Boden Fortress

The fortress includes five primary fortresses carved into rock formations, complemented by three smaller fortifications and multiple artillery positions across the area.

Constructed between 1901 and 1908, this military complex protected northern Sweden's iron ore fields and railway network from potential eastern invasions.

The fortress represents early 20th-century Swedish military engineering and stands as a testament to northern Sweden's defense infrastructure development.

Visitors can join guided tours through Rödbergsfortet during summer months to explore military installations and examine historical artillery equipment.

The fortress contained underground chambers that could accommodate 25,000 military personnel during wartime, complete with supplies and communication systems.

Location: Boden Municipality

Inception: 1908

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

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

GPS coordinates: 65.79110,21.65720

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:23