Kostianvirta, River and battlefield site in Pälkäne, Finland.
The Kostianvirta river forms a natural connection between Lake Pälkänevesi and Lake Mallasvesi, creating a strategic waterway in central Finland.
The Battle of Kostianvirta in October 1713 resulted in Russian forces defeating Swedish troops through an effective combination of frontal assault and amphibious landing.
The Kostianvirta archaeological site preserves evidence of military fortifications and artifacts from the Great Northern War, documenting Finnish resistance against foreign forces.
Visitors can access the historical markers and information panels along designated paths that detail the events of the 1713 battle between Swedish and Russian forces.
The river's position between two lakes made it a natural defensive position, leading General Armfeldt to station 3,700 Swedish-Finnish troops there against 14,400 Russian soldiers.
Location: Pälkäne
Part of: Pälkäneen pitäjänkeskus
GPS coordinates: 61.33417,24.27778
Latest update: June 29, 2025 10:33
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