“Experience, among other things, the submarine “Springeren”, which is one of the biggest attractions at Langeland Fort – listen to original recordings from the fort’s time and see the submarine from the inside, which is still intact.” - Susanne, information supervisor
The hidden guardian of the Cold War
In the middle of the scenic South Funen farm, the southern tip of Pålangeland lies a piece of Danish history hidden between beech trees and coastal cliffs. Langelandsfortet - a former secret military base that is today a museum and a living reminder of the invisible threat that characterized the world for decades: the Cold War.
An important piece of Danish history
Langeland Fort is more than rusty cannons and cold concrete rooms. It is part of our shared story of a time when the fear of nuclear war was real, and when Denmark stood in the middle of the tension between East and West. A visit to the museum is a reminder of the conflicts of the past and the value of the peace and freedom we enjoy today. See more in the video here, where you go all the way inside one of the bunkers at the fort and inside the submarine Springeren.
From secret defense to open museum
Langelandsfortet was built in 1953, as part of Denmark's preparedness against the growing threat from the Eastern Bloc and the Soviet Union. The fort was active until 1993, when it was closed as a military facility. Today it is part of the Cold War Museum Langelandsfortet and open to anyone interested in history, military technology or just a different experience.