Fort III in Kaliningrad

Fort III spans across extensive grounds with thick stone walls, concrete structures, and defensive positions that demonstrate nineteenth-century military engineering techniques.

The German garrison at Fort III mounted a fierce resistance during the East Prussian Operation of 1945, ending with their surrender to Soviet forces in April.

The fort complex contains memorial stones and exhibitions that document the stories of fifteen Soviet soldiers who earned Hero of the Soviet Union recognition.

Visitors need tickets to access the fort complex, which includes audio guides in Russian and English through the Kaliningrad Museum of History and Art.

The fort belongs to a network of twelve defensive structures that formed the Night Feather Bed of Konigsberg, protecting the city from multiple directions.

Location: Kaliningrad

Inception: 1879

GPS coordinates: 54.76159,20.54655

Latest update: April 19, 2025 15:26