Audunborg

Audunborg
Jølster, Norway
Audun Hugleiksson's seal on the memorial erected on the former castle site.
Site information
TypeMedieval castle
Controlled byNorway
Location
Coordinates61°31′49″N 6°13′55″E / 61.53028°N 6.23194°E / 61.53028; 6.23194
Site history
Built1276-1286
In useCa.1276-?
MaterialsStone
Garrison information
Past
commanders
Audun Hugleiksson
GarrisonBaron Audun's hird

Audunborg (Auduns borg) was a castle and fortification built by Norwegian nobleman Audun Hugleiksson on his inherited estate near the village of Ålhus on the shores of the Jølstravatn in the municipality of Jølster in Vestland county, Norway. The site was located about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) north-east of the village of Vassenden.