Castles & Forts in Norway map & data
There are 333 castles and forts mapped in Norway, spread over 11 regions. The most are in Troms og Finnmark (76), Nordland (51) and Agder (45). 84% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Baroniet Rosendal, Fredriksvern and Christiansholm festning.
Castles & Forts by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Troms og Finnmark | 76 | 23% |
| Nordland | 51 | 15% |
| Agder | 45 | 14% |
| Vestland | 33 | 9.9% |
| Trøndelag | 32 | 9.6% |
| Viken | 27 | 8.1% |
| Vestfold og Telemark | 21 | 6.3% |
| Møre og Romsdal | 21 | 6.3% |
| Rogaland | 20 | 6.0% |
| Innlandet | 5 | 1.5% |
| Oslo | 2 | 0.6% |
Notable castles and forts in Norway
- Baroniet RosendalVestland · castle
- FredriksvernVestfold og Telemark · castle
- Christiansholm festningAgder · fort
- Akerøy fortViken · castle
- Villa PausOslo · castle
- Engan skanseTrøndelag · fort
- Skrolsvik fortTroms og Finnmark · fort
- Tråstad skanseInnlandet · fort
- FritzøehusVestfold og Telemark · castle
- Christiansø festningAgder · fort
- BjørnåsbatterietViken · fort
- ErkebispegårdenTrøndelag · castle
- Mokoll batterierVestfold og Telemark · fort
- Fredriksholm festningAgder · fort
- Fetsund batteriViken · fort
- Kristiansten festningTrøndelag · fort
- Staverns FortVestfold og Telemark · fort
- Landehobde fortAgder · fort
- Greåker fortViken · fort
- Skånes skanseTrøndelag · fort
- SundåsbatterietVestfold og Telemark · fort
- Ålo KystfortAgder · fort
- Gråkollen batteriViken · fort
- Stene skanseTrøndelag · fort
- Vardås FortVestfold og Telemark · fort
- GyldenløveViken · castle
- StjernereduttTrøndelag · fort
- Gyllerås batteriViken · fort
- Titran fortTrøndelag · fort
- Huth fortViken · castle
- Høgaas batteriViken · fort
- Kjellås batteriViken · fort
- Kjøkøy fortViken · fort
- OverbergetViken · castle
- Rauøy fortViken · fort
- Staås batteriViken · fort
- StortårnetViken · castle
- Torgauten fortViken · fort
- NastadborgenViken · castle
- StabekkslottetViken · castle
What's in this layer
Every castle in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Castles, palaces and forts.
Make a map of castles and forts in Norway
- Open the studio. No sign-up needed to start.
- Add the layer. Choose Norway and Castles & Forts - 333 locations appear at once.
- Make it yours. Colours, icons, labels, clusters or a heat map; add your own pins, images and notes; measure distances and draw radius circles.
- Share it. Copy the link or embed it on your website - it looks great on phones too.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles and forts are there in Norway?
This layer holds 333 castles and forts in Norway, the most of them in Troms og Finnmark. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of castles and forts in Norway?
Yes. Own the layer ($5 once, or every Norway layer with the $29 Country Pass) and export it from the studio as CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GPX, ArcGIS, QGIS, PNG or PDF.
Is it free to put castles and forts on my map?
Yes - every map can use 2 data layers free, and you can share or embed it. Layers you buy don't count toward that limit and work in every map you make.
What information comes with each castle?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
Related map data
Your map is two minutes away
Pick a country, add the places that matter, draw on it, and share it with the world - on any device.