Odderøya Fort, 17th-century military fortress in Kristiansand, Norway.
The fortress stands on a 0.7-square-kilometer island connected to the mainland by four bridges, creating a natural division between eastern and western parts of Kristiansand port.
During World War II in 1940, the fortress engaged German forces with 93 shells before surrendering after sustaining direct hits to its ammunition magazine.
The fortress grounds contain memorial sites dedicated to the eight Norwegian soldiers who lost their lives defending against the German invasion in 1940.
Visitors can explore the fortress grounds through marked pathways, examining former cannon positions and remnants of the historical Quarantine Wall.
Between 1804 and 1914, the fortress served as Northern Europe's largest quarantine station, monitoring maritime traffic entering the region.
Location: Kristiansand Municipality
GPS coordinates: 58.13028,8.00694
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:27
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