Kokemäki Castle

Kokemäki Castle consists of ruins on Linnaluoto Island in the Kokemäenjoki River and once served as an important regional administrative center. The archaeological remains sit on elevated ground and are accessible via marked pathways.

The site developed during the medieval period as a fortified administrative seat but was abandoned shortly after its establishment. A royal decree in 1367 ordered its destruction.

The site served as a regional administrative center in medieval times and helped control access along the Kokemäenjoki River. Today the remains stand as a reminder of how early Finnish provinces were organized.

The site can be reached from the main road using marked paths, with information panels to help orient visitors. The pathways are easiest to walk during warmer months.

Excavations in the 1880s revealed artifacts spanning over a thousand years, from the late Bronze Age to the medieval period. These findings show the location had been inhabited long before the castle was built.

Location: Kokemäki

Part of: Kokemäenkartanon historiallinen maisema

GPS coordinates: 61.27439,22.30266

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:51