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Oddane Fort, Coastal defense fort in Nevlunghavn, Norway

The fort contains four 105mm Schneider gun positions, command bunkers, and military structures spread across a strategic headland overlooking the Norwegian coast.

German forces constructed Oddane Fort in 1941 to protect the entrances to Skien, Porsgrunn, and Larvik during World War II occupation of Norway.

The fort demonstrates the integration of military installations with local agriculture, as the Oddane family continued farming operations during wartime and peace.

Visitors can explore preserved barracks, underground bunkers, and gun emplacements while learning about coastal defense systems from World War II to 2005.

This installation remains the single complete preserved coastal fort in Norway maintaining structures from its 1941 creation until military activities ended in 2005.

Location: Larvik

Inception: 1941

GPS coordinates: 58.96222,9.85611

Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:49

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