Freemason's Tomb

Freemason's Tomb is a memorial in Kaisaniemi Park marked by a stone surrounded by an iron fence bearing artillery symbols and Masonic imagery. The fence features decorative grenades at its corners and displays the square and compass symbol at its center.

Major Fredrik Granatenhjelm, a Swedish Royal Knight who served in the Finnish artillery unit at Suomenlinna Fortress, was buried here in 1785. This memorial was created to honor his memory as both a distinguished military officer and Freemason.

The Swedish words carved into the stone reflect Masonic values about the importance of virtuous actions. These ideals shaped how the memorial was designed and what it represents to visitors walking through the park.

The memorial sits on a raised grassy area northwest of the Botanical Gardens and is easy to spot from the park paths. The area is readily accessible and relatively flat, making it straightforward to visit.

The four corners of the iron fence are topped with small grenades, a subtle reference to the surname Granatenhjelm of the person buried here. This detail weaves the deceased's personal history into the memorial's design in a clever way.

Location: Helsinki

Inception: 1785

Part of: Kaisaniemi Park and the Botanical Gardens

Website: https://hamhelsinki.fi/sculpture/vapaamuurarin-hauta-tuntematonokandunknown

GPS coordinates: 60.17601,24.94385

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:46