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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Jan 6, 2025
The site was beautiful with a lot of lovely walks and lots of things to see. As we travelled in winter 90% of the things on the island were closed. Full review by Lauren S
Jan 6, 2025
A really unique place. It was getting dark when we went, but we are very glad we decided to go anyway. We probably would have spent longer there if we had gone a bit earlier in the day. Full review by Mpierc
Jan 5, 2025
15 mins from the port of Helsinki via ferry ride. The main thing to know is once you depart the ferry, head to the main information room. It isn’t well signposted but in there you can buy a guided to… Full review by carlb550
Is a 6 hour layover long enough to get to and from Suomenlinna?
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Plenty of time. I had a 6 hour layover in Helsinki in September and we got to the city centre, walked around a bit, had food, then still had time to catch a ferry and see the island, have …
Plenty of time. I had a 6 hour layover in Helsinki in September and we got to the city centre, walked around a bit, had food, then still had time to catch a ferry and see the island, have a coffee and get the ferry back.
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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