Boden Fortress

Boden Fortress is a military installation set into rocky terrain in Boden Municipality. The site contains multiple fortifications of varying sizes integrated into natural rock formations and outfitted with cannons and gun emplacements.

The installation arose between 1901 and 1908 in response to concerns about Russian threats to Sweden's north. It was designed to safeguard the region's valuable iron ore deposits and railway transport networks.

The fortress reflects how Sweden aimed to protect its northern regions at the turn of the 20th century. Visitors today can observe this defensive thinking through the stone structures and gun placements built into the landscape.

Visitors can explore the site on foot, with portions accessible through guided tours. Sturdy footwear is advisable since the rocky terrain is uneven and some paths climb steeply.

Hidden within the rock walls are underground chambers designed to house tens of thousands of troops during wartime. These spaces came fully equipped with supplies, sleeping quarters, and communication systems for sustained operations.

Location: Boden Municipality

Inception: 1908

Website: http://fastningsguiden.com/the-red-mountain-fort

GPS coordinates: 65.79110,21.65720

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22