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Carlsten is a stone fortress located at Marstrand, on the western coast of Sweden. The fortress was built on the orders of King Carl X of Sweden following the Treaty of Roskilde, 1658 to protect the newly acquired province of Bohuslän from hostile attacks.
Nearby attractions
Marstrands Church
Drottninggatan, 442 67 Marstrand, Sweden
S:t Eriks Grotta
442 67 Marstrand, Sweden
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Soldatens Bed & Breakfast
Carlstens Fästning, 442 67 Marstrand, Sweden
Hotell Nautic
Långgatan 6, 442 67 Marstrand, Sweden
Grand Hotel Marstrand
Rådhusgatan 2, 442 67 Marstrand, Sweden
Marstrands Kurhotell
Kungsplanen, 442 67 Marstrand, Sweden
Marstrands Havshotell
Varvskajen 2, 442 66 Marstrand, Sweden
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Carlstens Fästning
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Carlstens Fästning

Carlstens fästning, 442 67 Marstrand, Sweden
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Carlsten is a stone fortress located at Marstrand, on the western coast of Sweden. The fortress was built on the orders of King Carl X of Sweden following the Treaty of Roskilde, 1658 to protect the newly acquired province of Bohuslän from hostile attacks.

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5.0
1y

The individuals that are responsible for running this establishment are absolute gems. We stayed in the fortress on Syttende Mai. There were few of us staying in the B&B, and we had the entirety of the fortress to ourselves to explore which was absolutely enthralling. There are an abundance of rooms available for board at this establishment and they are very well taken care of and clean. The breakfast component of this stay was also really exceptional with a very kind individual working the breakfast tavern. We were absolutely blown away by the totality of our experience at Carlstens, and for such a reasonable price. If you are looking for something fun to do with your family, Loved one, or friends, you cannot go wrong with a night in the fortress. To the wonderful caretaker, the Commandant & wife, thank you so very much for your hospitality. By the way, Johann's Tavern just down the hill is the place to go to dine. It takes less than 10 minutes to get to, and is filled with magic and beauty. I cannot wait to return to...

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1.0
18w

Canadian here...Sadly we weren't able to visit the castle. It was difficult to find a parking spot for our rental car in the town. We thought we finally found a place in the lot on the left side of the road..some spots had reserved sign but many didn't so we found a spot but then a woman in the car next to us..a local I guess..said can't park anywhere here..guess all spots reserved for boaters from the harbour nearby but some spots not marked reserved. We finally found a spot across the street...it was hot..we couldn't download the app to park and pay...guess our sim card didn't like the app so ? Sadly we left the town...didn't spend any money...would have loved to have lunch and shop in the town. By the way a helpful local tried to park for us with his app but it didn't work as he already had a car parked and only one car on the...

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4.0
1y

Visiting the historical castle "Carlstens fästning" in the beautiful area of ​​Mastrand is an unforgettable experience, especially during the summer holidays. The area is not only a charming traditional residential neighborhood with beautiful houses, but also offers a delightful array of touristy restaurants and shops to explore. The island's natural beauty, along with its cultural richness, make it a great destination for sightseeing, relaxation, boating and fishing. Whether you seek relaxation or adventure, Mastrand provides the ideal setting to enjoy the best of both worlds. I experienced this visit on a calm afternoon in August and enjoyed it. You can park your car in good parking lots in the area and after getting a ticket for adults over six years of age, go to the island with a boat that runs...

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Abb CheshmeAbb Cheshme
Visiting the historical castle "Carlstens fästning" in the beautiful area of ​​Mastrand is an unforgettable experience, especially during the summer holidays. The area is not only a charming traditional residential neighborhood with beautiful houses, but also offers a delightful array of touristy restaurants and shops to explore. The island's natural beauty, along with its cultural richness, make it a great destination for sightseeing, relaxation, boating and fishing. Whether you seek relaxation or adventure, Mastrand provides the ideal setting to enjoy the best of both worlds. I experienced this visit on a calm afternoon in August and enjoyed it. You can park your car in good parking lots in the area and after getting a ticket for adults over six years of age, go to the island with a boat that runs every 15 minutes.
Arias BehrensArias Behrens
Ive been absolutely in love with castles, forts and the likes since I was a small boy. This was extremely interesting and informative! The castle is in very good shape (of course only everything made of Rock, there are multiple floors/parts which were made of wood and sadly didnt live to see this day) But they talk about that in the "Podcast" through the castle with 28 1-2min parts. I loved the Story being told, its in multiple languages, including german, which tells you about the forts origin, how much blond and sweat it took to build and what its purpose. The ticket price was 120 Krona (ca. 11 euro) for regular grownups and 100 (ca. 9) for students, which is completly justified, as you have to keep the fort in check. Definetly Worte the Trip! There is also a small place to eat infront of it.
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Carlstens Fortress is a famous landmark located on Marstrands island. Due to the limited time (during the break of the conference we participated in Marstrands havshotell), we didn’t have a chance to enter the castle, although the entrance fee is not expensive. But still, I would recommend people to buy tickets and take a views inside. We took the ferry to the island and walked for around 10 minutes to reach the fortress area. We only walked around the fortress and enjoyed the fantastic view here. You can watch Koön island, harbors and beautiful sea views from the highest point behind the fortress, which were so attractive and gorgeous! It is really a good place. 👍
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Visiting the historical castle "Carlstens fästning" in the beautiful area of ​​Mastrand is an unforgettable experience, especially during the summer holidays. The area is not only a charming traditional residential neighborhood with beautiful houses, but also offers a delightful array of touristy restaurants and shops to explore. The island's natural beauty, along with its cultural richness, make it a great destination for sightseeing, relaxation, boating and fishing. Whether you seek relaxation or adventure, Mastrand provides the ideal setting to enjoy the best of both worlds. I experienced this visit on a calm afternoon in August and enjoyed it. You can park your car in good parking lots in the area and after getting a ticket for adults over six years of age, go to the island with a boat that runs every 15 minutes.
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Ive been absolutely in love with castles, forts and the likes since I was a small boy. This was extremely interesting and informative! The castle is in very good shape (of course only everything made of Rock, there are multiple floors/parts which were made of wood and sadly didnt live to see this day) But they talk about that in the "Podcast" through the castle with 28 1-2min parts. I loved the Story being told, its in multiple languages, including german, which tells you about the forts origin, how much blond and sweat it took to build and what its purpose. The ticket price was 120 Krona (ca. 11 euro) for regular grownups and 100 (ca. 9) for students, which is completly justified, as you have to keep the fort in check. Definetly Worte the Trip! There is also a small place to eat infront of it.
Arias Behrens

Arias Behrens

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Carlstens Fortress is a famous landmark located on Marstrands island. Due to the limited time (during the break of the conference we participated in Marstrands havshotell), we didn’t have a chance to enter the castle, although the entrance fee is not expensive. But still, I would recommend people to buy tickets and take a views inside. We took the ferry to the island and walked for around 10 minutes to reach the fortress area. We only walked around the fortress and enjoyed the fantastic view here. You can watch Koön island, harbors and beautiful sea views from the highest point behind the fortress, which were so attractive and gorgeous! It is really a good place. 👍
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