Byvik Fort

Byvik Fort is a coastal battery on Rindö island designed to control access to the Stockholm archipelago. The site contains defensive structures, gun emplacements, and observation posts strategically positioned on elevated ground.

The fort was built in 1903 as part of Sweden's coastal defense line protecting Stockholm from naval threats through the archipelago. During this period, Sweden expanded its network of fortifications along the coast to address rising international tensions.

The fort reflects how Sweden organized its coastal defense in the early 1900s through military infrastructure positioned on the island. Walking through the site, you notice how the layout reveals the strategic thinking of that era.

To visit the fort, take a ferry from Vaxholm to Rindö island, which takes about half an hour. The site is accessible on foot with paths leading you through the different structures and positions around the grounds.

The fort was positioned to monitor three different water channels at the same time, preventing ships from passing undetected. This triple control point made it a key location in Stockholm's defense strategy.

Location: Vaxholm Municipality

Inception: 1903

Part of: Fortification line of Vaxholm

GPS coordinates: 59.39972,18.42583

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:27