Lion Redoubt

Lion Redoubt is a six-story round tower with a star-shaped fortification design set on a hilltop in Gothenburg. The layout allows defensive gunfire in all directions and served to protect the harbor and city.

Constructed in 1689 under the direction of Erik Dahlbergh, it replaced the original Gullberg Fortress that Danish forces destroyed in 1612. The structure survived the demolition wave of 1807 when most of Gothenburg's fortifications were removed.

The name comes from the copper lion statue perched at the top, installed in 1893 as a lasting symbol of the fortification. Visitors can see this sculpture from below and grasp why the site earned this distinctive name.

The site is open to the public and now hosts conferences and private events with capacity for around 90 guests. It is managed by the National Property Board of Sweden and sits on accessible hillside grounds in the Gullbergsvass area.

The original lion statue was made of wood and was replaced in 1893 by the copper version seen today, which has since defined the site's identity. This transformation happened long after the structure's completion and shows how the place's meaning evolved over time.

Location: Gothenburg Municipality

Inception: 1689

Address: Emerentias backe 25, 411 04

Website: http://skansenlejonetfestvning.se

GPS coordinates: 57.71431,11.98944

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:41