Fort V

Fort V is an artillery fortification in northern Toruń featuring a pentagonal design with multiple open gun positions distributed across its grounds. The structure uses concrete and brick construction typical of late 19th-century military engineering.

The fort was built between 1878 and 1884 as Fort III Scharnhorst and was part of a broader defense reinforcement of Toruń. It emerged during a period when modern fortress designs replaced earlier fortification styles.

The fort represents late 19th-century military engineering practices and shows how military structures were integrated into the city's defensive system. It reflects the importance of Toruń as a strategic point during this period.

The fort is currently closed to visitors due to its structural condition, but you can see its exterior from Polna Street nearby. Walking along the perimeter provides views of the fort's design and construction.

The fort retains many original features from its construction period, including combat slopes and marked fore-slopes around its perimeter. These details reveal how engineers shaped the terrain for defensive purposes.