Reg.Nr. S/191/81

Restoration of the Retrenchment at Karlsborg Fortress

Karlsborg Fortress is situated on the cape in the Vättern Lake in the south of Sweden. The 678 m long retrenchment, built between 1846 - 1866, is one of the longest buildings in Sweden. The Fortress is one of the most impressive military buildings in the country, not only because ...
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Project details

Title:Restoration of the Retrenchment at Karlsborg Fortress
Entr. year: 1981
Result:Diploma
Country: Sweden
Town: Karlsborg
Category type: cultural landscape
Building type/ Project type: Military/Defence/Fortified building/system
Former use:Fortifications
Actual use:Military training centre
Built: 19th century
The Jury's citation: "For its restoration and adaptation for use as a military training centre"
GPS:58°31'42.8"N 14°31'36.5"E
Web, Links:

www.vastsverige.com/en/karlsborg/b/46472/The-Karlsborg-Fortress

Description:
Karlsborg Fortress is situated on the cape in the Vättern Lake in the south of Sweden. The 678 m long retrenchment, built between 1846 - 1866, is one of the longest buildings in Sweden. The Fortress is one of the most impressive military buildings in the country, not only because of its size but also of its skilful architecture. The comprehensive restoration had the purpose to adapt the interior of the building to present-day requirements as a military training centre while preserving the character of this remarkable building.