opening hours 2026

The fortress opening hours and guided see table below

The banquet / conference is open all year round for bookings
Contact: thomas@1860.se | 0709-105 601 or nina@1860.se | 0709-996 549

The Soldat Hotel is open all year round for bookings
Contact: cs@carlstenssoldathotell.se | 0303-602 65

The regular guided tours below are given in Swedish and are included in the entrance fee to the fortress. A guided tour takes about 45 minutes. Read more about Guided tours. For questions regarding the fortress opening hours or guided tours call 0303-611 67

April 3 – May 31, 2026

Open weekends: 11.00 – 15.00 (Open also on May 15th)
During this period we can also receive visitors on some weekdays, but please call before your visit: 0303-611 67

Guided tours during this period only when pre-booked by phone.

Call for booking: 0303-611 67

June 1 – June 30, 2026

Open every day: 11.00 – 17.00

Guided tours in Swedish every day at 12, 14, 15

NOTE! Midsummer’s Eve and Midsummer’s Day June 19 – 20 we are open but no guided tours.

July 1 – August 9, 2026

Open every day: 10.30 – 18.00

NOTE! During the Fortress Games Saturday – Sunday July 25-26 open: 12-18

Guided tours in Swedish every day at 12, 14, 15, 16

10 – 23 August 2026

Open every day: 11.00 – 17.00

Guided tours in Swedish every day at 12, 14, 15

24 – 31 August 2026

Open: 11.00 – 17.00

Guided tours on these days only when pre-booked by phone.

September 2026

Weekends: Open 11.00 – 15.00
During this period we can also receive visitors on some weekdays, but please call before your visit: 0303-611 67

Call 0303-611 67 before your visit for current opening hours.

Guided tours during this period only when pre-booked by phone.

Call for booking: 0303-611 67

Prices

Entry to Carlsten Fortress 2026

Adults:

120 kr/person

Children 5-15 years old:

60 kr/child

Schoolchildren (NB only pre-booking):

60 kr/child

Children under 5 years old accompanied by a parent:

Free admission

Dogs:

All dogs are welcome and have free access to the fortress, but please keep your dog on a leash and make sure it does not disturb the guided tours.

Admission during the Fortress Games

Adults: SEK 195

Children 5-15 years: SEK 95

Extra Guided Tours 2026

For those who want a guided tour at other times than the regular or in English, this can be ordered all year round. We can also arrange a historically dressed guide. Entrance fee will be added. Book in advance by phone: 0303-611 67. Read more about guided tours.

Extra guided tour

Price 2026:
1 – 50 persons: 1 850 SEK
51 – 100 persons: +1 000 SEK

Extra guided tour for school classes

Price 2026:
1 – 50 persons: 1 450 SEK
51 – 100 persons: +1 000 SEK

Historically dressed guide

Price 2026:
1 – 50 persons: 2 450 SEK
51 – 100 persons: +1 000 SEK