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Varberg Fortress, Varberg

#2 among attractions in Varberg

Top attraction, Historical place, History museum, Forts and castles
Varberg Fortress
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Varberg Fortress, Varberg

Facts and practical information

Local name: Varbergs fästning Coordinates: 57°6'15"N, 12°14'30"E
Address

FÄSTNINGEN 1Varberg 432 44 Sweden

Contact
+46 340 828 30
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Opening hours
  1. Mondayclosed
  2. Tuesday10 am - 4 pm
  3. Wednesday10 am - 4 pm
  4. Thursday10 am - 4 pm
  5. Friday10 am - 4 pm
  6. Saturday12 pm - 4 pm
  7. Sunday12 pm - 4 pm
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Varberg Fortress – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Halland Museum of Cultural History, Kulturhuset Komedianten, Varberg Church, Bexell Cottage.

  • halland museum of cultural history varberg~630 ftNW
    History museum in a medieval fort

    Halland Museum of Cultural History, Varberg

    4 min walk • Halland Museum of Cultural History is a museum of cultural history in Varberg, Sweden. The museum was formerly known as Varberg County Museum. The name was changed in 2011. The museum is situated in the Varberg Fortress.

  • kulturhuset komedianten varberg0.5 miNE
    Art gallery, Library

    Kulturhuset Komedianten, Varberg

    13 min walk • Komedianten is a cultural centre with a public library, art gallery and performing operations in Varberg, Sweden. The library is the main public library in Varberg Municipality, and also the municipality's largest public library.

  • varberg church~1890 ftE
    Church

    Varberg Church, Varberg

    10 min walk • Varberg Church is situated at the marketplace in Varberg, Halland County, Sweden. The church was completed in 1772, as a replacement of an elder church from 1687 that was destroyed in a fire on 18 May 1767.

  • bexell cottage varberg0.6 miE
    History museum, Museum

    Bexell Cottage, Varberg

    15 min walk • The Bexell Cottage is a small cottage in Varberg, Sweden. It has been turned into a historical heritage mini-museum. In Bexell Cottage there are furnitures and painted wall tapestry from the 19th century.

  • paskbergsvallen varberg1 miSE
    Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue

    Påskbergsvallen, Varberg

    25 min walk • Påskbergsvallen, currently known as Varberg Energi Arena for sponsorship reasons, is a football and track and field athletics stadium in Varberg, Sweden and the home stadium for the football team Varbergs BoIS.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Varberg Fortress open?

Varberg Fortress is open:
  • Monday closed
  • Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Friday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
  • Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Varberg Fortress?

Nearby attractions include Halland Museum of Cultural History, Varberg (4 min walk), Varberg Church, Varberg (10 min walk), Kulturhuset Komedianten, Varberg (13 min walk), Bexell Cottage, Varberg (15 min walk).

Where to next? Visit halland Halland region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Sweden.

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