New Elfsborg Fortress, Sea fort on Kyrkogårdsholmen island, Gothenburg Municipality, Sweden
The stone fortress stands on a small island at the entrance of Gothenburg harbor, featuring thick walls and multiple artillery positions facing the sea lanes.
Built between 1653 and 1677 under General Johan Wärnschiöld's direction, the fort protected Swedish shipping access to the North Sea through the Göta River estuary.
The fortress includes a preserved commandant's residence, soldiers' quarters, and military structures that reflect 17th-century Swedish defensive architecture.
Visitors reach the fortress by boat from Lilla Bommen harbor in Gothenburg, with tours operating from May through September each year.
During the Great Northern War in 1719, Commander Johan Abraham Lillie successfully defended the fortress against Danish naval attacks for four consecutive days.
Location: Gothenburg Municipality
Inception: 1653
GPS coordinates: 57.68608,11.83836
Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:44
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