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July 9, 2025
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Life Behind the Walls
It's no coincidence that Vaxholm Castle is located in the middle of the strait between Vaxholm and Rindö. It was one of the two straits through which larger ships could pass if they wanted to attack Stockholm. Gustav Vasa already recognized this, and in 1560, the first manned fortress was completed on Vaxholmen, the island where Vaxholm Castle is now located. It formed the foundation of Vaxholm Fortress, the fortifications that collectively defend the entrance to Stockholm. It also marked the beginning of Vaxholm as a municipality.
(SOURCE: destinationvaxholm.se/sv/historiska-vaxholms-kastell)
It's no coincidence that Vaxholm Castle is located in the middle of the strait between Vaxholm and Rindö. It was one of the two straits through which larger ships could pass if they wanted to attack Stockholm. Gustav Vasa already recognized this, and in 1560, the first manned fortress was completed on Vaxholmen, the island where Vaxholm Castle is now located. It formed the foundation of Vaxholm Fortress, the fortifications that collectively defend the entrance to Stockholm. It also marked the beginning of Vaxholm as a municipality.
(SOURCE: destinationvaxholm.se/sv/historiska-vaxholms-kastell)
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July 9, 2025
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Vaxholm Fortress Museum
A unique military history museum in the Stockholm County
Discover an exciting world of history and culture at Vaxholm Fortress in the Stockholm archipelago. Here, you can trace the 500-year history of archipelago defense and participate in the fortress's fascinating history through lively exhibitions and authentic artifacts from different eras.
(SOURCE: vaxholmsfastning.se/)
A unique military history museum in the Stockholm County
Discover an exciting world of history and culture at Vaxholm Fortress in the Stockholm archipelago. Here, you can trace the 500-year history of archipelago defense and participate in the fortress's fascinating history through lively exhibitions and authentic artifacts from different eras.
(SOURCE: vaxholmsfastning.se/)
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