Kongelundsfortet, known as King Forest Fort, stands on the southern approaches to Copenhagen as part of the capital's historic coastal defense system, built between 1914 and 1916. Originally equipped with four heavy 29-centimeter howitzers supported by smaller artillery pieces aimed at sailing channels toward Copenhagen, the fort was rebuilt in the late 1930s into an all-round defensive structure with naval guns possessing a range exceeding 16 kilometers. During the Cold War the installation transitioned to air defense duties before closure in 1982 due to diminished military significance. Dragør Municipality assumed stewardship in 1996, preserving key military structures while permitting nature to soften the landscape, creating a popular destination for hiking, cycling, and bird watching with scenic wetland views.
