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| rosenkrantz towerClose to Håkon’s Hall you will find the Rosenkrantz Tower, which is considered one of the most important renaissance monuments in Norway. Parts of the tower are from the 1270s, but it has been extended on several occasions for the purpose of fortification and as a demonstration of power to the independent-minded Hanseatic traders. If you climb up the narrow and dark flights of steps you can climb right up on to the roof, which still provides impressive views.
The tower was the residence of King Eirik Magnusson, who was the last king to hold court in Bergen, until he died in 1299. Subsequently the tower housed less fortunate residents – the cellar contains the notorious dungeon, which was probably in use from the end of the 15th century until well into the 19th century.
Photo: Regin Hjertholm
| Telephone: | 47 97 95 78 |
| Address: | Bergenhus Festning Postboks 4052 5835 Bergen |
| bryggens.museum@bymuseet.no | |
| daily: | 0900 - 1600 |
Guided tours of the Rosenkrantz Tower and Håkon’s Hall every hour.
Entrance:
Adults: NOK 60
Students: NOK 30
Children free admittance
Half price when visiting other Bergen City Museum arenas. Separate prices at events.
Kapteinvaktmesterboligen
Museum Café: Open in June, July and August.
Information on accessibility in the Rosenkrantz Tower (in Norwegian).
