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Suomenlinna

Suomenlinna (sea Fortress), Helsinki, Finland
Description: Easily accessible by ferry, this inhabited sea fortress is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Helsinki and offers fantastic waterfront views of the city. Suomenlinna has been in operation since the 18th centu...Read More
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Suomenlinna Reviews

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A great day out

  • 4 out of 5 stars by linzeeloulabelle from Grimsby, England, United Kingdom
  • September 14, 2025
Quote: Getting to Suomenlinna is extremely easy. From the market square, you can catch a ferry which takes you straight to the fort and brings you back. Tickets cos €7 and that is for a return which also includes entrance to the fort. The €7 does not... Read the full Suomenlinna review

From journal Helsinki Part 2

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Fortress of Solitude

  • 4 out of 5 stars by MojoGoes from New York, New York
  • November 7, 2025
Quote: The Suomenlinna is one of the most popular attractions in Helsinki, though technically, I suppose it is not actually in Helsinki. A few companies run ferry service to and from the island fortress and ferries leave virtually constantly all day long.... Read the full Suomenlinna review

From journal To Helsinki and Back

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Suomenlinna

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Joy S from Manchester, England, United Kingdom
  • July 6, 2025
Quote: The ferry to Suomenlinna leaves from Market Square. It goes frequently - about every 20 minutes and it takes 15 minutes to get there.Suomenlinna is a historically significant fortress, not only a major military monument worthy of the UNESCO World... Read the full Suomenlinna review

From journal 5 Days in Helsinki

Suomenlinna

  • 5 out of 5 stars by DanaNZ from Auckland, New Zealand
  • July 13, 2025
Quote: Suomenlinna is an old sea fortress originally built by the ruling Swedish in the 1600s. It costs 5€ round-trip to get a ferry to the island it’s on. The day I visited Suomenlinna, the weather was warm and sunny. People were lying on the rocks and... Read the full Suomenlinna review

From journal Helsinki in Summer

Suomenlinna

  • 3 out of 5 stars by seethesun from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • May 17, 2025
Quote: A short 20-minute ferry ride from Helsinki’s Market Square brings you to one of UNESCO’s most charming World Heritage sites in this part of the world. It is a very popular picnic spot for locals in summer, where crowds of merry-making Finns come... Read the full Suomenlinna review

From journal Wintry Days in Helsinki

Suomenlinna Sea Fortress

  • 5 out of 5 stars by jg_heidelberg from Heidelberg, Germany
  • April 29, 2025
Quote: A beautiful 10-minute ride from the Helsinki Harbor finds you in Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island has several museums and restaurants. Fun for the whole family. Transportation information--use public ferry; it is... Read the full Suomenlinna review

From journal Helsinki is one of my favorite desinations

Suomenlinna (Sveaborg)

  • 3 out of 5 stars by akakd from , Arizona
  • August 26, 2025
Quote: We took a water taxi from Market Square to spend the day at Suomenlinna Fortress. The Fortress was built in 1748 to protect Finland from invasion. Cannons & bunkers still dot the landscape. A military force is still present on the island. The... Read the full Suomenlinna review

From journal Helsinki Hospitality

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Suomenlinna (Sveaborg)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by katja_b from Helsinki, Finland
  • July 18, 2025
Quote: Suomenlinna is one of the favourite outing spots for locals. It makes an excellent afternoon outing - in summer the connecting ferry is packed with jolly people and picnic baskets. It is a world heritage site, having just celebrated its 250th... Read the full Suomenlinna review

From journal Summer in Helsinki

Suomenlinna (Sveaborg)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Koljan from St.Petersburg, Russia
  • July 23, 2025
Quote: It's an old Finnish fortress, built by Russians to protect Finland (at this moment Russia's province) from Sweden. Ouf. It's a little bit complicated. But, don't worry. It'll be unforgettable impression from your trip to Helsinki. You can troll... Read the full Suomenlinna review

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