Swedish WWII Bunker Transforms into Bomb-Proof Data Center
A Swedish WWII factory turned skate park is becoming a bomb-proof data center. Internet provider Bahnhof invests hundreds of millions citing war concerns. The Gothenburg facility represents shifting security priorities in the Nordic region.
A historic Gothenburg site is preparing for modern threats. Internet provider Bahnhof is converting a former skate hall into a bomb-proof data center. The company will invest several hundred million kronor in this project. CEO Jon Karlung stated the war in Europe motivates this investment. The original building served as a wartime production facility for ball bearing manufacturer SKF. It later became a popular skateboarding venue before this new transformation. This project highlights how Nordic countries are adapting infrastructure to current security realities. The substantial investment shows companies take physical threats to digital infrastructure seriously.