Nov 11, 2020
The Castle Rock Tower by Bjørn Normann jr. Via Flickr: Tower of Tønsberg - Slottsfjelltårnet - The Castle Rock Tower is Tønsberg’s most famous landmark and is part of Slottsfjellsmuseet which is located at the foot of the hill. The present tower was built as a 1000-year anniversary and was completed in 1888. The tower is 17 meters high, with a stunning view of the town. The original cross from the Maria Church and the engraved signatures of three Norwegian kings can be seen in the tower. The tower has three king inscriptions: 1906 - King Hakon VII during the coronation process, 1958 - King Olav V during the signing process and 1992 - King Harald V during the opening of Tønsberg and Nøtterøy Library.