Haakon's Hall

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Haakon's Hall (Håkonshallen) is a medieval stone hall in Bergen, Norway. It forms, together with the Rosenkrantz Tower, part of the Bergenhus Fortress complex. The hall was constructed in the late 13th century during the reign of king Håkon Håkonsson (1217-1263). It was built as a replacement for older wooden structures on the site, possibly in connection with a royal wedding.

The hall was severely damaged in 1944, when a German ammunition ship accidentally exploded whilst docked at Bryggen.

Haakon's Hall is now administered by the Bergen City Museum, which also takes care of the Rosenkrantz Tower and other protected buildings in the city. The hall is frequently used for concerts, especially choir song and chamber music.

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