Trondenes Fort

The fort contains four massive 406 mm Schnelladekanone C/34 naval guns positioned on the northern coast of Norway to protect the Narvik harbor entrance.

German forces constructed this military fortification between 1941 and 1943 as part of the Atlantic Wall defense system during World War II occupation.

The site includes a monument dedicated to 800 Soviet prisoners who lost their lives during the construction of the fortification complex.

The facility maintains one operational 406 mm gun named Barbara, which underwent restoration from 1978 to 1982 and remains accessible for guided tours.

These installations feature the largest land-based naval artillery pieces ever deployed, with projectiles weighing 600 kilograms and reaching distances up to 56 kilometers.

Location: Harstad Municipality

Inception: 1941

GPS coordinates: 68.83210,16.57550

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:29