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Vaxholm Fortress is a historic fortification on an island in the Stockholm archipelago just east of the Swedish city of Vaxholm. A scenic view of the castle may be seen from the car ferry which plies the short distance between Vaxholm and the island Rindö.

History

The fortress was originally constructed by king Gustav Vasa in 1544 to defend Stockholm against shipborne attacks from the east, but most of the current structure dates from 1833-1863. Russian prisoners-of-war were used in part to build the fortress. The stretch of water below the building was formerly the main sea route to Stockholm. Thus, the fortress was strategically situated to defend the city from naval attacks. It was attacked by the Danes in 1612 and the Russian navy in 1719. Both attacks were repelled here. However, part of the Russian force tried another way into Stockholm, but were stopped by a small gallant force in Baggensstäket.

Since the mid 19th century, its military importance has ceased. So weak had the fort become that it was said the great Prussian Field Marshal von Moltke was only ever seen to smile twice. Once when they told him his mother-in-law was dead and again when he saw Vaxholm Fortress.

(On the other hand, I've heard than von Moltke never visited Sweden. But it's a nice anecdote.)

Today, it is home to the Swedish National Museum of Coastal Defence.

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Taken in: Sweden / Stockholm / Vaxholm (show map)

Taken on: September 14, 2014

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