Place to visit
Hemsö Fortress, Sweden: what it is and when to go
Hemsö Fortress is a was one largest defense facilities of Swedish coastal artillery along the northern coast during of the Cold War and was top secret during this time of bounds for foreigners in Sweden (Härnösand). Interests: History. The best time to visit is December to February and May to September. In June there are 19 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 27. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Was one largest defense facilities of Swedish coastal artillery along the northern coast during of the Cold War and was top secret during this time of bounds for foreigners · History
- Where
- Sweden
- Best time
- December to February and May to September.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 339 km as the crow flies
- Website
- se.hemsofastning.se
- Coordinates
- 62.6939, 18.08779
What it is and where
Hemsö Fortress is a was one largest defense facilities of Swedish coastal artillery along the northern coast during of the Cold War and was top secret during this time of bounds for foreigners in Sweden (Härnösand). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Härnösand, where this site lists 20 more places to see, 10 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 62.6939, 18.08779; the nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 339 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Sweden. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Hemsö Fortress is December to February and May to September.
- JanBest time5:29
- FebBest time8:22
- MarPossible11:16
- AprPossible14:30
- MayBest time17:30
- JunBest time19:32
- JulBest time18:38
- AugBest time15:47
- SepBest time12:34
- OctPossible9:27
- NovBetter not6:22
- DecBest time4:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 19 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 27. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Sweden
To enter Sweden there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Sweden checklist. Currency: Swedish krona (SEK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 1177 health advice line.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- GrannässkogenNature reserve in Västernorrland, Sweden7.0 km
- Västernorrlands MuseumRegional museum in Sweden10.0 km
- Härnösands bilmuseumSwedish vehicle museum10 km
- Härnösand CathedralChurch of Sweden cathedral in Härnösand, Sweden10 km
- StorönNature reserve in Västernorrland, Sweden11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Sweden guide.
More in Sweden: History
- Drottningholm Palace: royal palace in Ekerö Municipality, Sweden
- Birka: archaeological site on the island of Björkö in Sweden
- National Library of Sweden: Sweden's national library
- Stockholm Palace: official residence of the Swedish monarch
- Skogskyrkogården: cemetery in Stockholm, Sweden
- Engelsberg Ironworks
Every Sweden place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hemsö Fortress?
It is a was one largest defense facilities of Swedish coastal artillery along the northern coast during of the Cold War and was top secret during this time of bounds for foreigners in Sweden. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Hemsö Fortress?
December to February and May to September. In June there are 19 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 27.
How do you get to Hemsö Fortress?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 339 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Sweden is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Sweden map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Grannässkogen, Västernorrlands Museum, Härnösands bilmuseum. The rest is in the Sweden guide.
Keep reading
- Härnösand20 places to see in and around Härnösand, Sweden: Höga Kusten Bridge, Härnösand Cathedral, Västanåfallet. Best time: December to February and May to September.
- History490 places for history in Sweden, from Drottningholm Palace to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to February and May to September. Each with its own season
- SwedenBefore travelling to Sweden: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but cash barely exists: many shops,…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.