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Sjøgata 3, 9405 Harstad
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NOK 390, -
Did you know that the Adolf Cannon is one of the largest battleship guns ever deployed in Europe during WWII? Get a historical tour of this fascinating German naval gun.
Massive as always, a gigantic naval cannon stands in the middle of a weathered terrain on a hill in Harstad. With a fantastic view of the sea, the peninsula is only 3 km from the center of Harstad, overlooking the islands of Senja, Andøya and Grytøya. This also gives the Adolf cannon the ability to fire at sailing routes in all directions. The Adolf cannon, a giant from the Second World War that has survived in Harstad into the 21st century, has a range of up to 56 kilometers and a barrel wide enough to accommodate an adult person. Of the four batteries at Trondene's fortress, only the Adolf cannon has been preserved in a well-maintained and working condition.
Sightseeing at the "Adolfkanonen" is an absolute must for history buffs. After meeting at Trondenes, the guide will take you on a sightseeing tour of the cannon's basement, which houses a small museum with cartridge cases and a variety of instruments from the Second World War, preserved in excellent condition to remind future generations of the horrors of war. You will then be taken up into the gun turret to see the massive firing mechanism itself. The cannon is living proof of quality German design, built with a "bigger is better" mentality and impressive engineering.
As part of this historic tour, you also get to visit the 21-metre long race. Please note that since the cannon is located on a Norwegian naval base, it is forbidden to take photographs on the trip through the area. Photos can only be taken in and around the cannon.
The cannon is located on a military site at Trondenes
Must bring a valid Photo ID
Guests must provide their own transport (car)
Trip needs a minimum of 6 people registered, if there are fewer people registered, the trip can be canceled and refunded.
12.00 / Mon-Fri
Must be booked in advance
All year
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THE ADOLF CANNON
EVENING TRIP TO TRONDENES
CITY SIGHTSEEING
TRODENES
VIKING ISLAND BJARKØY
HAMMOCK RENTAL
SUP-BOARD RENTAL
KAYAK RENTAL
MOBILE HOME PARKING
CAVE HIKING
MOUNTAIN HIKING
KAYING COURSE
MIDNIGHT SUN PADDLE
GUIDED PADDLE TRIP