Suomenlinna (Sveaborg) is a fortress built on six islands in front of the port of Helsinki. Suomenlinna is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and about …
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Mar 5, 2025
It was really exciting trip. Getting to the island is easy - you take the ferry. The weather wasn't friendly - light freeze, something droping from the clouds. Any way - fortress is impressive! The …Full review by aniahal
Feb 23, 2025
Getting to Suomenlinna is half the adventure. The ferry ride from Helsinki is short, but the cold wind off the water and the sight of ice floating by set the mood perfectly. Once you arrive, the fort…Full review by Ilmari L
Feb 20, 2025
Easy to catch the ferry across & grab a map. Apparently guides are not allowed. You follow the path to the end & see a variety of buildings & a church. There are some cafes & shops on the way. This w…Full review by ginaandjoy
Is a 6 hour layover long enough to get to and from Suomenlinna?
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Well tobe honest A whole day could be best to make an enjoyment of allbut we were limited in time and had to see as much as possible in a couple of hours. 6 Hours could be …
Well tobe honest A whole day could be best to make an enjoyment of allbut we were limited in time and had to see as much as possible in a couple of hours. 6 Hours could be fair enough to see the most significant parts...besides if you are doing it these days would be great..we were there in may 2022 and it was extremely windy...though had a great time. Check the map of the fortrees islan and decide on your most valuable interests ..mark them and go ahead..enjoy it.
How much is the Helsinki card? Do children under 2 year old need a ticket?
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We did not buy a Helsinki card. We only bought the ferry ticket and the admission to the fortress. I would think a 2 year old would be free, but again we did not have any children with …
We did not buy a Helsinki card. We only bought the ferry ticket and the admission to the fortress. I would think a 2 year old would be free, but again we did not have any children with us so we didn't look at a child's price.
I'll be visiting in early September (somewhere between 9-12 Sept). I checked online that sun sets around 20:00, would it be a good timing (in the sense that I get to stroll around and take pictures) for me to visit the island from 17:00-19:00?
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How do I get to Suomenlinna?
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The Helsinki City Transport ferry operates throughout the year to Suomenlinna. The ferry journey takes about 15 minutes. During the summer season, you can also get to Suomenlinna...
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