Sundås batteri

The fortification includes three gun positions, ammunition storage facilities, observation posts, and command areas positioned along the Tønsbergfjord coastline.

Built in 1899 during tensions between Norway and Sweden, Sundås battery served to protect the marine harbor in Melsomvik and control access to Tønsberg.

The artillery site represents a significant period in Norwegian military architecture, featuring preserved gun emplacements and defensive structures from the late 19th century.

Visitors can access the battery through marked pathways, with information boards explaining the military installations and offering views across the Tønsbergfjord.

The battery contained two 15cm Krupp L/25 cannons from the corvette Ellida, capable of reaching targets up to 10,000 meters away.

Location: Sandefjord Municality

GPS coordinates: 59.17459,10.32683

Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:16