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 …
We used a Helsinki card and took the ferry over to check out this mighty sea fort. The ferry ride alone is cool. We were glad it was sunny as it was cold and windy on the island. We enjoyed walking a…Full review by dinahJ2825FV
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
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!
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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Hello! Sounds like a plan. Maybe you reserve few more hours, it is quite large area to see. Here you can see the ferry schedules from downtown market place: google hsl …
Hello! Sounds like a plan. Maybe you reserve few more hours, it is quite large area to see. Here you can see the ferry schedules from downtown market place: google hsl suomenlinnalippu and change language to en Maybe the best seaviews for ship traffic and sunset might be Kustaanmiekka which you can navigate
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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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