Aulanko Castle (, ) is an ancient

hillfort A hillfort is a type of fortification, fortified refuge or defended settlement located to exploit a rise in elevation for defensive advantage. They are typical of the late Bronze Age Europe, European Bronze Age and Iron Age Europe, Iron Age. So ...

located in

Hämeenlinna Hämeenlinna (; ; ; or ''Croneburgum'') is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Kanta-Häme. It is located in the southern interior of the country and on the shores of Vanajavesi, Lake Vanajavesi. The population of Hämeenlinna is appr ...

Tavastia Proper Tavastia () or Tavastland may refer to: Regions * Häme (Swedish: ''Tavastland'', Latin: ''Tavastia'') * Tavastia (historical province) Tavastia (; ; ; also called ''Yam'' (Ямь) or ''Yem'' (Емь) in Russian sources) is a historical prov ...

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. An

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residence and a cemetery are also located near the castle. It is not known when Aulanko Castle was built, but it was demolished in the 13th century. At the same time, the construction of

Häme Castle Häme Castle or Tavastia Castle (, ) is a medieval castle in Tavastia Proper, Finland. It is located in Hämeenlinna, the city between Helsinki and Tampere. Originally located on an island, the castle now sits on the coast of lake Vanajavesi. ...

began on the other side of Lake Vanajavesi. The current Granite Castle was built by the owner of Karlberg Manor, Colonel Hugo Robert Standertskjöld in 1887. Flags were hoisted on the towers during celebrations, and salutes were fired from the castle. Nowadays the Granite Castle functions as a summer theatre. The Aulanko Castle has developed a diverse and nationally significant cultural environment, which is complemented by the Aulanko Nature Reserve established in the ridge area.

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* Official site
Sights in Aulanko Nature Reserve
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