Raseborg Castle Ruins
Raseborgs slottsruin / Raaseporin linna
A medieval castle ruin built by the Kingdom of Sweden in the 14th century, standing on a rocky hill, with an open-air theatre and a medieval market in summer.
Raseborg Castle was built in the second half of the 14th century as a stronghold from which the Kingdom of Sweden controlled the western Gulf of Finland. At the time, the sea lay right below it. In the 16th century it was abandoned as the land rose and Ekenäs was founded. Today the stone walls and tower remains stand on a rocky hill, and you can climb the ramparts for views over the surrounding fields. In summer, the open-air theatre beside the castle hosts plays and concerts, along with medieval-themed events. Admission is about 8 euros (May–September). Outside the peak season, the outer grounds can be visited for free. The castle is about 15 km from Ekenäs, so you'll need a car or a bicycle to get there.
Opening hours
May–September approx. 10:00–17:00 (extended in midsummer); outer grounds open at other times
Nearby sights
- Billnäs Ironworks
- Fiskars Village
- EKTA Museum Centre
- Ekenäs Church
- Ekenäs Old Town
- Mustio Manor (Svartå Castle)
- Ekenäs Archipelago National Park
- Hanko Front Museum