Kärnan, Medieval fortified tower in Helsingborg, Sweden
The stone tower rises 30 meters above the city center with walls measuring 4 meters in thickness and features medieval architecture from the 1300s.
The fortress controlled maritime traffic between Kattegat and Øresund until 1658 when Denmark surrendered it to Sweden through the Treaty of Roskilde.
The Danish flag captured during the Scanian War in 1676 from the tower now resides in Stockholm's Army Museum as a historical artifact.
Visitors climb 146 steps to reach the observation deck, with admission costing 20 SEK for adults and 10 SEK for children aged 8-16.
The tower remains the sole standing structure of the former Danish fortress after King Charles XI ordered the demolition of surrounding buildings in 1679.
Accessibility: No accesible en silla de ruedas
Phone: +4642124465
Email: visningar.dunkers@helsingborg.se
Website: https://helsingborg.se/karnan
GPS coordinates: 56.04829,12.69749
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:57
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