Fredriksvern

The naval complex includes fortifications, moats, a garrison church, commanding officer's lodge, guardroom, forges, smith's house, magazine, storehouses, and gunpowder storage facilities.

King Frederik V of Denmark-Norway established Fredriksvern in 1750 as Norway's first main naval base, constructing a shipyard and drydock to counter Swedish naval movements.

The garrison church, completed in 1756, represents Norwegian military architecture with renaissance and baroque elements designed by Michael Johan Herbst.

The naval station maintained continuous military operations from 1750 until 2002, serving as both a naval facility and air force academy.

The base retains original structures from 1751, including two forges, the smith's residence, and multiple storage buildings within its fortified perimeter.

GPS coordinates: 58.99491,10.03876

Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:41