5 Military Bases & Facilities in Southern Norway That You Shouldn't Miss

Nordberg Fort is a German costal fort from the Second World War. The fort has 17 authentic buildings. It is also a new museum there where you can find a café, museum shop and exhibitions. The forts location is fantastic with the beautiful view of Listas coastline.

Strategically located fort on an island just outside Movig in Vestergapet. The fort was built app. year 1660. Access by private boat.

Kalvoysund fort was a German coastal fort at Kalvoysund on the island Flostaoya east of Arendal town, built during WW2. The battery was meant to cover the eastern seaward approach to Arendal, and the area was more than 10 acres large. Kalvoysund fort was one of the largest fortifications the Germans built in Southern Norway during the second World War. The fortifications were built in 1941 and consisted of about 50 buildings and bunkers. There are four locations for cannons in the area, and the cannons who were there had a range of 11-12000 metres. Bunkers and other parts of the fortification are kept partially well, and the foundation walls from many of the buildings are still left in the landscape. After WW2, the fort was run by the Norwegian armed forces for a while, and there were a couple of military exercises on the fort. Then the area was given to the local authorities, and it is now a popular recreational area. There is a public bathing area in Kalvoysund, and the area is open to the public.

Justoya coastal fort, constructed by the Germans during the 2nd World, with 5 heavy gun and 2 anti-aircraft positions, several bunkers and a network of tunnels. The area was fenced in and mines were laid. About 360 soldiers were stationed here.