Nokian kartano, Manor house and archaeological site in Nokia, Finland
Nokian kartano is a manor house and archaeological site featuring a conference center, restaurant building, and main residence arranged along the Nokianvirta River in central Nokia. The three primary buildings offer varying spaces and facilities for gatherings, celebrations, and corporate events.
The documented history starts in 1505 when the land belonged to the Bishop of Turku and later provided the name for the Nokia Corporation. Fredrik Idestam acquired the manor lands in the 1860s and built a paper mill here that eventually grew into the globally recognized Nokia company.
The red Talliravintola building in the courtyard follows Finnish dining customs and serves daily lunch alongside event menus for visitors. The spaces show how local food traditions remain active in this historic place.
The site sits along a quiet riverbank with good access and separate buildings you can explore on your own. Plan enough time to look around the spaces and enjoy the riverside setting.
The area's name comes from ancient Finnish words related to water and mills, showing how the river shaped the place's identity from its start. This naming later became the foundation for one of the world's most important technology companies.
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