Karlskrona Naval Base & Dockyard
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The main base of the Swedish Navy, still in active use, preserving the 18th-century Polhem Dock, old mast cranes and a long rope-making hall; visits require a guided tour.
The naval base is the core of the UNESCO World Heritage Karlskrona naval port. It remains a base of the Swedish Navy and is normally closed to the public. In summer, visitors can join a 1–2 hour walking or bus tour from the Naval Museum, seeing the Polhem Dock carved out of rock in 1724, the 300-metre-long wooden ropery, old mast cranes and the Admiralty gate. Tickets must be bought in advance and ID must be carried. The Admiralty clock tower, which can be viewed from afar, is also a landmark.
Opening hours
Summer guided tour times
Nearby sights
- Admiralty Church & Rosenbom
- Stortorget, Trinity Church & Fredrik Church
- Blekinge Museum & Grevagården
- Blekinge Archipelago Boat Trips
- Stumholmen
- Swedish Naval Museum (Marinmuseum)
- Brändaholm
- Kungsholm Fortress