Alikartano (Frugård) manor was established in 1608 and it was owned by the famous Nordenskiöld family from 1709 to 1912. The current main building was built in 1805 and it represents various architecture styles including baroque, neoclassical and rococo.

Today Alikartano is a museum exhibiting scientific achievements of the Nordenskiöld family. Some rooms are decorated in the 19th century style. The museum is open in summertime from Wednesday to Sunday.

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Founded: 1805
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Finland
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Finland)

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www.muuka.com
www.museot.fi

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John of Finland (8 months ago)
I wanted to visit Alikartano after hearing that it was the childhood home of Adolf Erik Nordenskjöld, the world-famous explorer and the first sailor of the Northeast Passage. The manor was memorable and the guide was good. Unfortunately, the old main building Alipytinki was under renovation. My surprise at the museum was a guided tour every hour. I was going to visit here again.
Juho Pietarinen (2 years ago)
Valla's great place, near the PK region, in the beautiful country milieu of Numisten.
Kirsi Kujala (2 years ago)
Arctic dimension. Explorer Nordensköld and Koillisväylä with objects and pictures in Alikartano.
Mikko A Ratia (2 years ago)
A very nice package of local history
Jaakko Virtanen (2 years ago)
A pleasant experience, things done with care and perfection. The cafe has a good atmosphere, excellent service and a wonderful environment. The 4- and 7-year-old boys also had a good time in the cafe's services (great playhouse). The museum tour is a bit boring for small children, although the building itself is phenomenal. It's worth going a little further afield for a summer trip, it's enough to experience for a few hours.
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