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CULTURAL HERITAGE

Siarö Fortress

Siarö Fort was built during the First World War as part of the modernisation of Stockholm's defences. Today, the fort is an attractive place to visit in the summer, with a museum, café and historical tours.

Siarö Fortress

Siaröfortet is an impressive defence facility, created to protect Sweden's coastline during the First World War. The fort is located on the island of Kyrkogårdsön in the Österåker archipelago. 

Abandoned since the 1960s, the fort has been restored to its near-original state. Today it is open to visitors. Read more about it further down the page.

Explore its passages and bunkers and learn more about its fascinating history. With its impressive structures and breathtaking views, Siarö Fortress is a place that impresses and inspires. 

Siaröfortet has been named one of Österåker's seven wonders.

In summer, you can get to Siaröfortet with Waxholmsbolaget from Strömkajen in Stockholm or from Vaxholm.

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"In the bosom of Roslagen on the flowering island, where the waves lapping against the shore, and the reeds waving and freshly cut hay, it smells against me sometimes, there I sit on a bench in the bersong and watch terns and seagulls"

Evert Taube / Swedish composer,
writer and artist