served until the 1930s. The whole building has been open to the general public since 1966. Today, the tower serves primarily as a tourist attraction. References Other sources Kavli, Guthorm. Norges festninger, fra Fredriksten til Vardøhus (Universitetsforlaget. 1987) Knut Helle and Ole Egil Eide. Holmen - Bergenhus, The Royal and Ecclesiastical Centre of Bergen in the Middle Ages (Alveheim & Eide. 1985) External links Homepage Bergenhus Fortress - Haakon's Hall pictures Bergenhus Fortress 1954 Buildings and structures completed in the 13th century Castles in Norway Forts in Norway Military and war museums in Norway Royal Norwegian Navy bases Buildings and structures in Bergen 1240s establishments in Europe 13th-century establishments in Norway Museums in Bergen World War II museums in Norway Tourist attractions in Bergen Music venues in Bergen