Karlskrona

Located across 30 islands in the Blekinge archipelago, Karlskrona contains numerous maritime structures, fortifications, and baroque buildings spread throughout its territory.

King Charles XI of Sweden founded Karlskrona in 1680 as the primary base for the Royal Swedish Navy following the transfer of Blekinge from Danish control.

The Naval Museum and Blekinge Museum present extensive collections that document the maritime traditions and regional heritage of this Baltic coastal region.

Visitors can reach Karlskrona through direct ferry connections from Gdynia, Poland, or via train services connecting to major Swedish cities.

The naval base remains active since its establishment, making Karlskrona one of the few operational military facilities designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Location: Karlskrona Municipality

Inception: 1680

Elevation above the sea: 16 m

Website: http://www.karlskrona.se/

Website: http://karlskrona.se

GPS coordinates: 56.19221,15.63084

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30