Karlskrona Naval Museum
The Karlskrona Naval Museum (Marinmuseum) is one of Sweden’s most impressive maritime museums, located in the heart of the UNESCO-listed naval city of Karlskrona.
It tells the story of Sweden as a naval power, from wooden warships and life at sea to modern submarines and high-tech naval warfare. The museum combines hands-on exhibitions, detailed models, and full-scale vessels moored just outside the building.
Highlights
- ⚓ Historic warships and patrol boats
- 🚢 A real submarine you can walk through
- 🧭 Exhibitions on sailors’ everyday life and naval strategy
- 🌊 Sea-level architecture with views over the archipelago
Why visit?
This is not a passive “read-the-signs” museum. It’s immersive, well-designed, and accessible even if you’re not a history nerd. If you are one, it’s even better.
Perfect for: history lovers, families, engineers, and anyone curious about Sweden’s relationship with the sea.