Försvarsmuseum Boden
A military museum covering northern Sweden's border defenses and Cold War history, with tanks and artillery on display indoors and out.
Boden is Sweden's largest garrison town. The museum covers the construction of the Boden Fortress, neutrality defense during the two World Wars, and the northern defense line of the Cold War. It displays tanks, artillery, uniforms, and interactive exhibits, and armored vehicles are on show outdoors. Admission is just over 100 Swedish kronor. Located in central Boden, it can be combined with Rödbergsfortet for a half-day trip. From Luleå it is about 30 minutes by train or bus.
Opening hours
Approx. 11:00–16:00; closed Mondays; extended in summer
Nearby sights
- Rödbergsfortet
- Nederluleå Church
- Gammelstad Church Town
- Hägnan Open-Air Museum
- Teknikens Hus
- Gültzauudden
- Norrbottens Museum
- Luleå Cathedral