Lille Tårn on Frederiksø

Explore the history of the fortress

Step inside Lille Tårn on Frederiksø and discover the history of Christiansø as a naval fortress. The tower was a key part of the fortress’s defenses and still looks as it did during the fortress era.

Inside, you will find a museum with stories from the islands’ military and local history. Make your way up through the old tower to the top deck, where a detailed model shows what the naval fortress looked like around 1850.

Lille Tårn also tells the story of a time when life on Ertholmene was closely tied to war and defense. During the wars against Britain in the early 19th century, Christiansø served, among other things, as a base for privateers who sailed out in pursuit of enemy merchant ships.

Stop by Lille Tårn when you visit Frederiksø and experience the fortress’s history from the inside. You can also visit Store Tårn on Christiansø to discover more chapters in the story of the archipelago.