Gun Positions

During the occupation between 1940 and 1945 the Lista peninsula was considered as a possible location of an allied invasion. The result was a major expansion of military fa- cilities, and the term fortress was taken in use. In German this became “Festung Lista”.

Mounting a cannon.

Nordberg fort was a part of this “festung”.The three 150 mm cannons had a range of 16 kilometers.The gun was mounted in the middle of the position.The niches in the rear were used for storing grenades.Two positions are connected with underground passageways. All gun crew had a bunker they could take cover in when needed. From this point bunker 1004.

German gun crew at Nordberg.

Cannon fire was directed from the command bunker (1015).The direc- tion and length of the shot was calculated, and the result was given by phone to the gun crew got so they could adjust their aim.

The guns were not in active use during the war.Afterwards the Norwe- gianArmed Forces performed a test firing.To avoid damages by the air pressure nearby neighbors were asked to open doors and windows, and people were in general warned not to be nearby. In 1959 the guns were dismantled and melted down, to produce nails.

This is a cultural heritage site. Bonfires in the positions are not allowed.