Here is a list of all our excavations in 2023.
Every excavation is directed towards people with an interest in archaeology and we also welcome families. No previous knowledge of archaeology or archaeological excavations is needed in order to participate! Finnish, Swedish and English is spoken during the excavations.
You can book a spot at the excavation through the organizers webpage immediately when registration opens. Please act fast as many of the excavations are fully booked in a very short period of time.
There is a participation fee for the excavations that varies from 25 euros for five days to 180 euros for five days depending on the organizer.
If you have any questions please don´t hesitate to ask, just send an email to jfarchaeology@gmail.com
May
Korpo, Brunskär (3.5.– 4.5.2023)
Survey of a Maritime settlement site in the SW archipelago from the 16th to 18th centuries
Arranger: Brunskärs byalag.
SOLD OUT!
Porkkala 1944-1956 Cold War Conflict Archaeolgy surveys (5.5.–7.5.2023)
Cold War Conflict Archaeology field school in Kirkkonummi and Sjundeå.
Arranger: Kirkkonummen kansalaisopisto.
SOLD OUT!
Hanko 1941-1944 (8.5.–11.5.2023)
Conflict Archaeology excavations of Second World war sites with schools and amateur archaeologists in Hanko S. Finland.
Arranger: Hangö Sommaruni and Thure Galléns Stiftelse
Registration starts in March 2023.
Porvoo, Vävarsbacka II (15.5.–19.5.2023)
Archaeological excavation of a multiperiod stone age dwelling site in Porvoo S. Finland. The site has produced large amounts of finds from the Typical and Late Comb Ceramic culture, the Pyheensilta period and the Corded Ware culture.
Arranger: Borgå Medborgarinstitut.
A few spots left!
Korsholm Castle (27.5.–31.5.2023)
Archaeological excavation of a late Medieval fortress from the 14th Century in Vasa W. Finland.
Arranger: Medborgarinstitutet Alma.
Registration starts on the 1.2.2023 at 3PM.
June
Lohja, Kittiskoski E. (2.6.–5.6.2023)
Excavation of a neolithic stone-age dwelling site in Lohja S. Finland.
Arranger: Hiiden Opisto.
REGISTER HERE!Turku, Jäkärlä (7.6.–10.6 ja 11.6.–14.6.2023)
Excavation of a stone age dwelling site (Jäkärlä culture) in Turku SW Finland.
Arranger: Åbo Arbetarinstitut.
Espoo, Kläppkärr (16.6.–21.6.2023)
Excavation of a stone-age dwelling site (early comb ceramic and corded ware culture) in Espoo S. Finland.
Arranger: Esbo Arbis.
A few spots left!
REGISTER HERE!
Kouvola, Ruskiasuo (26.6.–30.6.2023)
Excavation of one of the earliest sites with finds of pottery in Finland (early Comb Ceramic period) in Kouvola E. Finland.
Arranger: Kouvolan Kansalaisopisto.
July
Kimitoön, Ölmosviken (24.7.–28.7 and 31.7.–4.8.2023)
Nordic amateur archaeology excavation camp NAU 2023 (Nordiskt Amatörkeologiskt Utgrävningsläger 2023). The excavation site in SW Finland dates to the late neolithic and early bronze age.
Please send a letter of interest to jfarchaeology@gmail.com if you are interested in participating and ask for more info!
Arranger: Konstsamfundet.
Registration starts February 4th 2023 at 6 PM.
August
Åland, Geta (7.8.–11.8 and 14.8.–18.8.2023)
Excavation of a neolithic stone-age (Pitted Ware Culture and Corded Ware Culture) dwelling site on the Åland islands. Previous excavations have produced a very large amount of finds and tens of clay figurine fragments.
Arranger: Mariehamns Medborgarinstitut (MEDIS).
A few spots left for both weeks!
REGISTER HERE!
Hanko, Second World War Conflict Archaeology (21.8.–25.8. and 28.8.–1.9. and 4.9.–8.9.2023)
Arranger: Thure Galléns Stiftelse and Hangö Sommaruni.
Registration starts in March 2023
September
Espoo, Monikko (11.9.–15.9.2023)
Archaeological excavation of a neolithic stone-age dwelling site (Late Comb Ceramic Culture).
Arranger: Helsinki Summer University
Espoo, Monikko (16.9.–17.9.2023)
Archaeological excavation of a neolithic stone-age dwelling site (Late Comb Ceramic Culture)
Arranger: Leppävaara-seura ry.
Sold Out!
Porvoo, Vävarsbacka II (18.–22.9.2023)
Archaeological excavation of a multiperiod stone age dwelling site in Porvoo S. Finland. The site has produced large amounts of finds from the Typical and Late Comb Ceramic culture, the Pyheensilta period and the Corded Ware culture.Arranger: Porvoon kansalaisopisto.
Registration starts in August 2023.
Porkkala 1944–1956 Cold War Conflict Archaeology field school (23.–27.9.2023)
Arranger: Kirkkonummen kansalaisopisto.
Registration starts in January 2023.