The history of the fortress comes to life in the fortress museum. You will also learn interesting facts about Swedish military history, especially about the Swedish cavalry. Above the museum is the Garrison Church, which was intended as an alternative plenary hall for the Swedish Parliament until 1925.

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Karlsborg Fortress was built according to the 1819 defense plan, which meant that a central defense should be built inland. The fortress was primarily a camp fortress, but could also …

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