Kajaani Castle, Stone castle ruins in Kajaani, Finland.
The castle remains stand on an island in the Kajaani River, connected by a bridge to the city center and surrounded by parkland.
Built between 1604 and 1619, the castle served as a government center and prison until Russian forces destroyed it during the Great Northern War.
The northernmost stone castle in the world represents a significant period of Swedish administration in Finland during the seventeenth century.
Visitors can access the archaeological site throughout the year without an entrance fee, though winter months lack maintenance services.
Historian Johannes Messenius wrote the comprehensive Scondia Illustrata while imprisoned in the castle from 1616 to 1635.
Location: Kajaani
Inception: 1604
Part of: Kajaani river historical surroundings
GPS coordinates: 64.22914,27.73286
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:23
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