opening hours in 2025
Extra opening on the following days:
– Saturday October 18, 11am-3pm
– Saturday October 25, 11am-3pm
– Friday, October 31, 11 am to 3 pm
– Saturday, November 1, 11 am to 3 pm
Please note! The gate opens at 11.00 and the gate locks at 15.00
Welcome to our website!
April 5 – May 31, 2025
Open weekends: 11.00 – 15.00 (Open also on May 2 & 30)
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, 2025
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 20 – 21 we are open but no guided tours.
July 1 – August 10, 2025
Open every day: 10.30 – 18.00
NOTE! During the Fortress Games Saturday – Sunday July 26-27 open: 12-18
Guided tours in Swedish every day at 12, 14, 15, 16
11 – 24 August 2025
Open every day: 11.00 – 17.00
Guided tours in Swedish every day at 12, 14, 15
25 – 31 August 2025
Open: 11.00 – 17.00
Guided tours on these days only when pre-booked by phone.
September 2025
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
Would you like to book lunch or coffee & snacks in connection with your guided tour?
Prices
Entrance to Carlsten Fortress
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
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 2025:
1 – 100 persons: 1 750 kr
Price 2026:
1 – 100 persons: 1 850 kr
Extra guided tour for school classes
Price 2025:
1 350 kr
Price 2026:
1 450 kr
Historically dressed guide
Price 2025:
Up to 100 people: 2 350 kr
Price 2026:
Up to 100 people: 2 450 kr