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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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
Feb 2, 2025
Suomenlinna is a fascinating historical site just a short ferry ride from Helsinki, and it's definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.Full review by Saul V
Is a 6 hour layover long enough to get to and from Suomenlinna?
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Thank you for your question and many thanks to all our visitors for sharing their experience on the topic! It is possible to commute from the airport to Helsinki central railway …
Thank you for your question and many thanks to all our visitors for sharing their experience on the topic! It is possible to commute from the airport to Helsinki central railway station very smoothly by train. From the central railway station, it's not a long walk (about 1 km) to Kauppatori Market Square where you can take a ferry to Suomenlinna. The ferry takes only about 15 minutes and runs frequently all year round. We recommend using our online guide on our website for checking the schedules and planning your visit in Suomenlinna. Welcome to Suomenlinna!
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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I agree with Arbie56, particularly about the ferries and the museums. The marked walks are certainly good too.
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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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