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 Last summer I was in the Vyborg Castle. It is a medieval castle, which until the 17th century served as the residence of the Swedish governors who owned the Vyborg fief. It is located on a small island in the Gulf of Finland. The castle on the water is the oldest of the Vyborg fortifications — it dates back to the 13th century.

Majestic and impregnable, romantic and stern, shrouded in legends and myths — this is all about the Vyborg Castle, founded in 1293. Today it is one of the rare well-preserved medieval fortresses in Russia.

I went up to the observation deck. The view from there was amazing. I also went to the museum that worked in the castle. There is an interesting exhibit. And next to the castle there is a beautiful park. There are interesting theatrical performances, master classes.

The castle became the residence of the governor of the Swedish king. In addition to the governor and his retinue, a vogt lived in the castle, as well as clergy, servants, artisans and a large military garrison.

Vyborg Castle was founded in 1293 during the third Swedish crusade. The naval militia landed on the coast of the Gulf of Finland in the area of ​​present-day Vyborg and ruined the Karelian settlement and the Karelian outpost on a small island. The Swedes founded a castle on the island and named it Vyborg (translated from Old Swedish as “Holy Fortress”).

There is no reliable information about the original appearance of the castle. Archaeological studies have shown that a stone wall was built around the central elevated part of the island (modern Blacksmith’s Yard). And in the center of the island — a quadrangular stone donjon tower was erected. The Swedes named it St Olaf’s Tower in honor of King Olaf II Haraldsson, who established Christianity in Norway.

Entrance to the Castle Island is free for all visitors. The territory of the castle is open every day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., except for days of public events.