A bas-relief on the sarcophagus of the Danish King Fredrik II in the Roskilde Cathedral depicts the ”Bohusian Bang” of 1566, when Swedish besiegers who had captured part of Bohus Fortress were blown to bits. Initially, Bohus was built out of timber, but was soon transformed into a stone...
The Fortress Becomes Swedish
At the Peace Treaty of Roskilde in 1658, Bohuslän became Swedish, but Bohus Fortress’ continued existence was anything but peaceful. Since its founding in 1308 the fortress has suffered 14 sieges, but has never been taken. When Sweden won dominion of Bohus, it was now the Danish and the Norwegians...
Downfall and Restoration
After the decision to demolish, residents of Kungälv were allowed to take stones from the ruin and they gladly did. Today you can see stones from the fortress in the foundation of homes and walls along the eastern and western streets of Kungälv. After the decision to demolish, residents of...