Not far from Porvoo lies Malmgård Manor—a stately neo-Renaissance palace surrounded by forests, lakes, and fields. This is Finland’s largest privately owned estate.
Malmgård has been home to the Creutz Family since the 17th century, and the manor house itself was built in the late 1800s. Its red-brick exterior, turrets, and decorative stonework make it feel almost like a castle, and the grand halls inside echo with centuries of history.
We were greeted by Count Henrik Creutz, the current primary steward of Malmgård Manor, representing the 13th generation of the Creutz family. His family was very influential in Swedish-Finnish politics in the 17th–18th centuries.
The Count gave us a personal tour of the manor to learn about Finnish nobility, architecture, and the family’s long heritage. The tour revealed ornate rooms filled with family portraits, old furniture, and echoes of Finland’s aristocratic past. This short video gives an idea of the Manor’s interior.
Malmgård is more than just a historic house. Today, the estate also operates as an organic farm, producing grains, malt, and specialty products that reflect modern sustainability practices.
First, a beer tasting, then a great meal of carrot soup, a grain salad, and chocolate dessert.
At the manor shop, we found organic flour, bread mixes, pasta, and locally brewed beers crafted from the farm’s own barley. We had the whole farm-to-table experience!
The surrounding landscape is just as charming. Walking trails wind through the forests and farmland, and on a sunny day it’s easy to imagine how life once unfolded here when the estate was a self-sufficient community. The combination of history, architecture, and organic farming made Malmgård a unique stop for us to experience Finnish culture… beyond the cities.
