Karlskrona’s star is the extraordinary offshore Kungsholms Fort , built in 1680 to defend the town. Two-hour guided boat tours depart from Fisktorget, the tourist office or the Marinmuseum. Tickets must be prebooked through the tourist office. Another option is the boat operated by Affärsverken , which runs from Fisktorget and circles the fort in June, July and August (adult/child Skr90/50); inform the tourist office of your visit in advance if you choose this second option.
Bristling with cannons, the tower Drottningskärs Kastell on the island of Aspö was described by Admiral Nelson of the British Royal Navy as ‘impregnable’. You can visit it on an Äspoleden, a free car ferry that runs up to twice hourly in July and August from Handelshamnen, north of the Marinmuseum.
