Drottningskär Citadel
Drottningskärs kastell
A well-preserved 17th-century sea fortress at the southern tip of Aspö, reached by a free car ferry and regarded as one of Sweden's most beautiful castle fortresses.
The fortress faces Kungsholm Fortress across the strait. Construction began in the 1680s, and its granite walls and round towers are well preserved. Visitors can stroll freely around the outer walls, and in summer there are exhibitions, guided tours and a restaurant inside. To get there, take the free Aspö car ferry (about 20 minutes) from Hastding Quay south of the city center, then walk or cycle about 4 km to the southern tip of the island, or take a summer archipelago boat directly.
Opening hours
Grounds open all day; interior about 11am–5pm in summer
Nearby sights
- Kungsholm Fortress
- Karlskrona Naval Base & Dockyard
- Admiralty Church & Rosenbom
- Blekinge Museum & Grevagården
- Stortorget, Trinity Church & Fredrik Church
- Blekinge Archipelago Boat Trips
- Stumholmen
- Brändaholm