The Rosenkrantz Tower, <em>Bergen</em>
Bergen

The Rosenkrantz Tower, Bergen

About The Rosenkrantz Tower

The Tower continues to have its architecture like the old chapel and the altar where the Kings used to spend time. In fact, there are also some cannons installed in the tower but were used only once in 1665. The tower is tall enough and has some of the best views of the city. In fact, it is easily one of the best places to get a glimpse of the city. Apart from the historical structures, the tower is also used for concerts and continues to work as a museum. 

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Friday10:00 – 16:00
Saturday10:00 – 16:00
Sunday10:00 – 16:00
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The Rosenkrantz Tower Highlights

• Take a guided tour of the tower to know more about this history, renovations and trivia about the present structure. 
• Visit the Oratory to have a look at the chapel which was used by the kings dating back to the 1200s. 
• Explore the King’s Hall which was used as the bedroom of the Norwegian kings, particularly Magnus the Lawbender. 
• Check out the Gun Battery which was used to store the ammunition and cannons to defend the tower. 
• Head to the top of the tower and admire the views of the city and while you check out the Loft. 

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Point of Interest for The Rosenkrantz Tower

Visit The Entrance Hall

Visit The Entrance Hall

This hall was built by Jorgen Hansson in the 1520s and is attached to the old royal courtyard via the castle gate. This is actually a new installation, so you can see traces of the original structure dating back before the 1500s. The new structure was built after considering the requirement for defence purposes. Today the present structure is used to enter the royal court and is also known as the tiled living room.

Check out the old guard room

Check out the old guard room

The old guard room was the place where the guards of the kings lived. This room connects the ring wall and the entire royal court. From here, you can see the alterations made in the 1520s and the 1560s too. There are beam holes that have traces from Jorgen’s time too. Once you leave the room, you can enter the small corridor that takes you to the spiral staircase. 

Head to the Oratory

Head to the Oratory

History suggests that MAgnus the Lawmender built this chapel in the winter of 1273. This is a beautiful chapel with an altar and four large windows worth having a look at. Today, the altar remains, along with the holy water piscina. You can also see works from Jorgens and Erik's era too. To access this Oratory, you will have to take the corridor that leads you to the spiral staircase. 

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