Frederikshavn, Denmark

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present town now stands was in medieval times the site of the fishing settlement of "Fladstrand". When, during the Thirty Years War, a defense entrenchment was built here the place gained in military importance. A fortifications expert erected a powder-tower surrounded by a wall. In 1818 Fladstrand received its municipal charter and was named Frederikshavn, after Frederik VI. In the 19th C. the citadel, apart from a few buildings, was pulled down. The town is proud of its pedestrian area.

Economy

Fishing (flounders, oysters) and fish-processing are important branches of the town's economy, together with such industries as shipbuilding, engineering and iron-founding.