Christianpris, Naval fortress in Kiel, Germany
The fortress stands on a promontory at the narrowest section of Kiel Fjord, featuring a pentagon layout with five defensive bastions and underground structures.
King Christian IV initiated construction in 1632 as Christianpris to defend against Swedish forces during the Thirty Years War, later renamed Festung Friedrichsort in 1663.
The fortress represents the evolution of German naval defense architecture, serving as the sole naval fortress throughout Germany's maritime military history.
Visitors can explore the fortress grounds through scheduled guided tours, as the property remains under private ownership since 2004.
The site witnessed the development of the first functional maritime mines during the Schleswig-Holstein uprising of 1848.
Location: Kiel
GPS coordinates: 54.39139,10.18611
Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:50
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