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Norwegian fortresses or fortifications have been constructed from some of the earliest recorded periods, down through the 20th century. The geography and topography of glacially carved, mountainous Norway constrain both the sea and the land routes which an aggressor must follow.
A Viking ring fortress, Trelleborg-type fortress, or trelleborg (pl. trelleborgs), is a type of circular fort of a special design, built in Scandinavia during the Viking Age. These fortresses have a strictly circular shape, with roads and gates pointing in the four cardinal directions.
Through their unique architecture, Viking castles provided protection for Viking communities in the harsh Nordic climate, while also serving as statements of power and authority.
21 sept. 2022 · However it is still the best preserved Viking fort in Denmark, with parts of its outer wall and outer moat visible. In addition to the fortress, visitors can see a large Viking cemetery, a Viking village and a museum housing numerous excavated objects.
Norway’s fortresses are cultural arenas with a lot of family fun. Akershus Fortress in Oslo and Oscarsborg Fortress in Drøbak are amongst the most popular ones.
14 mai 2018 · The Trelleborg west of Slagelse on the Danish island of Zealand is arguably the best preserved of the Viking ring fortresses. Trelleborg is believed to have been ordered by King Harald Bluetooth in the year 980 CE as a means to command the Great Belt and its sea traffic between the islands of Zealand and Funen.
Akershus Castle & Fortress. Akershus forms a distinctive silhouette against the Oslo Fjord together with the City Hall below. Akershus has remained an important landmark in Oslo. For the City of Oslo, Akershus is an integral part of its identity.
