The Naval Port of Karlskrona was added to list of UNESCO world heritage sites in 1998. Karlskrona, situated in an archipelago, is characterised by its naval history and still active naval base.

The key to Karlskrona’s world heritage nomination is in the planning of the naval port. During the 17th century, the most skilled architects in Sweden were engaged to fulfil King Karl XI’s vision of Sweden’s new naval base.
It is not a specific building that makes Karlskrona a World Heritage Site, but rather the entirety of the naval city. The World Heritage Site of the Naval Port of Karlskrona encompasses the military and civilian city, naval shipyard and harbour, fortifications, as well as several surrounding facilities that have been significant for the naval base’s supply

Experience the world heritage site

• The principal sites in the World Heritage Naval Port of Karlskrona can be divided into the following categories:
• The layout of the town itself and the old buildings on the island of Trossö
• The islands of Stumholmen and Björkholmen
• The naval dockyard and harbour
• The fortifications: Kungsholmen fortress, the Drottningskär citadel, Kurrholmen, God natt, Koholmen, Ljungskär and Mjölnareholmen
• The manor house at Skärva which was built as a country residence for the Admiral Superintendent of the Navy Yard, Fredric Henric af Chapman
• The Crown mill at Lyckeby with the millpond and stone bridge