Bohus Fortress

Bohus Fortress This medieval castle lies along the old Norwegian-Swedish border in Kungälv. The dominating structure was constructed by Norwegian king, Haakon V Magnusson in 1308. Its main purpose was for military defence of Norway against Sweden. The Bohus Fortress is widely considered as one of the best designed and preserved in the country. Back in its prime, prisoners would have suffered hellish torment in its pitch-black dungeons, and the courtyard there is still a well-preserved, built by the toil of condemned prisoners. Today, the site is a popular destination for excursions from Gothenburg