Oscar II Fort, Gothenburg

Name: Oscar II Fort
Address: Forsvarsgatan - Vablgatan, Gothenburg, 517 23, Sweden
Telephone: +46 33 23 91 95

#147 among attractions in Gothenburg

Museum, Military museum

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Oscar II Fort (address: Forsvarsgatan - Vablgatan) is a place located in Gothenburg (Västra Götaland county) and belongs to the category of museum, military museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 52 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 57°40'13"N latitude and 11°51'20"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Oscar II Fort is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Långedrag (tram, 5 min walk), Käringberget (bus, 15 min walk), Saltholmens Brygga (ferry, 20 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Älvsborg (church, 29 min walk), Älvsborg Fortress (history museum, 31 min walk), Lilla Billingen / Kung Charly's Kulle (nature, 37 min walk).

Coordinates: 57°40'13"N, 11°51'20"E

Address

Forsvarsgatan - VablgatanLångedragGothenburg 517 23 Sweden

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+46 33 23 91 95

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Oscar II Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Volvo Museum, Frölunda Torg, Älvsborg Fortress, Älvsborg.

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How to get to Oscar II Fort by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oscar II Fort:

Tram

Långedrag • Lines: 11, 13 (5 min walk)
Hinsholmen • Lines: 11, 13 (7 min walk)

Bus

Käringberget • Lines: 91, Buss 114 (Ö-Snabben), Ö-Snabben (15 min walk)
Sjögången • Lines: 91 (20 min walk)

Ferry

Saltholmens Brygga • Lines: 281, 282, Färja 282 Saltholmen–Köpstadsö–S, Färja 283 Brännö Rödsten => Salt, Färja 283 Saltholmen => Brännö R (20 min walk)