Tønsberg Fortress
| Tønsberg festning | |
|---|---|
| Tønsberg, Norway | |
Slottsfjellet | |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Ynglings Reidar Sendemann Kings of Norway |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 59°16′16.5″N 10°24′14″E / 59.271250°N 10.40389°E |
| Site history | |
| In use | 871-1503 |
| Garrison information | |
| Past commanders | Haakon Haakonson Magnus Lagabøter Haakon V Magnusson Magnus Eriksson |
Tønsberg Fortress (Tunsberghus festning) was a medieval fortress and castle, located in Tønsberg, Norway which was defended by the fortress for over 300 years.
It includes ruins from Castrum Tunsbergis, Norway's largest castle in the 13th century, originally built by King Håkon IV, the grandson of King Sverre.