Flakfortet, Copenhagen

Name: Flakfortet
Address: Havnekontor Flakfortet, Boks 1126, Copenhagen, 1009, Denmark
Telephone: 4432960800

#167 among attractions in Copenhagen

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Flakfortet, meaning sand-shoal fortress, is a sea fort located on the artificially built island of Saltholmrev, in the Øresund between Copenhagen and Saltholm. The island and fort are simply known as Flakfortet; the name of the island; Saltholmrev, meaning the reef near Saltholm, is seldom used. ()

Alternative names: Area: 74.13 acres (0.1158 mi²)Maximum elevation: 75 ftCoordinates: 55°42'12"N, 12°43'50"E

Address

Havnekontor Flakfortet, Boks 1126Copenhagen 1009 Denmark

Contact

4432960800

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Day trips

Flakfortet – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Copenhagen Opera House, Skuespilhuset, Amager Strandpark, Denmark Expedition Memorial.

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Island
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