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Founded: 1657Category: Castles and fortifications in Sweden
Historical period: Swedish Empire (Sweden)
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4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)
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Tomo 08swe (7 months ago)
There has been some type of Skans in this place since the 17th century when the Swedish-Danish wars raged. What remains today are the remains of the final fortification that was completed in the early 19th century. Strategically located here near the Norwegian border, it was an important first line of defense and had to withstand many attacks but is said to have never been captured. There were also 3 other smaller redoubts nearby as well but there probably isn't much left of them considering how little is left here. A nice place to visit if you have the roads past and there is good information on site to read. I was here 2024 08 11.. Have a YouTube channel where I posted some videos from other defense locations with e.g. drones if you are interested. Username Tomo 08swe.
There has been some type of Skans in this place since the 17th century when the Swedish-Danish wars raged. What remains today are the remains of the final fortification that was completed in the early 19th century. Strategically located here near the Norwegian border, it was an important first line of defense and had to withstand many attacks but is said to have never been captured. There were also 3 other smaller redoubts nearby as well but there probably isn't much left of them considering how little is left here. A nice place to visit if you have the roads past and there is good information on site to read. I was here 2024 08 11.. Have a YouTube channel where I posted some videos from other defense locations with e.g. drones if you are interested. Username Tomo 08swe.
Veronika Beiell (7 months ago)
Nice quiet picnic area at a historical site in Sweden not far from Norway.
Nice quiet picnic area at a historical site in Sweden not far from Norway.
Bram Kap (2 years ago)
Nice example of a skans. Nicely restored. Good for a short visit or for a barbecue.
Nice example of a skans. Nicely restored. Good for a short visit or for a barbecue.
Jan B Larsson (2 years ago)
Beautiful place although no direct ruins remain of the old fort. With a little imagination, it is still easy to imagine what it looked like in the days of glory, when the threat from Norway was more tangible than now. It is well worth a trip up here when the weather is nice. Pack the picnic basket!
Beautiful place although no direct ruins remain of the old fort. With a little imagination, it is still easy to imagine what it looked like in the days of glory, when the threat from Norway was more tangible than now. It is well worth a trip up here when the weather is nice. Pack the picnic basket!
Gerben Schut (3 years ago)
Interesting historical place. Free entry, with informative boards about the history.
Interesting historical place. Free entry, with informative boards about the history.
