Vaxholm Fortress Museum (Stockholm)

Description of Vaxholms fästnings museum

The Vaxholm Fortress describes Swedish coastal defence during 500 years, with special attention given to the defence of the Stockholm archipelago.

The construction of this huge fortification on the island of Vaxholm ("Guardian Island") started in 1544 on direct order from King Gustav Vasa to serve as an important outpost in the archipelago.

The fortress was attacked twice, by the Danish in 1612 and by the Russians in 1719, and has also served as a prison.

The new fortress museum was opened in 2003 and the exhibitions include environments, models, vaults, soldiers life, prison and more. A guide booklet in english is available in the museum.

Opening hours

All year by prior arrangement (groups and individuals), Jun–Aug daily.

Fees

Adults SEK 50. Children below the age of 16 free of charge. Stockholmskortet: free of charge.

Address Vaxholms fästnings museum

Vaxholms kastell, Metro: Bus 670 from Tekniska högskolan. Boat (Waxholmsbolaget) from Strandvägen or boat (Stömma kanalbolaget) from Strömkajen in Stockholm

Contact details

Tel: (+46) 08 541 721 57
Web: www.vaxholmsfastning.se