Vaxholm Castle

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Vaxholm Castle
Vaxholm Castle

Vaxholm Castle sits on an island just east of the Swedish village of Vaxholm.

The Castle was originally constructed by Gustav Vasa in 1544 to defend Stockholm against shipborne attacks from the east, but most of the current structure dates from 1863. The castle was attacked by the Danes in 1612 and the Russian navy in 1719. Today, it is home to the Swedish National Museum of Coastal Defence.

A scenic view of the castle may be seen from the car ferry which plies the short distance between Vaxholm and Rindö.

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  • Vaxholm - Official site (Swedish language)
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