Jan Fast Archaeology : JFArchaeology community archaeology excavations in 2026

Have you always dreamed of participating in an archaeological excavation. Here´s your chance!

Whether you are an amateur or an archaeology student, consider yourself invited to participate in JFA community archaeology research of sites from the stone-age to the cold war period here in Finland. No previous experience of archaeology is required in order to participate.

This page will be updated on a regular basis, please check in on a regular basis to stay up to date with what´s going on. If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to jfarchaeology@gmail.com

Conflict Archaeology Field School - Secrets of the Finnish Civil War in Porvoo.

Field survey of the battle of Pellinge in February 1918.

Porvoon kansalaisopisto

25.4 – 26.4.2026.

The excavation is fully booked but it is possible to register on the waiting list!

https://uusi.opistopalvelut.fi/porvoo/fi/course/15465

Conflict Archaeology Field School - Kristinestad 1918

Field survey of the battle of Pellinge in February 1918.

Kristinestads gymnasium/Kristiinankaupungin lukio

27.4 – 29.4.2026.

Planning in progress.

Conflict Archaeology Field School - Porkkala 1944–1956

Excavation of a cultural heritage site of the Cold War period in Kirkkonummi during the "Porkala Parenthesis".

Kirkkonummen kansalaisopisto

https://kurssit.kansalaisopistot.fi/en/course/kirkkonummi.opistopalvelut.fi-13789/

Conflict Archaeology Field School - Secrets of the Finnish Civil War in Kirkkonummi

Field survey of the Civil War battles in the Kirkkonummi region in February 1918.

Kirkkonummen kansalaisopisto

10.5 – 14.5.2026.

The excavation is fully booked but it is possible to register on the waiting list!

https://kurssit.kansalaisopistot.fi/fi/course/kirkkonummi.opistopalvelut.fi-13788/

Community archaeology excavation - Secrets of the Stone-Age in Vantaa

Archaeological excavation of the extensive neolilthic stone age dwelling site of Vantaa, Sandåker.

Vantaan aikuisopisto

15.5 – 19.5.2026.

The excavation is fully booked but it is possible to register on the waiting list!

https://ilmonet.fi/course/V260058

Pedagogic Conflict Achaeology Field School - Hanko/Hangö 1941–1944

Archaeological research of Second World War sites in Hanko with students from students from Swedish speaking senior highschools and people with an interest in Conflict Archaeology.

SFV:s sommaruni and Thure Galléns stiftelse

20.5 – 22.5.2026 and 25.5 – 29.5.2026.

Planning underway. Pre-register to jfarchaeology@gmail.com

Community archaeology excavation - Secrets of the Stone-Age in Espoo

Archaeological excavation of the Jäkärlä Culture stone age dwelling site of Espoo, Mynt.

Esbo arbetarinstitut

1.6 – 5.6.2026 and 8.6 – 12.6.2026.

https://ilmonet.fi/course/EA260134

https://ilmonet.fi/course/EA260135

Community archaeology excavation - Secrets of the Stone-Age in Helsinki

Archaeological excavation of a neolithic stone age dwelling site in Helsinki.

Helsingin seudun kesäyliopisto

14.6 – 18.6.2026.

https://hsky.fi/kurssit/yhteiskunta-ja-ymparisto/muinaiset-kulttuurit/kivikauden-arvoituksia-helsingin-pitajanmaessa-arkeologiset-kaivaukset/

Conflict Archaeology Field School - Secrets of the Crimean War in Vasa

Conflict Archaeology survey and -excavation of a Gun Battery dating to the Crimean War in Vasa.

Kansalaisopisto Alma

24.6 – 28.6.2026.

Planning has started, more info about how to register soon.

Finn stenåldern på Åland 2026

Archaeological excavation of the Pitted Ware Culture dwelling site Ge 16.9 in Geta, Åland.

Mariehamns Medborgarinstitut.

12.7 – 17.7.2026.

Registration starts 11.12.2025

NAU 2026 Secrets of the Stone-Age in Borgå/Porvoo

Archaeological excavation of the Hiekkaharjuntie early neolithic dwelling site in Porvoo.

Borgå Medborgarinstitut

20.7 – 24.7.2026 and 27.7 – 31.7.2026.

The excavation is fully booked but it is possible to register on the waiting list!

https://uusi.opistopalvelut.fi/porvoo/en/course/15499/

https://uusi.opistopalvelut.fi/porvoo/fi/course/15373

Brunskär Förr/Brunskär Muinoin 2026.

Archaeological excavation of the remains of an 18th Century village on Brunskär in Korpo in the SW archipelago.

Brunskärs byalag

1.8 – 6.8.2026.

Planning has started, more info about how to register soon.

Community Archaeology excavation – Secrets of the Stone-Age in Kouvola

Archaeological excavation of a Comb ceramic dwelling site in Elimäki.

Kouvolan kansalaisopisto

12.8 – 16.8.2026.

Planning has started, more info about how to register soon.

Community archaeology excavation - Secrets of the Stone-Age in Lohja

Archaeological excavation of a stone-age dwelling site in Lohja.

Kouvolan kansalaisopisto

19.8 – 24.8.2026.

Registration starts soon!

Community Archaeology Excavation - Secrets of the Stone-Age in Turku

Archaeological excavation of a Jäkärlä culture and Corded Ware culture dwelling site in Turku

(Jäkärlä).

Turun suomenkielinen työväenopisto

26.8 – 30.8.2026.

Registration starts in May 2026.

Pedagogic Conflict Achaeology Field School - Hanko/Hangö 1941–1944

Archaeological research of Second World War sites in Hanko with students from students from Swedish speaking senior highschools and people with an interest in Conflict Archaeology.

SFV:s sommaruni and Thure Galléns stiftelse

31.8 – 4.9.2026 and 7.9 – 11.9.2026.

Planning has started. Pre-register by sending an email to jfarchaeology@gmail.com