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Riilahti Manor (fin. Riilahden kartano, swe. Rilax gård) is an historical manor of the nobility in Bromarv, Raseborg, Finland.
The manor has an English landscape garden, which was created at same as the new main building. The estate is the only place in Finland where Fagus sylvatica grow naturally.
Johan Fredrik Aminoff's son General of the Infantry, Count Adolf Aminoff hosted Emperor Alexander III of Russia's visit to Riilahti Manor in 1884.
Emperor Nicholas II visited the manor in 1907 with his majesty's imperial yacht Standart. Nicholas II visited the mansion and the Battle of Gangut war memorial.
Emperor Alexander II of Russia erected a war memorial to honor all sailors and soldiers in 1870. The granite cross is located in the estate next to Baltic Sea.
In 1925, King of Sweden Gustaf V made an official state visit to Helsinki, Finland. During the state visit, destroyer Vidar from Swedish Navy made a visit to the memorial.
Other war memorial was erected in 1928. It commemorates Swedish and Finnish soldiers who died during the battle.
The estate is a popular place for horseriding, fishing, adventure camps, weddings, private parties, and meetings. The estate also provides tours for groups, and rents cottages.
The estate breeds organic Hereford cattle, and boasts of being the first carbon neutral cattle ranch in Finland.
Baroness Jessica Aminoff is the current owner of the estate.
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