Christiansted National Historic Site
A yellow Danish fort on the harbour front, with dungeons, ramparts and cannon, in a walkable eighteenth-century colonial town.
Fort Christiansvaern is the bright yellow Danish fort on the Christiansted waterfront, and it is small enough to see properly with children in under an hour - ramparts, cannon, the powder magazine, and the punishment cells below. The surrounding historic site includes the old Danish customs house, scale house and West India Company warehouse, where enslaved people were sold, and the interpretation does not avoid that. Around it Christiansted itself is compact and walkable with arcaded streets and a boardwalk. Boats to Buck Island leave from the harbour here, which makes it easy to combine.
Pricing
$10 for ages 16 and over, valid three days; under 16 free. Covered by the America the Beautiful pass (verify)
Common Questions
- How much does Christiansted National Historic Site cost?
- Christiansted National Historic Site charges admission. $10 for ages 16 and over, valid three days; under 16 free. Covered by the America the Beautiful pass (verify)
- What ages is Christiansted National Historic Site good for?
- Christiansted National Historic Site is best for kids ages 5 to 18+.
- Is Christiansted National Historic Site stroller friendly?
- No, Christiansted National Historic Site is not considered stroller friendly.
- Can I bring my dog to Christiansted National Historic Site?
- No, dogs are not allowed at Christiansted National Historic Site.
- How hard is Christiansted National Historic Site?
- The difficulty level is easy. Plan for about 2 hours.
- Is Christiansted National Historic Site free?
- No, there is a cost to visit Christiansted National Historic Site. $10 for ages 16 and over, valid three days; under 16 free. Covered by the America the Beautiful pass (verify)
- What should I bring to Christiansted National Historic Site?
- Sun hat, water, comfortable shoes for cobbles and stairs
- How long does Christiansted National Historic Site take?
- Most families spend about 2 hours at Christiansted National Historic Site.
- When is the best time to visit Christiansted National Historic Site?
- Morning before the heat. Pairs naturally with a Buck Island boat trip.