Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Finland
Palaces, castles, residences and monasteries with museums, guided tours and historic rooms.
Uusimaa (8)
Southwest Finland (4)
Päijät-Häme (3)
Åland (2)
Pirkanmaa (2)
South Savo (2)
Kanta-Häme (1)
Kymenlaakso (1)
Lapland (1)
South Karelia (1)
Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Finland: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 25 castles, palaces and monasteries in Finland, spread across 10 regions and 23 towns and cities. Most of them are in Uusimaa (8), Southwest Finland (4), and Päijät-Häme (3).
At the city level, Helsinki (3), Anjala (1), and Askainen (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several castles, palaces and monasteries in a single day.
2 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, and the middle half charge between €8.50 and €15.
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 10 offer dedicated programs for families, and 19 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 castles, palaces and monasteries in Finland
The best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Finland
Turun linnaCastles & Palaces · Turku
OlavinlinnaCastles & Palaces · Savonlinna
Hämeen linnaCastles & Palaces · Hämeenlinna
Kastelholms slottCastles & Palaces · Kastelholm
Raseborgs slottCastles & Palaces · Snappertuna
Svartholman merilinnoitusCastles & Palaces · Loviisa
LouhisaariCastles & Palaces · Askainen
Liedon VanhalinnaHistory · Vanhalinna
Ehrensvärd-museoHistory · Helsinki
Mustion LinnaCastles & Palaces · Svartå
Castles, palaces and monasteries in Finland with programs for families
- OlavinlinnaCastles & Palaces · Savonlinna
- Hämeen linnaCastles & Palaces · Hämeenlinna
- Kastelholms slottCastles & Palaces · Kastelholm
- Raseborgs slottCastles & Palaces · Snappertuna
Museo MilavidaHistory · Tampere
Serlachius KartanoArt · Mänttä
Bomarsunds besökscenterHistory · Bomarsund
Håkansbölen kartanomuseoCastles & Palaces · Vantaa
Härkälän kartanoCastles & Palaces · Somero
Hertonäs gårds museumCastles & Palaces · Helsinki
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles, palaces and monasteries are there in Finland?
Our directory currently lists 25 castles, palaces and monasteries in Finland across 23 towns and cities.
What are the best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Finland?
Some of the best known are Turun linna, Olavinlinna, Hämeen linna, Kastelholms slott, and Raseborgs slott.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Finland offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example Svartholman merilinnoitus and Anjalan kartano.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Finland are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 1 is open, such as Suomenlinna-museo.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Finland are wheelchair accessible?
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Museo Milavida and Bomarsunds besökscenter. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit castles, palaces and monasteries in Finland?
A regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, with prices ranging from €7 to €22. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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