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Welcome to Karlskrona
Majestic, Maritime and Mellow
The city centre of Karlskrona is uniquely situated in the middle of an archipelago, 6 km from the mainland. This gives a unique, spacious sense to the city - and breathtaking views. Karlskrona is an exciting encounter with Sweden’s naval history. In 1680, King Carl XI ordered the construction of the city as Sweden’s naval base, due to its location.
The naval presence has ensured distinctive architectural qualities, and UNESCO has named Karlskrona a World Heritage City. Despite its militant past, Karlskrona is a peaceful town, with an open and friendly atmosphere. Gunpowder towers and fortifications make a splendid backdrop, mixing with yellow ferries, white sails and even submarines visible in the waters around the city.
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Useful information
Language
Swedish
Distance from pier to city center
City commercial port: 700 m
Ferry terminal Verkö, quay 12 km
Karlskrona City Port is located in central Karlskrona with shopping, dining and all the attractions at easy walking distance.
300m from pier or tender landing
Ferry terminal Verkö, quay 12 km
Karlskrona City Port is located in central Karlskrona with shopping, dining and all the attractions at easy walking distance.
300m from pier or tender landing
Transportation to/from airport
30 km - approx 25 min by taxi
Currency
Swedish krona SEK
Transport to/from city center
From pier: 3-5 minutes’ walk
From Ferry terminal: 15 minutes by bus from downtown
City Card
Not available
Downloadable map
Not available
Photos for Download
Port information
Berthing policy: Information available here
Port Reception Facilities
Port Fees
Harbour dues (Currency/GT)
Karlskrona City Port SEK 2,80 / GT At anchor SEK 1,45 / GT ISPS (for both port/anchor) SEK 1,85 / GTPassenger dues (Currency/PAX)
SEK 13,40 / GTServices available for guests
Always available
Available in some cases
Pier
Shopping & Attractions
Port
Destination collaboration
Transport
Turnaround facilities
Selected attractions
Naval Museum (National)
A look inside the Swedish naval history with a real time submarine, underwater observation tunnel, and a full scale gun-deck of 18th century ship.
The Admirality Church and Rosenbom
An impressive wooden church dated back to 1685. Outside the church stands the statue of the local legend "Old Man Rosenbom"
Blekinge Museum and Grevagården
Local history. Exhibitions about the history of the county, Blekinge coastal culture, and 18th century Blekinge.
Just next to the museum you find the world heritage building Grevagården where you can enjoy coffee in the baroque garden.
Exciting extras
Karlskrona – by Sea
A classic 1-hour sightseeing boat tour of the World Heritage City.
Icecream and a great View
Relish on local ice cream, as you enjoy the view out over the archipelago from a double-decker bus.
Nostalgia Car Museum/ Porcelain Museum
Two small, family-owned museums under one roof. Visit local history and sweet nostalgia.Visit a somewhat odd blend that hits the spot.
The Holy Trinity Church
Stunning church ceiling, dating back to the 18th century.
Events
31 Dec
2016
30 Dec
2017
Events in Karlskrona
Place: Karlskrona
Category: Other
On the link you can find all kinds of different events. They all take place over the course of the year in Karlskrona municipality.
Varied Shore Excurions
CLASSIC & POPULAR
Kungsholm Fortress
This fortress has guarded the entrance to Karlskrona for more than 300 years.
A spectacular tour out in the archipelago, where you get to experience the fort's exotic garden and stunning circular harbour.
This is a great opportunity to see Karlskrona from its best side, seaside!
Old Naval Shipyard
This is located inside the actual naval base. Unique naval history, 300 meter long wooden Ropery from 1690, real
ropemakers show you their skills.
Karlskrona City Tour
The Great Square, picturesque Stumholmen, Björkholmen and Brändaholm, the Old Naval Shipyard, a view of Karlskrona
and the archipelago from its highest point, Bryggareberget.
Historical Kristianopel
Venture into the spectacularly scenic countryside in southeastern Sweden and explore the country’s first renaissance town Kristianopel. Kristianopel, which was previously a danish town, was founded almost a century before Karlskrona.
In its earliest years the town served as a remote frontier fortress for the Danes. The frontier were frequently under attack by the Swedes in a long power struggle between the countries.
NEW & ADVENTUROUS
Cold War Experience
A close encounter with a real cold war submarine at the impressive new Naval
Museum in combination with an exciting tour of underground civil defense quarters and railway tunnels.
Contacts
The Municipalty of Karlskrona
Terje Pedersen
Head of Tourism
terje.pedersen@karlskrona.se
Phone +46 455 304805
Mobile +46 (0)733 615708
Stortorget 2
371 43 Karlskona, Sweden
The Municipalty of Karlskrona
Liliann Bjerström
Strategist
liliann.bjerstrom@karlskrona.se
Phone +46 455 304832
Mobile +46 (0)709 30 48 32
Bredgatan 18
371 83 Karlskona, Sweden