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Kungsholms Fort

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View of Kungsholms Fort.

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Karlskrona’s star is the extraordinary offshore Kungsholms Fort, with its curious circular harbour, established in 1680 to defend the town. The fort can only be visited on two-hour guided boat tours that must be booked through Karlskrona Turistbyrå or at the Marinmuseum. Highly recommended.

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