Aulanko Castle

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| name = Aulanko Castle

| native_name = Aulangonlinna

| native_language = fi

| native_name2 = Karlbergs slott

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| alt = Aulanko Castle

| caption = Aulanko's Granite Castle is a modern construction

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| type = Hillfort, Folly

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| location = Aulanko, Hämeenlinna, Tavastia Proper, Finland

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| website = https://www.nationalparks.fi/aulanko/sights

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Aulanko Castle ({{langx|fi|Aulangonlinna}}, {{langx|sv|Karlbergs slott}}) is an ancient hillfort located in Hämeenlinna, Tavastia Proper, Finland.{{Cite web |title=Karttapaikka: Aulangonlinna, Hämeenlinna |url=https://www.kyppi.fi/palveluikkuna/mjreki/read/asp/r_kohde_det.aspx?KOHDE_ID=109010021 |access-date=January 19, 2022 |publisher=Finnish Heritage Agency |language=fi}}

An Iron Age residence and a cemetery are also located near the castle. It is not known when Aulanko Castle was built, but it was demolished in the 13th century. At the same time, the construction of Häme Castle began on the other side of Lake Vanajavesi.{{Cite web |date=February 29, 2008 |title=Aulangonlinna |url=https://asiointi.maanmittauslaitos.fi/karttapaikka/?lang=fi&share=customMarker&n=6767929&e=363274&title=Aulangonlinna%2C+H%C3%A4meenlinna&desc=Aulangonlinna%2C+H%C3%A4meenlinna&zoom=10&layers=%5B%7B%22id%22%3A2%2C%22opacity%22%3A100%7D%5D |access-date=January 19, 2022 |publisher=National Land Survey of Finland |language=fi}}

The current Granite Castle was built by the owner of Karlberg Manor, Colonel Hugo Robert Standertskjöld in 1887. Flags were hoisted on the towers during celebrations, and salutes were fired from the castle.{{Cite web |title=Luontoelämysten Aulanko |url=https://www.hameenlinna.fi/matkailu-ja-tapahtumat/nae-ja-koe-hameenlinnassa/luontoelamysten-aulanko/ |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=Hämeenlinna |language=fi}}

Nowadays the Granite Castle functions as a summer theatre.{{Cite web |date=2016-07-07 |title=Aulangon Graniittilinna remontoidaan ensi kesäksi |url=https://www.hameensanomat.fi/paikalliset/5191964 |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=Hämeen Sanomat |language=fi}}

The Aulanko Castle has developed a diverse and nationally significant cultural environment, which is complemented by the Aulanko Nature Reserve established in the ridge area.{{Cite web |title=Aulangon luonnonsuojelualue |url=http://www.luontoon.fi/aulanko |access-date=January 19, 2022 |website=Luontoon.fi |language=fi}}