On Vågen bay to the south of the Bergenhus fortress is another structure of real historical value.
The Rosenkrantz Tower is named for the nobleman and governor Erik Rosenkrantz who oversaw the remodelling of the tower into one of Norway’s prime Renaissance residences in the 16th century.
The tower has been here since the late 13th century when it was a home for King Eric II of Norway, the last king to hold court in Bergen.
