The water around the island used to be the main route from the sea to Stockholm.
So in 1544 Gustav Vasa built the first buildings of a fortress to defend the city of Stockholm from naval attacks. The island was attacked by the Danes in 1612 and the Russians in 1719.
http://www.baldhiker.com/2015/02/02/sweden-a-visit-to-the-fortress-of-vaxholm/
So in 1544 Gustav Vasa built the first buildings of a fortress to defend the city of Stockholm from naval attacks. The island was attacked by the Danes in 1612 and the Russians in 1719.
http://www.baldhiker.com/2015/02/02/sweden-a-visit-to-the-fortress-of-vaxholm/
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