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⚔️ Experience Tordenskjold's attack on Gothenburg in 1719 at Nya Älvsborg Fortress on June 13, 2025
Travel back in time for a day filled with naval battles, soldiers and fortress defense at Nya Älvsborg Fortress. Join us on an unforgettable adventure where history and action meet in a living experience.
🗓️ Today's program June 13
12:00 – The naval battle begins
A dramatic naval attack from the sea with authentic ships. The fortress defends itself valiantly against the Danish fleet.
13:00 – Meet the soldiers
Meet soldiers from Sweden, Norway and Denmark in their historical uniforms.
13:00 – Visit the enemy fleet
Explore the "enemy fleet" in the harbor. Walk around the fortress and listen to the digital guide or book a guided tour on site.
13:30 – Associations introduce themselves
All participating associations introduce themselves in the courtyard.
14:30 – Infantry attack on the hornworks
Hostile infantry tries to take the fortress in the outer courtyard (the hornworks).
Throughout the day
Smaller historical activities, café and restaurant are open.
🏰 About the event
On June 13, 2026, you can experience a living historical event at Nya Älvsborg Fortress, where the dramatic naval battle from 1719 is recreated. During the summer of 1719, the Danish-Norwegian naval hero Peter Tordenskjold led a bold attack on Gothenburg's defenses, including the fortress. The Swedish garrison, led by Captain Johan Abraham Lillie, defended the fortress with courage and refused to surrender despite heavy bombardment. The siege, which lasted several days, caused significant damage to the fortress but ultimately ended in a Swedish victory.
During the event you can meet soldiers from Sweden, Norway and Denmark in their historical uniforms, explore the "enemy fleet" in the harbor and witness a dramatic infantry attack on the hornworks. The event also offers smaller historical activities, a small fortress museum, a café and a restaurant to enrich your experience. We look forward to welcoming you to this living history experience!
🎟️ Practical information
Location: Nya Älvsborgs Fästning, Gothenburg
Access: The fortress is located on an island in the harbor of Gothenburg and is reached by passenger ferry.
Weather: The event takes place outdoors; dress according to the weather conditions.
Loud noises: Cannons and muskets will be fired during the day. We recommend earplugs for small children.
Please note that the program may be adjusted.
Traffic schedule for the weekend of 13 2026
• Bohuslinjen – During the weekend, Bohuslinjen operates tickets purchased via our website. Round trip boat trip and entrance to the fortress included. Adult 250:- Children 6-15 years 125:- Children 0-5 years free.
Saturday 13
A departure from Eriksberg at 9.30, Eriksberg Pir 4, 417 63 Gothenburg.
The boat trip takes about 30 minutes.
Departures from Arendal, quay Fästningsvägen 16 (there is plenty of parking here).
Departure: at 10.15 and then about once every half hour.
The boat trip takes about 10 minutes.
The return trip is with return trips during the day.
The last trip leaves from Älvsborg at 16.00, first to Arendal and then directly to Eriksberg.
• Strömma departs from: Lilla Bommens hamn. Boat trip about 45 minutes. Book your ticket here:
https://www.stromma.com/sv-se/goteborg/utflykter/nya-alvsborgs-fastning/
