Forgotten History
Oscarsborg Fortress
Frogn Municipality, Norway
Oscarsborg Fortress (Norwegian: Oscarsborg festning) is a coastal fortress in the Oslofjord, close to the town of Drøbak in Akershus County, Norway. The best known part is situated on two small islets: Nordre Kaholmen and Søndre Kaholmen. In addition, the main artillery batteries were on the island Håøya and smaller batteries were on the mainland to the west and east of the fjord. The fortress is best known for sinking the German heavy cruiser Blücher on 9 April 1940. The fortress was military territory until 2003 when it was made into a publicly available museum and resort. In 2014, Oscarsborg Fortress was given protected status.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Frogn Municipality, Norway
- Coordinates
- 59.67361, 10.60667
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q2033069
What is Oscarsborg Fortress?
Oscarsborg Fortress is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Digerudgrunnen Lighthouse, Steilene lighthouse, Dolmen von Rødtangen, Heggholmen Lighthouse.
Where is Oscarsborg Fortress?
Oscarsborg Fortress is in Frogn Municipality, Norway. Coordinates: 59.67361, 10.60667.
How do I get to Oscarsborg Fortress?
Oscarsborg Fortress is at Frogn Municipality, Norway (59.67361, 10.60667). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.