Furusund, a small island in the Stockholm archipelago in Sweden, has a rich history dating back to the 13th century. It has been a significant shipping route for centuries, and its name was used for the canal connecting the Baltic Sea to the Gulf of Bothnia.
In July 1463, a flotilla led by King Christian I, on his way to Åbo and war against Russia, was at Furusund. The water level was higher at the time, and the 24-step compass rose (now above the yellow pavilions at the guest harbor) was carved on the then coast.
This is the oldest in Norden and the only one with a royal crown, commemorating a clandestine harbour that quietly navigated the waters between Sweden and Finland.
During the 1600s, a real harbour was built here, and a sea tavern was also erected.
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Written by Nik Frost
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