Basmo Fortress, Military fortress in Marker Municipality, Norway.
The stone fortress stands on an elevated mountain position between lakes Rødenessjøen and Hemnessjøen, near the Swedish border in eastern Norway.
Built during the 1680s under the supervision of Major General Johan Caspar von Cicignon, the fortress remained operational until its decommissioning in 1744.
The fortress represents an essential element of Norwegian defensive architecture, demonstrating the military engineering capabilities of the late 17th century.
Visitors can access the fortress ruins throughout the year, with certain sections displaying the remnants of defense structures and the stone base tower.
The fortress housed up to 1,350 soldiers during the Great Northern War and witnessed multiple invasion attempts by Swedish King Charles XII.
Location: Marker Municipality
GPS coordinates: 59.61694,11.53528
Latest update: March 8, 2025 16:28
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