Karlskrona

Karlskrona (UK: /ˈkɑːrlskroʊnə/, US: /kɑːrlzˈkruːnə/, Swedish: [kaɭsˈkrûːna] ⓘ) is a locality and the seat of Karlskrona Municipality, Blekinge County, Sweden with a population of 66,675 in 2018. It is also the capital of Blekinge County. Karlskrona is known as Sweden's only baroque city and is host to Sweden's largest naval base and the headquarters of the Swedish Coast Guard.

Karlskrona
Locality
Clockwise from top: Aerial view of Karlskrona; Fredrik Church; Fiskbron; Trinity Church
Coat of arms
Karlskrona
Karlskrona
Coordinates: 56°9′39″N 15°35′10″E
CountrySweden
ProvinceBlekinge
CountyBlekinge County
MunicipalityKarlskrona Municipality
Charter1680
Area
 • Total21.72 km2 (8.39 sq mi)
Elevation
16 m (52 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2018)
 • Total66 675
 • Density1,621/km2 (4,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
371 xx
Area code(+46) 455
Websitewww.karlskrona.se
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official nameNaval Port of Karlskrona
Includes
  1. Karlskrona and the Island of Trossö
  2. Mjölnarholmen
  3. Koholmen
  4. Kungshall (Basareholmen)
  5. Godnatt
  6. Kurrholmen
  7. Ljungskär
  8. Crown Mill at Lyckeby (Kronokvarnen)
  9. Kungsholms Fort (Kungsholmen)
  10. Drottningskärs Citadel (Kastellet)
  11. Skärva
CriteriaCultural: (ii)(iv)
Reference871
Inscription1998 (22nd Session)
Area320.417 ha (1.23714 sq mi)
Buffer zone1,105.077 ha (4.26673 sq mi)

Historically, the city has been home to a German minority, thus enabling the formation of a German Congregational church. It also counted Jewish people in its population.

In 1998, parts of the city, including the Karlskrona naval base, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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