Movik Fort

Movik Fort is a historic German-built coastal fortification located in northern Norway, near the Skagerrak Straits. Constructed during World War II by the occupying German forces, the fort once housed the second-largest cannon in the world—a massive Krupp 380mm gun with a range of up to 55 kilometers and weighing 337 tonnes. The site sits in a commanding position overlooking strategic maritime routes between Norway and Denmark. Today, the fort is recognized as an important piece of military heritage, though it has been closed to the public due to safety concerns. Its preservation reflects Norway's broader efforts to maintain and restore Cold War and WWII-era military bunkers as part of the nation's historical narrative.