Bergenhus Fortress: grounds, hours and tickets 2026
Bergenhus Fortress lies about 3 minutes on foot from Bryggen. The outdoor grounds are free. Inside the fortress are two museum buildings, Haakon's Hall and Rosenkrantz Tower, and each sells its own ticket. Events and museums have separate tickets from the grounds.
The inner fortress is open from 09:00 until sunset in winter and from 08:00 to 21:00 in summer. If you plan to see the fortress together with the harbour quarter, the Bryggen and fortress walks often pass the outside of the buildings, so check whether entry is included before you book.
Rules for the grounds
The same rules apply all year on the fortress grounds.
- No grilling and no open fire.
- No drone flying on or over the area.
- Dogs must be on a leash.
- No ball games.
- No alcohol brought from outside.
Neither museum building is wheelchair accessible, so plan for the grounds only if that applies to you.
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Haakon's Hall (Håkonshallen)
Haakon's Hall is a royal ceremonial building from the 13th century. Today it is both a museum and a venue for events. Adults pay NOK 120 and students NOK 60. Children aged 0 to 17 enter free, and children under 14 must come with an adult. The Bergen Card gives free entry.
The hall is open from 2 January to 20 December, 10:00 to 16:00. Because it is also an event venue, it closes on single days, among them 13 and 22 November, 7 to 13 December and 21 to 31 December. Check the current calendar before you go and do not assume the hall and the tower are open on the same day.
Rosenkrantz Tower
Rosenkrantz Tower costs NOK 170 for adults and NOK 85 for students. Children aged 0 to 17 enter free, and under 14 need an adult. The Bergen Card gives no discount here.
Opening hours change with the season:
- 2 January to 30 June: every day, 10:00 to 16:00.
- 1 July to 15 September: Monday to Friday 10:00 to 19:00, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 to 16:00.
- 16 September to 20 December: every day, 10:00 to 16:00.
The tower is closed on 17 May and from 21 to 31 December.
Which part of the fortress to choose
Prices 2026.
| Grounds | Haakon's Hall | Rosenkrantz Tower | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults | Free | NOK 120 | NOK 170 |
| Students | Free | NOK 60 | NOK 85 |
| Children 0 to 17 | Free | Free | Free |
| Bergen Card | – | Free | No discount |
| Hours | From 09:00 to sunset in winter, 08:00 to 21:00 in summer | 10:00 to 16:00, 2 January to 20 December | 10:00 to 16:00, longer on summer weekdays |
For most first visits, walk the free grounds and add Haakon's Hall. It costs less than the tower and is free with the Bergen Card. Add the tower if you have the time.
Plan your fortress visit
A simple order for a first visit.
Start with the grounds
They are free. The inner fortress is open from 09:00 until sunset in winter and from 08:00 to 21:00 in summer. Keep dogs on a leash and leave drones at home.
Choose a building by day
Haakon's Hall and Rosenkrantz Tower do not always open on the same days. Check the calendar for both before you set your route.
Use the Bergen Card
It gives free entry to Haakon's Hall. At Rosenkrantz Tower it gives no discount, so the tower costs NOK 170 for adults.
Add Bryggen
The wharf is about 3 minutes away. Bryggens Museum is open 10:00 to 17:00 every day from 12 January to 30 December.
Bryggens Museum →
Bergenhus Fortress: frequently asked questions
Is Bergenhus Fortress free?
The outdoor grounds are free. Haakon's Hall and Rosenkrantz Tower each have their own ticket.
How much is Haakon's Hall in 2026?
NOK 120 for adults and NOK 60 for students. Children from 0 to 17 enter free and the Bergen Card gives free entry.
How much is Rosenkrantz Tower in 2026?
NOK 170 for adults and NOK 85 for students. Children from 0 to 17 enter free. The Bergen Card gives no discount.
What are the opening hours of the fortress?
The inner fortress is open from 09:00 until sunset in winter and from 08:00 to 21:00 in summer. Haakon's Hall opens 10:00 to 16:00, and the tower is open 10:00 to 16:00, with longer hours on weekdays from 1 July to 15 September.
Can I bring my dog or a drone?
Dogs must be on a leash. Drones are not allowed on or over the area. There is also no grilling, no ball games and no alcohol brought from outside.
How far is the fortress from Bryggen?
About 3 minutes on foot. Neither museum building is wheelchair accessible.