Bergenhus Fortress
Fortress Bergenhus was used as military headquarters during the German occupation. It was severely damaged after the Dutch ship 'Voorbode' exploded with 124.000 kg of explosives on board on 20 April 1944 (Hitler's birthday).
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Wikimedia Commons
Nearby
Museum
Point of interest
Monument
- Memorial Captain F.W. Rieber Mohn Bergen - Bergen
- Memorial Bergenhus Rgt. - Bergen
- Memorial Killed Sailors Bergen - Bergen
Cemetery
Remembrance Stone
- Stumbling Stone Klostergaten 68a - Trondheim
- Stumbling Stones Welhavens Gate 36 - Bergen
- Stumbling Stones Welhavens Gate 73 - Bergen
Fortification
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