Karlsborg

urban area in Karlsborg Municipality, Sweden

Karlsborg is a city in northern Västergötland, at lake Vättern.

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Karlsborg was purpose-built during the 19th century as a secondary capital city of Sweden, if a foreign invasion would force the national government to evacuate from Stockholm. Though this strategy is obsolete today, the military presence remains high.

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  • 🌍 Karlsborg Fortress. One of northern Europe's largest buildings, has room for the Royal family and the central government institutions. (updated May 2021)

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