Rödbergsfortet
Mountain fort from the early 20th century in Boden Fortress, visited with a guide into the rock and up to the summit with a view.
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About the museum
Rödbergsfortet was built in 1903–1908 as part of Boden Fortress. The Riksdag decided on the fortress in 1900 and construction began the following year. Together with four other rock-reinforced forts around Boden, it was to defend Upper Norrland.
For almost a hundred years the fort was one of the country's most secret places. It was the last active fort in Boden and was taken out of service on 1 January 1998. Since 2000 it has been open to visitors. Originally the fort was equipped with guns of 15, 8 and 6 centimetres calibre; in the 1970s the howitzers were replaced by 12-centimetre guns.
Today visitors follow a guide from the former canteen (marketenteri) into the fort trench (fortgraven) and deep into the rock, and then up to the top. The interiors and equipment remain and show how the fort was used in everyday life and how it was meant to function in combat. The fort was a small community in which the crew could manage for a long time without contact with the outside world.
Highlights
- Guided tour from the marketenteri into the fort trench and deep into the rock
- Preserved interiors and equipment from the fort's active years
- Guns and defence installations that were secret for almost 100 years
- View from the top of the rock
- In-depth expert guiding of about 90 minutes
- Operated by
- Foodmaker Catering i Boden AB
Admission & discounts
| Adults | SEK 160 |
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| Reduced | SEK 80Youth 7–17 years (Upptäck fortet) |
| Children & teens | SEK 80free up to age 6 · Children aged 0–6 go free. Youth aged 7–17 pay SEK 80 for Upptäck fortet. |
| Upptäck fortet (Discover the Fort), 45 minutes, adult (from 18 years) | SEK 160 |
| Upptäck fortet (Discover the Fort), 45 minutes, youth 7–17 years | SEK 80 |
| Expert guiding, 1.5 hours, adult (from 18 years) | SEK 240 |
| Expert guiding, 1.5 hours, children and young people 0–17 years | SEK 160 |
Tickets should be booked in advance via Billetto. Private tours for groups are booked by email.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The road up to the fort is a narrow serpentine road. No detailed accessibility description has been published.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Kids’ birthday parties
Children aged 0–6 go free. Children's parties for groups of at least 10 children: May to October with the activity Fortsoldat (fort soldier) for a day; November to April as an outdoor winter adventure.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Limited public transport nearby; timetables are available on the fort's website.
By car
Parking available
Caravans must be left at the foot of the mountain.
The fort lies about 6 km from central Boden and is reached by car, bicycle or on foot via a winding serpentine road. If the gate on the road up is closed, go on foot; if it is open, you can drive up.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
At the fort, coffee, ice cream and other refreshments are sold from the marketenteri at the top.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
- Weddings / ceremonies
The fort can be booked for conferences (from 10 people), dinners, parties and weddings. A conference can also be combined with Hotell Säsong.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 45 min |
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| Good to know | The fort is visited with a guide. Upptäck fortet takes about 45 minutes and expert guiding about 90 minutes. Advance booking is strongly recommended. The guides tell about the fort's history, the staff who served there and the guns. |
