Guided tour - A walk in the heart of the World Heritage incl. ropemaking

Guided tour - A walk in the heart of the World Heritage incl. ropemaking


Stumholmen is a part of the World Heritage city of Karlskrona, on this walk you get to experience Karlskrona's maritime history up close.

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On Stumholmen, you will find an exciting history and military buildings from the 18th century to the mid-20th century, innovative urban development, pleasant recreational areas, and the Naval Museum.

For over 300 years, Stumholmen was a vital part of the Karlskrona Naval Base and was also known as the "Navy's pantry." The Slup & Barkasskjulet, now part of the Naval Museum, offers a new experience this year – here, you can join a rope-making session with a ropemaker or a World Heritage guide, just as it has been done for centuries at the Rope-making Alley in Karlskrona.

Guided tours take place:
24/6-11/8
Daily 10:00-12:00

Starting point: anchor outside the Naval Museum.

Prices:
Adult including entrance to the Naval Museum - 250 SEK
Youth 12-18 years - 60 SEK
Children 0-11 years - 20 SEK

Adult excluding entrance to the Naval Museum - 150 SEK
Youth 12-18 years - 60 SEK
Children 0-11 years - 20 SEK

Tickets are sold at the Karlskrona Tourist Center and online via Nortic.se, see the link below.
During booking, you have the option to add an entrance ticket to the Naval Museum.
NOTE! When purchasing online, the ticket will be provided by the guide during the tour. When purchasing physically at the Karlskrona Tourist Center, the ticket will be provided immediately.

The guided tour is a collaboration between Karlskrona Municipality and VHFK (Varvshistoriska föreningen i Karlskrona). The Varvshistoriska föreningen i Karlskrona has, among other things, developed the ropemaking activity on the ropemaking alley over several years.