Amiralitetsklockstapeln — Attraction in Karlskrona kommun

A visit to Karlskrona wouldn’t be complete without stopping by the Amiralitetsklockstapeln, or Admiralty Bell Tower. This striking wooden structure, originally used to signal time to shipyard workers, now serves as the bell tower for the nearby Admiralty Church and is a quiet yet powerful reminder of the city’s deep naval roots.

Leaving the grand Stortorget square and walking toward the tower, history seems to unfold with every step. If you look closely, you can spot remnants of the old railway tunnel that once connected the city to the naval dockyard—running directly beneath the bell tower from the late 1800s until the 1990s. It’s a subtle but fascinating piece of industrial history, blending perfectly into the historic landscape.

Just a short walk away is the Karlskrona Admiralty Church, also known as Ulrica Pia. Built entirely of wood, it’s one of the largest wooden churches in Sweden and forms part of the city’s UNESCO-listed naval base. In front of the church stands the unforgettable figure of Gubben Rosenbom, a wooden statue cloaked in local folklore. According to the story, Rosenbom was a shipyard worker who fell into poverty after contracting malaria. One bitter winter night, after being given too much alcohol while begging, he was found frozen outside the church, his hand outstretched. His story lives on through the sculpture—if you lift his hat, you’ll find a slot to donate coins to the poor. It’s a touching tribute that adds a very human layer to the site’s...

Interesting structure in the centre of Karlskrona. The old tunnel below adds to the...

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