Sipoonlinna

Sipoo, Finland

Sipoonlinna (Sibbesborg) was a medieval castle made of stone and wood. It was probably built in the 14th century as part of the fief system created by Albrecht von Mecklenburg. Regarding folklores castle was founded by viking Sibbe (Sighbion) or Danish crusaders in the 12th or 13th century. Nowadays only some earth walls remain on the forested hill upon which it stood. The site can be accessed on foot.

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Founded: 14th century
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Finland
Historical period: Middle Ages (Finland)

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Mikko Haapala (10 months ago)
Lots of ants guarding the site of the ancient castle.
mikael haglund (2 years ago)
If you find Linnavuorit interesting, this is the perfect place to marvel at it. It's also a perfect destination for a dinner trip or if the family has a pencil case open towards the end of the holiday, then visiting this place is only worth the effort ? Can also act as a guide for your offspring and tell any legend ?‍♂️
Ismo Männistö (2 years ago)
Sight is an exaggerated word for the place. Mostly a grassy hill, where you couldn't say you could see the castle stones. However, there was a nice view from the hill. The best thing was the guide board in the parking lot.
Tomi Routamo (2 years ago)
Quite small for a castle mountain, but these are always interesting with their history.
Tommi Mylläri (2 years ago)
You can imagine the place, but no signs of e.g. buildings are visible.
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