opening hours in 2025

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’s opening hours or guided tours call 0303-611 67

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?

Send an e-mail to thomas@1860.se for a quote. Please indicate the date and time, number of people, etc.

WE HAVE CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER SEASON 2024.

Read more about Carlsten’s Waffle Café.
Questions regarding the Waffle Café call Nina 0739-996 549 / Sandra 0739038637

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 180

Children 5-15 years: SEK 85

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

1 – 100 persons: 1 750 SEK
100-150 persons: 1 850 SEK
More than 150 persons are divided into two groups

Extra guided tour for school classes

1 350 kr

Historically dressed guide

Up to 100 people: SEK 2,350