Põltsamaa Castle

Põltsamaa Castle

Lossi tänav, Põltsamaa linn, Põltsamaa vald, Jõgeva maakond

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The stone fortress was constructed on the banks of the Põltsamaa River already in 1272. Later on (1570–1578) the fortress was the residence of Livonia's King Magnus. Repeatedly pillaged, the castle was rebuilt by Woldemar Johann von Lauw. In the 18th century the fortress became a grand rococo-style palace. The castle and the church burnt down in 1941. Only the church was restored in 1952. The castle remained in ruins, waiting for its time.

The complex is open again from the summer of 2023. The castle tower, convent building, and gate building are open to visitors, where you can find a magnificent exposition introducing the history of the castle. From the observation platform in the castle tower, a view of the city opens up to those who bought the ticket. Craft workshops and a restaurant operate in the castle yard.

Times and prices

Is open every day: 10:00 - 18:00

01.10–30.04

Tuesday–sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
Monday closed

  • Adult:

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    13 €
  • Family ticket:

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    29 €
  • Pensioner:

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    9 €
  • University student:

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    9 €
  • School student:

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    9 €
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  • Adult:

    from

    13 €
  • Family ticket:

    from

    29 €
  • Pensioner:

    from

    9 €
  • University student:

    from

    9 €
  • School student:

    from

    9 €
  • SHOW ALL PRICES
  • Exact price to be clarified by service provider.

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Features and amenities

  • WIFI

  • Food and drinks

  • Wheelchair access

Getting there

Access

  • Signposted
  • Sealed access road
  • By excursion bus
  • By public transport
  • By car

Stops nearby

Bus: Põltsamaa

Coordinates

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Reviews

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TimeTripping

TimeTripping

Free entrance

In the August 2021, renovation works were in full progress. Inside the yard there is also access to Põltsamaa lutherian church where we were give a brief history of history. Also...

Halkidis

Halkidis

Beautiful Castle Ruins on your way from Tallinn to Tartu

We drove from Tallinn to Tartu and about 60km(38 miles) before Tartu, decided to take a little spin in Poltsamaa. There is less than 5000 people, so not so much to see or do, but still couple of...

PhilipRylah

PhilipRylah

Pleasant stop

There isn't a huge amount to see in Poltsamaa but there are the castle walls alongside the river, a park, and a couple of decent restaurants / cafes making this for us a pleasant lunch stop on the...

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