Kvarven fort (Bergen)

Norway / Hordaland / Askoy / Bergen
 fortification  Add category
 Upload a photo
Kvarven Fort is a mountain fort strategically located by the coastal entry to Bergen, Norway. Construction of Kvarven Fort began in 1895. The military bought the nearby farm Bakke in 1898, and turned its stately main building into the commander's quarters. The fort construction was completed in 1899. Kvarven Fort opened in the early 1990s as a preserved cultural area open to the public. It is a popular area to explore for tourists and locals alike, and the area is also an entry to Lyderhorn and Ørnafjellet for hikers.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kvarven_Fort
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   60°23'39"N   5°14'35"E
This article was last modified 13 years ago