HKB 47/973 Kjeöen

In the harbour of Svolvär, in the Lofoten Islands, Heeres Küsten Batterie 47/973 is located. This bunker complex was built on a small island a few hundred meters from Svolvär town and was operative in 1941.

The main armament were six French K425 15,5 cm guns, with a range of 12000 meters. There were also Flak, close defence systems and mine fields around on the little island. Today there are only a few bunkers, positions and tunnels left and it is only a few years ago the last german barrack here was torn down. One of the bunker still standing is the command bunker a R636.

Map of the area.

Tunnels and overbuilt trenches connected the fortress.

Mg positions protected the entrances.

Lots of concrete.

View from the command bunker.

"Ruck"