Torås Fort, Military fort in Færder, Norway
Torås Fort is a coastal defense structure in Færder featuring a network of underground tunnels and above-ground fortifications that overlook the strategic waters of the Oslofjord. The installation spreads across multiple levels with views toward the surrounding water and landscape.
The fort was completed by German forces in 1941 and served as a key defensive position during World War II and the Cold War. After the war it retained strategic importance in northern European defense planning.
The fort includes a military-historical exhibition within one of the five reopened tunnels, presenting artifacts and information about Norwegian coastal defense systems.
The site is best accessed through guided tours that typically last about two hours and are organized for groups. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear since pathways are uneven and multiple levels are explored.
The installation served as a training center for secret agents during the Cold War as part of a CIA-funded organization called Stay Behind. This hidden function was unknown to many visitors for decades and reveals a lesser-known role in postwar history.
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