Älvsborg Fortress

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The New Älvsborg Fortress, Gothenburg
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The New Älvsborg Fortress, Gothenburg

The Old Älvsborg Fortress was located at the Klippan area at the harbour entrance of Gothenburg, Sweden. It was built by the Swedes to keep away the Danes in the Middle Ages.

Only small remains of the fortress can be seen now.

The New Älvsborg Fortress was built in 17th century due west of the Old Fortress, towards the sea, on a small island and served its purpose better. The New Fortress is today a popular tourist sight.

The Fortress gave name to a settlement in New Sweden, North America: Fort Nya Elfsborg.

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