious projects seem to grow out of nature itself. There has never been a more exciting time for Norwegian architecture.
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Viking adventures, life and legend
The nature and culture of Norway reveal the essence of Viking heritage - find inspiration in the land that is still the setting for magical adventures. Norway, with its castles, mountains and fjords is the cradle of Viking culture.
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