Junkarsborg Castle, Raasepori, Finland

Junkarsborg was a medieval castle in Raasepori. There are no documents left of castle, but archaeologists suppose that the castle was built in the early 14th century and was used until the beginning of the 15th century. Iron and bronze items, ceramics and silver coins have been found from the castle site. Remains refers to Rheinland in Germany and one theory believes that the castle was originally built by the Danish soldiers.

Nowadays there are only rectangular earth walls left. The ruins are on a forested island in the middle of the Svartå river and can only be reached on foot. Some reconstruction work has been done during 2005-2006 to improve the access to the island and its visual appearance.

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Shane Dunne (8 months ago)
We visited the grounds and restaurant Superbly pleased all round Beautifully cared for grounds Marvellous meal 10/10

Stuart Craig (9 months ago)
Drove all the way there and everything was closed so it's not possible to say except it worked out as an expensive drive.

Eerik Heijari (2 years ago)
Place is truly amazing and nice place to spend few days. Rooms were a bit noisy, but very cozy and relaxing. Nature here is suberb. Restaurant has great food and excellent service. Tours are informative. Nice getaway!?

Christophe M (2 years ago)
Our room was clean, well decorated and very comfortable. Staying there was a unique experience, that I wished would have last longer. The food served at restaurant Bon vivant is excellent. The Chef is truly talented!

Vesa Vartiainen (3 years ago)
Historical mansion with guided tours, conference room, hotel with nice rooms and a fine restaurant. The history of this mansion and the family who owns it intertwines with surprisingly many historical Finnish persons, and Swedish as well as Russian monarchs. With guided tour you will learn interesting history. Well-equipped conference room, sauna and indoor garden, lots of green field and fairy-tale like view. Popular place for summer weddings.

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