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    Oscarsborg fortress in Drøbak, Norway from the air
    Oscarsborg Fortress in Drøbak.
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    Once a last line of defense

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    There are 17 large fortresses in Norway. Akershus Fortress in Oslo and Oscarsborg Fortress in Drøbak are amongst the most popular ones.

    • Akershus Fortress

      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

      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

      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

      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 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

      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

      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 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

      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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    • Border forts

      The Border Fortifications

      Thes 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.

    • Bergenhus Fortress

      Bergenhus Fortress

      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.

    • Vardøhus

      Vardøhus Fortress

      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.

    • Verdal

      The Verdal Fortifications

      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.

    • Trondenes Fort

      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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    • Fredrikstad festning

      Fredrikstad Fortress

      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.

    • Kristiansten Fortress

      Kristiansten Fortress

      Hovering above Trondheim city centre, Kristiansten Fortress is an important part of the city’s recreational areas.

    • Oddane

      Oddane Fortress

      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.

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    Vardøhus
    Vardøhus Fortress
    The world’s northernmost and Norway’s easternmost fortress. Appears today as it did when it was built in 1738.
    Vardøhus Fortress
    Trondenes Fort
    Trondenes Fort
    Still a military installation, famous for its long-barrelled canon “Adolf”.
    Trondenes Fort
    Verdal
    The Verdal Fortifications
    Built to handle the strain between Norway and Sweden after the dissolution of the Union in 1905.
    The Verdal Fortifications
    Austrått Fort
    Austrått Fort
    Austrått Fort is a massive fortification with a five-storey cannon tower. The fortress was built by the occupying German forces during… Read more
    Austrått Fort
    Hegra Fortress
    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… Read more
    Hegra Fortress
    Kristiansten Fortress
    Kristiansten Fortress
    An important part of the Trondheim’s recreational areas.
    Kristiansten Fortress
    Bergenhus Fortress
    Bergenhus Fortress
    Now a museum next to the famous Rosenkrantz Tower and close to the Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf.
    Bergenhus Fortress
    Kongsvinger Fortress
    Kongsvinger Fortress
    Kongsvinger Fortress is one of the most important sites of cultural heritage in Norway and Hedmark Fylke Read more
    Kongsvinger Fortress
    Akershus Fortress
    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… Read more
    Akershus Fortress
    Oscarsborg Fortress
    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… Read more
    Oscarsborg Fortress
    Border forts
    The Border Fortifications
    22 small fortifications situated along the southern part of the border dividing Sweden and Norway.
    The Border Fortifications
    Karljohansvern
    Karljohansvern
    On the outskirts of Horten you come to Karljohansvern, a national fortification which is surrounded by protected nature and the Oslofjord.… Read more
    Karljohansvern
    Fredrikstad festning
    Fredrikstad Fortress
    An Old fortified town turned into a lively urban community.
    Fredrikstad Fortress
    Fredriksten fortress
    Fredriksten fortress
    Fredriksten is Norway`s largest, most important and most venerable border fortress.   Many also find it one of the most magnificent in… Read more
    Fredriksten fortress
    Fredriksvern verft
    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… Read more
    Fredriksvern verft
    Oddane
    Oddane Fortress
    Listed and not open to the public, but you can book a guided tour.
    Oddane Fortress
    Kristiansand Kanonmuseum - Cannon Museum
    Kristiansand Kanonmuseum - Cannon Museum
    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… Read more
    Kristiansand Kanonmuseum - Cannon Museum
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      • Interiour of The Norwegian Opera and Ballet, Oslo, Norway

        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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      • People looking at Edvard Munch’s Scream at The Munch Museum in Oslo

        Museums

        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.

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      • Rabothytta, Helgeland

        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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      • Two Vikings in front of the Viking chieftains longhouse at Lofotr Viking Museum, Norway

        Norwegian Vikings

        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.

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