Atlantikwall - Batterie H.K.B. 6/980 Torgauten (593)

H.K.B. 6/980 Torgauten (593) was a German coastal battery, built between April and May 1941. The main armanant composed of four 10cm K17/04 pieces. After the war, the battery was extended and modernised by the Norwegian army.

The battery today:
It is currently a museum. The camouflaged command post (picture 1) shows an exhibition about the local resistance movement between 1940 and 1945. During the summer months, guided tours are given.

For current visiting hours, please contact the museum.

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Source

• Text: Kaj Metz
• Photos: Wikimedia Commons (1, 2), Tommy Gildseth (3)