Åtvidaberg Sun Cannon
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In the town of Åtvidaberg, the midday sun sets off a loud cannon boom.

📜 Unique functioning sun cannon, built in 1853.

Why Go

💥 Experience a loud cannon boom at 1:00 pm
☀️ Witness solar ignition on clear days
🎓 Earn a Sun Cannoneer diploma by firing the cannon

Tips

⏰ Arrive by 12:45 pm to hear its history
☁️ Cannon is manually fired on cloudy days

Cost

💰 Additional firings can be ordered.

Hours

🕒 Daily, 1:00 pm, from May through August.

🅿️ Parking

Free parking near soccer field, short walk up hill.

Last updated 12 days ago

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